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A Mess age f rom the G over nor Dear Conference Attendees, Welcome to Montana and to the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s 25th Annual Summit! The State of Montana is a vast and varied state of mountains, canyons, river valleys, forests, grassy plains, badlands, and caverns, making it rich in beauty and resources. It is known as “Big Sky Country” as it covers an area of more than 147,000 miles, making it the fourth largest state in the United States. Charming towns and bustling cities serve as gateways to Montana’s spectacular, unspoiled nature. With one of the most diverse geographies of any state in the country, Montana is home to both Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, making it a popular tourist destination. Montana also has a diverse economy. Major industries include energy production, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Montana is known as the “Treasure State” due to its rich deposits of mineral wealth, fertile valleys for agriculture, and vast timber resources. As a land-locked state, our industries rely upon open trade corridors, functional infrastructure and working ports to bring our products to market. As a region we share challenges and opportunities, and it takes cooperation, determination and a facilitated exchange of ideas and best practices to solve the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities. I wish you an exciting and productive Summit, and hope that whether your interest lies in agriculture, energy, the environment, economic development, invasive species, trade, or tourism, that you leave excited about the opportunities, progress, and future that our economic future holds. As Governor, I join with you in creating a climate for new economic opportunities. Partnerships with neighboring states and within our region play an important role in creating these opportunities. Thank you for joining us in the Treasure State.

Steve Bullock Governor

Table of Contents Conference Schedule ......................................................................................... 2 - 3 Welcome from the Montana Host Committee ..................................................... 4 Welcome from the PNWER President ................................................................. 5 About PNWER .................................................................................................... 6 2014-2015 Leadership ........................................................................................ 7 Keynote Speakers ............................................................................................... 8 - 12 PNWER Year in Review ....................................................................................... 14 - 15 Detailed Agenda ................................................................................................ 16 - 37 Tuesday Policy Tours and Museum of the Rockies Reception ............................. 38 - 39 Optional Policy Tours ......................................................................................... 40 Celebrating 25 Years of PNWER ......................................................................... 42 - 43 Recognizing 2015 PNWER Sponsors ................................................................... 48 - 49 Save the Date: PNWER Winter Meeting in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories ..... 55 Big Sky Resort Map ............................................................................................ 56 Save the Date: PNWER Annual Summit in Calgary, Alberta ................................. 57

Sunday, July 12 11:30 am - 7:00 pm Registration - Grand Atrium, Big Sky Resort 11:30 am - 7:00 pm Welcome Café - Grand Atrium. Meet your fellow delegates, learn about Big Sky’s fun activities and enjoy coffee. Hosted by Wilks Ranch. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Executive Board Lunch (Invitation Only) -Talus

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Executive Committee Meeting - Open, all Delegate Council members welcome - Talus

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Congressional Welcome featuring the Hon. Steve Daines, Senator from Montana, and Hon. Steve Tester, Senator from Montana and Hon. Ryan Zinke, Representative from Montana (via video). Hosted by University of Montana and Nelson Mullins - Missouri Ballroom

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Welcome Reception featuring introduction from former Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins hosted by University of Montana and Nelson Mullins - Huntley Dining Room

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Suite Hosted by ExxonMobil - Whiskey Jack’s

Monday, July 13 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Registration - Lower Atrium, Big Sky Resort

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northwest Territories Welcome Lounge - Upper Atrium Enjoy NWT hospitality and learn about the adventures awaiting at the 2015 Legislative Leadership Academy and Economic Leadership Forum in Yellowknife Nov. 15 - 18

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Breakfast featuring Matthew Rose, Executive Chairman, and PNWER President Hon. David Ramsay, Minister of Justice and Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board, Northwest Territories. Hosted by BNSF - Missouri Ballroom

9:15 am - 12:15 pm

Expanding Natural Transportation Gas Markets

Coffee break hosted by Century Link North Mammoth

South Mammoth

Workforce Development

Invasive Species

Cyber Security & Disaster Resilience

Huntley

Gibbon Lamar

Talus

12:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Keynote Luncheon featuring the Honorable Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana and Dr. Royce Engstrom, President, University of Montana. Hosted by Northwestern Energy - Missouri Ballroom

2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Energy

Market Access

Coffee break hosted North Mammoth South Mammoth by Montana Farm Bureau

Agriculture

Invasive Species Forestry

Arctic Caucus

Huntley

Gibbon Lamar

Dunraven/ Obsidian

Talus

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reception hosted by Imperial - Lone Peak Pavilion (tented area behind Snowcrest Lodge)

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Suite hosted by Enbridge - Whiskey Jack’s

Tuesday, July 14 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Registration - Lower Atrium

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northwest Territories Welcome Lounge - Grand Atrium

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Keynote Breakfast featuring His Excellency Bruce Heyman, U.S. Ambassador to Canada. Hosted by HDR Missouri Ballroom

9:15 am - 12:15 pm

Energy & Environment

Coffee break hosted by Eide Bailly North Mammoth 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Mining

Border Issues

Water Policy

Cross-border Livestock Health I

South Mammoth

Huntley

Talus

Dunraven/Obsidian

Luncheon Panel Utility 3.0: How are the changing dynamics of energy production, distribution and utilization impacting the future business model for utilities? What will the utility of 2030 look like? Moderated by Rep. Jeff Morris, Washington, Director of PNWER Legislative Energy Horizon Institute. Hosted by Cloud Peak Energy and Blue Cross, Blue Shield - Missouri Ballroom

Tuesday, July 14 cont. 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Policy Tours

If you have not yet selected a policy tour or bus for the evening reception, please see our registration desk on availability. Buses will leave promptly at 2:00 pm - Huntley Loop Innovation: Agriculture: Seed Craft Malting, Bozeman Tech & to Table Distilling, and MSU’s Research Brewing Success

Tourism: Economics of National Park Tourism

Recreational Manufacturing

Water Policy in a Multi-Issue Watershed

4:45 pm

Bozeman Shuttle Bus - Huntley Loop The bus shuttle is available for participants that signed-up for the buses in lieu of an afternoon policy tour. Leaving promptly at 4:45pm, the buses will transport participants from Big Sky Resort to the evening reception at the Museum of the Rockies. If you have not reserved your seat on the bus, please see the registration desk.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Museum of the Rockies Reception featuring Dr. Waded Cruzado, President, Montana State University. Hosted by Montana State University - Museum of the Rockies

7:45 pm - 9:30 pm

Big Sky Shuttle Bus - Museum of the Rockies Buses will depart from the Museum of the Rockies every 30 minutes starting at 7:45 pm. Last bus at 9:00pm.

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Suite hosted by Spectra Energy - Whisky Jack’s

Wednesday, July 15 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration - Lower Atrium, Big Sky Resort

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northwest Territories Welcome Lounge - Grand Atrium

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Keynote Breakfast featuring Sam Schulhofer-Wohl, Senior Vice President and Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Hosted by the Washington Corporations - Missouri Ballroom

9:15 am - 12:15 pm

Tourism

Public Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development

Trade & Economic Development

Cross-border Innovation and Higher Education Livestock Health II

North Mammoth

South Mammoth

Talus

Gibbon/Lamar

Coffee break hosted by The Butchart Gardens

Dunraven/ Obsidian

Executive Committee 11:00 am start Cheyenne

12:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Keynote Luncheon featuring Sue Saarnio, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Canada, Mexico and Regional Economic Policy and Denis Stevens, Deputy Head of Mission, Canadian Embassy and Incoming PNWER President Sen. Curtis McKenzie, Idaho. Hosted by MDU Resources and Lighthouse Resources Missouri Ballroom

2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Cross-border Livestock Dunraven/ Obsidian

Trade and Economic Development II Gibbon/Lamar

Policy Tour: Bee- Tour: Whitewater Open Space hive Basin Hike Rafting Fishing Bus leave from Huntley Loop

Bus leave from Huntley Loop

Executive Committee Cont.

Buses leave from Huntley Loop Cheyenne

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Engineering and Geoscience Regulators Reception hosted by APEGS and APEGBC - Huntley Dining Room

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Suite hosted by Shell - Whiskey Jack’s

Thursday, July 16 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Optional Continental Breakfast hosted by TransCanada - Missouri Ballroom

8:00 am - 7:00pm

Day trip to Yellowstone National Park - Meet at Huntley Loop at 7:45 am.

1:00 pm

Montana Energy Tour July 16 - July 18 concludes in Billings, MT - Bus leaves from Huntley Loop

Message from the Host Committee Host Committee Members Senator Cliff Larsen Montana State Senate Host Committee Public Sector Co-Chair Diane Smith CEO American Rural Host Committee Private Sector Co-Chair Senator John Brenden Montana State Senate Representative Mike Cuffe Montana House of Representatives Senator Jon Sesso Montana State Senate Senator Chas Vincent Montana State Senate Representative Kathleen Williams Montana House of Representatives Meg O’Leary Director Montana Department of Commerce Host Committee Public Sector Co-Chair Webb Brown President, CEO Montana Chanber of Commerce Doug Mitchell Deputy Director Montana Department of Commerce Ronja Abel Communications Director Montana Department of Commerce Tracy Ellig Executive Director, Communications Montana State University Erin O’Donnell Administrative Assistant Montana Department of Commerce

Dear Delegate, It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Montana for the Silver Anniversary of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)’s Annual Summit. We are honored to be holding this year’s Summit in spectacular Big Sky, Montana and hope that you find value in our exceptional program and take some time to enjoy all that this vibrant region has to offer. This year’s program will give you unprecedented opportunity to hear from an inspiring roster of public and private sector leaders from the PNWER region and beyond and to engage in meaningful dialogue as all participants work together to advance shared regional interests. Throughout the Summit, you will hear from a wide variety of honored guests and representatives – public sector leaders as well as industry leaders from across sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, agriculture, and tourism. We are also pleased to welcome United States’ Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman – who will give us first-hand perspectives on Canada – U.S. border issues, priorities, and regional dynamics. The themes of our sessions will cover timely issues and policy areas which present both opportunities and challenges for economic development and environmental sustainability in the region – including market access, trade, transportation, workforce development, and sustainability. In addition, over the next few days, we hope you will join the numerous networking events and exciting policy tours we have planned: from a once-in-a-lifetime experience of a good old fashioned Montana Pitchfork Fondue, to tours of Montana’s blossoming craft brewing and distilling industry, high-tech industry cluster, and farm to table movement. You also have the unique opportunity to experience Montana’s spectacular, unspoiled nature first hand – from blue-ribbon trout fishing to whitewater rafting, and visiting Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park. Thank you for joining us this week. We look forward to your participation as we work together to promote the interests of our vital region. Sincerely, The Montana Host Committee

