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Debate, How can we speed up development of the green economy? Montreal

Event date(s): 
28 May, 2012 - 11:30 - 14:00

Speakers:

  • Pierre Arcand, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Quebec
  • Steven Guilbeault, cofounder and deputy executive director, Equiterre
  • Hélène V. Gagnon, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, Bombardier Aerospace
  • Jean Simard, president and CEO, Aluminum Association of Canada
  • Sophie Cousineau, business columnist, La Presse (moderator)

Themes:

  • How to balance growth with sustainability?
  • How can being proactive about climate change help your company?
  • What role can carbon markets play? How do we assign a value to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions?
  • How can we reconcile differences in regional approaches in a global economhy?
  • How do we get citizens, employees and companies actively involved? 

When:

Monday, May 28.
Doors open at 11 a.m.
Proceedings begin at 11:30.

Where:

Hôtel Delta Centre-Ville
Salon Régence
777 University St., Montreal

How:

Tickets start at $75.
By reservation only: Montreal Council on Foreign Relations