Agenda
Wednesday, May 5
Policy dialogue session 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Please join us to hear insights from Murad Al-Katib, Industry Strategy Council member, on his perspectives on the outcomes from the Industry Strategy Council and the road ahead for Canadian agriculture.
Goldy Hyder, president and CEO, Business Council of Canada will speak to the performance of the Canadian economy in the global context, and the role the agriculture sector could play in assisting with the post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
Jim Massie, founder and CEO of Massie Partners, will speak about how the new Biden administration is remaking U.S. policy in agriculture, how the Biden administration views regulatory cooperation with Canada, and science based regulatory policy in global trade.
Spring Awards 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST
Friday, May 7
Political Panel 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST
Here to help us interpret the current landscape and offer their analysis are three of Canada’s leading political strategists and commentators. Tim Powers, Amanda Alvaro, and Kathleen Monk can often be seen on CBC’s Power and Politics show, and now they are bringing their panel discussion directly to us. They will be taking audience questions, so get ready for a fun and rousing hour of political debate and analysis.
Tuesday, May 11
Plant biotech interface meeting 9:00 - 12:00 p.m EST
Join government and industry colleagues to hear about trends in plant breeding innovation with a focus on global regulatory harmonization.