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Manitoba Green Economy Forum

Tuesday, October 22 at The Leaf

The Manitoba Green Economy Forum is an opportunity to convene key stakeholders from diverse sectors to unveil and discuss the comprehensive industry-level opportunities for Manitoba’s Green Advantage. The discussions will spotlight areas with the highest economic impact and opportunities that advance the green economy and drive Manitoba’s transition to a net-zero future.

In advance of the event:

We’re asking attendees to please take time to read the Manitoba’s Green Economy Opportunities Report. Familiarizing yourself with the concepts in this report will best prepare you to participate in the Working Session led by inVision Edge.

The discussions and feedback from the forum will be vital to the next steps for the Manitoba Green Adventage program, developing the Manitoba Green Economy Roadmap.

(The report includes excerpts of sample test cases for each opportunity. You are also welcome to review the full Test Cases.)  

Event Agenda

7:30AM – Breakfast & Networking

8:00AM – Opening Remarks

8:30AM – Armchair Discussion with Laurel Broten, CEO of Invest in Canada to learn more about Canada’s potential in the green economy.

Laurel Broten is the CEO of Invest in Canada, the federal corporation responsible for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities into Canada. With a focus on positioning Canada on the world stage as a place to do business, Laurel seeks to propel the country’s economic growth from coast to coast to coast, prioritizing green initiatives, accelerating innovation, and finding the best global companies to invest.

Laurel is the first woman to hold the permanent position of CEO in the organization’s history, bringing 30 years of leadership experience to this role from both the public and private sectors. With expertise in economic development and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and fiscal and regulatory responsibility, Laurel is an award-winning CEO and strategic thinker who brings solutions-oriented ideas to the table, and a builder of meaningful and strategic partnerships between business and government.

9:15AM – Manitoba Green Advantage

  • A presentation on the research and economic analysis of Manitoba’s Green Advantage. Learn about the methodology and industry opportunities unique to Manitoba.                                          

9:45AM – Break

10:00AM – Working Session

  • Group discussion led by inVision Edge gathering feedback that will inform the Manitoba Green Economy Roadmap.

12:00PM – Lunch

12:30PM – Industry Expert Panel 

  • Industry leaders will share success stories and discuss key challenges in Manitoba’s green economy, from sustainability to regulatory issues. They’ll highlight innovations shaping the future of eco-friendly business practices and explore opportunities for collaboration across sectors. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A.

Fred Meier,

President & CEO, RRC Polytech

Colleen Kuruluk,

CEO, Efficiency Manitoba

Jack Winram,

Executive Director, Manitoba Environmental Industries Association

1:15PM – Next Steps Discussion

1:45PM – Closing Remarks

2:00PM – Event Concludes

    Thank you to our event partners!

    Questions? Please contact:

    Sarah Duval, Program Manager for Manitoba Green Advantage

    Email: [email protected]