Featured Event
Canadian Energy Person of the Year Dinner and Presentation: 28 September in Calgary
Ms. Nancy C. Southern - Canadian Energy Person of the Year 2023
On the evening of 28 September 2023, the Energy Council will honour Ms. Nancy C. Southern as its Canadian Energy Person of the Year for 2023. ECC will present the award to Ms. Southern at a dinner in Calgary in the Devonian Room of the Calgary Petroleum Club (319 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L5). There will be a reception from 5:30 to 6:30 pm MDT, followed by the dinner and presentation ceremony.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact David McGrath: david@energy.ca
Upcoming Events
ECC Invited to Celebration of 50 years of Diplomatic Relations between Canada and Vietnam
To mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Vietnam, the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam will host a celebratory event at Vietnam’s Independence Palace in the evening of Monday, August 21st, 2023. The Energy Council of Canada has been invited to provide a speaker and possibly lead an industry delegation.
Vietnam is currently re-orienting its energy sector. The government foresees strong GDP growth – in the range of 6.5% to 7.5% per year – to 2050. At the same time, Vietnam is aiming for a low-GHG emissions sector. Officials are looking to Canada for advice, support, and services, given our strong, diversified sector. CCUS, SMRs, electricity transmission systems are only a few of the areas where Canada and Vietnam can work together.
Past Events
Le sondage concernant l’information sur le marché du travail (IMT) 2023 de RHIEC EST MAINTENANT ACCESSIBLE !
Date limite de participation : 30 juin
EHRC CALLS FOR ELECTRICITY SECTOR TO COMPLETE ITS ONLINE LMI SURVEY - DEADLINE: JUNE 30
EHRC’s next Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) online survey is now “live” – electricity sector employers and educators are urged to complete this survey before the June 30th deadline. [Confidentiality is assured].
Industry requires accurate labour supply and demand information to inform business, operations, and talent planning decisions. Key findings will reveal labour retention stats, vacancies, retirement trends, recruitment challenges, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) metrics, growth projections by occupation, and economic impacts to 2028.
You can find the surveys for Employers or Education Institutes by clicking on the links (below).
Stay tuned…EHRC will release its Labour Market Intelligence study this fall.
INVITATION À RÉPONDRE AU SONDAGE EN LIGNE CONCERNANT L’INFORMATION SUR LE MARCHÉ DU TRAVAIL (IMT) DE RHIEC À L’INTENTION DU SECTEUR DE L’ÉLECTRICITÉ – DATE LIMITE : 30 JUIN
Le nouveau sondage en ligne concernant l’information sur le marché du travail (IMT) de RHIEC est maintenant accessible : les employeur·euse·s et les éducateur·rice·s du secteur de l’électricité sont invité·e·s à répondre à ce sondage avant le 30 juin. [Nous garantissons la confidentialité des réponses.]
L’industrie doit avoir accès à de l’information précise sur l’offre et la demande en matière de main-d’œuvre afin d’éclairer les décisions commerciales, opérationnelles et de planification des talents. Les principales conclusions mettront en lumière les statistiques de rétention de la main-d’œuvre, les postes vacants, les tendances liées à la retraite, les défis sur le plan du recrutement, les données sur l’ÉDI (diversité, équité et inclusion), les projections de croissance par profession ainsi que les retombées économiques jusqu’en 2028
Restez à l’affût… RHIEC publiera son étude de l’information sur le marché du travail cet automne.
Découvrez la suite de rapports sur l’information sur le marché du travail (IMT) de RHIEC.
ECC HOSTS MEETING OF SENIOR CANADIAN OFFICIALS AND PRIME MINISTER OF POLAND
The full list of distinguished guests: Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Premier Doug Ford, Mr. Waldemar Buda (Polish Minister for Development and Technology), Minister Wilkinson, Mayor Foster, Mr. John Henry (Durham Regional Chair and CEO), Ms. Natalia Kusendova (MPP for Mississauga Centre).
On Friday, 2 June the ECC hosted a meeting with senior officials from the federal government, government of Ontario, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Mateusz Morawiecki, and Mr. Waldemar Buda, Poland’s Minister for Development and Technology. The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Right Honourable Jon Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, and Mayor Adrian Foster of Clarington, the host municipality, participated in the event, held at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington Nuclear Generating facility.
ECC President, Jacob Irving, welcomed the distinguished guests. He was followed by the Prime Minister, the Premier, and Minister Wilkinson. Mr. Irving then led a roundtable discussion on energy among the senior officials and invited guests from the various parts of the energy sector.
Participants in the discussion were drawn from across the energy sector. In addition to Canada’s nuclear capabilities and its groundbreaking work in small modular nuclear reactors, the country’s strengths in oil, natural gas, energy infrastructure, wind, and other renewables were touched on. All parties agreed on the opportunities and the value of cooperation between the two countries to advance energy security and to reduce GHG emissions. ECC Chair Howard Shearer thanked the participants and closed the proceedings.
JACOB IRVING CHAIRS PANEL ON GREEN HYDROGEN AT IEFA MONTREAL CONFERENCE
Jacob Irving hosted a panel entitled Unlocking the Potential of Green Hydrogen at the conference of the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) in Montreal. The conference is an annual event that attracts decision makers from around the world. These include political leaders, academics, economists, and executives from industry.
ECC PRESIDENT ADDRESSES GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA HEADS OF MISSION
On 8 June, ECC President Jacob Irving addressed Global Affairs Canada’s Heads of Mission (HOM). The event was part of a preparation conference for new and current HOM prior to their return to their external postings. HOM for Canadian embassies, high commissions, and permanent missions include ambassadors and high commissioners. For Canadian consulates overseas the HOM is the consul general.
