PNWER 2016 Annual Summit in Calgary, Alberta by Pacific Northwest Economic Region

26th Annual Summit Calgary, Alberta July 17-21, 2016

Table of Contents Conference Schedule ......................................................................................... 2 - 3 Welcome from the Alberta Host Committee ....................................................... 4 Welcome from the PNWER President ................................................................. 5 About PNWER .................................................................................................... 6 2015-2016 Leadership ........................................................................................ 7 Keynote Speakers ............................................................................................... 8 - 11 PNWER Year in Review ....................................................................................... 12-13 Detailed Agenda ................................................................................................ 14 - 37 Policy Tours ........................................................................................................ 38 - 40 Policy Tours and Receptions................................................................................ 41 Recognizing 2015 PNWER Sponsors ................................................................... 48 - 49 Save the Date: 27th Annual PNWER Summit in Portland, Oregon ........................ 51 Save the Date: PNWER Economic Leadership Forum in Boise, Idaho................... 53

Above photo by DaveBloggs007. Front cover photos by Gina Sta. Maria and Visit Calgary. Back cover photos by DaveBloggs007, LaFarge, GE and Visit Calgary.

Schedule Sunday, July 17 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Registration - Calgary Hyatt 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer 1 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Executive Board Lunch - Invitation Only , Walker/Bannerman 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Executive Committee Meeting - Herald/Doll

1:15 pm - 11:00 pm Optional Calgary Stampede Events - Advanced purchase required. Tickets available for pick up at registration 9:00 pm- 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite - 3rd Floor Atrium

Monday, July 18 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Registration - Calgary Hyatt , 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer 1

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Breakfast featuring Ambassador Bruce Heyman, United States Ambassador to Canada, and Ambassador David MacNaughton Ambassador of Canada to the United States - Hosted by Nelson Mullins, Riley, and Scarborough LLP and Imperial - Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8

9:15 am - 12:15 pm Energy &

Environment Coffee Break hosted by Capital Power Imperial 1/2 Hosted by FortisBC and Council of ICF Industries

Transportation Herald/Doll Hosted

Water Policy Bannerman/Walker

by Calgary Regional Partnership

Mining Imperial 5 Hosted by Teck

Forestry Imperial 3

Border Issues Stephen Room

Hosted by Weyerhaeuser

Hosted by Van Ness Feldman

12:30 pm - 2:15pm Keynote Luncheon featuring Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Hon. Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Government of Alberta- Hosted by the Cement Association of Canada Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8

2:30 pm -5:30 pm Coffee Break hosted by Calgary Airport Authority

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Natural Gas Imperial 1/2

Infrastructure Herald/Doll

Hosted by ATCO

Hosted by Cement Association of Canada

Water Policy Bannerman/Walker

Arctic Caucus Imperial 3

Agriculture Stephen Room

Hosted by BP

Hosted by SaskCanola and Canpotex

Offsite Reception at THE BOW- featuring Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi Hosted by Cenovus, 500 Centre St SE

9:00 pm- 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite - 3rd Floor Atrium

Tuesday, July 19 7:00am-5:00 pm

Registration - Calgary Hyatt 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer 1

7:30am - 9:00 am

Keynote Breakfast - Gregg Saretsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, WestJetâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hosted by Spectra Energy Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8

9:15am - 12:15 pm

Energy Imperial 1/2

Coffee Break hosted by PSAC

Hosted by Devon Canada

Invasive Species AIS Bannerman/Walker

Economic Trends: Workforce & Innovation Herald/Doll

Cross-border Livestock Health I Stephen Room Hosted by Alberta Beef Producers and ALMA

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

12:30pm - 2:15 pm

Keynote Luncheon - Aras Papadopoulos, Founder and Chair of Resilience Action Fund - Hosted by the Government of Alberta Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8

2:30 pm -5:30 pm

Disaster Resilience Located offsiteTour of ENMAX District Energy Center and Calgary EOC. Inquire at Registration

Coffee Break hosted by CN

Invasive Species- All Bannerman/Walker

Economic Trends: Municipal and Economic Development Herald/Doll Hosted by Enmax

Cross-border Livestock Health II Stephen Room Hosted by Alberta Beef Producers and ALMA

Hosted by Microsoft

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Dinner on your own

9:00 pm - 11:00

Hospitality Suiteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;3rd Floor Atrium- Hosted by the Canadian Engineering and Geoscience Regulators

Trade and Regulatory Cooperation Imperial 3 Hosted by Veresen

Schedule Wednesday, July 20 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Registration - Calgary Hyatt 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer 1

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Keynote Breakfast featuring David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, and Mike Mahon, President & Vice-Chancellor, University of Lethbridge- Hosted by Altalink Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8

9:15 am - 12:15 pm Cross-border Coffee Break hosted by MNP

Livestock Health III Stephen Room

Economic Trends: University President’s Roundtable Herald/Doll

Tourism Imperial 3 Hosted by Alaska Airlines

Hosted by INL

Policy Tour Calgary International Airport Cargo facility

Policy Tour Shepard Energy Facility

Executive Committee Bannerman/Walker 11:00 am start

*Open to all participants

12:30 pm - 2:15 pm Keynote Luncheon featuring Chris Sands, Ross Distinguished Professor of Canada - U.S. Business and Economic Relations, Western Washington University, and Laura Dawson, Director of Canada Institute - Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8

2:30 pm - 5:30 pm *Please check in at

Policy Tour Pine Creek Waste Water Treatment Facility

registration desk 15 minutes prior to departure

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Policy Tour GE Customer Innovation Centre & District Ventures

Policy Tour Calfrac Laboratory

Policy Tour GrowSafe Systems LTD (12pm start)

Executive Committee Bannerman/Walker

Reception at Bella Concert Hall, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts- featuring Dr. David Docherty, President Mount Royal University—Hosted by Mount Royal University 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW - Buses depart from Stephen Avenue at 6:30pm

10:00pm - 11:00pm Hospitality Suite - 3rd Floor Atrium

Thursday, July 21 8:00am - 10:00 am Optional Continental Breakfast- Imperial Ballroom 5/7/9 7:30am - 6:30 pm

Post Summit tours- Bow River Valley Industry Tour featuring LaFarge’s Exshaw Plant (6.5 hour tour); North West Upgrading Refinery; Oil Sands Tour (*Space may still be available, please inquire at registration if you are interested)

Calgary Hyatt Regency Third Floor

Message from the Host Committee Dear PNWER Delegates, It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Alberta for the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)’s 26th Annual Summit. We are honored to be hosting this year’s Summit in Calgary. We hope that you enjoy our spectacular program and take some time to enjoy everything this dynamic region has to offer. This year’s program will feature an inspiring roster of leaders from across the region and beyond. It also gives guests a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate as participants work together to advance shared regional interests. 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. Sessions will focus on key issues facing agriculture, trade, energy, forestry, workforce development and sustainability. We hope you will join the networking events and exciting policy tours we have planned: from the legendary Calgary Stampede and an exclusive reception at Mount Royal University, to tours of Alberta’s leading-edge energy production and distribution facilities, innovative infrastructure and business development centres. You also have the opportunity to experience the bustling downtown core of Calgary and breathtaking Banff, 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 region. - The Alberta Host Committee

Host Committee Members Steve Allan Calgary Economic Development Private Sector Co-Chair Robyn Luff, MLA, Calgary-East Public Sector Co-Chair David Kettles Alberta Economic Development and Trade

Carlo Dade, Canada West Foundation

Mike Nemeth, Alberta WaterSmart

Larry Delver, Alberta Beef Producers

Tom Palaia, U.S. Consul General in Calgary

David Docherty, Mount Royal University Riley Georgsen, TransAlta Nicole Goehring MLA for Edmonton‐Castle Downs

Elizabeth Aquin Petroleum Services Association of Canada

Tom Hanson U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign Commercial Service

Justin Arnott, Cement Association of Canada

David Hill, University of Lethbridge Tom Huffaker, Imperial

Robin Bobocel Alberta Ready Mix Concrete Association

Randy Kerr, Canadian Natural Resources Alliance

Jim Cambell, Cenovus

Norman Leach Norman Leach & Associates, Inc.

Lisa Corcoran Calgary Economic Development

Daniel Lai, Enbridge

Peter MacConnachie, Suncor Energy

Jeanette Patell, GE Briana Reenshuler, Consul, U.S. Consulate General in Calgary Vicki Reid, Cenovus Energy Andrew Rodych, Visit Calgary Sonya Savage, CEPA Mark Scholz, CAODC Peter Wallis, Van Horne Institute Gary Weilinger, Spectra Energy Scott Wenger, Suncor Kate Wilson Alberta Environment & Parks Lindsay Young, Ash Grove Cement

Welcome from the PNWER President On behalf of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region executive board and delegate council, welcome to the 26th Annual Summit. We are honored to see you in vibrant Calgary, Alberta for this event. Our 10-jurisdiction region is defined by vast natural resources, unequalled physical beauty and a productive, enterprising workforce. Opportunities to build our shared economy, improve the lives of citizens here and protect our environment are all before us if we work together. Each year the Annual Summit provides a means for the region to coordinate on challenges facing our provinces, states and territories. Your contributions here are essential to PNWER’s mission to improve understanding, growth and cooperation across the bi-national region. Please take advantage of this opportunity to share your experiences and learn from others. I have been honored to serve this past year as PNWER president. The following are a few highlights I have been proud to see PNWER accomplish during my tenure:

Sen. Curt McKenzie Idaho PNWER President 2015- 2016

• PNWER has led efforts to strengthen the region’s defense against invasive quagga and zebra mussels. Through the work of PNWER and our regional partners, we were able to secure $8 million through U.S. federal budget in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 to double the region’s funds for mussel prevention. We are also proud to support the Western Canada Invasive Species Agreement, a coordinated regional defense against invasive species signed by British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. • The Innovative Infrastructure Finance Taskforce continues to promote new models of infrastructure planning and financing through webinars featuring subject matter experts and engagement with Northwest congressional delegation on transportation policy. • To address safety issues surrounding oil-by-rail, PNWER’s Center for Regional Disaster Resilience hosted the Oil Train Safety Symposium in April in Tacoma, Washington. The symposium brought together 200 attendees from the entire supply chain, including first responders, legislators, industry professionals and government regulators to address oil train safety concerns in a regional context. As Oregon experienced its first oil rail car derailment, PNWER is committed to strengthening safety best practices and connecting local communities along the supply chain. • Our Legislative Leadership Academy, held Nov. 15-16 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, improved legislators’ knowledge of differences between U.S. and Canadian government systems and helped attendees develop important relationships with their colleagues in neighboring jurisdictions • 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. Over the course of the Summit, I encourage you to participate in policy sessions both tied to your industry and outside of 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. Our sponsors, the Alberta host committee, PNWER staff and participants like you helped make this event happen. I look forward to meeting you over the next several days in Calgary! Sincerely, Senator Curt McKenzie PNWER President 2015-2016 Idaho

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 binational 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.

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. In January the PNWER delegation to Salem visited with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, fourth from the right. The delegation included, from left, PNWER Executive Director Matt Morrison, Private Sector Council Representative Colin Smith, past president of APEGS, PNWER President Sen. Curt McKenzie, Idaho, PNWER Vice President Sen. Arnie Roblan, Rep. Deborah Boone, PNWER Program Manager Megan Levy and Private Sector Co-Chair Dan Kirschner, executive director of the Northwest Gas Association.

The Region’s Future

Public and Private Sector Leadership

With over $1.29 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.

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.

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 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 Rachael Kopp Program Manager Jennifer Grosman Program Coordinator Mark Stayton Media and Communications Coordinator Nate Weigel Program Coordinator Chris Chan Accountant Devon O’Neill Program Assistant

2015-2016 Leadership Executive Committee Officers

Sen. Curt McKenzie President Idaho

Dan Ashton, MLA Vice President British Columbia

Sen. Arnie Roblan Vice President Oregon

Rep. Mike Cuffe Vice President Montana

David Ramsay Past President Northwest Territories

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 Nicole Goehring, MLA Robyn Luff, MLA Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod

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

Private Sector Council* Private Sector Representatives Colin Smith, Past President APEGBC Canada Co-Chair Dan Kirschner, Executive Director, NWGA, U.S. Co-Chair Alaska Paul Quesnel, BP Cam Toohey, Shell Portia Babcock, ConocoPhillips Hans Neidig, ExxonMobil Oregon Dan Kirschner, NWGA Sunny Radcliffe, PGE

Alberta Scott Thon, AltaLink Jim Campbell, Cenovus Pat Lobregt, APEGA Steve Allan, Calgary Economic Development Gary Weilinger, Spectra Energy Tom Huffaker, Imperial British Columbia Don Dalik, Fasken Martineau David Bennett, FortisBC Colin Smith, APEGBC Marcia Smith, Teck Gavin Dirom, AME BC

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 Tyson Smith, Bayer Crop Science Vegetable Seeds Roy Eiguren, Eiguren Fisher Public Policy Rick Naeurbout, Idaho Dairymen’s Assn. Norm Semanko, Idaho Water Users Assn. Ron Nilson, Groundforce Tom Power, Sunshine Minting John Tippets, Agrium John Revere, INL/Battelle Montana

Mike Halligan, The Washington

Companies

Diane Smith, American Rural 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. Gael Tarleton Rep. Bruce Chandler Rep. Norm Johnson (Alt) Rep. Jake Fey (Alt) Bold = Jurisdiction leads

Northwest Territories Darrell Beaulieu, Denendeh Investments Pawan Chugh, NWT BDIC Saskatchewan Shawna Argue, APEGS Scott Rudderham, Canpotex Alan Migneault, AJM Management Corporation Janice Tranberg, Saskcanola Washington William Kidd, BP Nancy Atwood, PSE DeLee Shoemaker, Microsoft Joe Sprague, Alaska Johan Hellman, BNSF Bob Sailer, Pacific NW Law Group *Partial Listing

Keynote Speakers Alan Bersin Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy Alan Bersin serves as Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy. In those capacities, Bersin oversees DHS’s international engagement, serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary in all matters pertaining to international affairs, and is responsible for leading the Department’s strategic planning and policy formulation functions. Additionally, Bersin serves as Vice President of INTERPOL for the Americas Region and is a member of the INTERPOL Executive Committee, having been elected to those positions at INTERPOL’s 81st General Assembly in November 2012. From 2010 to 2011, Bersin served as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a position from which he oversaw the operations of CBP’s 58,000-employee work force and managed an operating budget of more than $12 billion. Bersin guided CBP’s efforts to secure the nation’s borders and mitigate threats while expediting lawful trade and travel. In 2009, Bersin served as Assistant Secretary and Special Representative for Border Affairs in the Department of Homeland Security. In this capacity, he served as lead representative for DHS on border affairs and strategy regarding security, immigration, narcotics, and trade matters as well as for coordinating the Department’s security initiatives along the nation’s borders. Hon. Deron Bilous Minister of Economic Development and Trade and the Deputy Government House Leader, Government of Alberta Deron Bilous was sworn in as Minister of Economic Development and Trade on October 22, 2015. Prior to this, he served as Minister of Municipal Affairs and as Minister of Service Alberta. He was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview on April 23, 2012, and again on May 5, 2015. Mr. Bilous was born and raised in Edmonton and is very proud of his Ukrainian ancestry. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor of education degree in 2001. Prior to his election in 2012, Mr. Bilous taught and mentored students at Edmonton’s Inner City High School and was active in his community of Beverly Heights. Laura Dawson Director of the Canada Institute Named one of Canada’s Top 100 foreign policy influencers by the Hill Times in 2014, Laura Dawson is a speaker, writer, and thought leader on Canada-U.S., NAFTA, TPP, and international trade issues. Previously, she served as senior advisor on economic affairs at the United States Embassy in Ottawa and taught international trade and Canada-U.S. relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Dawson continues to serve as Emeritus Advisor at Dawson Strategic, which provides advice to business on cross-border trade, market access and regulatory issues. She is a Fellow at the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute and serves on the board of the Council of the Great Lakes Region. Dawson holds a PhD in political science.

Keynote Speakers Dr. David C. Docherty President, Mount Royal University David Docherty holds a BA from Wilfrid Laurier University, an MA from McMaster University and a PhD from the University of Toronto. He is a recognized expert in parliamentary government in Canada. David is the author of Mr. Smith Goes to Ottawa: Life in the House of Commons and Legislatures, and numerous articles and chapters on Canadian legislatures. David taught at Wilfrid Laurier from 1994-2011, serving in a number of capacities including Chair of Political Science, Dean of Arts and special advisor on multi-campus governance. David was appointed as the ninth president of Mount Royal University in 2011, which he considers both an honour and the best job in the country. 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. David Lametti Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament representing the riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun David Lametti serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament representing the riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun. Prior to assuming office, he was a Full Professor in the Faculty of Law at McGill University specializing in the areas of Civil and Common law property and intellectual property, as well as private and comparative law. He was also a member of McGill University’s Québec Research Centre of Private and Comparative Law and a co-founder and member of the McGill Centre for Intellectual Property Policy. He served as the Associate Dean (Academic) of the Faculty of Law, McGill University, from 2008 to 2011. Multilingual, David has taught at the university level in French, English, and Italian. Michael Mahon President and Vice Chancellor, University of Lethbridge Dr. Michael J. (Mike) Mahon was installed as the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lethbridge in 2010 and reappointed for a second term beginning July 1, 2015. As the sixth President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lethbridge, Dr. Mahon is committed to building a comprehensive, destination university in western Canada. Dr. Mahon is the current Chair of the Council of Western Canadian University Presidents, Chair of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). Dr. Mahon holds a PhD in Education from UNC at Chapel Hill, an MSc in Physical Education from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Manitoba.

