October 10-11, 2013 Holiday Inn St. John’s, NL
Day 1 - October 10, 2013 8:00 8:30 - 9:20
Conference Registration
Breakfast and Keynote Speaker - Salon C & D
9:20 - 9:25
Conference Welcome
The Multi Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) Presents:
9:25 - 9:30
Hon. Tom Hedderson
Minister of Environment & Conservation
Frank Ricketts, Chair of NEIA
Overview of Conference Agenda Ted Lomond, Executive Director of NEIA
Adapting to a Changing Climate
Salon C & D
9:30 - 9:50
“Adaptation through Collaboration - A Federal Perspective”
9:50 - 10:10
“Adaptation through Preparation - Integrating Climate Change into Decision Making”
10:10 - 10:30
“Coastal Erosion Sensitivity and Consequences for Communities and Infrastructure”
10:30 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:20
Dr. Donald S. Lemmen, Acting Director of the Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Division Natural Resources Canada
Jackie Janes, Assistant Deputy Minister Office of Climate Change, Energy Efficiency & Emissions Trading Dr. Norm Catto, Editor-in-Chief, Quaternary International Department of Geography, Memorial University
BREAK & NETWORKING Adapting through Policy / Advocacy
Adapting through Growth
Salon A
Salon B
“Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Review and Update” Mike Atkinson, Director - Atlantic Region Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
11:20 - 11:50
“Business Value at Risk: Areas of Engagement with Governments on Extreme Weather and Climate Change Resilience”
Jean-Christophe Amado, Manager - Sustainability / Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte
PANEL DISCUSSION: “Funding & Financing Opportunities Available to Businesses in Newfoundland & Labrador’s Environmental Sector” FEATURING: Julia Lee, Business Development Bank of Canada Heather Martin, Royal Bank of Canada Jeff Mercer, Dept. of Innovation, Business, & Rural Development Jason Lawlor, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency