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10ENERGYCONFERENCE
OCTOBER 17&18, 2012 | NIAGARA FALLS, ON SCOTIABANK CONVENTION CENTRE | 6815 STANLEY AVENUE
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The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) speaks with one voice to government and the public on behalf of Ontario’s energy sector. Get ready to learn, discuss and debate the critical issues on the minds of the industry and government. Our speakers range from politicians to industry experts to global thought leaders. They will discuss the impact of legislative and regulatory policy, innovation, and the politics of energy.
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GREETINGS Welcome to the10ENERGYCONFERENCE. Every year, the Ontario Energy Association hosts this forum to bring together the best and brightest from the energy industry, the provincial government, regulators and Ontario’s leading innovators and thinkers. This year’s conference offers an outstanding array of speakers who I’m confident will inform, engage and challenge us on the many important energy issues facing Ontario. Coming together to share ideas and debate approaches is crucial to ensuring that we develop and enhance Ontario’s energy systems and policies, and help this province remain a competitive and attractive place to do business. The future of energy is developing and changing at a rapid pace. Energy – where we get it, how we use it, how much we are willing to pay for it and where we site it – are issues that are important to all Ontarians. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that we actively encourage ongoing debate and dialogue with the public, who are increasingly educated and engaged on these issues. This is a key area of focus for the OEA. This conference offers us a chance to hear different perspectives and expand on our knowledge. It also offers us the opportunity to come together to find ways to make our collective voice stronger.
Steve Baker
10ENERGYCONFERENCE Co-Chair Vice Chair, OEA Board of Directors President, Union Gas Limited
As one of this year’s conference co-chairs, I hope you will find the 10ENERGYCONFERENCE worthwhile, and that you will take the opportunity to contribute to the energy dialogue. I look forward to seeing you over the next few days!
Welcome to 10ENERGYCONFERENCE – the annual conference of the Ontario Energy Association (OEA). Especially in this, our 10th anniversary year, it’s my pleasure to welcome you on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the OEA. In many ways, Niagara Falls is an ideal setting for our conference. Not only does it offer one of the greatest natural wonders of the world during the beautiful fall season, Niagara Falls is also a distinct part of the proud history of energy in this province. As we gather for our conference this year, we are once again reminded that the work of the OEA been more important. Energy issues are commanding the attention of politicians and regulators like never before. The public has become increasingly engaged in the discourse as energy issues in Ontario have risen to the fore in the past few years.
Steve Pohlod
10ENERGYCONFERENCE Co-Chair Vice President, Eastern Business Development Oil Pipelines, TransCanada
That’s why the outstanding line-up of speakers and panels set for this conference is particularly timely. The best and brightest of the industry are here. While we can anticipate that a number of differing perspectives will be presented, there’s no doubt that the discussion will provide many insights for you, the thought leaders of the industry. Enjoy reconnecting with old friends and establishing new acquaintances. Most importantly, take advantage of this opportunity. We are all “Energy” in Ontario and it’s up to us to guide its future.
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I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the Ontario Energy Association’s 10ENERGYCONFERENCE in Niagara Falls. During the twentieth century, access to plentiful and affordable energy transformed our world. Advances in health, education, technology, and transportation have all been made possible by this energy revolution. Today, Canada is positioned to play an important role in meeting the world’s future energy needs. Our nation offers a stable, democratic source for a broad range of energy solutions, and we are committed to developing our resources in a way that is environmentally responsible. I am sure that everyone participating in this conference will appreciate the wonderful opportunity to network and discuss strategies for the future of the energy industry. I would like to thank the Ontario Energy Association and the conference sponsors for making this event such a rewarding experience for delegates.
The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper Prime Minister of Canada
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my best wishes for a memorable and productive meeting.
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone participating in the 10th Annual Ontario Energy Association (OEA) Conference. This much-anticipated conference brings together current and emerging industry leaders, government decision-makers, and innovators from across North America. Thanks to a full schedule that offers a range of thought-provoking guest speakers, participants are able to gain new insight, engage in constructive dialogue and put forward ideas on working collaboratively in addressing the issues that matter most to the energy sector.
The Hon. Dalton McGuinty Premier of Ontario
I wish to commend the OEA for the active role it plays in helping shape Ontario’s energy policy framework — and for its commitment to transmitting knowledge and best practices within the sector. Take pride in knowing that through your research, education and advocacy activities, you have done much to ensure the voice of Ontario’s energy sector is heard. My colleagues and I look forward to continuing to work with the OEA, and its partners, as we continue to move forward in providing a clean, modern and reliable electricity system for all Ontarians. Thank you to the organizers with the OEA who have contributed time and energy into ensuring the success of this event. It takes many hands and much hard work to make an event of this calibre possible. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable and successful conference.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to the 2012 Ontario Energy Association Conference in Niagara Falls. As described in the conference title – 10ENERGYCONFERENCE – this year marks the tenth anniversary of this annual conference as well as of the OEA. I was pleased to see many of you present to help celebrate our organization’s anniversary at the 1OENERGYGALA we held in June at the Art Gallery of Ontario. For 10 years now the OEA has served as a vital voice for Ontario’s energy sector, ensuring that government policies related to this industry strike the right balance between the state of the economy, the realities of operating an energy business and the changing needs of the consumer. The OEA has done this well and will continue to play an important role in years ahead.