Keynote Speakers Ambassador David MacNaughton Canada’s Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton presented his credentials as Canada’s Ambassador to the United States on March 3, 2016. As a seasoned entrepreneur and political strategist, Mr. MacNaughton brings a unique set of skills and experiences to his new role as Ambassador. In the 1980s, Mr. MacNaughton transformed the public affairs industry by building an organization that comprised government relations, public opinion research and public relations. After selling his business in 1989, Mr. MacNaughton became President of Canada’s largest government and public relations firm and subsequently North American President of the world’s largest public relations firm. From 1995 until 2003, Mr. MacNaughton was President of Strathshore Financial and was an advisor to one of Canada’s leading investment banks. Mr. MacNaughton’s public sector experience includes work at both the federal and provincial levels, including as advisor to the Minister at the Departments of Transport, Industry and Foreign Affairs. He was principal secretary to the Premier of Ontario from 2003 to 2005 and the Chairman of StrategyCorp from 2005 until his appointment. Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Lois Mitchell is an accomplished businesswoman and a proud, longstanding member of Alberta’s dedicated corps of community volunteers. She spent many years working as an entrepreneur, developing and growing successful marketing and corporate training firms and later serving as a founding partner of a Rainmaker Global Business Development in Calgary. Her Honour’s résumé as a community volunteer includes service in a wide range of areas, including sport, education, the arts, national unity and support for Canada’s men and women in uniform. His Honour, Doug Mitchell serves as National Co-Chair with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Their Honours’ family includes four children and seven grandchildren Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi Mayor Naheed Nenshi is currently serving his second term and is Calgary’s 36th mayor. During his first term in office, Mayor Nenshi’s leadership resulted in many positive changes in Calgary to build better communities, keep Calgarians moving, and transform government to reinforce a culture of constant citizen-focused improvement at The City of Calgary. In February 2015, he was awarded the World Mayor Prize. Prior to becoming mayor, he was Canada’s first tenured professor in the field of nonprofit management at Mount Royal University’s Bissett School of Business and a trusted business advisor to corporate leaders in Canada and the USA. His real passion is to make cities, especially Calgary, work better. He’s the lead author of Building Up: Making Canada’s Cities Magnets for Talent and Engines of Development and has long put his ideas to work in Calgary. Mayor Nenshi grew up in Calgary and has lived and worked in cities around the world before returning home. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (with distinction) from the University of Calgary and a Master in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, where he studied as a Kennedy Fellow.

Keynote Speakers Aris Papadopoulos Founder and Chair of Resilience Action Fund Aris Papadopoulos is founder and chair of Resilience Action Fund and Resilience Action Fund (International). He authored the book: ‘Resilience–The Ultimate Sustainability: Lessons from Failing to Develop a Stronger and Safer Built Environment’. He is a World Trade Center 9-11 survivor. Aris holds the position of Distinguished Expert in Resilience at Florida International University’s Extreme Events Institute (FIU-EEI), serves on the Board of the United Nations Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (UN-ARISE), and was founding chair (2011) of the UN International Strategy on Disaster Reduction (UN-ISDR) Private Sector Advisory Group. He represented the private sector at the 3rd UN Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and played an active role in developing the ‘Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-30’. He advocated the cause of resilience and disaster risk reduction in the built environment before two UN Global Platform Conferences and at Rio+20. Aris has 35 years of experience in the construction, materials and energy industries. Chris Sands G. Robert Ross Distinguished Visiting Professor of Canada-U.S. Business and Economic Relations in the College of Business and Economics at Western Washington University When he is not in the Pacific North West, Chris is Senior Research Professor and Director of the Center for Canadian Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of Johns Hopkins University based in Washington, DC. Chris started at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in 1993 and is currently a nonresident senior associate there. He is a fellow of the Border Policy Research Institute in Bellingham, a member of the research advisory board at the Macdonald Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and a member of the executive committee of the Canada-United States Law Institute. His research has been published by the American Enterprise Institute, the Brookings Institution, the C.D. Howe Institute, the Fraser Institute, the Hudson Institute, the Migration Policy Institute, and the Woodrow Wilson Center. Originally from Detroit, Chris earned a B.A. in political science at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN and both his M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. Gregg Saretsky President and Chief Executive Officer, WestJet Gregg Saretsky became WestJet President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2010. As President and CEO, Gregg is responsible for both the strategic direction of the company and the day-to-day operations of the airline. Gregg was named Alberta’s Business Person of the Year for 2012 by Alberta Venture magazine, an award he accepted on behalf of all 9,000 WestJetters who work hard each and every day to deliver a remarkable guest experience. In 2013, Gregg was also named Top New CEO of the Year by Canadian Business Magazine. In addition, Gregg received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Concordia University in 2014 and was the recipient of the David Foster Foundation Visionary Award as Canada’s National Business Leader of the Year in 2015. Gregg joined WestJet in June 2009 as Vice-President, WestJet Vacations, before being named Executive Vice-President, Operations, in October 2009. orn and raised in Montreal, Gregg grew up in Quebec and British Columbia, B graduating from UBC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

Year in Review July Sen. Curt McKenzie, Idaho, assumes PNWER presidency from Hon. David Ramsay, NWT, at the 25th Annual PNWER Summit in Big Sky, Montana PNWER Summit brings together 533 delegates to discuss major regional challenges and opportunities

PNWER Capital Visits to Salem, Olympia, (pictured above) and Boise focus on regionwide issues of invasive species, infrastructure and the Columbia River Treaty.

January

August PNWERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Regional Disaster Resilience holds 12 stakeholder input sessions across Washington for FirstNet PNWERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) provides an extensive overview of the North American energy system for 28 legislators in Richland, Washington

September PNWER Delegation travels to Washington D.C. to advocate for regional issues such as funding for a regional perimeter defense against invasive mussels, repealing Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), AlaskaB.C. transboundary water issues and advancing pre-clearance and Beyond the Border initiatives

PNWER hosted the Fifth Annual North American Arctic Leaders Forum at the U.S. Capitol. The event provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss national priorities in the Arctic, sustainable development for Arctic people and North America, as well as global perspectives on this increasingly important region.

February

March

Year in Review

October

November

PNWER contributes to regional zebra and quagga mussel defense strategies at the Mussel Prevention Leadership Forum in Vancouver, B.C.

35 state and provincial legislators and four energy staff graduate from the rigorous LEHI program in Washington D.C. PNWER’s Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR) and the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security put on the Idaho Cybersecurity Interdependencies Workshop in Boise.

PNWER’s Legislative Leadership Academy and Economic Leadership Forum are held in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Legislators improved their knowledge of U.S. and Canadian governance systems while all delegates explored economic issues in the North and how they impact the entire region.

The Oil Train Safety Symposium, put on by PNWER’s CRDR, brought together 200 attendees from government and industry to review oil by rail transportation and build partnerships to help ensure oil transport safety is being addressed across the region.

April

December

A PNWER Capital Visit to Ottawa featured meetings with Ambassador Bruce Heyman, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, as well as several members of parliament, to discuss regional issues surrounding international trade and travel, regulatory compliance and aquatic invasive species prevention.

May

June

Detailed Agenda

Sunday July 17

Sunday, July 17 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration - Third Floor Grand Foyer 1

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Executive Committee Lunch - Invitation only Walker/Bannerman

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Executive Committee & Delegate Council Meeting - Open to all participants - Herald/Doll

1:15 p.m.

Optional Calgary Stampede Rodeo - See registration desk for tickets and information

7:45 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Optional Calgary Stampede Grand Finale Event

9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite - Third Floor Atrium

Monday, July 18

Monday, July 18 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration - Third Floor Grand Foyer 1

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Breakfast Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8 Featuring: AMBASSADOR BRUCE HEYMAN United States Ambassador to Canada AMBASSADOR DAVID MacNAUGHTON Canada’s Ambassador to the United States

Heyman

MacNaughton

SEN. CURT McKENZIE Idaho State Legislature PNWER President Hosted by Nelson Mullins and Imperial

McKenzie

Detailed Agenda 9:15 a.m. – Noon

Concurrent Morning Sessions: • Energy & Environment - Imperial 1/2 • Transportation - Herald/Doll • Water policy - Bannerman/Walker • Mining - Imperial 5 • Forestry - Imperial 3 • Border - Stephen Room

Session I 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Energy Track

Energy and Environment - Imperial 1/2 Hosted by the Council of ICF Industries and FortisBC

Co-Chairs:

Welcome and Overview of Working Group • Rep. Deborah Boone, Oregon Legislature • Paul Manson, CEO, DC Grid Development Corporation • Michael McSweeney, President and CEO, Cement Association of Canada

Paul Manson CEO, DC Power Grid

In examining the future of carbon pricing in the region, we will discuss best practices for promoting competitiveness while realizing greenhouse gas reductions. • Moderator: Chris Ragan, Chair, Canada’s EcoFiscal Commission, Associate Professor, Economics, McGill University • Al Reid, Executive Vice-President, Environment, Corporate Affairs & Legal, Cenovus Energy • Adam Auer, Director of Sustainability, Cement Association of Canada • Sarah L. Rees, Ph.D, Special Assistant to the Director, Climate Policy, Washington Department of Ecology • Dirk Forrister, President and CEO, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) PNWER Roadmap to Resilient, Ultra-Low Energy Buildings in the Pacific Northwest PNWER is advancing the development of a “Roadmap” to improve resilience and energy efficiency for new and existing buildings through “net zero” emissions construction targets and deep energy retrofits of existing buildings by 2030. Supper-efficient buildings encourage job creation, affordability, competitiveness, and resilience. Key areas of discussion at the Summit include: - Ongoing incorporation of proven energy efficiency solutions into building codes to promote high performance buildings. - Responding to climate change with energy efficiency for both mitigation and adaptation.

Monday, July 18

Rep. Deborah Boone Oregon State Legislature

Competitiveness in the age of carbon pricing The politics and policy context for climate change, and specifically for carbon pricing, have shifted dramatically in a few short years. By 2017, over 80% of the Canadian population (64% of total emissions) will be covered by some form of carbon pricing, including carbon tax systems in British Columbia and Alberta. Several other PNWER members are also in the midst of debating the adoption of carbon pricing systems. This patchwork of approaches creates competitiveness challenges for Emissions Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) sectors and for companies with operations in multiple jurisdictions.

Detailed Agenda Session I 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Energy Track Co-Chairs: Rep. Deborah Boone Oregon State Legislature Paul Manson CEO, DC Power Grid

Energy and Environment Continued Roadmap overview and case studies • Andrew Pape-Salmon, P.ENG., MRM, FCAE, Associate, Senior Energy and Sustainability Specialist, RDH Building Science Inc. Alberta’s energy efficiency policy landscape • Jesse Row, Executive Director, Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance Builders’ needs and response to the energy efficient market Overview of Alberta market advancements and Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s Net Zero Energy Housing initiative • Doug Owens, Director of Operations, Brookfield Residential

Monday, July 18

Capacity building and workforce preparation Overview of Washington State workforce capacity building • Shana Peschek, Executive Director, Construction Center of Excellence Response to Fort McMurray Fire and Rebuilding Program Opportunities to provide lasting benefits to residents • Kevin Davis, Director of Sales, Quad-Lock Building Systems

Session II 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Infrastructure Track Co-Chairs:

Welcome and Overview of Transportation Group Work Plan Oil Train Safety - Key Takeaways from the Oil Train Safety Symposium, held April 27 and hosted by PNWER’s Center for Regional Disaster Resilience - Reaction and next steps following Oregon derailment Status of Transportation Infrastructure in Alberta • Barry Day, Deputy Minister of Transportation, Government of Alberta

Sen. Chuck Winder Idaho State Legislature

Bruce Agnew Director, Cascadia Center

Transportation - Herald/Doll Hosted by Calgary Regional Partnership

Congressional FAST ACT: Public and Private Perspectives on Innovative Finance • Moderator: Leslie Blakey, President, Coalition of America’s Gateways and Corridors • Presentation: Shant Boyajian, Attorney at Law, Nossaman LLC, former Senior Counsel U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Response Panel: Federal, State and Private Sector Leaders Congressional Perspective: • Alex Herrgott, Deputy Staff Director, Majority, U.S. Senate, Environment & Public Works Committee • Josephine Eckert, Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, via phone

Detailed Agenda Session II 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Infrastructure Track Co-Chairs: Sen. Chuck Winder Idaho State Legislature Bruce Agnew Director, Cascadia Center

Transportation Continued Washington State Statute on Innovative Finance: • Reema Griffith, Executive Director, Washington State Transportation Commission Private Industry Perspectives: • Stuart E. Lerner, Senior Vice President, Stantec • Kimberly Daily, Senior Program Manager, Jacobs Market Access and Permit Reform Updates on Supply Chain Logistics: Railway • Dean Wise, VP, Network Strategy, BNSF Current and Future Status of Pipelines in the Pacific Northwest • Jim Donihee, COO, Canadian Energy Pipeline Association Alberta to Alaska Rail Study • Peter Wallis, President, Van Horne Institute • John Falcetta, President, Alberta-Alaska Rail Development Corporation Moderated Discussion & Action Items

Co-Chairs:

Sen. Jim Honeyford Washington State Legislature

Water Policy - Bannerman/Walker Water Use in Industry This session explores the critical connections between water and industry, with a focus as well on external drivers that are changing the perception of how water management should be integrated into business decision making. Water Use in the Oil Sands, Now and in the Future, Connections to Watersheds • Dr. Brett Purdy, Acting Executive Director for Water and Environmental Management, Alberta Innovates, Energy and Environment Solutions • Dr. John Zhou, Acting CEO, Alberta Innovates, Energy and Environment Solutions

Monday, July 18

Session III 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Water Use in Electricity Production Exploring Possibilities in the Water-Food-Energy-Environment Nexus • Dr. Kim Sturgess, CEO, Alberta WaterSmart • Lindsay Kline, Researcher and Policy Analyst, Alberta WaterSmart Clean Water Innovation Initiative for Puget Sound • Egils Milbergs, Chairman, Pure Blue Water Alliance

David Hill Director, Centres and Institutes, University of Lethbridge

Detailed Agenda Session IV 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Co-Chair:

Monday, July 18

Hon. Bill Bennett Minister of Energy and Mines & Responsible for Core Review, British Columbia

Mining - Imperial 5 Hosted by Teck Aboriginal and indigenous peoples and resource development Best practices of indigenous, aboriginal and métis engagement and partnership. Panel followed by discussion. • Chief Stanley Grier, Piikani Nation • Steve Mallyon, Managing Director, Riversdale Mining Limited • Clayton Norris, Vice President Aboriginal Services, MNP Aboriginal Services • Glen Wonders, Vice President, Technical and Government Affairs, Association for Mineral Exploration Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Uranium Mining and Milling in Canada • Dr. Cam McNaughton, P. Eng, Environmental Engineer, Golder Associates Reducing emissions and increasing efficiency in Mining • Flyn McCarthy, P. Eng, Principal, SysEne

Discussion and Action Items David Ramsay Director, Fortune Minerals Limited Session V 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Agriculture Track

Forestry - Imperial 3 Hosted by Weyerhaeuser

Co-Chair:

Solutions to forest fire funding Increasingly large and destructive wildfires have stressed the resources of forest management agencies and governments. We will hear explanations of the problem and updates on proposed solutions. • James Hubbard, US Forest Service, Deputy Chief of State and Private Forestry • Diane Nicholls, Chief Forester, British Columbia

Sen. Chas Vincent Montana State Legislature

Softwood Lumber Agreement The panel will provide a brief overview of the history of the process of the U.S. and Canada coming to agreement in 2006. The 2006 agreement expired in October, 2015 and parties have until October 2016 to craft a new agreement. • Ambassador David Wilkins, Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada • Hon. Rob Merrifield, Senior counsel, Canadian Strategy Group

Detailed Agenda Session V 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Agriculture Track Co-Chair:

Travis Joseph President, American Forest Resource Council

Sen. John Brenden Montana State Legislature

Best practices to market products using beetle-kill timber The mass of dead, diseased and dying trees following Mountain Pine beetle epidemics create significant fire hazards. We’ll learn best practices on how to harvest and market wood products from beetle-kill timber. • Peter Lister • Diane Nicholls, Chief Forester, British Columbia Advancing collaborative forest management initiatives Successful collaborative management groups bring together diverse stakeholders to develop forest plans that work for industry, local communities, recreation and conservation interests. • Diane Nicholls, Chief Forester, British Columbia • Robyn King, Executive Director, Yaak Valley Forest Council • Lindsay Warness, Forest Policy Liaison, Boise Cascade Company Mass Timber - Advancing manufactured wood products in the region Mass timber building products sequester carbon and can support rural manufacturing. Steps states can take to incentivize its use. • Peter Lister • Ethan Martin, Regional Director, Design & Construction Services, WoodWorks

Border Issues - Stephen Room Hosted by Van Ness Feldman Beyond the Beyond the Border Action Plan – Where do we go from here? • Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy

Monday, July 18

Session VI 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Cross-Border Track Co-Chairs:

Forestry Continued

Leaders Roundtable discussion on Canada-US Border Issues How do we prepare for the new US Administration? What goals should the region push for the future of Beyond the Border? • Dave Cowen, General Manager, The Butchart Gardens • Jim Phillips, President and CEO, CanAm Border Trade Alliance • Chris Sands, Ross Distinguished Professor of Canada-U.S. Business and Economic Relations, Western Washington University • Heather Nicol, Professor, Trent University • Andrew Little, Director, Intergovernmental Relations, Tourism Policy Branch, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, B.C. • Sarah Swanson Partridge, General Manager, Farm Equipment Sales

Laurie Trautman Associate Director, WWU Border Policy Research Institute

• Michael Latimer, Executive Director, Canadian Beef Brands Council • Ryan Eckmeier, Senior Director Public Affairs, GS1 Canada • David Miller, Assistant Vice President, Government Affairs, CN Discussion and Action Items

