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

The goal is to stimulate dialogue on innovation challenges and opportunities in the agriculture and agrifood 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.

Senator Mary Robinson

Moderated by: Senator Mary Robinson

Prince Edward Islander, Senator
Joe Dales

Joe Dales

Cofounder and Partner of RHA Ventures Inc.
Ian Affleck

Ian Affleck

Vice-President, Plant Biotechnology
Kathleen Sullivan

Kathleen Sullivan

Vice President, Government and Industry Relations, Maple Leaf Foods
Rodney Bierhuizen

Rodney Bierhuizen

President, Sunrise Greenhouses Ltd.
Dr. Steven R. Webb

Dr. Steven R. Webb

CEO, Global Institute for Food Security
Tiffany Stephenson

Tiffany Stephenson

CMO, Protein Industries Canada
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Chuck Baresich

President and Founder of Haggerty AgRobotics and Haggerty Creek

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All Events

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Federal Budget Symposium 2021

Apr 27, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - Apr 28, 2021 @ 5:00 pm EDT

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Apr 15, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Voice and Agency: Women in Science, Health and Policy

Mar 5, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

CSPC 2020

Nov 16, 2020 - Nov 20, 2020