Brian Bentz
Chair, OEA Board of Directors President and CEO PowerStream
Our industry continues to undergo tremendous changes as we integrate new energy technologies and process improvements into our operations to gain efficiencies and provide more value to our stakeholders in an economic environment which still has many challenges. Given this, the need for us to be informed and to gain insights at conferences such as these is crucial in our efforts to ensure that Ontario has a secure, reliable and sustainable energy system in the future. I am certain that the speakers and sessions that we have on this year’s conference agenda will provide this and more. I trust you will enjoy this year’s conference and I look forward to speaking with many of you over the next two days.
It is a pleasure to welcome you to 10ENERGYCONFERENCE, the OEA’s flagship event that attracts an elite group of current and emerging leaders, decision makers and innovators from across North America. The conference provides you with an opportunity to learn, discuss and debate the critical issues on the minds of the industry and government. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the OEA. As we enter into our next decade, I see a world of opportunity for the OEA to position Ontario’s energy sector as a leader in innovation, investment, regulatory practices and consumer engagement. Our 10ENERGYCONFERENCE will touch upon these issues, and much more, as our dynamic group of speakers share their perspectives, knowledge and insights. A huge thank you to our generous sponsors, speakers, volunteers, Board of Directors and OEA team without whom the 10ENERGYCONFERENCE would not be possible.
Elise Herzig
President and CEO Ontario Energy Association
I would like to personally thank Julie Dill, outgoing OEA Chair for her long- standing contribution to the organization. A special thank you to Brian Bentz, who has served since January as our Acting Chair when Julie relocated to the USA. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with our dynamic Board, who under the vision and leadership of incoming Chair, Brian Bentz and Vice Chair, Steve Baker will position the OEA for its next decade of success. It is an honour to represent our members and be a part of the OEA. Enjoy the conference!
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Chair: Brian Bentz, President and CEO, PowerStream Inc. Vice Chair: Steve Baker, President, Union Gas Limited Andrew Barrett, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Corporate Strategy, Ontario Power Generation Gord Butson, General Manager, Robert B. Somerville Bryce Conrad, President and CEO, Hydro Ottawa Holdings Inc. Rick Delaney, President and COO, Link-Line Contractors Ltd. Ron Dizy, President and CEO, ENBALA Power Networks Louis Draginov, Managing Director, Freepoint Commodities LLC Susan Frank, Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer, Hydro One Ken Hartwick, President and CEO, Just Energy Duncan Hawthorne, President and CEO, Bruce Power Elise Herzig, President and CEO, Ontario Energy Association Jim Hogan, President and CEO, Entegrus Guy Jarvis, President, Enbridge Gas Distribution Charles Keizer, Partner, Torys LLP Rob Lister, President and CEO, Oakville Hydro Corporation Gary Newcombe, Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Direct Energy Paul Pastirik, Executive Vice President, Finance, Aecon Infrastructure Helen Platis, Associate, Enterprise Risk Management, Elenchus Steve Pohlod, Vice President, Eastern Business Development Oil Pipelines, TransCanada Jean Roy, Vice President and General Manager, Kruger Energy Inc. George Vegh, Counsel, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Al Wiley, Vice President, Development Canada/Northeast U.S., NextEra Energy Canada John Williams, President, Deflecto Canada Marcie Zajdeman, Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Brookfield
ONTARIO’SENERGYVOICE The OEA speaks with one voice to government and the public on behalf of Ontario’s energy sector.
Contact the OEA Team to receive your membership package today. T 416.961.2339 oea@energyontario.ca
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DAY ONE
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 17th 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Registration Opens NIAGARAWINE&BEERTOUR • Hosted by Sky Solar SIRADAMBECK Generating Station Tour • Hosted by Ontario Power Generation Annual General Meeting ENERGYRECEPTION • Hosted by Aecon AWARDSDINNER Conference Co-Chairs: Steve Baker, President, Union Gas Ltd. Steve Pohlod, Vice President, Eastern Business Development Oil Pipelines, TransCanada • Hosted by Union Gas DINNERKEYNOTE WHAT’S AHEAD FOR ONTARIO’S ENERGY POLICY? The Hon. Chris Bentley, Minister of Energy, Government of Ontario Presentation of OEA Excellence Awards Leader of the Year Large Company of the Year Small Company of the Year
9:30 PM
ENERGYHOSPITALITYSUITE The Marriott Gateway on the Falls Hotel, 6755 Fallsview Blvd (On the main floor in the Hennepin Ballroom)
Mill Street Brewery will do a tasting from 9:30 - 11:00 PM.
• Hosted by Link-Line Group of Companies, Robert B. Somerville and Aecon Utilities
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 18th 7:30 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM
PCPARTY OF ONTARIOADDRESS Tim Hudak, Leader of the Official Opposition, PC Party of Ontario
8:30 AM
SESSIONONE THEENERGYEQUATION Mike Crawley, President, International Power Canada David McFadden, Chair International, Partner, Gowlings John Van Der Put, Vice President, Strategy and Gas Pipeline Projects, TransCanada Peter Wallace, Secretary of the Cabinet & Clerk of the Executive Council; Head, Ontario Public Service Moderator: Sean Conway, Visiting Fellow, Ryerson Centre for Urban Energy • Hosted by PowerStream
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In the United States, gas-fired electricity production has soared while coal-fired production has dropped dramatically. This has resulted in a massive decline in carbon output compared to five years ago. In fact, the impact of this change is greater than the total impact of all solar and wind development, yet the change from coal to gas has happened without government subsidies. Is there a lesson there for Ontario or for the rest of the world? In Ontario, and across much of Canada, we have a history of public ownership of energy and infrastructure assets. Ontario used to own Suncor, and the federal government owned PetroCanada. Many provinces, including ours, still own electricity assets, and municipalities own distributors of electricity, water and sometimes gas. Experience in the rest of the world is mixed, with some public ownership, but lots of investor ownership as well. Is public ownership of these assets still a useful public policy tool, or is it just inertia that keeps things the way they are? Building new infrastructure – of any kind – has become increasingly challenging. Yet much of Ontario’s infrastructure is ageing, including important transmission lines and nuclear power plants. What can government and industry do together to manage resistance to construction? Energy is seen as a growth area for jobs and the economy, but homeowners and businesses also want energy to be as cheap as possible. How can we cut costs and become more efficient while at the same time hiring thousands? Ontario’s energy needs are always evolving, an so is the energy industry. How can Ontario take economic advantage of the new shale gas supplies that are now being explored so close by? What will this mean for Ontario’s relationship with Western Canada, and the pipelines that cross the country?