Welcome from the PNWER President On behalf of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region executive board, welcome to the 25th Annual PNWER Summit. We are honoured to see you in beautiful Big Sky for our Silver Anniversary Summit. Our region is rich in resources and opportunity. Thriving industries, effective transportation and export facilities, stunning natural environment, and skilled, resourceful people define our 10-jurisdiction region. Where we face challenges, the Summit helps us confront them together. Each year the Summit provides an opportunity for members of the region to share ideas, build relationships and offer inspiration. Your contributions are essential to PNWER’s continuous mission to improve understanding, growth and cooperation across the bi-national region. Thank you for coming! I have been honoured to serve as President of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region for the past year. Following are a few highlights I have been proud to see the organization accomplish during my tenure:

Hon. David Ramsay PNWER President 2014 - 2015

• PNWER kicked off 2015 with visits to five of the region’s capitals. Delegations also visited the federal capitals of each country to discuss a variety of regional concerns with our federal Ministers, Congress Members and Senators. •

Our fourth North American Arctic Leaders Forum in Washington D.C. brought together various key representatives from the North American Arctic including government leaders from Alaska and the Northwest Territories, leaders of Aboriginal organizations from Alaska and also private sector stakeholders to discuss effective policy in the vital Arctic region.

• We held a successful Economic Leadership Forum in Seattle that considered solutions for transportation and market access challenges in the region, best practices for workforce development and opportunities in ocean energy, among other issues. • We developed a Roadmap for Net Zero Emissions in new construction of buildings and retrofit guidelines for existing buildings by 2030, which would promote energy efficiency, spur job creation, increase affordability and value of buildings and improve structures’ resilience to natural disasters. • PNWER has continued to provide input from regional stakeholders to both federal governments for the Beyond the Border Initiative and U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council. Many of these recommendations have been included in work plans from the Regulatory Cooperation Council. • We developed and will present at the summit a Regional Framework for Perimeter Defence against invasive zebra and quagga mussels, which provides an outline for how to coordinate the prevention of mussel invasions across state, provincial, and U.S.-Canada borders. Over the course of the Summit, I encourage you to participate in policy sessions both tied to your industry and outside it. Bring your unique experience and expertise to meetings, make new friends at social functions and tours and help PNWER define the region’s goals for the coming year. Finally, I want to thank everyone who has helped make this Summit possible. This event is only possible with the support of our sponsors, the hard-working Montana host committee and PNWER staff and participants like you. I look forward to meeting you in Big Sky! Sincerely, Min. David Ramsay PNWER President 2014 - 2015 Northwest Territories

About PNWER PNWER is the preeminent bi-national advocate for regional state, provincial, and territorial issues The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is a public-private partnership chartered by the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington; the western Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan; and Yukon and the Northwest Territories. PNWER is dedicated to encouraging global economic competitiveness and preserving our world-class natural environment. PNWER is recognized by the federal governments of both the United States and Canada as the “model” for regional and bi-national cooperation because of its proven success. PNWER provides the public and private sectors a cross-border forum for unfiltered dialogue that capitalizes on synergies between business leaders and elected officials working to advance the region’s global competitiveness.

The Region’s Future With over $1 trillion (USD) in gross regional product, the U.S. Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington) and Western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, and Yukon) is one of the fastest growing regions of North America. This region is China and East Asia’s gateway to North America, and is home to several major infrastructure projects and business opportunities. Now, more than ever, the Pacific Northwest needs a bi-national, regional advocate that works with both the public and private sectors.

PNWER Delegations visit up to six jurisdiction capitals and both national capitals per year to meet government and private-sector leaders, build relationships and discuss issues of regional concern. The PNWER Delegation visited Ottawa in June. Private Sector Representative Colin Smith, PNWER Executive Director Matt Morrison, PNWER President Hon. David Ramsay, Dan Ashton, MLA for British Columbia and Hon. Herb Cox, Saskatchewan, met with Min. Hon. Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification to discuss Western Canada’s efforts to develop cross-border markets.

Public and Private Sector Leadership PNWER delivers results on regional issues through action plans developed within 20 working groups that correspond to the region’s key priorities. Each working group is co-chaired by an industry leader and a government representative. PNWER is a forum for collaborative bi-national planning involving both the public and private sectors and offers leadership at the state, provincial and territorial level, as well as at the national level in Washington, D.C. and Ottawa.

PNWER Staff Matt Morrison Executive Director Brandon Hardenbrook Deputy Director Eric Holdeman Director, Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR) Steve Myers Senior Program Manager Megan Levy Program Manager Jennifer Grosman Program Coordinator Mark Stayton Media and Communications Coordinator Felicia Muncaster Program Coordinator Rep. Jeff Morris LEHI Director Contracted

2014 - 2015 Leadership Executive Committee Officers

Hon. Dave Ramsay President Northwest Territories

Sen. Curt McKenzie Vice President Idaho

Sen. Arnie Roblan Vice President Oregon

Sen. Kevin Ranker Immediate Past President Washington

Delegate Council Alaska Gov. William Walker Sen. Lesil McGuire Sen. Berta Gardner Sen. Cathy Giessel (Alt) Sen. Bill Wielechowski (Alt) Rep. Bob Herron Rep. Charisse Millett Rep. Dave Talerico (Alt) Rep. Chris Tuck (Alt) Alberta Premier Rachel Notley Delegates to be named The Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod Hon. David Ramsay Robert Hawkins, MLA Robert Bouchard, MLA

Private Sector Council* Private Sector Representatives Colin Smith, Past President APEGBC Canada Co-Chair Dan Kirschner, Executive Director, NWGA US Co-chair Alaska

Paul Quesnel, BP Cam Toohey, Shell Portia Babcock, ConocoPhillips Hans Neidig, ExxonMobil

*Partial Listing

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark Dan Ashton, MLA Simon Gibson, MLA Laurie Throness, MLA Idaho Gov. C.L. Butch Otter Sen. Curt McKenzie Sen. Michelle Stennett Sen. Chuck Winder (Alt) Rep. Robert Anderst Rep. Elaine Smith Rep. Rick Youngblood (Alt) Rep. Mat Erpelding (Alt) Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski Hon. Stacey Hassard

Alberta

Dwain May, Capital Power Sonya Savage, Enbridge Scott Thon, AltaLink Scott Farris, TransCanada Mark Flint, APEGA Gary Weilinger, Spectra Energy Tom Huffaker, Imperial

British Columbia

Don Dalik, Fasken Martineau David Bennett, FortisBC Colin Smith, APEGBC Marcia Smith, Teck

Northwest Territories

Chuck Parker, Discovery Air

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Sen. Cliff Larsen Sen. Chas Vincent Sen. Dee Brown (Alt) Sen. Jon Sesso (Alt) Rep. Mike Cuffe Rep. Kathleen Williams Rep. Mike Lang (Alt) Rep. Tom Steenberg (Alt) Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Sen. Arnie Roblan Sen. Bill Hansell Sen. Rod Monroe (Alt) Sen. Doug Whitsett (Alt) Rep. Deborah Boone Rep. Bill Kennemer Rep. Caddy McKeown (Alt) Rep. Greg Barreto (Alt) Idaho

Roy Eiguren, Eiguren Fisher Public Policy Rick Naeurbout, Idaho Dairymenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assn. Norm Semanko, Idaho Water Users Assn. Ron Nilson, Groundforce Tom Power, Sunshine Minting Brian Whitlock, INL/Battelle

Montana

Mike Halligan, The Washington Companies Richard Matheson, MDU Resources Claudia Rapkoch, Northwestern Energy

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall Larry Doke, MLA Hon. Bill Boyd Dustin Duncan, MLA Hon. Lyle Stewart Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Sen. Kevin Ranker Sen. Jim Honeyford Sen. Barbara Bailey (Alt) Sen. Maralyn Chase (Alt) Rep. Bruce Chandler Rep. Gael Tarleton Rep. Norm Johnson (Alt) Rep. Jake Fey (Alt) Bold = Jurisdiction Leads

Oregon

Dan Kirschner, NWGA Sunny Radcliffe, PGE David Cobb, HDR

Saskatchewan

Dennis Paddock, APEGS Scott Rudderham, Canpotex Allan Migneault, Price Waterhouse Cooper

Washington Joe Ritzman, SSA Marine William Kidd, BP Nancy Atwood, PSE DeLee Shoemaker, Microsoft

Keynote Speakers Hon. Steve Bullock Governor of Montana Steve Bullock, Montana’s former attorney general, was elected Montana’s 24th governor on November 6, 2012. In office, he has made better jobs, better education and a more effective government his top priorities. Bullock was born in Missoula and raised in Helena. He attended public schools in Helena and graduated from Helena High School in 1984. He received his undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna College and his law degree with honors from Columbia University Law School in New York. Bullock and his wife Lisa have three children: Caroline, Alexandria and Cameron. Robin Bedilion Sr. Technical Leader of Technology Innovation, Electric Power Research Institute Robin is responsible for coordinating EPRI’s Innovation Scouting and Polaris Initiative activities, which monitor worldwide science and technology developments to identify highvalue opportunities for potential development, demonstration and eventual deployment in the electricity sector. She also coordinates and conducts Strategic Energy Analysis activities. Prior to joining the Technology Innovation Program, Robin was involved in EPRI’s Generation and Environment sectors. Robin holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University and an MS in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Energy Systems from Stanford University. Edward H. Comer Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at the Edison Electric Institute Edward H. Comer began at EEI as a staff attorney in 1981 and became Vice President and General Counsel in 1998. Mr. Comer was elected Corporate Secretary in September 2011. Mr. Comer is responsible for all legal issues affecting EEI and its members and works directly on the critical policy issues affecting the electric industry. He represents EEI in Congress and in proceedings before federal regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and several others agencies. He also represents EEI before state legislative and administrative bodies and with state officials on matters of generic industry interest. Currently he is engaged in issues involving environmental rules, transmission siting, smart grid implementation, energy efficiency, and general utility regulation. Dr. Waded Cruzado President, Montana State University Since January of 2010, Dr. Waded Cruzado has served as the 12th President of Montana State University, and during that time she has significantly reshaped the face and future of the state’s first land-grant institution. During President Cruzado’s tenure, MSU has competitively won more than $400 million for research. Prior to coming to MSU, President Cruzado served as executive vice president and provost at New Mexico State University, posts she held since Sept. 1, 2007, and served as NMSU’s interim president from 2008-2009.

