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Hill Day 2024 Agenda
Hill Day 2024 Agenda
Day 1 – Monday, April 15 Day 2 – Tuesday, April 16
Day 1 – Monday, April 15
*All times are in ET and are subject to change.
| 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Keynote Address by the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Remarks begin at 8:00 a.m. |
| 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Thematic Meetings with Parliamentarians and Government Officials Participants will indicate their preference upon registering. See below for descriptions of each thematic. |
| 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Fireside Chat with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Remarks begin at 12:00 p.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. | Thematic Meetings with Parliamentarians and Government Officials Participants will indicate their preference upon registering. See below for descriptions of each thematic. |
| 3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Health Break |
| 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. | Fireside Chat with Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States |
| 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Keynote Address by Jasraj Singh Hallan, Conservative Party of Canada Shadow Minister for Finance and Middle Class Prosperity |
| 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Reception at Metropolitain Brasserie & Restaurant Reception held for attendees, Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff. Address: 700 Sussex Drive, Ottawa |
Day 2 – Tuesday, April 16
*All times are in ET and are subject to change.
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Pundits Panel Panellists include: Kathleen Monk, Principal, Monk and Associates Tyler Meredith, Founding Partner, Meredith Boessenkool Policy Advisors Kate Harrison, Vice Chair, Summa Strategies Remarks begin at 8:00 a.m. |
| 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Thematic Meetings with Parliamentarians and Government Officials Participants will indicate their preference upon registering. See below for descriptions of each thematic. |
| 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Lunch, Keynote address with the Honourable James Moore, Senior Business Advisor, Dentons and Closing Remarks Honourable Remarks begin at 12:00 p.m. |
Thematics
| *SOLD OUT* Environment and Natural Resources | How we get to net-zero matters to ensure Canada remains competitive, enhances investment, creates jobs and promotes innovation. Canadian businesses need a plan to encourage capital investment while producing and exporting sustainably produced energy, carbon-removal technologies, clean fuels, critical minerals and finished goods. Canada can also be a global leader in sustainable finance. (Meeting targets: Environment and Climate Change Canada; Natural Resources Canada |
| *SOLD OUT* Innovative Economy | Canadian businesses are well-placed to lead in high-growth sectors, but to maintain this competitive edge, we must capitalize on our advantages in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital health while continuing to support a resilient and competitive life science and health sector. (Meeting targets: Health Canada; Industry, Science, and Economic Development; Finance Canada) |
| International Policy and Trade | As an open, trade-based economy, international developments matter to Canadian businesses. The past few years have witnessed major geopolitical disruptions that have affected trade and security. This is an opportunity to discuss related policies and trade priorities, including the U.S.-Canada relationship. (Meeting targets: Global Affairs Canada; International Trade) |
| Reliable Supply Chains | The evolving role of transportation and logistics is critical to countries’ competitive success, but Canada’s supply chains remain only as strong as their weakest link. This theme will explore supply chain resilience in the face of more frequent disruptions, Canada’s long-term infrastructure needs, and new data and administrative requirements faced by business. (Meeting targets: Transport Canada; Infrastructure Canada) |
| *SOLD OUT* Stronger Communities | Attracting and retaining top talent while increasing productivity is vital to Canadian businesses. However, many sectors struggle to find and retain the talent needed to grow. As employers plan the skilled workforce of tomorrow, Canada needs to ensure a stable housing market and functional immigration policy that will meet regional and business needs. (Meeting targets: Employment and Social Development Canada; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) |
| *SOLD OUT* Industry Competitiveness | Regulators and businesses must work together to prevent undermining Canada’s economic growth and competitiveness. To avoid losing the next generation of talent and innovation to competing nations, government must avoid imposing new business taxes and regulatory measures that drive investment away. (Meeting targets: Treasury Board Secretariat; Finance Canada; Industry, Science, and Economic Development) |
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