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 18th 9:45 AM
ENERGIZERBREAK
• Hosted by Elenchus ANECONOMICOVERVIEW Don Roberts, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, CIBC World Markets Inc. • Hosted by TransCanada
10:15 AM
10:45 AM
SESSIONTWO THEPOLITICSOFENERGY Ezra Levant, TV News Anchor and Columnist, Sun Media; Author; Founder of Ethical Oil Rob Silver, Partner, Crestview Strategy Brad Lavigne, Former Principal Secretary to Jack Layton Pollster & Moderator: Greg Lyle, Owner, Innovative Research Group • Hosted by PowerStream
THEPOLITICSOFENERGY Energy is playing a big role in the US elections, with shale gas, renewable energy, offshore oil and imports all being subjects of discussion. Sound familiar? What impact will the election outcome have here? Energy policy is complicated, but politics thrives on 30-second sound bites. What does this mean for the ratepayer, the industry and government? Who are the winners and losers when mixing politics with energy? Energy, like agriculture, is largely a rural industry but a product consumed by urban areas. Why does rural Ontario like one industry but not the other? Ontario had minority government in the 70s and 80s, and those decades are seen as times when fresh ideas were introduced, and new policy decisions were made by the governments of the day. Is that happening now?
What role will energy will play in the next provincial election?
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12:00 PM
ENERGIZERBREAK
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
• Hosted by Innovative Research Group
LUNCHEONKEYNOTE EMERGINGTECHNOLOGIES — WHAT’SNEXT? Dario Gil, Program Director, Energy Technology and Strategy, IBM Research • Hosted by National Bank
1:45 PM
THE OEB ADDRESS Rosemarie Leclair, Chair and CEO, Ontario Energy Board
2:00 PM
SESSIONTHREE THE POWER PANEL Colin Andersen, CEO, Ontario Power Authority Laura Formusa, President and CEO, Hydro One Tom Mitchell, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation Kim Warren, Vice President, Operations and COO, Independent Electricity System Operator Moderator: Adam Radwanski, Queen’s Park Columnist, The Globe and Mail • Hosted by PowerStream
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How will the OPA, IESO, Hydro One and OPG cooperate to manage the challenge of surplus baseload generation? It’s been 13 years since the breakup of Ontario Hydro and the creation of multiple entities plus the market. Are we better off? Conservation and Demand Management seems to fall into everyone’s mandate. Who’s really in charge? The Darlington and Bruce B generating stations appear to both need refurbishment at the same time. What does this mean for the security of Ontario’s supply? Bill 75 calls for consolidation of the OPA and IESO, at least partly to achieve cost savings. But how will transparency and accountability concerns be addressed?
3:00 PM
NDPOFONTARIOADDRESS Andrea Horwath, Leader, Ontario’s NDP
3:30 PM
CONCLUDINGPERSPECTIVES Conference Co-Chairs: Steve Baker, President, Union Gas Ltd. Steve Pohlod, Vice President, Eastern Business Development Oil Pipelines, TransCanada
3:45 PM
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DINNERKEYNOTE THEHON.CHRISBENTLEY | Minister of Energy Government of Ontario Chris was elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003, 2007 and 2011. On October 20, 2011, Chris was appointed Minister of Energy. He has previously served as Attorney General, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, and Minister of Labour. Chris is a lawyer who practiced criminal and labour law for almost 25 years. For 10 of those years he also taught part-time at the University of Western Ontario Law School, where he helped to establish the Law School Careers Office. Active in the London community, Chris was the first chairperson and an organizing committee member of Neighbourhood Legal Services London and Middlesex, a legal clinic established in London to assist low-income clients. Chris attended the University of Western Ontario and received his law degree from the University of Toronto Law School in 1979. He was called to the Ontario bar in 1981 and later obtained a masters-level degree from Cambridge University in England.
PCPARTYADDRESS TIMHUDAK | Leader of the Official Opposition PC Party of Ontario Tim was first elected as an MPP in 1995. He subsequently served as a Cabinet Minister for five years in three economic portfolios from northern development and mines to tourism to consumer and business services. In opposition, Tim served as Finance Critic for four years before he was elected Leader of the Ontario PC Party in June 2009. In the recent provincial election, Tim led the Ontario PC Party to its biggest election gain in seats since the 1995 election. Tim lives in Wellandport in his riding of Niagara West-Glanbrook where he makes it a priority to spend as much time as possible with his family – his wife Debbie and, the light of his life, his daughter Miller. Tim was born and raised in Fort Erie – a small border town on the Niagara Peninsula. Tim earned an Economics degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Washington.