Keynote Speakers Sen. Steve Daines U.S. Senator for Montana Steve is a lifelong sportsman and grew up in Bozeman, Montana. He attended Montana State University – Bozeman and graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. In 2000, Daines took on the role of VP of Customer Service for Right Now Technologies, a Bozeman-based start-up company that had around 100 employees at the time. Today the company employs more than 1,000 people—making it the largest commercial employer in Bozeman. Daines was elected to serve as Montana’s United States Representative in 2012. During his time in the House, Daines championed legislation to expand responsible development of Montana’s energy resources, move forward meaningful forest management reform and increase transparency and accountability in government. In the U.S. Senate, Daines is working on issues of critical importance to growing goodpaying Montana jobs, developing our state’s energy resources, managing our public lands and supporting the needs of Montana’s tribes. He serves on the Senate Committees on Energy and Natural Resources, Commerce, Indian Affairs and Appropriations. Dr. Royce C. Engstrom President, University of Montana The University of Montana’s 17th President, Dr. Royce C. Engstrom, assumed his duties on October 15, 2010, after serving as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for three years. He came to Missoula in 2007 from the University of South Dakota, where he served as Professor and Chair of Chemistry, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. As a faculty member, Engstrom taught Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and General Chemistry and conducted an active research program in electrochemistry and analytical chemistry. Born in Michigan, Engstrom received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has a wife, Mary, and two grown children, Tyler and Carey. Ambassador Bruce Heyman U.S. Ambassador to Canada Hon. Bruce Heyman presented his letter of credence to the Governor General of Canada on April 8, 2014, having been confirmed as President Obama’s personal representative to Canada on March 12, 2014, and having been sworn in on March 26, 2014. He is a 33 year veteran of Goldman Sachs, where he served as a regional managing director of the Midwest private wealth management group from 1999 until December of 2013. Mr. Heyman has served as a board member for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Foundation. He also served as an advisor to the Fix the Debt CEO Council of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. A magna cum laude graduate with both a BA and an MBA from Vanderbilt University, Mr. Heyman continues to maintain close ties to his alma mater.

Keynote Speakers Hon. Angela McLean Lieutenant Governor of Montana Angela McLean, a Twin Bridges High School graduate, became Montana’s 31st Lieutenant Governor in February, 2014 when she was appointed by Governor Steve Bullock. McLean taught American History and Government at Anaconda High School and served as an adjunct professor at Montana Tech in Butte prior to being tapped Lieutenant Governor. She also served as the Chair of the Montana Board of Regents prior to being appointed Lieutenant Governor, and had previously served on the Montana Board of Public Education. Angela chairs the Montana Governor’s Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee and the Labor-Management Advisory Council, which provides a structure for an organized discussion of workers’ compensation public policy. Representative Jeff Morris Washington State Legislature Representative Jeff Morris represents the 40th Legislative District that includes San Juan County and parts of Skagit and Whatcom Counties. A fourth-generation native of the San Juan’s, Morris is a preeminent source of critical thought in the areas of energy, infrastructure, technology, and commercialization. Recently named one of the 13 most Tech Savvy Legislators in the United States, Morris was appointed by US Energy Secretary Moniz as an advisor to the Department. His private and public sector work assisting new energy technology companies is internationally recognized. Morris co-chairs a National Energy Task Force, co-founded Northwest Energy Angels now Element 8 and is owner of Energy Horizon Corporation. Morris is the director of the PNWER Legislative Energy Horizon Institute Matt Rose Executive Chairman, BNSF Railway Company Matt Rose is the executive chairman of BNSF Railway Company after having served 13 years as chief executive officer and 11 years as chairman. BNSF became a Berkshire Hathaway-owned company in 2010. Rose joined Burlington Northern Railroad in 1993. He held several positions in the railroad’s Merchandise Business Unit before being named senior vice president and chief operations officer. Rose was was made president and chief operating officer in 1999. Rose received a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing with a minor in logistics from the University of Missouri.

Keynote Speakers Sue Saarnio Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Canada, Mexico and Regional Economic Policy Sue Saarnio is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Canada, Mexico and Regional Economic Policy. Ms. Saarnio previously served as Director of Canadian Affairs and started her diplomatic career at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. She is a career Foreign Service Officer with 30 years of experience working on international trade and economic issues in the U.S. State Department. Ms. Saarnio served as the Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa responsible for the bilateral economic, trade, energy and environment relationship from 2010 to 2013. She served in the State Department’s Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Bureau from 2008 to 2010 as Deputy Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs and Director for Multilateral Trade Affairs. She served as the U.S. Special Advisor for Conflict Diamonds representing the U.S. government in the multilateral Kimberley Process from 2005-2008 leading implementation of the U.S. Clean Diamond Trade Act. Prior to her government service, Ms. Saarnio worked as journalist in Montana and Minnesota. She is a graduate of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and attended the American University in Cairo, Egypt. Samuel Schulhofer-Wohl Senior Vice President and Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Samuel Schulhofer-Wohl has been a member of the Minneapolis Fed’s research department since 2010, serving most recently as a senior research economist and advisor. Prior to joining the bank, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. Schulhofer-Wohl received his Ph.D. in economics from The University of Chicago.

Denis Stevens Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Canada Mr. Stevens has served with the Canadian Government for 19 years, 10 of them in management positions in the departments of Justice; Indian and Northern Affairs; Public Safety and at the Privy Council Office, the department that serves the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Mr. Stevens previously served as Consul General of Canada in Seattle. Mr. Stevens earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations with great honors from Harvard University. He earned his law degree and Masters of Business Administration from McGill University. A native of Montréal, Mr. Stevens is married to Gen Chanteloup, and they have two daughters.

Keynote Speakers David H. Wilkins Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP David Wilkins is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and chairs the Public Policy and International Law practice group, which focuses primarily on representing businesses on both sides of the US-Canadian border and offers experience on a wide range of strategic bilateral issues. Mr. Wilkins was nominated by President George W. Bush to become the United States Ambassador to Canada. He began his service on June 29, 2005, and served until January 20, 2009.

Special Messages From: Hon. Jon Tester U.S. Senator for Montana Senator Jon Tester is a third-generation Montana farmer, a proud grandfather and a former school teacher who has deep roots in hard work, responsibility and accountability. Jon and his wife Sharla still farm the same land near the town of Big Sandy, Mont. that was homesteaded by Jonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandparents in 1912. After earning a degree in music from the College of Great Falls, Jon took over the Tester farm in 1978. Jon ran for and was elected to the Montana Senate in 1998. In 2005, Jonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colleagues chose him to serve as Montana Senate President. The people of Montana elected Jon to the U.S. Senate in 2006 and again in 2012. Jon believes in holding himself accountable to the highest standards possible, and he has improved transparency at all levels of government. In the U.S. Senate, Jon serves on the Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs, Homeland Security, Indian Affairs, Banking and Appropriations Committees.

Hon. Ryan Zinke U.S. Representative for Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke serves the people of Montana as their sole Representative in the United States House. Ryan is a fifth generation Montanan, former state senator and a 23-year U.S. Navy SEAL veteran. In 2014, Ryan became the first Navy SEAL elected to the House. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Natural Resources. Congressman Zinke is a Constitutional conservative who believes in the vision the forefathers laid out which separates powers between the three branches and ensures the sovereignty of our states. As a Navy SEAL, State Senator and now a Member of Congress, Zinke swore an oath to defend the Constitution. His decisions are based on upholding the Constitution and doing what is right for Montana and America.

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Year in Review

July 2014

August

Hon. David Columbia River Ramsay (NWT) Treaty Symposium elected PNWER Cross-Border Security President at the and International Market 24th Annual Access Pre-Summit Tour Summit in Stakeholder Roundtable with Whistler, B.C. U.S. & Canada Ambassadors

The Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) brought together 34 state and provincial legislative energy leaders for its sixth year in Richland, WA.

September PNWER President and Arctic Caucus leadership participate in the Center for Strategic and International Studies & Center for International Governance Innovation â&#x20AC;&#x153;Passing the Arctic Torchâ&#x20AC;? conference in Washington, D.C.

PNWER Delegations meet with government and private-sector leaders in Juneau, Olympia, Boise and Helena to share accomplishments and identify regional concerns

January 2015 14

Center for Regional Disaster Resilience holds the Emerald Downs IV Cyber Security Workshop

February

PNWER hosts the Fourth Annual North American Arctic Leaders Forum; facilitating discussion between key Arctic Representatives and stakeholders

March

October Seattle Disaster Recovery Planning Workshop

November

The Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) held its graduation ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Recommendations from PNWER stakeholders included in US-Canada RCC Regulatory Partnership Statements and annual workplans

April

Year in Review

December

PNWERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Economic Leadership Forum Regional Disaster in Seattle, WA, including the Resilience holds the Boise Converge@Seattle Innovation Cyber Security Workshop Summit in Idaho Disaster Resilience for Legislators Workshop

PNWERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Regional Disaster Resilience gathers input from first responders and stakeholders for developing FirstNet and Access Pass Initiatives

May

PNWER Delegates visit Ottawa to meet Canadian federal ministers, U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman, and leaders in government and the private sector

PNWER presented the BioSecurity and Agroterrorism luncheon with Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security

June 15

Detailed Agenda

Sunday July 12

Sunday, July 12 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration - Grand Atrium, Big Sky Resort

11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Welcome Cafe - Meet your fellow delegates, learn about Big Sky activities and enjoy coffee and snacks - Grand Atrium Hosted by NBAR and Wilks Ranch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Executive Board Lunch - Invitation only - Talus

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting - Open to all participants - Talus

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies - Missouri Ballroom Featuring: Amb. David Wilkins Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Hon. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator for Montana

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Hon. Jon Tester U.S. Senator for Montana Hon. Ryan Zinke U.S. Representative for Montana 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception Huntley Dining Room

Hosted by the University of Montana and Nelson Mullins

Monday July 13

9:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite - Hosted by ExxonMobile - Whiskey Jack’s

Monday, July 13 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration - Lower Atrium, Big Sky Resort

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Northwest Territories Welcome Lounge - Grand Atrium Enjoy Northwest Territories hospitality and learn about the adventures awaiting at the 2015 Legislative Leadership Academy and Economic Leadership Forum in Yellowknife Nov. 15-18.

