Innovation for Sustainable Development
Organized by: Global Affairs Canada 5. September 2017
While traditional economic activities will continue to be a mainstay in Canada’s northern economy, creativity,
Friday, October 13, 17:55 - 19:25
Location: Silfurberg B, Second Level
The Innovation for Sustainable Development breakout session will feature
Opening:
- The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Ambassador to Germany and Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe, Global Affairs Canada
Policy panel: Strategies for Northern Innovation
- Stephen Van Dine, Assistant Deputy Minister, Northern Affairs Organization, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
- Aurian Stark, Assistant Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of Nunavut
- Robert Sauvé, President and Chief Executive Officer, Société du Plan Nord
- Marc Kielley, Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Development & Diversification, Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Practitioners’ panel: Northern Innovation in Practice: Challenges and Opportunities
- Ryan Oliver, Director, Pinnguaq Association
- Duncan W. Phillips, Vice President, Strategic Enterprises, Mitacs
- Anne Barker, Arctic Program Leader, National Research Council of Canada
- Lawrence Keyte, Northern Sustainable Energy Specialist, Polar Knowledge Canada
Chair:
Heather Exner-Pirot, Strategist for Outreach and Indigenous Engagement, University of Saskatchewan