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MIKECRAWLEY | President International Power Canada Since 2002, Mike has overseen International Power Canada Inc.’s growth into a leading developer of wind power projects across four provinces in Canada. International Power Canada has financed and constructed projects in conjunction with the Ontario RES, Standard Offer and FIT procurement processes. Since February 2011, when International Power and GDF SUEZ Energy International combined to form the world’s largest independent power producer, International Power Canada’s portfolio has expanded to include the operation of seven wind farms totaling 363 MW in the Maritimes and Ontario. The company has another 307 MW of wind and solar generation projects under construction in Ontario and British Columbia. Mike has also served on the Ontario Government’s Electricity Conservation and Supply Task Force and was a co-chair of the Renewable Energy Task Team. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Power Producers of Ontario and Clean Energy BC.
DAVIDMCFADDEN | Chair International, Partner Gowlings David is a partner in Gowlings’ Toronto office, Chair of the Firm’s International group, a member of the Firm’s Board of Trustees, Chair of Gowlings’ International Management Committee and of the Gowlings International Strategic Advisory Group (GISAG). David has extensive international experience, from clients investing or operating in Canada, Canadian clients investing or operating internationally or international clients abroad, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, financial services and aerospace industries. David acts for corporations, municipalities and utilities involved in the generation, distribution, marketing, transmission and financing of energy. He also acts for clients involved in infrastructure development, management and renewal. He has acted as counsel in a variety of infrastructure projects including toll highways and tunnels, light rail systems and health care facilities.
JOHNVAN DER PUT | Vice President, Strategy and Gas Pipeline Projects TransCanada John is responsible for strategic planning, new projects development, and governance of external communication for TransCanada’s gas pipelines business unit. Prior to his current position, John was Vice President, Market Development for Canadian and Eastern U.S. Pipelines and was responsible for planning and developing new services, rate design, and market analysis for the Canadian pipelines. John joined NOVA Gas Transmission in 1990 as an engineer in the company’s pipeline system design department. He continued on with TransCanada after NOVA and TransCanada merged in 1998, holding several leadership positions in the areas of pipeline design, engineering, operations and strategy. Prior to joining TransCanada, John was with Exxon Company U.S.A.’s Production Department where he was based first in Thousand Oaks, California and then in Houston, Texas. While with Exxon, he was responsible for managing the company’s oil and gas production interests on the North Slope of Alaska.
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PETERWALLACE | Secretary of the Cabinet & Clerk of the Executive Council; Head, Ontario Public Service Government Of Ontario Peter became Secretary of the Cabinet, head of the Ontario Public Service and Clerk of the Executive Council on December 17, 2011. Peter was Deputy Minister of Finance for three years and also served as Deputy Minister of Energy. Earlier, he was Deputy Minister and Associate Secretary of the Cabinet with responsibility for Policy in the Cabinet Office. Peter’s career in the Ontario Public Service spans 30 years. His prior positions include Assistant Deputy Minister, Natura Resource Management, Ministry of Natural Resources; Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Strategic Planning, Cabinet Office; Assistant Deputy Minister, Program Management and Estimates Division, Management Board Secretariat; and Director, Expenditure Management and Reporting, Ministry of Finance. Peter began his public service career in 1981 after completing a BA (Honours) in Political Economy and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Toronto.
MODERATOR SEANCONWAY | Visiting Fellow Ryerson Centre for Urban Energy Sean joined the Centre for Urban Energy as a Distinguished Research Fellow in February 2012. As one of the longest serving Members of the Ontario Legislature, Sean has had an active interest in Ontario’s energy debate for over 30 years. Sean currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and is a Public Policy Advisor with the national law firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP. He is also a public affairs analyst on various television and radio programs. A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and Queen’s University, Sean entered the Legislature in 1975 and served until his retirement in 2003. During that time, he was a member of several Select Committees on Energy. From 1985-1990, he served as Minister of Education in the Government of Premier David Peterson. Upon leaving the Legislature, Sean received the Churchill Society Award for Excellence in the Cause of Parliamentary Democracy.
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ECONOMICSPEAKER DONROBERTS | Vice Chairman and Managing Director CIBC World Markets Inc. Don is a Managing Director with CIBC World Markets Inc. He is widely perceived as a global thought leader in both the forest products and bio-energy industries, and is now focusing on the emerging field of Clean Technology and Renewable Energy. He speaks frequently on topics related to these industries around the world, and advises senior executives in both the private and public sectors in Canada and abroad. From 1992-2008 Don led a team of financial analysts advising institutional investors on their investments in the global forest products industry. He was consistently ranked by institutional investor surveys as one of the top equity research analysts covering the forest products industry. Prior to joining the investment business, he was Chief Economist with the Canadian Forest Service.
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EZRALEVANT | TV News Anchor and Columnist, Sun Media; Author; Founder of Ethical Oil After graduating from law school, Ezra went to Ottawa as a parliamentary assistant to Preston Manning. It was to be the first of many romantic but doomed political campaigns. Ezra joined the editorial board of The National Post newspaper shortly after its founding. He covered national politics, the Supreme Court and the Middle East. In 2004, Ezra became the founding publisher of the Western Standard magazine, the only Canadian media outlet to publish the Danish cartoons of Mohammed. That led to two charges of “hate speech” before the Alberta government’s human rights commission. Ezra wrote a book about the experience, called Shakedown, which exposed the illiberal nature of Canadian human rights commissions. His new book, called Ethical Oil: The Case for Canada’s Oilsands, was published in September 2010 and won the National Business Book Award in Spring 2011. To the relief of his wife, Ezra finally got a real job this spring, when he joined the new Sun TV all-news channel as the host of a daily talk show called The Source.