Detailed Agenda 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Breakfast - Missouri Ballroom Featuring: Matt Rose Executive Chairman, BNSF Railway Corporation Hon. David Ramsay, Minister of Justice and Industry, Tourism & Investment Northwest Territories PNWER President

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Hosted by BNSF Concurrent Morning Sessions: Expanding Natural Gas Markets, Transportation, Workforce Development, Invasive Species and Cyber Security & Disaster Resilience Coffee break hosted by CenturyLink

Session I 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Expanding Natural Gas Markets - Talus Hosted by AltaLink, Capital Power and Fortis BC

Co-Chairs: Rep. Caddy McKeown Oregon State Legislature

What is the resource? Overview of the resource. Supply, demand, prices and legislative concerns • Dan Kirschner, Executive Director, Northwest Gas Association

Ian Burkheimer Director of Business Development Plum Energy

Monday July 13

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

NW Energy Supply and Asia markets • Abraham Kim, Director, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center, University of Montana How do we ensure Natural Gas is responsibly produced and regulated? Government Best Practice • Ines Piccinino, Assistant Deputy Minister of Upstream Gas Development, British Columbia Ministry of Natural Gas Development What are the opportunities for our region? Mining - Ian Burkheimer, Director of Business Development, Plum Energy Transportation – David A. Bennett, Director, Communications and External Relations, FortisBC LNG Exports - Vern Wadey, Vice President, Jordan Cove LNG Discussion and Action Items 17

Detailed Agenda Session II 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Transportation - South Mammoth Hosted by CN

Co-Chairs: Sen. Chuck Winder Idaho State Legislature

Idaho Trucking Initiative • Sen. Chuck Winder, Idaho State Legislature

Bruce Agnew Director, Cascadia Center

Rail Safety and Capacity Status of Industry Initiatives for Rail Capacity Issues, Policies and Availability • Dean Wise, Vice President for Network Strategies, BNSF • David Miller, Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs, CN • Tom Walsh, President, Montana Rail Link

Monday July 13

Oil Tank Car Regulatory Status and Future Capacity Shortfalls What are the challenges and processes for increasing oil car safety? What does the law say? What is the status of current laws or oil tank car regulations and other regulatory concerns and issue? • Laureen Kinney, Assistant Deputy Minister for Safety and Security, Transport Canada • Ken Holgard, Region 8 Hazardous Materials Specialist, Federal Railroad Administration • Jack Isselmann, Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Programs, The Greenbrier Companies Economic Impacts of Railways • Dr. Philip Romero, Professor of Business, University of Oregon Discussion including Legislative Response • Moderated by: Dr. Philip Romero, Professor of Business, University of Oregon • Congressman Bill Owens, Senior Strategic Advisor and Independent Consultant, McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP • Rep. Luis Moscoso, Washington State Legislature Discussion and Action Items

Session III 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Workforce Development - Dunraven/Obsidian Hosted by ASET & ASTTBC

Co-Chairs: Rep. Mike Cuffe Montana State Legislature

Ways education is influencing the regional economy and identifying workforce development opportunities that can enhance, attract or create more businesses Best practices from the Washington State Centers of Excellence • Mary Kaye Bredeson, Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing • Linda Crerar, Director, Center of Excellence, Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Detailed Agenda Session III 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Shawna Argue, P.Eng. Past President APEGS

Workforce Development Continued - Dunraven/Obsidian • Shana Peschek, Director, Construction Center of Excellence Challenges and opportunities for professional license mobility in the region. • Kim Allen, Chief Executive Officer, Engineers Canada • Colin Smith, Past President, APEG-BC Discussion and Action Items

Session IV 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Co-Chairs: Sen. Arnie Roblan Oregon State Legislature

Update on Regional Legislation and Current Gaps in Legislation United States • Mark Sytsma, Associate Vice President for Research, Portland State University Canada • Kate Wilson, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Fish & Wildlife Policy, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Regional Framework to Prevent the Spread of Zebra and Quagga Mussels into the Pacific Northwest PNWER Regional Plan for coordination against the spread of invasive mussels • Lisa DeBruyckere, President, Creative Resource Strategies, LLC. Roundtable Discussion: Implementing the Regional Framework What will it take to fulfill the recommendations of the framework? How can Canada be better integrated into this plan? What resources are available? What can be done with the resources that already exist? If WRDDA funding is appropriated to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, how do we ensure a major portion will be share with state programs? • Moderated by Lisa DeBruyckere

Monday July 13

Dr. Mark Systma Associate Vice President for Research, Portland State University

Invasive Species - Gibbon/Lamar

Easing Action: A Perspective from Jurisdictions that have Addressed Mussel Infestations • Jeff Forester, Executive Director, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates • Kylie Bloodsworth, Natural Resource Specialist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Using Dogs for Mussel Detection - Process and Demonstration • Cindy Sawchuck, AIS Operations Lead/Dog Handler, Alberta Environment and Parks • Aimee Hurt, Director of Operations, Working Dogs for Conservation Legislative Response and Roundtable Discussion on Next Steps for the Framework 19

Detailed Agenda Session V 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Cyber Security & Disaster Resilience - Talus Hosted by Idaho National Lab

Co-Chairs: John Gordnier Consultant Practical Solutions Intelligence Law

Introduction of PNWER cyber security programs and initiatives • Eric Holdeman, Director, Center for Regional Disaster Security • Randy Middlebrook, Protective Security Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Moderator • Wendy Friedrich, Senior Intelligence Officer, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security • Brad Richy, Brigadier General, Director, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security • Nathan Shoop, Physical Security Specialist/Information Security Audit, Zoot Enterprises, Inc.

Monday July 13

Eric Holdeman Director Center for Disaster Resilience Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Randy Middlebrook Protective Security Advisor U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Emerging Threats in Cyber Security Federal, State, and Private Sector partners discuss their strategy to foster partnerships for information sharing on the dynamic threat picture of cybersecurity. What information sharing mechanism is working best in their respective discipline? Where are the gaps when it comes to the cyber threat mitigation and where can the process be improved? The panel welcomes your questions and input to the discussion to help prevent the next cyber-attack on a business or critical infrastructure system. Drones, Body Cameras & the Law This session will explore the efforts of the legislative and judicial systems to adjust privacy concepts to the “digital/metadata” age of communications. New technology solutions are being rapidly fielded. This session will explore the potential consequences of these developments on the need for use of UAVs [drones], body cameras, ALPRs [automated license plate readers] and other data collection technologies to be accompanied by laws and policies addressing privacy. An interactive workshop aimed at developing the outlines of such policies will be incorporated. • John Gordnier, Consultant, Practical Solutions Intelligence Law Canadian Senate Report on Terrorism • Senator Daniel Lang, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on National Security and Defence, Senate of Canada Discussion and Action Items

Detailed Agenda 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Keynote Luncheon - Missouri Ballroom Featuring Honorable Steve Bullock Governor of Montana Welcome from Dr. Royce Engstrom President, University of Montana

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Hosted by NorthWestern Energy Concurrent Afternoon Sessions: Energy, Market Access, Agriculture, Invasive Species, Arctic Caucus and Forestry Coffee break hosted by the Montana Farm Bureau

Session I 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Energy - North Mammoth Hosted by Calumet Montana Refining, Phillips 66 and Denbury

Co-Chairs: Sen. Cliff Larsen Montana State Legislature

Carbon Capture from Oil Refining Best practices in enhanced oil recovery • Greg Schnacke, Executive Director, Governmental Relations, Denbury Resources

Gary Weilinger Vice President, External Affairs Spectra Energy

Carbon Capture from Post-Combustion Coal Progress of CCS in Saskatchewan Update on operations at the world’s first commercial Carbon Capture and Storage facility at Boundary Dam Coal Power Station • Mike Monea, President, Carbon Capture and Storage Initiatives, SaskPower

Monday July 13

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Communicating with the public. How to connect energy infrastructure with core values? • Peter MacConnachie, Senior Sustainability Specialist, Suncor Energy EPA Clean Power Plan: Challenges and Opportunities for the Region What is at stake for Montana under the proposed Clean Power Plan? What process do we envision for drafting a compliance plan to submit under the Clean Power Plan? What challenges and opportunities do we see under the Clean Power Plan? • Tim Baker, Policy Advisor for Natural Resources, State of Montana Governor’s Office • J.R. Tolbert, Senior Director, State Policy, Advanced Energy Economy 21

Detailed Agenda Session I 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Co-Chairs: Senator Cliff Larsen Montana State Legislature Gary Weilinger Vice President, External Affairs Spectra Energy

Energy Continued - North Mammoth Transmission Panel Efforts to Improve Transmission Siting through RAPID Toolkit for Transmission Siting Efforts to Develop Export Transmission (MSTI) to Enable Renewable Energy Development, Transmission Siting Challenges, Lessons Learned and Successes Overview of Renewable Resources Unable to get to Load because of Transmission Constraints • Chris Scolari, Policy Advisor, Energy and Waste, Western Governors’ Association • Chris Hodge, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, NaturEner • Michael Cashell, Vice President, Transmission, NorthWestern Energy

Monday July 13

Discussion and Action Items Session II 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Market Access - South Mammoth Hosted by Canpotex, SSA Marine and Devon Canada

Co-Chairs: Rep. Gael Tarleton Washington State Legislature

Moving product to market is increasingly becoming complex procedure as companies vie to sell their products around the world. The session during this years’ summit examines some of the regulatory hurdles that firms face in establishing port facilities to handle cargo, and the relationships that they develop and maintain that are invaluable to their success.

Scott Rudderham, Senior Vice President, Operations, Canpotex Ltd.

