Invest in Canada and Natural Resources Canada, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, invite you to the Canada Investment Day at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (Room 105).
The minerals sector is pivotal for a strong and sustainable economy. During the Canada Investment Day, panelists will share their expertise and provide insights into advanced exploration and processing projects in the minerals sector in Canada. Additionally, it will showcase the unique advantages Canada offers to investors, providing an opportunity to engage directly with project proponents and explore business prospects.
An agenda, including a list of participating Canadian project proponents, can be found here.
Space is limited, please RSVP by February 26th. For registration or other inquiries, please contact [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you on March 3!
Canada Investment Day
Monday, March 3, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (Room 105), 255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
AGENDA
12 p.m.: Welcoming Remarks by Laurel Broten, CEO, Invest in Canada
12:05 p.m.: Keynote Remarks by Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
12:20 p.m.: Indigenous Leadership and Partnerships in the Canada’s Minerals Sector
As the stewards, rights holders, and – in many cases, title holders to the land upon which mineral development takes place – Indigenous peoples are important partners and supporters in the development of Canada’s minerals sector. This panel will highlight the role and importance of respect for Indigenous and treaty rights, and through meaningful engagement, commercial partnership and community collaboration with Indigenous peoples in minerals projects in Canada, illustrate the various types of partnerships. The panel will also highlight support by the Government of Canada to enable and improve participation of Indigenous peoples in resource development.
Moderator:
- Pierre Gratton, President, Mining Association of Canada
Panellists:
- Mandy Gull-Masty, Grand Chief, Cree Nation Government
- Kimberly Lavoie, Assistant Deputy Minister, Nòkwewashk, Natural Resources Canada
- Andrea Sandmaier, President of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government
12:55 p.m.: Why Canada: Canadian Services & Programs for Investors
Canada has an established reputation as a business-friendly jurisdiction for international investment. With a stable economic environment, international investors are looking to Canada for mining opportunities. This information session and moderated Q&A will highlight Government of Canada services and bespoke funding programs that support a seamless investment journey in Canada’s minerals sector.
Moderator:
- Photinie Koutsavlis, Vice President, Economic Affairs & Climate Change, Mining Association of Canada
Speakers:
- Harold Dremin, Chief of Investor Services, Invest in Canada
- Isabella Chan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Lands and Minerals Sector, Natural Resources Canada
- Sven List, Senior Vice President, Canadian Corporate Business, Export Development Canada
- Divya Shah, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
1:25 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.: Coffee Break
1:40 p.m.: Lightning Pitches and Moderated Q&As: Investment Opportunities in Canada’s Minerals Sector
Select group of Canadian companies advancing minerals and/or recycling projects in rare earths, nickel, copper, lithium, graphite and cobalt will provide lightning pitches, followed by rapid-fire Q&As.
Moderator:
- Photinie Koutsavlis, Vice President, Economic Affairs & Climate Change, Mining Association of Canada
Participants:
Rare Earths
- Ucore
- Torngat Metals
Cobalt-Bismuth
- Fortune Minerals
Lithium
- Arizona Lithium
- E3 Lithium
- Avalon Advanced Materials
Battery Materials
- Nano One
Graphite
- Nouveau Monde
Nickel
- FPX Nickel
- Giga Metals
- Nickel Creek Platinum
3:15 p.m. - B2B Meetings
The B2B session will provide an opportunity for project promoters and potential investors to meet.
To book B2B meetings, kindly reach out to Amily Li at [email protected]