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

Keynote Luncheon Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8 Featuring: ALAN BERSIN Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy

Bersin

Bilous

HON. DERON BILOUS Minister of Economic Development and Trade and the Deputy Government House Leader, Government of Alberta

Monday, July 18

Hosted by the Cement Association of Canada

2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Concurrent Afternoon Sessions: • Infrastructure - Herald/Doll • Agriculture - Stephen Room • Water policy - Bannerman/Walker • Natural Gas - Imperial 1/2 • Arctic Caucus - Imperial 3

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

Infrastructure - Herald/Doll Hosted by the Cement Association of Canada

Co-Chairs:

Sen. Chuck Winder Idaho State Senate

Welcome and Overview of Working Group • Senator Chuck Winder, Idaho State Legislature • Bruce Agnew, Director, Cascadia Center • Michael McSweeney, CEO, Cement Association of Canada Infrastructure and disaster resilience in the age of climate change Climate change demands that we plan for a future of less predictable and more extreme weather. This will require new thinking in the ways we build, operate and maintain our buildings and infrastructure. In a region already familiar with disaster management and planning for seismic risks, climate change adds a new dimension to the role of the built environment in disaster resilience. As national, sub-national and local governments embark on one of the largest infrastructure renewal efforts in a generation, this two-part session engages leading North American experts on the urgency of climate adaptation, the current state of climate and disaster resilience in North America and emerging solutions to building low-carbon, climate and disaster resilient communities.

Bruce Agnew Director, Cascadia Center

Part 1: Facing the future: can our infrastructure weather an uncertain climate? Extreme is the new normal.

Detailed Agenda Session I 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Infrastructure Track Co-Chairs: Sen. Chuck Winder Idaho State Legislature Bruce Agnew Director, Cascadia Center

Infrastructure Continued From the $6 billion flood that inundated Calgary in 2013, to the historic wildfire that raged through Fort McMurray in May, to the threat of sea level rise on the Pacific Coast, climate change adds complexity to disaster management and preparedness in a region already plagued by significant seismic and other risks. This panel will discuss the impacts of severe weather on our infrastructure and the best ways to integrate climate adaptation into existing disaster planning. • Moderator: Adam Auer, Director of Sustainability, Cement Association of Canada • Blair Feltmate, Head, Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo • David McGown, Senior Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives,Insurance Bureau of Canada

The challenge of moving away from the “lowest initial cost” model that dominates many infrastructure decisions in our era of fiscal restraint to a more holistic life-cycle costing model is challenging. This session will explore how innovative life cycle tools and decision making processes can help governments better align multiple objectives and leverage infrastructure investments to build climate-friendly and disaster-resilient communities. • Moderator: Adam Auer, Director of Sustainability, Cement Association of Canada • Paul Kovacs, Executive Director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) • Jeremy Gregory, Executive Director, Concrete Sustainability Hub, MIT • Doug Smith, Director of Sustainability, City of Vancouver

Monday, July 18

Part 2: Lifecycle assessment: Decision-making for climate-friendly, climate ready and disaster resilient buildings and infrastructure

Moderated Discussion & Action Items

Session II 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Agriculture Track Co-Chairs: Larry Doke, MLA Saskatchewan Patrick J. Kole VP, Government Affairs, Idaho Potato Commission

Agriculture - Stephen Room Hosted by SaskCanola and Canpotex Agricultural Advancements and Consumer Behavior Discussion will focus on the interplay between science and society in agriculture. Presenters will discuss how consumers and other advocates are shaping regulatory decisions and influencing the industry’s supply chain strategies. Industry approaches to raise awareness and understanding of realities surrounding agricultural production will also be presented • Janice Tranberg, Executive Director, SaskCanola • Karil Kochenderfer, Principal, LINKAGES

Detailed Agenda Session II 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Agriculture Track Co-Chairs:

Monday, July 18

Larry Doke, MLA Saskatchewan

Patrick J. Kole VP, Government Affairs, Idaho Potato Commission

Agriculture Continued Climate Change and Food Security: How Agriculture can Adapt to Changing Realities The potential impacts of climate change on agricultural systems and food security in the PNWER region and beyond. Presenters will emphasize the region’s role in delivering solutions to climate and food security challenges through coordinated efforts in agricultural research, technology transfer and trade. • Maurice Moloney, Executive Director, Global Institute for Food Security • Frank Middleton, Environmental Manager, Cargill, High River Facility Canada – US Regulatory Barriers Roundtable Discussion: Co-Chairs will facilitate the development of working group action items to address specific regulatory barriers impacting Canada-US Agriculture trade. Items to be discussed include opportunities for increased regulatory cooperation, information sharing, and the resolution of outstanding crossborder trade issues in agriculture. Bilateral Regulatory Issues: I: Canada’s Grain Grading System: US producers are concerned that Canada’s grain grading system unfairly discriminates against U.S. imports, as imports into the system are automatically assigned the lowest grade. • Cort Jensen, Chief Attorney at Montana Department of Agriculture

II: Livestock Trade and Regulatory Issues:

COOL has been repealed for beef and pork, however the rules remain in place for small ruminants (sheep and goats). These rules continue to discriminate against Canadian producers.

Canadian industry is awaiting progress on proposed USDA APHIS rules to address outstanding trade issues related to the import of small ruminants to the U.S., as well as the transshipment of these animals and their products, through the U.S., to Mexico and Latin America

Harmonization of antimicrobial use legislation: Update on RCC efforts related to the removal of important antimicrobials from animal feed and water for growth promotion on both sides of the border. The US is ahead and Canada is looking to harmonize.

• Dr. Gerald Hauer, Chief Provincial Veterinarian, Alberta

III: Transportation: Update on efforts to standardize trucking standards among U.S. western states.

• Sen. Chuck Winder, Idaho

Detailed Agenda Session III 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Co-Chairs:

Water Policy - Bannerman/Walker Everything Watersheds This session will explore some of the emerging science and practices that can improve environmental performance in watersheds, moving beyond theoretical approaches to practical and in practice approaches. The Key Role of Stakeholders and Voluntary Actions Panel featuring Watershed Planning and Advisory Committees.

Sen. Jim Honeyford Washington State Legislature

Functional Environmental Flows, From Science to Action • Dr. Stewart Rood, Professor, University of Lethbridge, Department of Biological Sciences • Dr. John Mahoney, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development; University of Lethbridge adjunct faculty Biological Sciences Dept

David Hill Director, Centres and Institutes, University of Lethbridge Session IV 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Co-Chair:

Rep. Caddy McKeown Washington State Legislature

Monday, July 18

U.S.- Canada cooperation on boundary issues • Chris Sandrolini, Director, Office of Canadian Affairs, U.S. Department of State • Greg Lemermeyer, Deputy Director, U.S. Transboundary Affairs, Global Affairs Canada

Natural Gas - Imperial 1/2 Hosted by ATCO Introduction: Western Canadian supply and current market dynamics. • Mark Tomlinson, Director Marketing and Business Development, Spectra Energy Methane emissions reductions Canada - US commitment to reduce methane emissions. Panel on methane emissions reductions. • Tom Ferrara, Group Manager, Air Quality Services, GHD Services • Ines Piccinino, Assistant Deputy Minister, Upstream Development Division, Ministry of Natural Gas Development, British Columbia • Industry representative

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

Natural Gas Continued Innovation in liquid natural gas markets Virtual LNG Pipelines • Jason McIvor, Vice President of Business Development, Cryopeak Maritime applications for natural gas • Betsy Spomer, CEO, Jordan Cove LNG Innovative uses of LNG in the domestic market • David Bennett, Director, External Relations. Fortis BC

Monday, July 18

Ian Burkheimer Director of Business Development, Plum Energy

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

Natural gas in mining • Ian Burkheimer, Director of Business Development, Plum Energy Update on Natural Gas Export Terminals in the Pacific Northwest • Rep. Caddy McKeown, Oregon State Legislature • Ines Piccinino, Assistant Deputy Minister, Upstream Development Division, Ministry of Natural Gas Development, British Columbia

PNWER Arctic Caucus - Imperial 3 Hosted by BP

Co-Chairs: Rep. Bob Herron Alaska State Legislature

Introduction and Welcome • Rep. Bob Herron, Alaska, former co-chair Alaska Arctic Policy Commission • Sen. Lesil McGuire, Alaska, former co-chair, Alaska Arctic Policy Commission

Hon. Bob McLeod Premier, Northwest Territories represented by

View from the Northwest Territories Remarks on infrastructure & economic development in the Arctic • Hon. Wally Schumann, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources; Minister of Transportation, The Northwest Territories

Hon. Wally Schumann, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources; Minister of Transportation, The Northwest Territories

Panel Review of Arctic Council and other projects, and discussion of Arctic Caucus participation