Welcome and Introductions Terminal Operators SSA Marine is the world’s largest operator of cargo terminals in the world. The firm handles a diversity of product worldwide as well as providing a full spectrum of transportation services to exporting and importing firms. Their presentation will focus on a number of aspects of working with agencies to ensure that they meet environmental compliance guidelines, while working within interstate commerce laws and at the same time maintaining public and labor support. • Joe Ritzman, Vice President, Business Development, SSA Marine Market Access Continued - South Mammoth Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview is an operating bulk materials port on the Columbia River in Cowlitz County, Washington. They will provide an overview on the impacts that regulations are having on their business as they redevelop. In particular their presentation will focus on their

Detailed Agenda Session II 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Co-Chairs: Rep. Gael Tarleton Washington State Legislature Scott Rudderham, Senior Vice President, Operations, Canpotex Ltd.

proposed coal export terminal and the regulatory processes that they face. • Wendy Hutchinson, Lighthouse Resources Tribal Featured in this discussion will be the Crow Tribe in Montana, which is actively pursuing trade opportunities in the Pacific-Northwest to reach international customers for Crow coal. The Crow Tribe partnered with Cloud Peak Energy on development of a mine and is working with export terminal operators to gain market access for its reserves. The mine, once developed, will provide significant job opportunities and critical revenue for the Tribe. Discussion and Action Items Agriculture - Huntly Lodge Dining Hosted by United Grain Corporation

Co-Chairs: Larry Doke MLA Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Regional Transportation Challenges Impacting Agriculture Markets Overview of regional transportation issues impacting the agriculture sector. (rail capacity, port capacity, trucking issues, port slow down) What is the economic impact and how can we better coordinate collectively to accommodate increasing demand? What opportunities exist to better coordinate? • Leslie Blakey, President, Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors • John Youngberg, Executive Vice President, Montana Farm Bureau Federation • Hon. Lyle Stewart, Minister of Agriculture, Government of Saskatchewan

Patrick J. Kole Vice President Legal & Government Affairs, Idaho Potato Commission

Monday July 13

Session III 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cross-Border Harmonization How the US and Canada are organized in public and private sector efforts to provide for research, market development and promotion programs. For instance, Canada and the US are undertaking reviews of food safety regulations, are there opportunities for greater alignment? • Kim Falcon, Department Chief, Montana Department of Agriculture • Keith Mussar, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, I.E.Canada

Detailed Agenda Session III 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Co-Chairs: Larry Doke MLA Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan Patrick J. Kole Vice President Legal & Government Affairs, Idaho Potato Commission

Agriculture Continued - Huntley Lodge Dining Social License Issues Impacting the Agriculture Sector Many new standards have arisen within the agriculture sector that are not government mandated.These include; GMO labeling, humane certifications, animal welfare rating, responsibly grown designation, etc. How do these new standards affect consumers, producers and retailers? How are these standards created and enforced? How are these changing the way producers and retailers do business? How do these impact the way consumers shop? • Shelley Jones, Manager, Agriculture Awareness, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture • John Youngberg, Executive Vice President, Montana Farm Bureau Federation Discussion and Action Items

Monday July 13

Session IV 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Co-Chairs: Sen. Arnie Roblan Oregon State Legislature Dr. Mark Systma Associate Vice President for Research, Portland State University

Invasive Species - Continued from Morning Session - Gibbon/Lamar Emerging Concerns and Best Practices for Coordinated Response Emerald Ash Borer • Dr. Laurie Kerzicnik, Insect Diagnostician and Assistant IPM Specialist, Montana State University Emerging Issues in the Region and their Biological Impact • Dr. Ragan Callaway, Professor, University of Montana New Zealand Mud Snails • Robyn Draheim, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Fisheries impact of flowering rush • Virgil Dupuis, Extension Director, Salish Kootenai College Biocontrol efforts on flowering rush • Jennifer Andreas, Director, Integrated Weed Control Program, Washington State University Changing Mentality towards Prevention and EDRR • Travis Ziehl, Assistant Supervisor, Teton County Weed and Pest Working Session: Enhancing Communication Among Existing Regional Invasive Species Partnerships This facilitated working session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders from throughout the region to discuss how the region can advance communication among existing invasive species groups, from state and provincial invasive plant and species councils, to the Columbia River Basin, and Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

Detailed Agenda Session IV 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Invasive Species Continued - Gibbon/Lamar The session will incorporate the invasive species councils to discuss the best ways for the various councils to interact with and update each other, and the possibility of a meeting between the councils in the future. We will also discuss what PNWER’s role should be in facilitating regional invasive species responses. Discussion and Action Items

Session V 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Forestry - Talus Hosted by Interfor

Co-chairs: Sen. Chas Vincent Montana State Legislature

Federal Forest Policy and Funding Fire Management • Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Marketing Through Technology and Policy Advancing the use of timber products in tall buildings by exploring new technology in engineered wood products. Looking at ways to align building codes in the region to allow the construction of taller woodframed buildings. • Dr. Thomas Maness, Dean of the College of Forestry, Oregon State University

Monday July 13

Tom Partin President American Forest Resource Council

Forest Management in British Columbia Major forest management issues in British Columbia and policy responses to these issues; mountain pine beetle, climate change, changing industry demographics and more. • Gerry MacDougall, Regional Executive Director, Cariboo Region, British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Panel Discussion: Collaborative Management Solutions for Forest Health, Fire Resistance and Economic Vitality Question and answer session on the toughest issues facing Northwest forests: fires, pests, funding sustainable management and infrastructure needs. Perspectives from partners on innovative collaborative projects and forward-looking state initiatives. • Bob Harrington, Montana State Forester, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation • Jessica Crowder, Policy Advisor, State of Wyoming Governor’s Office • Chad Davis, Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Forestry • Russ Hoeflich, Vice President and Senior Policy Advisor, Restore America’s Forests Program, The Nature Conservancy Discussion and Action Items 25

Detailed Agenda Session VI 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Co-Chairs: Sen. Lesil McGuire Alaska State Legislature

Monday July 13

Rep. Bob Herron Alaska State Legislature Hon. Stacey Hassard Minister of Economic Development Yukon Legislative Assembly Hon. David Ramsay, Minister of Justice and Industry, Tourism and Investment Northwest Territories Current President of PNWER

Arctic Caucus - Dunraven/Obsidian Introductions Update on Caucus activities Juneau Capital Visit and Arctic Hearing Arctic Maritime Transportation session in Vancouver North American Arctic Leaders Forum in Washington, D.C. How might the PNWER Arctic Caucus interface with Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Arctic Energy Caucus in congress? Economic Study – How the North impacts our region Northern Transportation Systems Coalition of northern transportation system corridors, including marine supply corridor Arctic Circle Anchorage meeting focusing on Arctic marine transportation systems. 2015 Winter Meeting Agenda and sessions that will be highlighted • Hon. David Ramsay, Minister of Justice and Industry, Tourism and Investment, Northwest Territories Pass the gavel to incoming PNWER Arctic Caucus Chair Sustainability of the Arctic Caucus Beyond 2015 Timeline of Arctic Events and Discussion of Arctic Caucus Role • Rep. Bob Herron, Alaska State Legislature Next Steps and Action Items

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Reception - Western Theme - Pitchfork Fondue - Featuring the Music of the Lone Mountain Trio - Lone Peak Pavilion Hosted by Imperial

Tuesday, July 14

9:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite - Hosted by Enbridge - Whiskey Jack’s

Tuesday, July 14 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration - Big Sky Resort

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Detailed Agenda 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Breakfast - Missouri Ballroom Featuring: His Excellency Bruce Heyman U.S. Ambassador to Canada

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Concurrent Morning Sessions: Energy & Environment, Mining, Border Issues, Water Policy, Cross-Border Livestock Health Coffee break hosted by Eide Bailly

Session I 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Energy & Environment - North Mammoth Hosted by Cenovus Energy and Plum Creek

Co-Chairs Rep. Deborah Boone Oregon State Legislature

Roadmap to Resilient, Net-Zero Buildings in the Pacific Northwest Energy efficiency encourages jobs, affordability, competitiveness and resiliency throughout the Pacific Northwest. To address the challenges of energy affordability, sustainability, climate adaptation, and economic development, PNWER is developing a Roadmap to Resilient, Net-Zero Buildings and Deep Energy Retrofits by 2030. Introduction to energy efficiency, Net-Zero construction & deep retrofits Overview of Net-Zero construction and deep retrofit Recent policies and programs in the PNWER Region Progress report on White Paper for Roadmap Brief overview of 16 case studies Legislative Leads and Net-Zero Networks of key stakeholders • Andrew Pape-Salmon, P.Eng., MRM, Associate, Senior Specialist – Energy, RDH Building Engineering Ltd.

Paul Manson, Chairman Sea Breeze Power Corp.

Tuesday, July 14

9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Our stakeholder network and steering committee leverages the deep knowledge, expertise, and innovation of our region to help identify and develop the strategies appropriate for their jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, providing input on education initiatives, tax policy, standards, programs, and other market-driven solutions. Industry Perspective Panel What are the job creation possibilities surrounding energy efficient buildings? Are you aware of any relevant case studies? What are the market barriers or general constraints to reaching the targets by 2030?

Detailed Agenda Session I 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Co-Chairs: Rep. Deborah Boone Oregon State Legislature

Tuesday, July 14

Paul Manson, Chairman Sea Breeze Power Corp.