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ROBSILVER | Partner Crestview Strategy Rob Silver is a Toronto based lawyer, entrepreneur, consultant and political pundit. A partner at Crestview Strategy - a full service public affairs firm with offices in Ottawa and Toronto - Rob has advised national and multinational clients on a wide range of policy issues. His practice focuses primarily on the energy and infrastructure sectors where he has worked on a wide of large projects from nuclear power to natural gas plants, new transmission lines to one of the largest solar PV development in history. An active Liberal, Rob appears weekly on CBC’s Power and Politics (on the Power Panel). He is also a regular contributor for the Globe and Mail writing on Canadian politics and public policy. Rob received his law degree from the University of Western Ontario. While attending Western, Rob won two North American and two Canadian National debating championships - the only person to win both titles, twice.
BRADLAVIGNE | Former Principal Secretary to Jack Layton Canada’s NDP Brad was the New Democratic Party National Campaign Director for the May 2011 federal general election that resulted in the Party’s best election result in its 50-year history, gaining over 4.5 million votes and 103 seats, making the NDP Canada’s Official Opposition. Brad also served as the Principal Secretary to the Hon. Jack Layton while he was Opposition Leader. Between 2008 and 2011 Brad was the National Director of the NDP, overseeing the political and administrative operations of the federal party. From 2006 to 2009 Brad served as Director of Strategic Communications for Mr. Layton and from 2003 to 2006 as Director of Communications for the Party. Brad has been a regular columnist for the Hill Times Newspaper and a regular panelist on CBC News Network, CTV News Channel and CPAC.
POLLSTER&MODERATOR GREGLYLE | Owner Innovative Research Group As a former Principal Secretary, Greg has built a career at the intersection of public policy, communications and public opinion. With over 20 years in communications and opinion research experience, Greg uses a full range of research tools to provide strategic counsel to a variety of corporate clients Greg has dealt with such issues as electricity pricing, supply mix, retroactive gas payments, core gas and electricity brands and siting pipelines, transmission lines and generators. He has been featured in many media outlets including Global TV, The National Post and various Postmedia Newspapers, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Time Magazine and Business News Network’s Squeeze Play.
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LUNCHEONKEYNOTE DARIOGIL | Program Director, Energy Technology and Strategy IBM Research Dario is a Director at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center in New York. Dario has worldwide responsibilities for IBM’s energy and natural resources research activities, leading a global team of researchers focused on accelerating industry transformation through breakthrough science and the systematic application of the latest advances in information technology. He is the founding Director of the Smarter Energy Research Institute (SERI), an international collaborative research consortia focused on advancing the utility of the future through the use of predictive analytics, optimization and advanced computation. An expert in the field of nano-technology, he is the author of numerous patents and over 20 publications in international journals and conferences. Dario is an elected member of the IBM Academy of Technology and received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
OEBADDRESS ROSEMARIELECLAIR | Chair and CEO Ontario Energy Board Rosemarie was appointed Chair and CEO of the Ontario Energy Board on April 6, 2011. Rosemarie has spent almost 20 years in the municipal public sector. Her roles during that time included 15 years with the City of Ottawa, where she held several senior positions, including five years as Deputy City Manager of Public Works and Services. In 2005, Rosemarie joined the Hydro Ottawa Group of Companies (Hydro Ottawa) as President and CEO. She has also served as a Special Advisor to the Province of Ontario. Rosemarie has served on the Board of Directors for various energy associations along with the United Way/Centraide Ottawa. She is a member of the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors, was twice named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network (2007 and 2010), and was recognized as an Honoured Champion by the United Nations Association in Canada on the occasion of International Women’s Day in 2009. Rosemarie earned a degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Ottawa and became a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1985.
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COLINANDERSEN | CEO Ontario Power Authority Colin was appointed CEO of the Ontario Power Authority in September 2008. Prior to joining the OPA, Colin held a variety of senior financial and policy positions in the Ontario Public Service, playing a lead role in asset management, infrastructure investments and intergovernmental negotiations. Most recently, he was Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Finance; Secretary of the Treasury Board; Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Revenue; Chair of the Ontario Financing Authority; and Chair of the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation. Colin has a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Toronto and an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary.
LAURAFORMUSA | President and CEO Hydro One Inc. Laura was appointed President and CEO of Hydro One Inc., on November 23, 2007, having served as the company’s acting President and CEO of Hydro One Inc. since December 8, 2006. Hydro One Inc. is a holding company that operates through its subsidiaries in electricity transmission and distribution and telecom businesses. One of its subsidiaries, Hydro One Networks, is among the largest transmission companies in North America and owns and operates Ontario’s 29,000 km high-voltage network that delivers electricity to large industrial customers and municipal utilities. Hydro One Inc. also owns and operates a 123,000 km low-voltage system serving approximately 1.3 million end use customers. Laura joined Ontario Hydro Inc. in 1980, following her call to the Bar of Ontario. She practised law at Ontario Hydro and one of its successor companies, Hydro One Inc., and held progressively senior positions until being appointed Hydro One’s General Counsel and Secretary in 2003.