Hon. Stacey Hassard Yukon Legislative Assembly represented by

Stephen Rose Assistant Deputy Minister, Government of Yukon

Methanol • Clay Riding, NW Innovation Works

Canada Transportation Act Review • John Higginbotham, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation & Carleton University Arctic Remote Energy Network Academy (ARENA) • Robert Cooke, Senior Technology Advisor, Polar Knowledge Canada Community based planning and resilience & Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPR) in Small Communities; Arctic Renewable Energy Atlas (AREA) • Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Institute of the North Observation and monitoring programs • Prof. Maribeth S. Murray, Executive Director, Arctic Institute of North America, University of Calgary

Detailed Agenda Session V 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Arctic Caucus Session Leaders:

Sen. Lesil McGuire Alaska State Legislature

Arctic Leaders Roundtable on North American Arctic Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Development • Moderator: Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Institute of the North On March 10 President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau released a joint statement on Climate, Energy, and Arctic Leadership which included: • Building a sustainable Arctic economy. Canada and the U.S. will work to develop this year a shared and science-based standard for considering the life-cycle impacts of commercial activities in the Arctic. • Supporting strong Arctic communities. We commit to defining new approaches and exchanging best practices to strengthen the resilience of Arctic communities and to support the well-being of Arctic residents, in particular respecting the rights and territory of Indigenous peoples. The Arctic Leaders Roundtable will discuss this statement from their perspective, addressing the discussion topics below: Roundtable Participants: • Hon. Wally Schumann, Government of the Northwest Territories • Representative Bob Herron, Alaska Legislature • Senator Lesil McGuire, Alaska Legislature • Craig Fleener, Senior Advisor, Office of the Governor of Alaska • Stephen Rose, Assistant Deputy Minister, Government of Yukon • Darrell Beaulieu, Chair of the Northwest Territories Business Development Corporation, Denendeh Investment Corp. • Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Strategist for Outreach and Indigenous Engagement, University of Saskatchewan and Managing Editor, Arctic Yearbook • Prof. Heather Nicol, Trent University • John Higginbotham, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation & Carleton University • Robert Cooke, Senior Technology Advisor, Polar Knowledge Canada • Prof. Maribeth S. Murray, Executive Director, Arctic Institute of North America, University of Calgary

Monday, July 18

Nils Andreassen Executive Director, Institute of the North

PNWER Arctic Caucus Continued

Roundtable discussion topics and potential action items: - Sustainable Arctic Economy - What are barriers to SME growth and foreign and domestic investment? - Investment in Infrastructure How does Infrastructure facilitate the well-being of Northern communities? How can barriers be overcome for more efficient marine corridors and ports for low impact shipping? - Climate change adaptation in the North: Federal, State & Territorial governments are working towards potential solutions - How can we highlight the importance of the role indigenous people play in economic development in Northern Communities? - What resources should the U.S. and Canadian governments provide for Arctic Council initiatives which can address some of these issues? What role can PNWER play in supporting a North American Arctic Collaboration going forward?

Detailed Agenda Monday, July 18

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Reception Offsite at the BOW Cenovus Energy, 500 Centre Street SE, 42nd Floor Featuring: MAYOR NAHEED NENSHI Mayor of Calgary Hosted by Cenovus Depart from the Hyatt at 6:20 p.m.

9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Nenshi

Hospitality Suite - Third Floor Atrium Hosted by Shell

Tuesday, July 19

Tuesday, July 19 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration - Third Floor Grand Foyer 1

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Breakfast Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8 Featuring: GREGG SARETSKY President and CEO, WestJet Hosted by Spectra Energy

Saretsky

9:15 a.m. – Noon

Concurrent Morning Sessions: • Energy - Imperial 1/2 • Invasive Species I - Bannerman/Walker • Innovation and Workforce - Herald/Doll • Cross-Border Livestock Health I - Stephen Room

Detailed Agenda Session I 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Energy Track Co-Chairs:

Energy - Imperial 1/2 Hosted by Devon Canada

Energy Keynote: Regional, National, Global Energy Perspective • Hon. Margaret McCuaig-Boyd, Alberta Minister of Energy Canadian Energy in a Global Marketplace • Peter Watson, National Energy Board Regional opportunities for implementing the US-Canada Joint Statement on Climate and Energy

Gary Weillinger VP, External Affairs Spectra Energy

How do we balance responsible sustainable development with environmental regulatory oversight? Policy Makers Panel How are you balancing climate targets with energy development? • Moderated by Rep. Jeff Morris, Washington • Hon. Bill Bennett, British Columbia Minister of Energy and Mines • Sen. Cliff Larsen, Montana • Sen. Lesil McGuire, Alaska Regulators Panel What structures are in place to ensure that policy goals are met? How are you working together to encourage the advancement of new projects? • Paul Jeakins, Commissioner and CEO, BC Oil and Gas Commission • Jim Ellis, President and CEO, AB Energy Regulator • Travis Kavulla, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of NARUC, Commissioner of Montana Public Service Commission • Phil Jones, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission • Peter Watson, National Energy Board

Tuesday, July 19

Sen. Cliff Larsen Montana State Legislature

Industry Response Panel • Moderated by Gary Weilinger, Vice President, External Relations, Spectra Energy • Alex Ferguson, Vice President Policy and Performance, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers • Linda Coady, Chief Sustainability Officer, Enbridge • Peter MacConnachie, Suncor Energy

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

Invasive Species I - Bannerman/Walker Welcome and introductions

• Robyn Luff, MLA, Alberta

• Dr. Mark Sytsma, VP for Research, Portland State University

Tuesday, July 19

Robyn Luff MLA, Alberta

Overview of zebra and quagga mussel threat and Pacific Northwest Response Summary of the threat, review of PNWER initiatives to develop a regional perimeter defense strategy and federal response in the U.S. and Canada • Matt Morrison, Executive Director, PNWER Overview of current funding and where inspection stations are for each province and state • Lisa DeBruyckere, President at Creative Resource Strategies Living with an Infestation: Update on Manitoba Mussels When Manitoba first found the mussels: What they did to eradicate the infestation? What are the current containment strategies? • Justin Shead, Aquatic and Invasive Species Ecologist, Manitoba Sustainable Development

Dr. Mark Sytsma VP for Research Portland State University

Provisional Coordination and International Borders update Updates on: Western AIS Agreement and federal AIS regulations and CBSA/ DFO implementation (e.g. how high risk boats at the border are being addressed) • Kate Wilson, Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist, Fish & Wildlife Policy Branch, Alberta Environment & Parks • Mary Braswell, US Customs and Border Protection (via conference line) Discussion and Q&A Legislative Panel • Moderated by: Senator Arnie Roblan, Oregon • Ms. Robyn Luff, MLA, Alberta • Rep. Mike Cuffe, Montana • Sen. Jim Honeyford, Washington • Dan Ashton, MLA, British Columbia • Sen. Lee Heider, Idaho • Sen. Bill Hansell, Oregon • Mr. Larry Doke, MLA, Saskatchewan Questions for panel members: • What is your government or organization doing for a regional defense against an infestation of mussels? • What is the status of funding in your jurisdiction? • What are the gaps in your jurisdiction’s planning? • In the event of a detection of mussels in your jurisdiction, how prepared do you think your state or province is? Do you have enabling legislations in place, emergency fund access, a rapid response plan? • What more can PNWER do to help in this effort?

Detailed Agenda Session I 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Economic Trends Track Co-Chairs:

Shawna Argue Director, Education and Compliance, APEGS

Innovation and Workforce - Herald/Doll Hosted by Edmonton Economic Development Corporation Impacts of new technologies on our regional workforce Much like the transition from steam locomotives to diesel technology in the 1930s, our workforce is going through a renaissance. More and more skilled labor requires a high tech education in order to keep up with new techniques and equipment. The competitive landscape of the global economy, coupled with worldwide environmental challenges, is creating unprecedented demand for scientific discovery and application. The Pacific Northwest region must channel the strengths of its many separate resources into a collaborative, comprehensive effort that maximizes the economic benefits of regional innovation.

Potential of innovation accelerators around the region to collaborate Panelists will discuss areas where these important resources can share emerging technologies which will benefit the regional economy.