Energy & Environment Continued - North Mammoth Do you have advice for legislators for potential policy solutions to enable investment and achievement of targets? Who are the key players? What is the first thing we can do to develop the Roadmap? • Kevin Davis, Director of Sales, Quad-Lock Building Systems Ltd. • Shana Peseck, Director, Construction Center of Excellence Legislative Perspective Panel What are the capabilities and key strengths of the region to meet the - Roadmap targets? - Is there any current legislative activity in this field? - How can this opportunity address climate change or EPA Section 111(d)? - What are the key policy issues this roadmap can address? - Is there any current legislative activity in this field? - Who are the key players? - What is the first thing we can do to develop the Roadmap? - Discussion on Next Steps Utility of the Future Panel discussion on the tools for policy makers, regulators, and utilities to economically integrate distributed energy resources (DER), e.g., solar, demand response, EV charging, distributed generation, and storage. • Moderator: Rep. Jeff Morris, Director, PNWER Legislative Energy Horizon Institute Results of recent paper for Western Interstate Energy Board on some of the regulatory and policy steps needed in the Pacific Northwest to incorporate DER into utility planning and operations. How the existing PNW institutions/utilities and policies that have achieved world-renowned results in energy efficiency can be marshalled to take advantage of emerging distributed energy resources opportunities. • Ken Nichols, Principal, EQL ENERGY Results of the PNSGD project How Transactive Energy works • Dr. Ron Melton, Director of the Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration (PNSGD) project, PNNL Q&A Session Discussion and Action Items

Detailed Agenda Session II 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Mining - South Mammoth Hosted by Association of Mineral Exploration BC and Teck

Co-chairs: Sen. John Coghill, Alaska State Legislature

Introductions

Tammy Johnson Executive Director Montana Mining Association

Industry Experience: Sustainable Mining Program • Karina Briño, President & CEO, Mining Association of BC Pacific Northwest Border Solutions Council Initiative to enhance communication of sharing of best practices between jurisdictions. • Barry Penner, former British Columbia Attorney General and Environment Minister

Tuesday, July 14

Responsible Mining: Best Practices Panel: - Montana Overview of S.409 revise metal mine laws in Montana: Montana’s mining industry proposed, and assisted in securing the passage of, new statutory requirements governing Montana’s tailing storage facilities. The new law is progressive in concept and comprehensive in scope. • Tammy Johnson, Executive Director, Montana Mining Association - British Columbia Positives steps British Columbia has undertaken to improve mine safety • David Morel, Assistant Deputy Minister, Mines and Mineral Resources Division, Government of British Columbia - Alaska Areas of regional cooperation for mine safety • Ed Fogels, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources, State of Alaska

Group Discussion on how the region can better share best practices and inform public policy Next Steps and Working Group Action Items Session III 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Border Issues - Huntley Hosted by Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

Co-chairs: Sen. John Brenden Montana State Legislature

Where are we in the Beyond the Border Process? How do we rate the implementation of the Action Plan? Where does it fall short? What still is lacking? Where does this process go over the next 18 months? • Ben Lones, Advisor, Border Implementation Team, Privy Council Office, Government of Canada • Deborah W. Meyers, Director, Canadian Affairs and Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for North America Office of Policy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Dr. Laurie Trautman Associate Director Border Policy Research Institute

Detailed Agenda Session III 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Co-chairs: Sen. John Brenden Montana State Legislature Dr. Laurie Trautman Associate Director Border Policy Research Institute

Border Issues Continued - Huntley Discussion facilitated by Dr. Don Alper, Former Director, Border Policy Research Institute, Western Washington University PNWER Pre-Clearance Implementation Task Force At the PNWER Winter meeting in Seattle, a Pre-Clearance Task Force was established to provide specific feedback and input to CBSA and CBP regarding the implementation process of the pending global pre-clearance agreement. What recommendations have been provided and what is the status of the implementation of the agreement? • Rob Eaton, Director of Government Affairs, Amtrak • Alroy Chan, Director of Corporate Development, Rocky Mountaineer

Tuesday, July 14

Case Study on a specific Border Issue In the past, farmers along the border in Montana have been able to place orders for repair parts and send a local rep across the border to pick up multiple orders in Saskatchewan and return to Montana to distribute the local orders to neighbors. This is no longer possible. How can we work with federal border agencies to find a practical solution? • Sarah Swanson Partridge, General Manager, Farm Equipment Sales Borders in Globalization (BIG) BIG is an international partnership of academics and practitioners in border studies, governance and management collaborating on a range of research agendas to formulate policy recommendations related to borders. Research has begun examining several specific areas including labor migration, environmental management, and security frameworks. • Dr. Laurie Trautman, Associate Director, Border Policy Research Institute, Western Washington University Inland Border Issues impacting Alberta and Montana As part of the broader BIG project, detailed work has been done to assess the nature of flows across the Montana-Alberta border, exploring recent trends in the movement of labor, goods, and capital. What are the specific policy recommendations to address these issues impacting inland northwest borders? What is being overlooked that demands investigation? • Dr. Geoffrey Hale, Professor, Political Science, University of Lethbridge Discussion and Action Items Session IV 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Water Policy - Talus Water Supply-Water Storage-Adaptation Securing Water for Agricultural Production • Tim Davis, Administrator, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

Detailed Agenda Session IV 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Co-chairs: Sen. Jim Honeyford Washington State Legislature David Hill Centres and Institutes and Research Advocacy (CIRA) University of Lethbridge

Co-chairs: Dr. Marty Zaluski Montana State Veterinarian

Developing new levels of partnership and collaboration of water storage facilities throughout the region • Mike Nemeth, Environmental Specialist, Alberta WaterSMART Identifying new funding sources to support water infrastructure • Derek Sandison, Director, Washington State Department of Agriculture Economic Impact (Value) of Water • Spencer Cohen, Senior Economist, Community Attributes, Inc • Reed Watson, Executive Director, Property & Environment Research Center Water Compacts: How to Protect Water in States and Provinces • Richard Moy, Commissioner, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission Cross-Border Livestock Health Session I - Dunraven/Obsidian Changing Patterns of the Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Virus • Dr. Joe Baker, Washington State Veterinarian VS Policy - impacts on livestock movements at the US/Canadian Border • Dr. Joe Baker, Washington State Veterinarian

Tuesday, July 14

Session V 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Water Policy Continued - Talus

Dr. Larry Delver Alberta Beef Producers 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Keynote Panel: Utility 3.0 - Missouri Ballroom How are changing dynamics of energy production, distribution and use impacting the future business model for utilities? What will the utility of 2030 look like? Rep. Jeff Morris Washington State Legislature Robin Bedilion Sr. Technical Leader of Technology Innovation Electric Power Research Institute

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Edward H. Comer Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary Edison Electric Institute

Hosted by Cloud Peak Energy & Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana

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Detailed Agenda 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Policy Tours All delegates are invited to join a complementary policy tour of local area industry and attractions. If you have not yet selected a policy tour or bus for the evening reception, please see our registration desk for availability. Buses will leave promptly at 2:00 pm from the Huntley Loop and will be identified by the following signs:

Tuesday, July 14

• Innovation: Bozeman’s Hi-Tech Industry Cluster & MSU’s Research Success • Agriculture: Developing Agriculture from Seed to Table • Craft Malting, Distilling, and Brewing • Tourism: Economics of National Park Tourism • Trade and Economic Development: Recreation Manufacturing • Exploring Water Policy in a Multi-issue Watershed All tours will meet at the Evening Reception. If you are not participating on any tour, reserve a seat on the bus to the Museum of the Rockies during registration or plan to drive. 4:45 p.m.

Bus Departure for Evening Reception For those who did not take an afternoon tour, the bus shuttle is leaving promptly at 4:45pm, the buses will transport participants from Big Sky Resort to the evening reception at the Museum of the Rockies. If you have not reserved your seat on the bus, please see the registration desk to pick up driving directions.

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Museum of the Rockies Reception Welcome from Dr. Waded Cruzado President Montana State University Hosted by Montana State University Transportation to Bozeman provided from Big Sky Resort and policy tour locations. You must pre-register for transportation.

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Hospitality Suite - Hosted by Spectra Energy - Whiskey Jack’s Featuring the music of Paige and the People’s Band

Detailed Agenda

Wednesday, July 15 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Registration - Big Sky Resort

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Breakfast - Huntley Dining Room Featuring: Sam Schulhofer-Wohl Senior Vice President and Director of Research Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Hosted by the Washington Corporations

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Concurrent Morning Sessions: Trade & Economic Development, Tourism, Public-Private Partnerships, Cross-Border Livestock Session II, Higher Education and Innovation Coffee break hosted by The Butchart Gardens

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Northwest Territories Welcome Lounge - Grand Atrium

Session I 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Trade & Economic Development - Talus Hosted by PPL Montana

Co-Chairs Dan Ashton MLA British Columbia

Private sector-led state business planning initiatives • David Giuliani, Board Chair and Co-Founder of the Washington Business Alliance • Greg Gianforte, founder, Right Now Technologies • Senator Arnie Roblan, Oregon State Legislature

Webb Brown President/CEO, Montana Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, July 15

9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Presentation on Potential Tool for Regional Collaboration: The Washington Business Alliance Metrics Explorer • Hans Stroo, Manager of Research & Communication, Washington Business Alliance, via teleconference New Innovations and Opportunities in Attracting Capital to Regional Economic Development Strategies • Christian Haeuselmann, Chair, Global Cleantech Cluster Association, San Diego • Tim Faley, Co-Founder, KeyStone Compact Group Q&A Session with Panelists and Audience - Action Items

Trade Session II 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Afternoon Sessions - Gibbon/Lamar A follow-up meeting on innovative finance and achieving regional lowcarbon prosperity, a win-win for the PNW, will be held after the luncheon plenary.

Detailed Agenda Session II 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Tourism - North Mammoth Hosted by Alaska Airlines

Co-Chairs Meg O’Leary Director Montana Department of Commerce

Introduction Opportunities to market winter tourism in the region. • Taylor Middleton, General Manager, Big Sky Resort

Wednesday, July 15

Dave Cowen General Manager The Butchart Gardens

Update on Past PNWER Tourism Progress Norpass, First Nations Tourism, Sichuan Visa. • Dave Cowen, General Manager of Butchart Garden Tourism’s Economic Impact in the PNWER Region • Paul Nursey, President & CEO, Tourism Victoria Discussion: Leveraging Tourism Marketing in the PNWER region How can PNWER can leverage other tourism promotions and initiatives in the region? • Moderator: Paul Nursey, President & CEO, Tourism Victoria • Trina Mousseau, Chief Marketing Officer, Tourism Victoria • Glenniss Indreland, Brand Manager, Big Sky Panel Discussion: Passenger Rail Tourism in the PNWER Region - Opportunities to expand rail tourism across the PNWER region and improve connections with other means of transportation. - Examples of flourishing rail tourism programs and how they were built - Challenges to growing and maintaining rail tourism. • Alroy Chan, Director, Corporate Development, Rocky Mountaineer • Rob Eaton, Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Amtrak • Christopher Dorrington, Bureau Chief, Multimodal Planning Bureau, Montana Department of Transportation Unlocking Marine Tourism Potential in the Region Showcasing different methods of marine tourism, their economic impact and examples of successful advocacy work with elected officials. • Greg Wirtz, President, Cruise Lines International Association • Ryan Malane, Vice President of Marketing, Black Ball Ferry Line • Peter Schrappen, Director of Governmental Affairs, Northwest Marine Trade Association Preclearance and its Potential Effect on Tourism Update on the US-Canada preclearance agreement requirements for facilities and progress of the agreement as it moves through Canadian and US legislatures prior to implementation. • Dave Cowen, General Manager, The Butchart Gardens • Bruce Agnew, Director, Cascadia Center Discussion and Action Items

Detailed Agenda Session III 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Co-chairs: Sen. Chuck Winder Idaho State Legislature Bruce Agnew Director Cascadia Center

Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development South Mammoth Hosted by the Consulate General of Canada This session will provide an informative introduction to Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), share case studies of successful partnerships, and explore how P3s can benefit infrastructure development throughout the PNWER region. Welcome and Introductions • Consul General James K Hill, Consulate General of Canada, Seattle A Primer on Public Private Partnerships • Mark Romoff, President and CEO, The Canadian Council for PublicPrivate Partnerships

Case Study: Transportation • Jussi Jaakkola, Vice President, Infrastructure Investment, SNC Lavalin Case Study: Water • Rick Adcock, Managing Director, MWH Infrastructure Development, Inc.