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TOMMITCHELL | President and CEO Ontario Power Generation Tom was appointed to his current position in April 2009. Prior to assuming his current position, he was Chief Nuclear Officer responsible for Darlington, Pickering A and Pickering B. He also served as Site Vice President and Senior Vice President, Pickering B. When Tom joined the OPG in April 2002, he was Vice President, Nuclear Operations and was responsible for providing support to the Pickering and Darlington nuclear stations. Tom has over 35 years of nuclear experience. Before joining OPG, he held the position of Vice President of the Assistance Division of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) in Atlanta, Georgia. Tom is the Chair of the WANO Atlanta Centre Governing Board, and by virtue of that appointment, is a member of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Governing Board in London, U.K. Tom also serves on the Board of Directors of the Electric Power Research Institute.
KIMWARREN | Vice President, Operations and COO Independent Electricity System Operator Kim was appointed Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer in May 2011. In this role, Kim is responsible for managing the operation of Ontario’s competitive wholesale electricity market and for directing the operation of the IESO-controlled grid. With over 30 years experience in the Ontario electricity industry, Kim recently served as Director of Planning and Assessments where he directed the development of operating policies, reliability standards, system operating limits and grid connections associated with interconnected power system operations. He was also responsible for the IESO’s power system reliability reporting obligations and Ontario’s interactions with NERC, NPCC and our interconnected neighbours.
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MODERATOR ADAMRADWANSKI | Queen’s Park Columnist The Globe and Mail Adam is a Canadian journalist. He is currently The Globe and Mail’s Ontario Legislature columnist, based out of Queen’s Park, and writes a political blog for that newspaper’s website. He was formerly a member of the Globe’s Editorial Board. He has also been the managing editor for online services at Maclean’s magazine, a columnist and editorial board member at The National Post, and a columnist for The Hill Times and The Ottawa Citizen. Adam is the son of George Radwanski, former Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
NDPADDRESS ANDREAHORWATH | Leader Ontario’s NDP Andrea was elected Leader of Ontario’s New Democrats in 2009. Born in Stoney Creek to an autoworker’s family, Andrea earned her degree in Labour Studies from McMaster University paying her way with low-wage jobs. After university, Andrea took jobs organizing in her community teaching and training workers in Hamilton, developing co-op housing in Welland and working as a community organizer for a local legal clinic. Her own life experience and those of the people she worked with daily led her to politics. After serving seven years as a Councillor in Hamilton municipal politics, Andrea became MPP for Hamilton East. As MPP, and today as Leader, Andrea is focused on “sensible solutions to the challenges facing people like you - making life more affordable, improving our health and education, protecting good jobs and creating new green jobs for Ontario’s future.”
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SPONSORS2012 Aecon Group Inc.
20 Carlson Court, Suite 800 Toronto, ON M9W 7K6
Paul Pastirik
Executive Vice President, Finance 416-297-2604 | ppastirik@aecon.com www.aecon.com Aecon is Canada’s largest publicly traded construction and infrastructure development company. It serves both public- and private-sector clients across Canada and internationally, with services ranging from design and construction to financing, procurement, facilities management, materials engineering, and fabrication. Active since 1898, Aecon is one of the most diverse companies in its industry, with capabilities covering energy, transportation, social and utilities infrastructure.
of hydroelectric power facilities. Its portfolio is primarily hydroelectric and totals approximately 5,000 megawatts of installed capacity. Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners’ operations are primarily located in North America and Brazil.
CIBC World Markets Inc.
161 Bay Street, Brookfield Place, PO Box 500 Toronto, ON M5J 2S8 416-594-7000 www.cibcwm.com CIBC World Markets Inc. is the wholesale banking arm of CIBC, a leading North American financial institution. CIBC World Markets provides a broad range of integrated credit and capital markets products, investment banking and merchant banking to markets in key financial centres around the world.
Borden, Ladner Gervais LLP
Elenchus
40 King Street West, Scotia Plaza Suite 4100 Toronto, ON M5H 3Y4
34 King Street East, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M5C 2X8
Linda Bertoldi
John Todd
Partner 416-367-6647 | lbertoldi@blg.com www.blg.com
President & CEO 416-348-9910 | jtodd@elenchus.ca www.elenchus.ca
BLG is a full service law firm with in-depth experience and expertise advising developers, industrial and institutional electricity and gas consumers, local distribution companies, major utilities, out-of-province suppliers, governments, lenders and investors on the corporate, commercial, tax, regulatory and government relations aspects of the North American power industry. We also have extensive experience advising on transaction structures, tax, construction, contract, regulatory and labour issues for water, wastewater and infrastructure projects, as well as advising on the full range of issues related to climate change.
Elenchus supports distributors across Canada in meeting their regulatory requirements. The Elenchus team has extensive experience in all regulatory matters, including finance, cost allocation and rate design. Elenchus has developed several unique tools based on OEB rules, regulations, and guidelines that streamline regulatory compliance processes related to rate filings, facilities applications and policy submissions. Elenchus is the designated trainer for the Regulatory Specialist Certificate Program as part of the MEARIE Training Program.
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners 181 Bay Street, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Jeff Rosenthal
Chief Operating Officer, Brookfield Energy Partners and Transmission Utilities Phone: 416.956.5145 | Fax: 416.363.2856 jeff.rosenthal@brookfieldrenewable.com www.brookfieldrenewable.com Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners has more than 100 years of experience as an owner, operator and developer
ERTH Business Technologies Inc. 154 University Avenue, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M5H 3Y9 416-408-1395 www.ebterthcorp.com
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
ERTH Business Technologies provides information technology services and conservation and demand management services. Key amongst its companies are SPi Group Inc., a leading provider of services to North American electricity and gas markets since 2001 and ECALIBER Inc., a leading provider of services to North American electricity markets.