Nirav Desai Chief Technologist Booz Allen Hamilton Sen. Maralyn Chase Washington State Legislature

Session IV 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Agriculture Track Co-Chair:

Dr. Larry Delver Alberta Beef Producers

Innovation Panel • Vikram Jandhyala, Vice Provost for Innovation, University of Washington • Mike Isman, Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton • Egils Milbergs, Chair, Water Alliance; Partnership Director, Pure Blue Clean Water Innovation Initiative

Tuesday, July 19

Workforce Panel • Robyn Bews, Executive Director, WORKshift Canada • Steve VanAusdle, President Emeritus, Walla Walla Community College

Discussion and Action Items Cross-Border Livestock Health I - Stephen Room Hosted by the Alberta Beef Producers and Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency The Cross-Border Livestock Health Working Group consists of state, provincial and federal veterinarians and industry representatives. It serves as a model to enhance relationships and network-building between U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, exchanging information on animal health issues and developing a common understanding of disease policies. Opening Remarks • Dr. Larry Delver, Alberta Beef Producers and CEO, VM Agri Consulting

Detailed Agenda Session IV 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Agriculture Track Co-Chair:

Tuesday, July 19

Dr. Joe Baker State Veterinarian, Washington

Cross-Border Livestock Health I Continued Action Priorities for this Meeting • Dr. Joe Baker, State Veterinarian, Washington How the PNWER advocacy process works, past successes and new opportunities • Brandon Hardenbrook, Deputy Director, PNWER Regulatory Cooperation Council & Collaborative Cross Border EM Planning • Dr. Larry Delver, Alberta Beef Producers and CEO, VM Agri Consulting Regulatory Cooperation Council Updates Electronic certification and cross border livestock movement US (VEHCS) • Fred Gorrell, ADM, Market & Industry Services, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada • Dr. Harpreet Kochhar, Associate VP Operations & CVO - Canada, CFIA • Dr. Mohit Baxi, Director, Animal Import/Export CFIA Disease zoning and live animal / product movement • Dr. John Clifford, Chief Trade Advisor, National Import Export Services, USDA APHIS Improving Emergency Management (EM) Across Our Borders - Secure Food Supply-US - CAN / province overview- Livestock Market Interruption Strategy, EM Framework, etc. - Industry EM initiatives - Enhancing cross border EM communications and collaborations - Temporary EM-related Livestock Movement Permits • Dr. Danelle Bichett-Weddle, Associate Director, Center for Food Security Public Health, Iowa State Univ. • Fred Gorrell, ADM, Market & Industry Services, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada • Dr. Harpreet Kochhar, Assoc VP Operations & CVO - Canada, CFIA • Dr. Mohit Baxi, Director, Animal Import/Export CFIA • Matt Taylor, Consultant, Livestock Intelligence Foot and Mouth Disease Readiness - US - CAN current status - Animal Health QUAD EpiTeam - Risk mitigation and vaccination strategies • Dr. Harpreet Kochhar, Assoc VP Operations & CVO - Canada, CFIA • Dr. Mohit Baxi, Director, Animal Import/Export CFIA • Dr. John Clifford, Chief Trade Advisor, National Import Export Services, USDA APHIS

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

Keynote Luncheon Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8 Featuring: ARIS PAPADOPOULOS Founder and Chair of the Resilience Action Fund Hosted by the Government of Canada

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

Concurrent Afternoon Sessions: • Invasive Species II - Bannerman/Walker • Municipal Economic Development - Herald/Doll • Trade and Regulatory Cooperation - Imperial 3 • Disaster Resilience - Located offsite as part of Calgary EOC Tour Coffee break hosted by CN

Co-Chairs:

Invasive Species II - Bannerman/Walker Invasive Species Impacts on Industry & Biodiversity; Emerging Threats and Research Needs Water-Operated Industry session: Each industry represented to provide an overview (formal or informal) of their systems (infrastructure, value, scope) and concerns if there was an AIS infestation (e.g .mussels)

Robyn Luff MLA, Alberta

Dr. Mark Sytsma VP for Research Portland State University

Panel discussion questions: - How do we get the industry more involved? - How do we collaborate on funding? - How do we get government and industry to work together on funding? - How to engage beneficiaries in this struggle? - Is legislation set up in order to act quickly with quarantines and control to have a strategy for an infestation? - Where is the funding already going and where should additional money be going? - How do we grow the profile and support at the senior level? - What needs to be done to coordinate efforts in Canada and the US? • Renata Claudi, Partner and Chief Scientist, RNT Consulting • Ivan Friesen, General Manager, Eastern Irrigation District • Brian Bartel, General Manager, Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association

Tuesday, July 19

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

Closing remarks • Dan Ashton, MLA, Penticton, British Columbia, PNWER Vice President Panel Discussion for Action Items

Detailed Agenda Session IV 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Economic Trends Track Co-Chair:

Municipal Economic Development - Herald/Doll Hosted by Enmax Welcome and Introductions • Rep. Rick Youngblood, Idaho • Rollin Stanley, General Manager, Urban Strategy, City of Calgary

Tuesday, July 19

Bridging Disruption and Incumbent Economies • Panel discussion led by Richard Lazar, Co-Founder, Techolicy

Rep. Rick Youngblood Idaho State Legislature

The emergence of the so-called “new/sharing/gig/collaborative/on-demand economy” is increasingly challenging policy makers. Disruptive digital platforms and other revolutionary technology innovations are quickly changing the way people get and interact with services and products. Whether private-for-hire transportation, owned asset sharing, short-term lodging rentals, self-driving vehicles, drones and others, Municipalities are faced with an ever-increasing demand for new solutions to new problems. Governmental perspectives on the sharing economy An overview of the ridesharing effect and the creation of ridesharing bylaws. Challenges facing destination marketing organizations in response to short-term lodging • Adam Sweet, Director, Strategic Relations, Edmonton Economic Development

Rollin Stanley General Manager, Urban Strategy, City of Calgary

What are the issues that governments should be considering with regard to emerging technologies (ex. Autonomous vehicles)? • Richard Lazar, Co-Founder, Techolicy Privacy and safety issues around emerging technologies (ex. Drones and augmented reality) • Nirav Desai, Chief Technologist, Booz Allen Hamilton Rise of the Mega-Regions • Moderator: Rollin Stanley, General Manager, Urban Strategy, the City of Calgary Each community is unique and each, regardless of size, is learning of the need to compete in a global economy. Competition comes with a cost and alone, these costs can be a limiter of potential. This discussion will address the following questions: - What is the value of global alliances? - Can communities learn to bind together in new and unique ways to leverage each other’s strengths and capabilities? - Are we limiting ourselves by taking too narrow a perspective on what it means to be a region? - Is the mega-region a source of economic prosperity in the future? - How do we link engines of economic growth in the “mega-region” that PNWER represents?

Detailed Agenda Session IV 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Economic Trends Track Co-Chairs: Rep. Rick Youngblood Idaho State Legislature Rollin Stanley General Manager, Urban Strategy, City of Calgary

Municipal Economic Development Continued Review of Innovation maps: Start-up activity, growth projections, entrepreneurial activity and incumbent businesses How do we capitalize on public and private investment necessary for building regional knowledge economies and attracting capital? • Nirav Desai, Chief Technologist, Booz Allen Hamilton Interactive discussion featuring a virtual reality program from DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. and how their work connects regional cities • Julie Pithers, DIRTTbag, DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd.

Legislative response panel • Rep. Rick Youngblood, Idaho • Rep. Cindy Ryu, Washington • Rep. Jeff Reardon, Oregon • Chris Nielsen, MLA for Edmonton-Decore, Alberta

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

Chris Sands, Ross Distinguished Professor of CanadaU.S. Business and Economic Relations, Western Washington University

Trade and Regulatory Cooperation - Imperial 3 Hosted by Edmonton Economic Development Corporation Opportunities for Canada-US Trade within the TPP In spite of a successful North American Leaders Summit, campaign rhetoric in the US has been unfavorable to Trans-Pacific Partnership, and we have seen the Brexit results. With this in mind, will the TPP become reality?

Tuesday, July 19

Conclusion: Policy Implications at the State and Provincial Level There are no easy answers to many of the challenges ahead and policy levers that served well in the past may be inappropriate for the future. What can policymakers do to help each other?

US Perspective: • Chris Sands, Ross Distinguished Professor of Canada-U.S. Business and Economic Relations, Western Washington University Canadian Perspective: • Trevor Tombe, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Calgary Charting the Benefits of TPP • Karil Kochenderfer, Linkages Government and Public Affairs • Gary Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the North American Export Grain Association and President of the International Grain Trade Coalition • Christopher Quinlivan, Minister Council for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce Facilitated Roundtable Discussion moderated by Chris Sands What should we do to support increased trade in North America? What do we do if TPP does not pass? Is there a plan B?

Trevor Tombe Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Calgary

Regulatory Cooperation Council – Expanding to the next administration - RCC Forward Plan and Current Initiatives - Establishing Private Sector Association Voluntary Standards to Drive Regulatory Alignment • Laura Dawson, Director of the Canada Institute

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

Tuesday, July 19

Co-Chair:

Brigadier General Brad Richy Chief of Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security and Director of the Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Idaho

Eric Holdeman Director, Center for Regional Disaster Resilience

Disaster Resilience - Offsite at the Calgary EOC Hosted by Enmax Meet at the registration desk in the Third Floor Grand Foyer 1 at 2:15 p.m. to check in and prepare to board buses. Tour of the ENMAX District Energy Centre: • Jason Grabinsky, Manager of Business Relationships, ENMAX District Energy During the June 2013 flood, the ENMAX District Energy Centre remained fully operational during this crisis. The 750 kW emergency generator was dispatched for only 2 hours, of an available 28 hours of emergency diesel supply, while primary power was restored to the facility. Approximately 5000 square feet of space below grade was flooded resulting in over $1M in damage. As a result two-inch thick glass and steel reinforced mullions were installed during remediation on all low-level glass to prevent the force of any future flood water from breaching the building exterior. Also, due to the elevated main boiler room floor, which contains the boilers, backup generation, and electrical switch gear, the District Energy Centre operation was virtually unaffected by flood waters. The ENMAX District Energy Centre is an excellent example of resilient critical infrastructure resulting from thoughtful planning, design, engineering, and operations. Tour of the Calgary Emergency Operations Center: • Tom Sampson, Chief, Calgary Emergency Management Agency • Susan Henry, Deputy Chief, Calgary Emergency Management Agency The Emergency Operations Center was the brainchild of former Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier. The need for a new Emergency Operations Centre (the original being built in 1949) was realized after the 2005 Floods. Construction began in 2009 and was completed in October 2012 months before the 2013 southern Alberta floods occurred. What you will see on your tour Within the building we have the back up 9-1-1 call centre, data centre, media workspace and ampihitheatre, generators, office space, kitchen, gym and three courtyards and the Emergency Operations Centre.