Wednesday, July 15

The P3 Experience: Perspectives on the Benefits and Implementation of Public Private Partnerships • Mark Liedemann,Vice President, Partnerships BC • Bob Rowe, President and CEO, Northwestern Energy • HDR

Public-Private Partnership Discussion • Are states considering P3s? How does this fit with the current financing models? What lessons can be taken from Canada’s success with P3s? Discussion and Action Items Session IV 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Co-chairs: Dr. Marty Zaluski Montana State Veterinarian

Cross-Border Livestock Health II - Dunraven/Obsidian Avian Influenza Wildlife Reservoirs and Minimizing Trade Restrictions Avian Influenza – USDA-APHIS response activities • Dr. Tom Linfield, United States Department of Agriculture Avian Influenza – Minimizing Trade Restrictions • USDA-APHIS Representative

Dr. Larry Delver, Alberta Beef Producers

Detailed Agenda Session V 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15

Co-Chairs Dr. Waded Cruzado President Montana State University

Higher Education & Innovation - Gibbon/Lamar “Using Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Make a Difference” Technology Transfer: Key way universities impact the economies of our regions • Jane Muir, Past President of the Associate of University Technology Managers, University of Florida “Montana’s Investment in University Research for Economic Development.” A panel discussion on the Montana Legislature’s funding of university research. Panelists will include representatives from Montana State University, the University of Montana, and the Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. Executive Committee Meeting - starts at 11:00 am • Dr. Renee Reijo Pera, Vice President of Research and Economic Development, Montana State University • Dr. Scott Whittenburg, Vice President for Research and Creative Scholarship, University of Montana • Dr. Waded Cruzado, President, Montana State University • Dr. Royce Engstrom, President, University of Montana • Clayton Christian, Montana Commissioner of Higher Education • Janelle Booth, Montana University System Research Director, Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting - Cheyenne Will reconvene after the Wednesday plenary luncheon. Open to all delegates.

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Keynote Luncheon Missouri Ballroom Featuring: Denis Stevens Deputy Head of Mission Canadian Embassy Sue Saarnio Deputy Assistant Secretary of Stevens State for Canada, Mexico and Regional Economic Policy Hosted by MDU Resources and Lighthouse Resources

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 36

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Detailed Agenda Policy Tours - Buses leave from Huntley Loop Beehive Basin Hike: Resort Clusters and Expanded Economies Whitewater Rafting Open Space Fishing

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Working Group Afternoon Session: Cross-Border Livestock Health III and Trade and Economic Development II

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Cross-Border Livestock Health Session III - Dunraven

Co-chairs: Dr. Marty Zaluski Montana State Veterinarian

Import and Export Policies CFIA Import Permit Delays – effect on US and Canada livestock producers • Michael Latimer, Canadian Beef Breeders Council

Dr. Larry Delver, Alberta Beef Producers

Update on Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS) • Dr. Antonio Ramierez, USDA/APHIS Update on Electronic Exchange of Export Certificates (EEEC) Pilot • Dr. Aman Bath, Canadian Food Inspection Agency • 2015 Action Items Discussion/Closing Comments Reception - Featuring a look back at PNWER’s 25 years - Huntley Hosted by The Engineering and Geoscience Regulators of Saskatchewn and British Columbia: APEGS and APEGBC

9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite - Hosted by Shell - Whiskey Jack’s

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Optional Continental Breakfast - Hosted by TransCanada Missouri Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Day Trip to Yellowstone National Park - Buses leave from Huntley Loop

Meet at Huntley Loop in Big Sky at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday morning.

• Visit the breathtaking Old Faithful, cross the Continental Divide, and enjoy amazing wildlife. Register early; more information online. • Plan on departing from Big Sky on Friday.

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Meet at Huntley Loop at 12:30 p.m. Big Sky on Thursday afternoon.

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Participants will overnight in Billings before departing Friday morning to Spring Creek Mine for an all-day tour of Cloud Peak Energy’s coal operation. • The group returns late Friday night. Participants should plan to depart from Billings Logan International Airport on Saturday, July 18th. • Check with the registration desk for availability.

Thursdayday, July 16

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Wednesday, July 15

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday Policy Tours Join Us! The Montana Host Committee has organized several policy tours for Tuesday afternoon which will take us out to see the best practices discussed in sessions. There will be no working group sessions on Tuesday afternoon so everyone is able to participate in these complimentary tours. All tours will join together at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman for the evening reception. There will be a bus departing from Big Sky Resort to the evening reception if you will not be participating in the tours. Check availability at the registration desk. Exploring Water Policy in a Multi-Issue Watershed Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss important issues in water policy while enjoying the natural beauty of the Gallatin Valley. Our tour will begin in Big Sky with a discussion of opportunities and challenges associated with water supply and treatment in a headwaters resort community. We will proceed to Gallatin Canyon to discuss water quality, flows, and amenity aspects of the economy. In the valley floor we will discuss issues and research associated with surface and groundwater supplies and interaction in this suburbanizing watershed. Our tour ends in Bozeman with a discussion on innovative urban water supply planning and issues associated with forested watersheds. Bozeman’s Hi-tech Industry Cluster and Bobcats Tour: MSU’s Outstanding Research and Commercialization Success Bozeman’s economy is thriving due to a surge in hi-tech industries such as IT, optics, photonics and more. Startups are choosing the Gallatin Valley over areas like Silicon Valley and Seattle due to a high quality of life, as well as the tech talent pool provided by Montana State University. Montana State University is renowned for its science and engineering. From NASA rover applications to fuel-producing fungus, this institution not only produces topnotch talent but its commercialization and patent programs have brought products and applications to the market that serve the country’s needs every day. A stop is also in order at the Museum of the Rockies, home to one of the largest and most important dinosaur collections in the world. Enjoy lunch just off campus at the Bridger Brewing Company followed by a tour of one of the universities successful technology transfer private endeavors.

Craft Brewing, Distilling, and Malting Montana has been voted the “Most Beer Friendly State,” and for good reason. Craft brewing has exploded in Montana and the state is second in the nation for breweries per capita. The “Big Sky Spirit” extends beyond what you can find in a pint glass. Craft distillers and cider houses are grabbing their share of the libation market and Montana’s downtowns have found a new attraction for locals and tourists alike. The upstream end of the industry is also growing as malting is expanding by the ton. 38

Tuesday Policy Tours & Reception Economics of National Park Tourism Most visitors to Montana come to see our two national parks, Yellowstone and Glacier. Travel on this tour to West Yellowstone to learn about the impact of national park tourism on Montana’s economy from national park leaders, tourism advocates and local business owners.

Developing Ag From Seed to Table Agriculture is an economic mainstay in Montana that perhaps has the most widespread impact of all Montana industries. Understanding how to bring the best product to market begins in the field and the calving shed and ends at your dinner table. Montana’s agricultural research is second to none and the products coming from around Big Sky follow suit. Explore MSU’s “BART” Farm, dedicated to the service and support of research, teaching and extension activities relating to livestock and livestock management, then visit the Wheat Montana farms, a model agriculture operation of the Northern Plains. Recreation Manufacturing: Building on What You Love Separating business from pleasure doesn’t always prove to be good advice. Many of the state’s top entrepreneurial businesses were founded by individuals who came to Montana because they loved the lifestyle and created businesses that supported that lifestyle. Today, Montana is home to some of the top brands in recreational manufacturing. These companies stand by the quality of their Made in Montana goods. You can bet the farm that these products have been field tested in Montana environments for durability and use. Visit various businesses who manufacture a lifestyle.

Tuesday Reception Museum of the Rockies Reception, Montana State University Join us Tuesday evening for food, drinks and wonder at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman. Known for its extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and permanent regional history exhibits, the Museum of the Rockies also thrills visitors with rotating exhibits from around the globe, the Martin Children’s Discovery Center, the Living History Farm and the Taylor Planetarium, which features one of the world’s most advanced digital projection systems. Address: 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman 39

Optional Policy Tours Pre-Summit Tour

Northwest Montana Industry Tour

Saturday, July 11 - Wood Products Morning stops in the Flathead Valley included the Plum Creek Timber Company, SmartLAM Technologies Group and F. H. Stoltze Land and Lumber to give an overview of one of Northwest Montana’s key industries. Sunday, July 12 Day 2 - Mining The group toured the Montana Resources open pit copper and molybdenum mine mining operation, visited the Berkeley Pit and spent time with experts from the Montana Tech Petroleum Engineering Department, who shared their state-of-the-art research on oil extraction efficiencies in the Bakken region. Included a visit to the University of Montana.

