OES 2010 Final Agenda
INNOVATION. PARTNERSHIP. LEADERSHIP.
The Formula for a Stronger Ontario
Downloadable Version (7th Annual OES_Final Agenda)
November 1st – 3rd, 2010
WHITE OAKS CONFERENCE RESORT & SPA
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Monday, November 1, 2010
| 3:00 – 5:00p.m. | Registration & Hotel Check-in Lower Concourse – White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa |
| 6:00 – 7:00p.m | OES Partners’ Reception * *by invitation only |
| 6:00 – 7:00p.m | OES Delegates’ Reception Garden View Foyer |
| 7:00 – 9:30p.m. | Grand Opening Reception Grand Event Room |
| Hamish McRae Chief Economic Commentator and Associate Editor, The Independent |
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| A principal economic commentator and associate editor of the Independent, Hamish McRae is author of “The World in 2020”, which has been translated into more than a dozen languages. He was named Business and Finance Journalist of the Year in 2006 at the British Press Awards and broadcasts regularly on the BBC. His most recent publication in January 2010 entitled “What Works”, examines best business practices of firms from around the world as they weathered the economic downturn. The book has been nominated for the prestigious Financial Times / Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award for 2010. | |
| Moderated Q&A Session with: | |
| Gordon Pitts Author and Business Journalist, The Globe and Mail |
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| 9:30 p.m. | OES Delegates’ Hospitality Ballroom A&B |
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
| 7:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Registration Lower Concourse |
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| 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast Grand Event Room |
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| 8:30 – 8:40 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks Grand Event Room
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| 8:40 – 9:00 a.m. | Welcome from OES Co-Chairs | ||||
| Peter Galanis President and CEO, Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co. |
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| Réal (Ray) Tanguay Chairman, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. |
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| 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Remarks from the Leader of the Official Opposition and PC Party of Ontario Grand Event Room Tim Hudak |
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| 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Economic Perspective on Ontario and Release of Special Report: Ontario Colleges’ Contribution to Economic and Social Development Through Applied R&D |
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| Glen Hodgson Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada |
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| 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Conversation Break Garden View Foyer |
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SESSION I |
The Innovation Investment |
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| 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Keynote Address Grand Event Room |
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| Paul Lucas President and Chief Executive Officer, GlaxoSmithKline Inc. |
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| 10:45 -11:00 a.m. | Q&A Session | ||||
| 11:00 -11:45 a.m. | Panel Discussion Grand Event Room |
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Innovation must be at the heart of any successful western economy looking to overcome the downturn, remain globally competitive and achieve long-term sustainable growth. According to a recent Conference Board of Canada report on innovation, Canada ranks 14th among 17 countries assessed on knowledge production and transformation, as well as the market shares of knowledge-based industries. While financial investment and incentives are important, our foremost challenge is to instill a true innovation culture in the province. Ontario’s very future depends on it.Ontario’s bio-economy will serve as the backdrop to a dialogue that will seek to uncover new ideas to accelerate innovation through more effective collaboration among economic stakeholders. Specific examples drawn from the development and adoption of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biofuel technologies and agricultural technologies will support the session. We will outline our innovation imperative required to bring sustained job growth, productivity gains, and a higher quality of life in our communities. This panel will focus on the actions Ontario must take to ultimately lead Canada to achieve a much higher ranking on the innovation ladder. How will we manage and sustain:
Moderator: Kim Parlee Panelists: Timothy R. Haig Rafi Hofstein Patricia Massetti Gord Surgeoner |
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| 11:45 am. - 12:00 pm. | Conversation Break Garden View Foyer |
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| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Networking Luncheon Sunhill Dining Room |
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SESSION II |
Gateways to Growth: Ontario’s Transportation Infrastructure |
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| 1:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Keynote Address Grand Event Room |
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| Hon. Kathleen Wynne Minister, Ministry of Transportation and MPP, Don Valley West |
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| 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion Grand Event Room |
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| Transportation is a key economic driver. Despite government efforts to reduce the infrastructure investment deficit in various areas, many argue that Ontario suffers from a significant lack of investments in transportation infrastructure and long-term transportation planning. We know a tremendous boost is required to modernize the network and enhance regional, national and international linkages. This panel will aim to raise awareness about our challenges, review current development plans for transit systems and corridors, discuss ways to further improve our multimodal transportation network in innovative ways, look at solutions implemented in other jurisdictions, and think, outside the box, about alternative funding options given the current constraints linked to public financing. | |||||
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| Emily Atkins Editor-in-Chief MM&D and Purchasingb2b Magazines |
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| Fred Green President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited |
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| William A. Henderson Senior Vice President, Operations, Purolator Courier Ltd. |
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| Bruce McCuaig President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx |
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| 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Conversation Break Garden View Foyer |
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SESSION III |
Smarter Approaches to Regulation? |
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| 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | A European Perspective on Smart Regulation | ||||
| Rudy van Zijp General Secretary, Actal (Dutch Advisory Board on Administrative Burden), The Netherlands |
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| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Panel Discussion Grand Event Room |
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| From the perspective of our business community, one of the longest standing impediments to Ontario’s overall competitiveness are the costs associated with a less than optimum level of efficiency of Ontario’s regulatory regime. This panel will offer participants an opportunity to review the growth barriers linked to red tape and government efforts to address the situation (for example, the recent introduction of Bill 68 “Open for Business Act”, a multi-ministry initiative seeking to change the way government regulates business activity). The panel will also give participants a chance to share modern, viable and responsible solutions. We will review successful initiatives in other jurisdictions, define the meaning of “smart regulation” and find ways to move towards outcome-oriented regulations vs. prescriptive ones and eliminate uncertainty for business. | |||||
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| James Milway Executive Director, Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity |
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| Jennifer Ahluwalia P.Eng. Associate, Practice Leader – Environmental Management & Atmospheric Services Dillon Consulting Ltd. |
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| Chris Hodgson President, Ontario Mining Association |
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| Rudy van Zijp General Secretary, Actal |
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| Hon. John Wilkinson Minister, Ministry of the Environment and MPP, Perth–Wellington |
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| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks – Day One Grand Event Room |
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| 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Roundtables with Ontario Cabinet Ministers Grand Event Room |
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| Always a very popular event at the Ontario Economic Summit, this Ministers’ Roundtable is a unique opportunity to interact with the Ontario Cabinet at Minister-hosted roundtables. Pre-assigned seating is strictly reserved for pre-registered and confirmed participants only. | |||||
| 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Shuttle Services to Leaders’ Networking Event Lobby, White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa |
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| 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. | OES Leaders’ Networking Event – A Culinary Exploration of Niagara Region Niagara College Canada, Welland Campus “Learning Commons” Prepare for a unique and mouth-watering experience like no other. Hosted at the brand new “Learning Commons” at Niagara College Canada’s Welland Campus, highly acclaimed Chef Michael Olsen and his team will take OES delegates on a culinary adventure featuring locally-sourced products and the best cuisine Niagara Region has to offer. A number of local wineries will feature Ontario’s best vintages while delegates unwind after an active day of hearing from OES presenters and contributing ideas to move Ontario’s economy forward. Our casual and intimate setting will be complimented by musical entertainment. |
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| 9:30 – 10:00p.m. | Return Shuttle Services to White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa |
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
| 7:30 – 8:30a.m. | Networking Breakfast Sunhill Dining Room |
| 8:30 – 9:10a.m. | Keynote Address Global Economy in Transition and What This Means for Ontario Grand Event Room |
| David Rosenberg Chief Economist and Strategist, Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. |
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| 9:10 – 9:30 a.m. | Q&A Session |
| SESSION IV | 21stCentury Workforce Strategies |
| 9:30 – 10:00a.m. | Keynote Address |
| Patrick Horgan Vice President, Manufacturing, Development & Operations, IBM Canada Ltd. |
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| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Panel Discussion Grand Event Room |
| While capital investments are crucial to sustaining growth, a productive and innovative economy cannot exist without a long term strategy to secure a creative and talented workforce. How can labour, academia, business and government work better collaboratively to enhance the talent pool? With an aging population, this question has never been more relevant for Ontario and many of its competitors. Figures and reports confirm that Ontario as a whole benefits from a highly skilled workforce, making it a magnet for the world. How can we capitalize on this, and not only remain competitive but also lead the way globally? Recruiting and equipping people with the knowledge and skills to fill 21st century jobs is a must. This session will offer participants an opportunity to review existing best practices in a number of sectors, assess the viability of these for Ontario and debate how best to develop a top-notch workforce while remaining flexible to regional needs and communities of interest. | |
| Moderator: | |
| David Sword Director, Canadian Government Relations, Union Gas Limited, a Spectra Energy Company |
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| Panelists: | |
| Chief Isadore Day Serpent River First Nation |
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| Kirk Dudtschak Senior Vice President, Strategy & Human Resources, Canadian Banking, RBC Royal Bank |
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| Patrick (Sid) Ryan President, Ontario Federation of Labour |
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| 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Remarks from the Leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario Grand Event Room |
| Andrea Horwath Leader of the NDP and MPP, Hamilton Centre |
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| 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Conversation Break Garden View Foyer |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Become an OES Ambassador of Change Ballroom A&B |
| Turning Ideas Into Actions: Inspiring delegates to break down big ideas into small, achievable actions that can be taken every day and will add up to a big difference for Ontario. | |
| 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
2010 OES Closing Remarks & Luncheon
Grand Event Room |
