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AGENDA

Monday, March 3
Tuesday, March 4
Wednesday, March 5
Thursday, March 6
12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Registration

Registration will be set up in the main lobby of the JW Marriott.

9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Registration

Registration will be set up in the main lobby of the JW Marriott.

5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception

Meet up with customers and colleagues or make some new connections at our welcome reception which is inspired by our host city. The evening includes drinks and appetizers. Held in the Wayne Gretzky Ballroom (Salon A) + Foyer on the third floor at the JW Marriott. 

Sponsored by Alberta Grains

7:15 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Registration

Registration will be set up outside the Wayne Gretzky Ballroom (third floor).

7:15 a.m. — 8:00 a.m.
Delegate Breakfast

Breakfast buffet will be set up outside the Wayne Gretzky Ballroom (third floor), where general session will be held. 

8:00 a.m. — 8:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks

Chris Davison, CCC president & CEO, and Erin Gowriluk, CGC president will provide opening remarks.

8:15 a.m. — 9:15 a.m.
Strategic Moves: Navigating the Volatile Economic Landscape in 2025

As the global economy moves into 2025, industries and companies around the world are bracing for more turbulence. Geopolitics has replaced the pandemic as the biggest threat to the economy. In America, political volatility, affordability and rising unemployment is weighing down consumer and business sentiment. And in Canada, the economy is struggling to gain traction -- productivity is lagging and threatening prosperity.

Todd Hirsch, an internationally renowned economist, speaker and author, will focus on the drivers of disruption we are likely to see and what tools businesses and individuals can have in place to navigate their way through.

Todd's presentation is sponsored by CropLife Canada.

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Todd Hirsch
9:15 a.m. — 10:15 a.m.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian Agriculture

Hear from Geoff Tauvette with the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (C-SAF) in this session focused on the value, opportunities and challenges of sustainable aviation fuel for the agricultural sector.

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Geoff Tauvette
10:15 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break: Including Speaker's Corner

Connect with speakers and network with other delegates.

11:00 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
Panel: Cross Border Perspectives on the North American and Global Policy Landscape

Panelists will look inward and outward and discuss topics including the impacts of recent elections, advocacy and the transformation of trade. 

This panel discussion is sponsored by Bayer CropScience

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Erin Gowriluk
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Alejandra Castillo
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Ricardo Calderon Lopez
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Shaun Haney
12:15 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Delegate Lunch

Buffet lunch will be set up outside of the Wayne Gretzky Ballroom (third floor).

1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Grain Gridlocks: Unlocking the Future of the Western Grain Handling and Transportation System (GHTS)

Mark Hemmes from Quorum Corporation will speak to the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s grain handling and transportation system, and what we can expect and improve on for the future. 

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Mark Hemmes
2:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
What’s on the Canadian Political Horizon – Predictions, Probabilities & Plots (to Follow)

Paul Wells draws from more than 30 years of covering Canadian politics to share an engaging assessment of Canada’s leaders as the country approaches a pivotal election. He’ll also examine the evolving dynamics with the U.S. in the wake of their recent election, exploring the implications for Canada’s future.

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Paul Wells
3:30 p.m. — 3:45 p.m.
Speaker's Corner

Opportunity to ask questions and further connect with speakers at our speaker's corner. 

6:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Evening Event at The Banquet

Make the most of your time with other ag industry leaders at the evening convention event, hosted at The Banquet, located just steps away from our host hotel, the JW Marriott. With a bowling alley, ping pong tables, shuffleboard, darts and more, this 'upscale dive bar' offers a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Sponsored by Corteva

7:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Registration

Registration will be set up outside the Wayne Gretzky Ballroom (third floor).

7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
Delegate Breakfast

Breakfast buffet will be set up outside the Wayne Gretzky Ballroom (third floor), where general session will be held. 

8:00 a.m. — 8:45 a.m.
Canola Council AGM & Annual Report Presentation

Join us for the CCC's AGM and annual report presentation in the Wayne Gretzky Ballroom (general session room). Speakers to be announced. 

8:45 a.m. — 9:45 a.m.
Panel: Tri-National Perspectives on Trade

This panel with representatives from Canada, the United States and Mexico will discuss the increasing importance of the North American trade relationship.

9:45 a.m. — 10:15 a.m.
Networking Break: Including Speaker's Corner and Student Meet & Greet

Connect with speakers, network with other delegates and meet our sponsored student attendees.

10:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.
Supply and Demand: A Local and Global Outlook

Neil Townsend from GrainFox and Dan Basse from AgResource will cover grain outlooks for Canada and the world.

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Dan Basse
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Neil Townsend
11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
What’s next for Canada? Fireside chat with Stephen J. Harper, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada

With a federal election on the horizon and recent changes in governments in the U.S., Mexico and beyond, what will Canada need to do to navigate a successful future for our country? Hear from Stephen J. Harper, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada, as he provides insights on how Canada can address challenges to productivity, global trade, geopolitics and the economy. Gain a deeper understanding of the strategic policies and leadership recommended to strengthen Canada's position on the global stage and ensure long-term prosperity. 

Mr. Harper's participation is sponsored by CN.

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Stephen J. Harper
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Tyler Bjornson
12:15 p.m. — 12:20 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Chris Davison, CCC president & CEO, and Erin Gowriluk, CGC president will provide closing remarks.

12:20 p.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Speaker's Corner

Opportunity to ask questions and further connect with speakers at our speaker's corner. 

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