INTERNATIONAL HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL EVENT | JOINT MEETING OF ECC AND CHFCA BOARDS
The International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell conference and exhibition (@hy_fcell) was held in Vancouver from 5 June to 7 June. ECC Board members were in Vancouver for the Council’s Spring Board Meeting (7 June). They had the opportunity, thanks to the Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA), to visit the event. Subsequently, the members of both boards held a joint session prior to each organization’s board meeting.
hy-fcell Canada 2024 will also be held in Vancouver in mid-June of next year.
YEPN HOLDS FIRST NETWORKING EVENT FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
ECC President speaks at Enlit Africa energy conference in Cape Town
As part of Energy Council of Canada’s international outreach program (NAIO) President Jacob Irving participated in the Enlit Africa conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The event brought together energy industry representatives, government regulators and policy makers, utilities, the finance community, service and supply companies, and many others who have an interest in energy in Africa.
The Canadian High Commissioner in South Africa, through the Trade Commissioner Service at Global Affairs Canada, asked ECC to participate in the event.
ECC sponsored the Women in Energy breakfast on 17 May. Mr. Irving delivered introductory remarks about Canadian energy and recognized several Canadian companies with operations in Africa whose representatives attended.
The following day he moderated a panel on coal generation of electricity, where he outlined the efforts by Canadian governments and members of the industry to withdraw coal-fired facilities and replace them with lower, or zero, emission forms of generation.
South Africa’s public broadcaster, SABC, featured a story on the breakfast event, as did ESI Africa, the continent’s leading power and energy journal.
SENIOR ECC EXECUTIVES HELP DELIVER ENERGY MASTERCLASS IN JAMAICA
Thursday, 30 March 2023
ECC Chair Howard Shearer and CEO Jacob Irving took part in a Policy and Regulatory Masterclass entitled The Climate Smart Approach. The event was held in Kingston, Jamaica on Thursday, 30 March 2023.
The event was the first in-person meeting in the North American and International Outreach (NAIO) program to be held outside continental North America and was arranged and supported by the Canadian High Commission in Jamaica.
The presentation combined introductory elements with a focus on energy regulation, particularly in the electricity sector.
Watch a recording of the discussion by clicking the button below.
YEPN HOSTS WEBINAR ON CANADIAN HYDROGEN
Thursday, 30 March 2023
The Young Energy Professionals Network presented the latest in its series of panel discussions on Thursday, 30 March 2023. Three speakers from leading players in the hydrogen field spoke about the current state of hydrogen research and development as an emission-free energy source in Canada.
Webinar
ENERGY & ESPRESSO
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 12:30 PM EST
Join Matthew and YEPN’s Kevin Tsang as they discuss the business, career pathways, and emerging trends in the nuclear energy industry over an interactive 30-min virtual coffee chat
Webinar
2022 CANADA ENERGY UPDATE
Friday, January 21, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST
Canada’s national energy industry associations assemble to look ahead at 2022. Don’t miss a high-powered overview of energy policy and priorities for this year. Held in coordination with the United States Energy Association (USEA) State of the Energy Industry Forum.
Webinar
2023 Canada Energy Update
Friday, January 27, 2023
On 27 January, the Energy Council of Canada held its second annual Canada Energy Update webinar. Speakers from across the energy industries presented their summaries of critical events of the past year and views of the future.
After only 2 years, the webinar has become a signature event of the ECC and an informative and educational discussion to begin the new year. 2023 Canada Energy Update was particularly well attended. Over 600 people registered for the event. More than 400 participated throughout the morning.
ECC recorded a video of each speaker. They are available on the Council’s YouTube channel. Please check out the channel to catch up on anything you might have missed or to re-visit items of particular interest.
Webinar
Mentoring 101 – Helping Others Reach Their Potential
June 2, 2022 | 1PM to 2PM ET
Join David McKendry for an interactive Mentoring Session where he will define the importance of mentorship. Learn how to identify a mentor who is right for you and map your own life-long plan.
webinar
YEPN Fireside Chat - The Emerging Low Carbon Market
MAY 10, 2022 | 11AM to 12PM MT / 1PM to 2PM ET
Join Matthew Akman, Enbridge’s SVP of Strategy, Power, and New Energy Technologies and Kerri Howard, Partner at McCarthy Tétrault and Co-Head of their National Oil, Gas and Power Industries Group as they discuss the emerging opportunities in energy infrastructure and carbon markets that support Canada’s pathway to net-zero over an interactive 60-min fireside chat facilitated by Matt Thomas from YEPN.
webinar
YEPN Networking & Mentorship Skills Builder: Presenting with Influence Part 1
17 MAR 2022 12PM MST/ 2PM EST /3PM AST
Join our YEPN Networking & Mentorship skills builder session to learn how to present with influence using innovative, research-based methodologies, that are delivered by experience business professionals.
webinar
YEPN Networking & Mentorship Skills Builder: Presenting with Influence Part 2
31 MAR 2022 12PM MST/ 2PM EST /3PM AST
Join our YEPN Networking & Mentorship skills builder session to learn how to present with influence using innovative, research-based methodologies, that are delivered by experience business professionals.
Webinar
2022 STATE OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY FORUM
Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST
Join us for one of the most highly anticipated events of the industry! Chief executives from nearly every major energy trade associations will convene to share public policy objectives and priorities for the year.
Webinar
What's Working: The Canadian-American Energy Relationship
November 17, 2021 - 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm EST
In this special joint webinar from the United States Energy Association (USEA) and the Energy Council of Canada (ECC), two contemporary energy projects that feature American and Canadian collaboration will be highlighted. Featuring guest speakers from both countries, this webinar will give an overview of the Canadian-American energy relationship and help illustrate that the long-standing partnership is mutually beneficial and positive.