Post-Summit Tours

Spring Creek Mine Tour - July 16-18

The group will leave Big Sky on Thursday afternoon and overnight in Billings before departing Friday morning to Spring Creek Mine for an all-day tour of Cloud Peak Energy’s coal operation before returning to Billings on Friday afternoon. Coal mined from Spring Creek is shipped to electric utilities and industrial customers in the U.S., various Canadian provinces and to Asian utility customers via the Westshore terminal in B.C. In 2009 Spring Creek Mine received the Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation Award from the Office of Surface Mining, recognizing significant achievements in developing reclamation with hydrologic and biologic diversity and for intensive effort in establishing rare plants on reclamation Check with the registration desk for availability. Yellowstone National Park - July 16 Journey through the heart of one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas! Showcasing the largest concentration of hydro-thermal features in the world, Yellowstone National Park boasts over 10,000 individual attractions, including colorful hot springs, fumaroles and over half of the world’s geysers, including the most famous geyser of all -- Old Faithful! Cross the Continental Divide to see the largest alpine lake in the contiguous U.S. then visit Hayden Valley, a favorite spot of wildlife watchers and a summer range for bison. Time: We will leave Big Sky at 8:00 am on Thursday, travel for two hours into the Park, tour the park for six hours and travel back to Big Sky Resort, arriving around 7:00 p.m. Cost: $75.00. Includes transportation from Big Sky Resort to the Park, park passes and boxed lunches. Availability: Limited

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2:30p.m. - 5:30 p.m., July 15 • Beehive Basin Hike: Resort Clusters & Expanded Economies • Whitewater Rafting in the Gallatin River • Open Space Fishing

Corporate Responsibility on the Rise Every day we’re reminded of our world’s finite resources. Businesses are consistently being held to higher ethical standards. Society expects it and transparency is fast becoming a necessity. Today, businesses are expected to deliver much more than financial results; they have a responsibility to society at large. Being a sustainable company is the new normal. Our employees and clients require us to serve as a thoughtful steward of both people and the environment. We promote and practice responsible stewardship of our communities and resources through a series of strategies that create shared value. It’s important to have a thoughtful and comprehensive plan that makes us walk the talk and fully participate in our communities around the world by focusing on primary causes related to our core businesses and market sectors. Urbanization By 2050, the United Nations predicts that population living in urban areas will grow from 50 percent to 70 percent. This means that not just the largest cities in the world are driving global growth. McKinsey Global Institute believes that half of the worldwide gross domestic precut (GDP) will come from cities with populations from 150,000 to 10 million. The result is an increasingly mobile population with a marked rise in the capacity needs, including transportation, water and healthcare. Risks of unchecked development could include poor water and air quality, pathogens in our food supply and urban sprawl and congestion. We have identified multiple opportunities to assist our client sin dealing with the rise in urbanization, including: • Planning wisely for urban growth • Offering specialized expertise in the areas of sustainable transit, freight rail, energy and healthcare • Planning a sustainable energy future • Providing regional solutions to regional challenges Increased Demand for Natural Resources Economic and population growth throughout the world will notably increase the demand for natural resources. The result will be increased pressure on energy, food and water resources. Water availability, sourcing and security will become a global issues du to climate dynamics and weather volatility. Conservation movements will mean increasing priority and pressure for introducing sustainability into more and more projects. To deal with the increased pressure on energy, food and water resources, we have identified the following opportunities: • Actively participate in wise planning for sustainable water supply, transmission, treatment, distribution and protection • Offer scientific approaches to address climate change in engineering and architecture projects • Integrate sustainable solutions into all projects • Safeguard resources by minimizing our own impact Building Activity Increases Energy and Materials Demand Over the next 10 years, the global building stock will continue to grow. The most dramatic impact on this is the worldwide trend of urbanization. In addition, construction markets continue to add new commercial and residential floor space to the global building stock. Buildings are the major source of global demand for energy and materials that produce the by-product GHG. This presents an opportunity for the architecture and building community to mitigate dangerous climate change. In recognition of this, HDR endorses the Architecture 2030 Challenge. Additionally, we have implemented high-performance standards for all of our building projects, and work with a number of global assessment systems to rate the environmental impact and performance of buildings.

This article is a submission by, and reflects the views of, 2015 Annual Summit Sponsor HDR Engineering, Inc. The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is not responsible for the content of this piece.

PNWER Silver Anniversary Celebrating 25 Years of Collboration and Progress “As I’ve traveled throughout both the U.S. and Canada, I have heard from leaders everywhere that PNWER is the ‘Gold Standard’ in advancing cross-border regional issues.” - David Jacobson, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada

PNWER past presidents at the first legislative academy in Banff, Alberta, in 2007

PNWER Founder Sen. Alan Bluchel with Rep. Max Black at the Calgary Summit in 2010

PNWER Leaders Round Table at the 2010 Olympics with former US Ambassador David Jacobson, former BC Premier Gordon Campbell and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall.

PNWER Delegates with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa in 2007

Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer at the Portland, Oregon Summit with PNWER delegates

PNWER Founder Hon. Jim Horsman with Rep. Jeff Morris at the Calgary Summit in 2010

PNWER Silver Anniversary 1988

• Senator Alan Bluechel of Washington creates The Pacific NorthWest Legislative Leadership Forum (PNLLF), precursor of PNWER, to study the need for a regional, bi-national economic organization with Hon. Jim Horsman, Deputy Premier of Alberta

1991

• Established by statute in the organization’s original seven jurisdictions – Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska in the United States, and British Columbia and Alberta in Canada.

1992 - 1993

• The Environment Technology working group hosted a conference for northwest businesses in Vancouver, BC. • Governors and Premiers added to PNWER governance structure by statute in seven jurisdictions.

1994 - 1995

• Recipient of the Council of State Governments’ “Innovations in Government” award for its Washington Marketplace (now PNWER CATALIST) project, and the Ford Foundation “Innovations in American Government” finalist award. • Yukon joins PNWER

2001- 2002

• Launched the Partnership for Regional Infrastructure Security and the PNWER Disaster Resilience Program.

2003 - 2004

• Idaho and Oregon established Invasive Species Councils and started an Invasive Species Task Force to share best practices between jurisdictions.

2005 - 2006

• PNWER is referenced as the model for bringing the public and private sector together to address infrastructure security issues in the US Deptartment of Homeland Security’s National Infrastructure Protection Plan.

2007

• Held the first ever Legislative Leadership Academy in Banff, Alberta in October 2007 • Was significant in assisting the implementation of the Enhanced Driver’s License.

2008

• Launched the Border Solutions Coordination Council with public and private stakeholders • Executive Board voted to have Saskatchewan join PNWER. • Developed a regional information sharing system called the Northwest Warning, Alert and Response Network

2009

• PNWER elects first woman president, Sen. Lesil McGuire, and Northwest Territories joins PNWER

2010

• Hosted PNWER Border Leaders Roundtable with governors, premiers and ambassadors during the 2010 Olympics, which led to the Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council action items

2011

• Implemented the PNWER Arctic Caucus and held the first meeting in Barrow, Alaska. • With the Cascadia Center, helped lead a campaign to save the second Amtrak route between Vancouver and Portland.

2013

• Hosted PNWER’s first Ocean and Coastal Caucus

2014

• Started building a framework to prevent the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels into the region. • The Center for Regional Disaster Resilience successfully launched the Washington State Port Mutual Aid Agreement. 43

Since Whistler, a dramatic year of change A message from David H. Wilkins

David Wilkins Partner, Nelson Mulins Riley & Scarborough It is a privilege to once again be attending and helping to sponsor what I truly consider to be one of the most worthwhile bilateral events in which our two great countries participate. Since we last gathered together in beautiful Whistler, so much has happened that none of us could have predicted a year ago perched atop that glorious mountain. The dramatic changes in the oil and shale markets have industry on both sides of the border striving to adapt. While the issue of how to confront and defeat terrorism has never been out of mind since that fateful September day in 2001, this past October, the world’s eyes were focused on Ottawa as we witnessed Canadian heroes defeat a desperate and despicable act of terror in the halls of Parliament. And early this year, after several years of study and delay, President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL pipeline after it was approved by the U.S. Congress and remains

overwhelmingly supported by the American people. These issues and a bevy of others highlight why I put such import in PNWER and the platform this annual conference provides: • Canada and the U.S. have to stick together in an increasingly divisive and hostile world because we face a common foe in ISIS and other global enemies of freedom; • Though elections come and go changing leadership and personnel in our federal, state and provincial governments – the U.S-Canada bilateral is a steady, steadfast friendship transcending the leadership of the day and most often we share similar – if not the same – business and environmental concerns; and, • Meeting face to face with our cross-border counterparts ensures continuity and success at our border – the free flow of our goods, tourists, and the security important to us all. I also want to bring to your attention something else that happened since our last conference I think is of lasting significance to not only both our countries – but to the entire planet. It presents a technological breakthrough I submit we will be discussing at many

future PNWER conferences. It happened October 2, 2014 in Estevan, Saskatchewan with the opening of the world’s first commercial-scale, coal-fired power plant equipped with carbon capture and storage technology at the Boundary Dam Power Station. SaskPower is pioneering the use of a solvent-based capture process that is expected to capture one million tons of CO2 annually – the equivalent of emissions from 250,000 cars. Clean energy and sustainability stakeholders and scientists from around the world are headed to Saskatchewan to study and learn at the Boundary Dam III facility – to see for themselves the improvements being made daily at the world’s premier postcombustion CCS project on a coalfired power station. Saskatchewan’s progress at Boundary Dam III reminds us that despite the inevitable setbacks and surprises that life constantly brings – it also carries with it the renewed optimism that comes with change, and the exhilaration that comes with setting and exceeding new goals and challenges. It is in that spirit that I look forward to this year’s PNWER conference – in renewing old friendships, making new ones, and strengthening the ties that bind our cross-border relationship.

David Wilkins served as U.S. ambassador to Canada from 2005-2009. He is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and chairs the Public Policy and International Law practice group, which focuses primarily on representing businesses on both sides of the US-Canadian border. The province of Saskatchewan is represented by Wilkins and his firm. These views are his own.

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The bi-annual Legislative Leadership Academy is designed to assist elected legislators in developing important relationships with their colleagues from neighboring jurisdictions. Through a series of hands-on workshops, legislators will gain a better understanding of the practical differences in how we govern state, provincial and federal systems. Learn about The Northwest Territory’s unique form of consensus government, discuss common challenges for legislators and work with peers to develop functional regional solutions. The Annual Economic Leadership Forum provides an opportunity for local, state, and provincial leaders in both the public and private sectors to carry out focused, in-depth discussions on key subjects affecting our regional economy. Sessions will include:

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Explore the rugged beauty and productive industries of the Northwest Territories! Travel to Aurora Village, experience a dog sled ride and take in the rich culture of Yellowknife and the North.

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