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Gowlings LLP
100 King Street West 1 First Canadian Place, Suite 1600 Toronto, ON M5X 1G5
couver. We provide critical information needed to assess and overcome public affairs and corporate communications challenges, identify and evaluate potential solutions, and monitor success.
Paul Harricks
Just Energy
Partner and Leader - Energy, Infrastructure and Mining Industry Group 416-369-7296 | paul.harricks@gowlings.com www.gowlings.com Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP is one of Canada’s largest national law firms with an accomplished record of legal services to the energy sector. Gowlings is actively involved in all aspects of the industry – generation, transmission, distribution, trading and retailing. Gowlings’ lawyers have extensive experience in the negotiation and preparation of electricity and gas purchase agreements and have successfully managed a host of significant and complex energy transactions, both domestic and international. Gowlings regularly represents gas and electricity industry clients before the Ontario Energy Board and the National Energy Board. Gowlings is a key participant in Ontario’s Smart Grid Forum and pre-eminent counsel on industry and legal solutions for Smart Grid initiatives.
Hydro One
483 Bay Street, 8th Floor, South Tower Toronto, ON M5G 2P5
Susan Frank
Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer 416-345-5700 | susan.e.frank@hydroone.com www.hydroone.com Hydro One delivers electricity safely, reliably and responsibly to homes and businesses across the province of Ontario. It owns and operates Ontario’s 29,000 km high-voltage transmission network that delivers electricity to large industrial customers and municipal utilities, and a 123,000 km low-voltage distribution system that serves about 1.3 million end-use customers and smaller municipal utilities in the province. Hydro One is wholly owned by the Province of Ontario.
Innovative Research Group 1055 West Hastings, 3rd Floor Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
Greg Lyle
Owner 604-662-4022 | glyle@innovativeresearch.ca www.innovativeresearch.ca Innovative Research Group Inc. is a national public opinion research and strategy firm with offices in Toronto and Van-
6345 Dixie Road, Suite 200 Mississauga, ON L5T 2E6
Gord Potter
Executive Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs 905-795-4214 | gpotter@justenergy.com www.justenergy.com Established in 1997, Just Energy (NYSE:JE and TSX:JE) is primarily a competitive retailer of natural gas and electricity. With offices located across the United States, Canada and now the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves close to 2 million residential and commercial customers through a wide range of energy programs and home comfort services, including fixed-price or price-protected energy program contracts, the rental of water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners and the installation of solar panels. The Company’s JustGreen® products provide consumers with the ability to help them reduce the environmental impact of their everyday energy use.
National Bank
600 rue De La Gauchetière Ouest Montreal, QC H3B 4L2 www.nbc.ca National Bank is an integrated group that provides comprehensive financial services to consumers, small and medium- sized enterprises and large corporations in its core market, while offering specialized services elsewhere in the world. National Bank offers a full array of banking services, including corporate and investment banking. It is an active player on international markets and, through its subsidiaries, is involved in securities brokerage, insurance and wealth management, as well as mutual fund and retirement plan management.
NextEra Energy Canada 390 Bay Street, Suite 1720 Toronto, ON M5H 2Y2
Jennifer Tuck
Director, Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations 416-970-3904 | jennifer.tuck@nexteraenergy.com www.NextEraEnergyCanada.com NextEra Energy Canada is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, North America’s leading generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun with more than 9,500 turbines in operation
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in North America. NextEra Energy Canada is focused on future wind and solar development in Ontario and other provinces. We have four wind facilities currently operating in other provinces, two solar farms operating in Ontario and are developing eight additional wind energy centres in Ontario.
Oakville Hydro Corporation
861 Redwood Square, PO Box 1900 Oakville, ON L6K 0C7
Rob Lister
President & CEO 905-825-4473 | rlister@oakvillehydro.com www.oakvillehydro.com Oakville Hydro Corporation, through its subsidiary, Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. has been providing electricity distribution and asset management for the residents of Oakville for over 105 years. Through our pacesetting brands, Golden Horseshoe Metering Systems, El-Con Construction and Sandpiper Energy Solutions, subsidiaries of Oakville Hydro Energy Services Inc., we provide customers across southern Ontario with suite metering, meter sealing, underground utility construction, locating services, as well as rental water heaters, geo-exchange systems and HVAC solutions. Sandpiper Generation is also an active investor in green renewable electricity generation.
Ontario Power Authority
120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1600 Toronto, ON M5H 1T1 416-967-7474 www.powerauthority.on.ca The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) coordinates provincewide conservation efforts, plans the electricity system for the long term, and contracts for clean electricity resources working closely with industry partners and a broad range of stakeholders across the province.
Ontario Power Generation 700 University Avenue - H19 G3 Toronto, ON M5G 1X6
Jacquie Hoornweg
Vice President, Corporate Stakeholder Relations 416-592-6806 | jacquie.hoornweg@opg.com www.opg.com Ontario Power Generation is an Ontario-based electricity generation company whose principal business is the generation and sale of electricity in Ontario. Our focus is on the efficient production and sale of electricity from our generation assets, while operating in a safe, open and environmentally responsible manner.
Porter Airlines Inc.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Toronto, ON M5V 1A1 416-203-8100 www.flyporter.com Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines has revolutionized shorthaul flying with a warm and effortless approach to hospitality and restoring glamour and refinement to air travel. An Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax, and rated second in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards Top Small Airlines category, Porter is committed to providing a premium travel experience. Complimentary amenities include luxurious airport lounges, Starbucks coffee, premium snacks, and wine or beer onboard.
Power Advisory LLC
55 University Avenue, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M5J 2H7
Jason Chee-Aloy
Managing Director 416-303-8667 | jchee-aloy@poweradvisoryllc.com www.poweradvisoryllc.com Power Advisory is a management-consulting firm that focuses on the electricity sector. We specialize in electricity market analysis and strategy, power procurement, policy development, regulatory and litigation support, market design and project feasibility assessment.
PowerStream Inc. 161 Cityview Boulevard Vaughan, ON L4H 0A9
Colin Macdonald
Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs 905-532-4649 www.powerstream.ca PowerStream is the second largest municipally-owned electricity distribution company in Ontario, delivering power to more than 330,000 customers residing or owning a business in communities located immediately north of Toronto and in Central Ontario. The communities we serve include Alliston, Aurora, Barrie, Beeton, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Markham, Penetanguishene, Richmond Hill, Thornton, Tottenham and Vaughan. It is an incorporated entity, jointly owned by the City of Barrie, the City of Vaughan and the Town of Markham.
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Repsol Energy Canada Ltd. 304 Stone Road West, Suite 403 Guelph, ON N1G 4W4
sional, credible way. We have assisted energy clients in the Ontario market, related to thermal, renewables, nuclear, LDC, T&D, and smart metering.
Alan Arneill
Torys LLP
Director, Eastern Canada Marketing 519-763-7593 | alan.arneill@repsol.com www.repsolenergy.com Repsol offers reliable gas supply, flexible contracting terms, asset management services, and structured natural gas products, all tailored to meet the diverse needs of Eastern Canada customers. Whether a power generator, an industrial end user, or a local distribution company, Repsol can provide daily, monthly, seasonal, or long-term gas supplies from our diverse portfolio.
Sky Solar (Canada) Ltd.
100 Leek Crescent, Unit 12 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3E6
Richard Lu
Partner and Co-Head of the Infrastructure and Energy Group 416-865-7953 | khill@torys.com www.torys.com Torys LLP is an international business law firm with offices in Toronto, Calgary and New York. Torys advises various prominent companies on a range of projects, transactions, and administrative and regulatory matters in the electricity, petrochemical, and oil and gas industries in the Americas and Asia. Torys’ lawyers have been and continue to be extensively involved in numerous high-profile matters in the context of the restructuring of Ontario’s electricity market. 450 - 1st Street S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
SKY Solar (Canada) Ltd. is an industry leader in Canada’s Solar Photovoltaic (PV) industry. SKY Solar is dedicated to the development, design, engineering, financing, management and transfer of solar projects. SKY has a team of business development experts that work with landlords to develop both lease and purchase opportunities for rooftop solar projects. What differentiates SKY from other developers is a full team of in-house engineers who create custom solutions for all types of buildings, and our expertise in system operations & maintenance. SKY Solar has accumulated over 12 years of international solar industry experience across Europe, Asia and the Americas, both in system development and system integration. 55 University Avenue, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M5J 2H7
Krista Hill
TransCanada
President 905-889-9188 | rlv@skysolar.com www.skysolargroup.com
Sussex Strategy Group
79 Wellington Street West TD Centre Box 270, Suite 3000 Toronto, ON M5K 1N2
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Chris Benedetti
Principal 416-961-6611 x104 | cbenedetti@sussex-strategy.com www.sussex-strategy.com One of Canada’s premier public affairs consulting firms, Sussex Strategy Group offers strategic communications and government relations services at the federal, provincial and municipal government levels. Sussex professionals are experts in understanding bureaucratic and political complexities, analyzing how they affect our clients, and determining how to achieve the desired results in a profes-
Steve Pohlod
Vice President, Commercial East Canadian Pipelines 403-920-5842 | steve_pohlod@transcanada.com www.transcanada.com TransCanada is a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure. Our network, one of the single largest natural gas transmission systems, taps into virtually all major gas supply basins in North America. TransCanada is one of the continent’s largest providers of gas storage and related services. A growing independent power producer, TransCanada owns, controls and is developing generation capacity in Canada and the United States.
Union Gas Limited
50 Keil Drive North, PO Box 2001 Chatham, ON N7M 5M1
Steve Baker
President, Union Gas Limited 519-436-5200 | sbaker@spectraenergy.com www.uniongas.com Union Gas Limited is a major Canadian natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with over 100 years of experience and service to customers. One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Union Gas is a Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) company with assets of $5.6 billion and approximately 2,200 employees. For more information, visit uniongas.com.
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The OEA would like to thank the following individuals for their generous contributions to the 10ENERGYCONFERENCE Chris Benedetti, Sussex Strategy Group Ron Clark, Aird & Belis LLP Pelino Colaiacovo, Morrison Park Advisors Jason Chee-Aloy, Power Advisory LLC Jamie Ellerton, Ethical Oil Amanda Galbraith, Playbook Communications Ken Hartwick, Just Energy Sarah Griffiths, PowerStream Inc. Tim Powers, Summa Strategies Canada Rob Silver, Crestview Strategy Sherri Steingart, Union Gas Will Stewart, Navigator Limited Matina Terzis, GRAFIXBYM Jenn Tuck, NextEra Michelle Wasylyshen, Enbridge Gas Distribution Marcie Zajdeman, Brookfield
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