Navigating Geopolitical Shifts

Geopolitical shifts are transforming industries worldwide, and Canada is no exception. Canadian businesses and innovation ecosystems are facing new pressures to adapt to stay competitive in light of emerging trade disputes and other local and global challenges.

The goal of this panel is to stimulate dialogue on innovation challenges and opportunities in the natural resources sector under changing conditions and to explore how Canadian industry and innovation policy can adapt to strengthen Canada’s competitive standing and safeguard our citizens’ well-being.

Each panel will bring together sector insiders and broader science, technology, and innovation (STI) stakeholders, ensuring a mix of perspectives. CSPC will publish a final report synthesizing the insights from the panel discussion. There is a planned symposium for the first morning of the conference that will further discuss the challenges and opportunities that present across all sectors.

The panellists will address the following questions:

1. Considering the geopolitical shift, tariffs and a new dimension into the Canadian economy, what are the top three challenges currently hindering innovation in your sector?
2. How should the government and industry respond to these challenges to enable long-term innovation and competitiveness?
3. How can Canada enhance private sector R&D investment and capitalize on emerging opportunities in this sector?
4. What new opportunities or advantages should Canada exploit in this sector despite (or because of) the changing global landscape?