Event

From Ambition to Action

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Across Canada, leaders in government, industry, and Indigenous communities are facing a common challenge: how to move beyond inertia and deliver the large-scale projects our economy, people, and future depend on. Whether it’s building more housing, unlocking our energy potential, or transforming how we trade and move goods, the imperative is clear—Canada must get big things done.

Ambition alone won’t deliver results. In a country marked by regulatory delays, fractured jurisdictions, capital constraints, and risk aversion—execution is everything. Now is the time to learn from those who’ve broken through the gridlock and chart a path for what comes next.

On June 10, 2025, join Canada 2020 in Ottawa for “From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done”, a one-day summit dedicated to the practical realities of delivering transformational projects in Canada.  This event will bring together top-level doers—developers, policymakers, Indigenous leaders, and industry builders—from housing and infrastructure to energy, Indigenous economic partnerships, and trade. They will share real-world lessons, tackle barriers, and forge actionable strategies for national-scale progress.

This is not a summit for theorizing—it’s for decision-makers focused on action.

From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Fairmont Château Laurier
Ottawa, ON

General Admission: $360
Full Table (8 Tickets): $2,735

SOLD OUT 

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Featured Participants

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    Nancy Southern

    Chair & CEO, ATCO Ltd.

    Biography
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    Mike Moffatt

    Founding Director, Missing Middle Initiative

    Biography
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    Ana Bailão

    Head of Affordable Housing and Public Affairs, Dream Unlimited

    Biography
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    Sam Watts

    CEO, Welcome Hall Mission

    Biography
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    Mark Sutcliffe

    Mayor of Ottawa

    Biography
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    Carole Saab

    CEO, Federation of Canadian Municipalities

    Biography
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    Martin Imbleau

    CEO, ALTO

    Biography
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    Mark Cameron

    Cerulean Global Advisory

    Biography
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    Terence Hubbard

    President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

    Biography
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    Byng Giraud

    President, Sedgwick Strategies

    Biography
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    Stephen Crozier

    Vice President, Sustainability, Wyloo

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    Valerie Helbronner

    Partner, Torys LLP

    Biography
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    Elizabeth Wademan

    President & CEO, Canada Development Investment Corporation

    Biography
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    Tiara Folkes

    Manager, Indigenous Relations Public Policy, TC Energy

    Biography
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    Stacey McDonald

    Independent Director, Board of Directors, Birchcliff Energy

    Biography
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    Steve Robins

    Group Head, Strategy, Canada Infrastructure Bank

    Biography
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    The Hon. Christy Clark

    former Premier of British Columbia (2011-2017)

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    Hillary Thatcher

    Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank

    Biography
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    Robert Johnston

    School of Public Policy, University of Calgary

    Biography
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    Naheed Nenshi

    Leader, the Alberta New Democrats

    Biography
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    Corey Hogan

    Member of Parliament (Calgary Confederation)

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    Simon Kennedy

    former Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science & Economic Development

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    Sean Boyd

    Chair of the Board, Agnico Eagle

    Biography
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    The Hon. Gregor Robertson

    Minister of Housing and Infrastructure

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    Martha Hall Findlay

    Director of the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, and Palmer Chair in Public Policy

    Biography
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    Dakota Kochie

    Director of Government and External Relations, Nuclear Waste Management Organization

    Biography
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    Michael D. Penner

    Advisory Partner and Chairman, Partners Group; Former Chairman of the Board, Hydro Quebec

    Biography
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    The Hon. Evan Solomon

    Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario

Summit Featured Partner

  • Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Summit Partner

  • CN

Presenting Partner: Pre-Summit Dinner

  • Amazon

Summit Session Partner

  • Seaspan Shipyards
  • TORYS LLP
  • Agnico Eagle
  • Canada Infrastructure Bank
  • Pathways Alliance
Event

The Net-Zero Leadership Summit

As we undergo shared global health and environmental challenges, along with major geopolitical and economic shifts, we must look to how markets, governments, and people can forge a new and better path forward. Canadians know that we have to act with urgency to ensure the sustainability of the communities in which we live, and embrace the new opportunities that come with Canadian global leadership in the drive for a net-zero future.

On April 19, Canada 2020 will bring together leading experts and innovators from across Canada and beyond to explore the challenges and opportunities of achieving a net-zero economy. 

Join featured speakers to learn about new priorities, developments, and cutting-edge approaches in the drive toward the green transition.

Share ideas and insights, and hear from policymakers, leading advocates and innovators, cross-sector industry leaders, and experts about their visions and commitments for a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 8:30 to 17:00 ET

The Shaw Centre

Ottawa, ON

$160 for individuals | $950 for tables of six

Lunch and light breakfast included | Non-profit/educator/student price available

Announced Speakers

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    Mark Carney

    Canada 2020 Advisory Board Chair

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    Hon. Steven Guilbeault

    Minister of Environment and Climate Change

    Biography
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    Premier Caroline Cochrane

    Premier, Northwest Territories

    Biography
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    Heather Chalmers

    President and Chief Executive Officer, GE Canada

    Biography
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    Alex Pourbaix

    President & Chief Executive Officer, Cenovus Energy

    Biography
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    Anne McLellan

    Co-Chair, Coalition for A Better Future

    Biography
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    Lisa Raitt

    Co-Chair, Coalition for A Better Future

    Biography
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    The Hon. Gregor Robertson

    Minister of Housing and Infrastructure

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    Dale Beugin

    Executive Vice President, Canadian Climate Institute

    Biography
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    Ben Greenhouse

    Chief Executive Officer Potentia Renewables Inc

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    Gilbert Bennett

    Interim President, WaterPower Canada

    Biography
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    John Gorman

    President & CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association

    Biography
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    Delia Cristea

    Partner and General Counsel, Power Sustainable

    Biography
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    Nicolle Butcher

    Chief Operations Officer, Ontario Power Generation

    Biography
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    Sarah Petrevan

    Vice President, Sustainability, Cement Association of Canada

    Biography
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    François Bélanger

    Head of Sustainability, CN

    Biography
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    Heather Scoffield

    Senior Vice-President, Strategy, Business Council of Canada

    Biography
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    Catherine Cobden

    President & CEO, Canadian Steel Producers Association

    Biography
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    Brendan Marshall

    Principal Advisor External Affairs Canada, Rio Tinto

    Biography
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    Alex Lau

    Co-founder & Board Chair, Carbon America; Vice President, Golden Properties Ltd

    Biography
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    Gerald Butts

    Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor, Eurasia Group

    Biography
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    Diana Fox Carney

    Senior Adviser, Eurasia Group; Strategic Advisory Board Member, Terramera

    Biography
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    Sandrine Tremblay

    Co-President and CTO, Kolostat & Krome

    Biography