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Simon Fraser University
M. J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
Purpose:
The purpose of the Western Canadian Environmental Technology Forum is to build greater understanding among the attendees (representatives from industry, communities, and government) about the opportunities and types of actions necessary to strengthen the development and adoption of western Canadian environmental technology, in Canada and abroad.
Desired Results:
The primary objective for the day is to identify and prioritize the most significant opportunities and supporting actions that will contribute to strengthening the environmental technology sector throughout Western Canada.
By the end of the day we will have achieved the following results:
Reception at BC Research Inc.
Thursday, December 4, 2003
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
5:00 |
Welcoming remarks for evening |
5:20 |
Tours of BC Research Complex, |
6:45 |
Refreshments and networking in |
7:30 |
Return transportation to the |
AGENDA
Western Canadian Environmental Technology Forum
Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
Asia Pacific Hall
Friday, December 5, 2003
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 |
Aboriginal Opening Prayer |
8:20 |
Review of Agenda and Logistics Charles Holmes |
8:30 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks The Honourable Stephen Owen |
8:40 |
Remarks Mr. Paul Martin |
8:45 |
Question and Answer Session |
9:30 |
Remarks by Co-Chairs Oryssia Lennie |
9:40 |
The Opportunities: A Summary |
10:00 |
Break |
10:30 |
Breakout Session #1 Identification of opportunities that will:1. Facilitate commercialization of marketable products and processes 2. Improve western Canadian adoption of environmental technology 3. Expand international markets for western Canadian environmental technology |
12:00 |
Luncheon Remarks The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment |
12:45 |
Plenary Presentations of high potential opportunities |
1:15 |
Breakout Session #2 |
3:00 |
Plenary Presentations of initiatives and |
3:30 |
What We Have Heard: |
4:30 |
Closing Remarks Secretary of State Stephen Owen |
5:00 |
Wrap Up |