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Open Evening - Enjoy dinner on your own

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Hospitality Suite - Third Floor Atrium Hosted by the Canadian Engineering and Geoscience Regulators

Detailed Agenda

Wednesday, July 20 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration - Third Floor Grand Foyer 1

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Breakfast Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8 Featuring: DAVID LAMETTI Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade MICHAEL MAHON President and Vice Chancellor, University of Lethbridge

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Hosted by AltaLink Concurrent Morning Sessions: • Tourism - Imperial 3 • University Presidents’ Roundtable - Herald/Doll • Cross-Border Livestock Health III - Stephen Room Policy tour: Shepard Energy Facility Coffee break hosted by MNP

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Executive Committee Meeting - Bannerman/Walker

Session I 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Tourism - Imperial 3 Hosted by Alaska Airlines

Co-Chairs:

Wednesday, July 20

9:15 a.m. – Noon

Welcome and Introduction • Rep. Gael Tarleton, Washington • Dave Cowen, General Manager, The Butchart Gardens Tourism dashboard Presentation on the economic impact of tourism in the region • Andrew Little, Director, Intergovernmental Relations, Tourism Policy, British Columbia Government

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Dave Cowen General Manager The Butchart Gardens

Tourism Policy panel discussion Industry leaders discuss effective policy for sustaining regional tourism growth • Blake Richards, Member of Parliament, Banff-Airdrie • Royce Chwin, CEO, Travel Alberta • Ian Robertson, CEO, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority • Paul Nursey, President and CEO, Tourism Victoria Strategic review of PNWER Tourism Policy Development Round table discussion looking forward at the priorities, role and structure of the PNWER Tourism Working Group Discussion led by Dave Cowen, General Manager, The Butchart Gardens, and Paul Nursey, President and CEO, Tourism Victoria

Detailed Agenda Session II 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Economic Trends Track Co-Chair:

Wednesday, July 20

Michael Mahon President and Vice Chancellor, University of Lethbridge

Session III 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Agriculture Track Co-Chairs:

Dr. Larry Delver Alberta Beef Producers

Dr. Joe Baker State Veterinarian Washington

University Presidents’ Roundtable - Herald/Doll Hosted by the Idaho National Laboratory Climate initiatives from around the region and implications for the region’s academic institutions. • Stewart Rood, Professor and Board of Governors Research Chair in Environmental Science, University of Lethbridge • Sarah L. Rees, Ph.D, Special Assistant to the Director, Climate Policy, Washington Department of Ecology • Representative of the Government of Alberta to be confirmed Roundtable – changing models in university governance and university administration in the evolving world demographics and economy. • David Atkinson, President, Grant MacEwan University • Allan Cahoon, President and Vice-Chancellor, Royal Roads University • David Docherty, President, Mount Royal University • Vikram Jandhyala, Vice Provost for Innovation, University of Washington • Michael Mahon, President & Vice-Chancellor, University of Lethbridge • David Ross, President and CEO, SAIT Polytechnic • Vianne Timmons, President & Vice Chancellor, University of Regina • David Schleich, National College of Natural Medicine • Steven VanAusdle, President, Walla Walla Community College

Cross-Border Livestock Health III - Stephen Room Hosted by the Alberta Beef Producers and Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency Disease Does NOT Respect Borders Biosecurity: Reducing disease transmission during transportation Truck washes: disinfection Transporter training standards • Rick Peters, Vice President, Regulatory, Steve’s Livestock Transport Cross-Border Livestock Health action items - Summarize action item discussions - Identify top 3 action items going forward - Name working group lead - Policy Tour overview and instructions - Conference Wrap & Invite to Oregon Summit in 2017

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

Keynote Luncheon Imperial Ballroom 4/6/8 Featuring: CHRIS SANDS Professor of Canada-U.S. Business and Economic Relations Western Washington University LAURA DAWSON Director of the Canada Institute PNWER Presidential Passing of the gavel

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Noon - 5:30 p.m.

Policy tour: GrowSafe Systems Ltd.

2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Policy tours:

Wednesday, July 20

Hosted by Puget Sound Energy

Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility

GE Customer Innovation Centre & District Ventures Calfrac Laboratory 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Reception offsite at Bella Concert Hall, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW Featuring: HON. LOIS E. MITCHELL Lieutenant Governor of Alberta DR. DAVID C. DOCHERTY President, Mount Royal University

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Hospitality Suite - Third Floor Atrium Hosted by ExxonMobil

Thursday, July 21 8:00 a.m.

Optional Continental Breakfast - Imperial Ballroom 5/7/9

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Policy tour: Bow River Valley & LaFarge Cement Plant

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Policy tour: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump & Piikani Nation

We are grateful to GHD for sponsoring wifi access at the PNWER Summit

Policy Tours Join Us! Policy Tours are a great way to see and experience more of Alberta while you are in Calgary for the Summit. Tours will explore cutting-edge research, innovative infrastructure, productive industries and even a World Heritage Site to give guests a more complete picture of the Alberta’s rich economic and cultural landscape. Meet at the registration desk in the Third Floor Grand Foyer 15 minutes before each tour’s stated start time to check in and prepare to board buses.

Tuesday, July 19

Enmax District Energy Centre & Calgary Emergency Operations Centre 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Join the Disaster Resilience Working group session offsite for a working session at the Enmax District Energy Centre and Calgary Emergency Operations Centre. In July 2013, Calgary experienced the flood of the century that was the largest natural disaster in Canadian history. As the Bow and Elbow Rivers peaked, nearly 100,000 residents were evacuated from their homes and Calgary’s downtown core shut down for nearly a week. While the damage was significant in parts of the city, Calgary’s approach to emergency management and its ability to mobilize citizens in the face of disaster helped the city rebuild and open the Calgary Stampede just weeks after the flood. The ENMAX District Energy Centre, located in the heart of the city, managed to remain fully operational despite significant damage to its basement and surrounding buildings. The Calgary Emergency Operations Centre, opened in late 2012, was the City’s command centre during the flood and its aftermath. It is a self-contained facility that brings together city business units and external support agencies to support front-line personnel and ensure business continuity in the face of an emergency.

Wednesday, July 20

Shepard Energy Facility 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Shepard is now fully operational and is Alberta’s largest natural gasfueled power facility. Using combined-cycle technology, two natural gasfueled turbines and one steam turbine will add more than 800 megawatts of electricity to the provincial grid - enough to meet almost half of Calgary’s current needs. Shepard will also emit less than half the carbon dioxide per megawatt of conventional coal plants. Shepard will use reclaimed water piped from the City’s Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant. This water will pass through an on-site water treatment facility before it’s used at Shepard.

Policy Tours Wednesday, July 20 GrowSafe Systems Ltd. Noon - 5:30 p.m. GrowSafe engineers, computer and animal scientists have developed an intelligent animal measurement, monitoring and management platform that non-invasively acquires data continuously from multiple biometric and environmental sensors deployed in the livestock production environment. GrowSafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented technology offers a scientifically proven unprecedented ability in real-time to continuously and automatically monitor individual animals, measure and predict their market value and identify and treat targeted animals without human intervention. The tour will provide an in-depth lunch and learn tour, with an overview of the GrowSafe technology, and a hands on tour of their operations and pasture research center.

Pine Creek Waste Water Treatment Facility (ACWA) 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. ACWA, Advancing Canadian Wastewater Assets, is a unique-in-the-world research partnership, tackling global remediation questions that nobody else can. For the first time, scientists are working side-by-side with municipal wastewater operators to replicate environmental water problems within a full-scale municipal wastewater treatment plant. With 3.8 kilometres of naturalized streams, scientific experts in ecology, biology, toxicology, microbiology, process engineering, medicine and public health - along with municipalities and industrial partners - are working to ensure clean drinking water for the planet.

GE Customer Innovation Centre & District Ventures 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Calgary has long been known as a place for big ideas and where entrepreneurs often change the face of their industry through innovation. The Customer Innovation Centre is the first of its kind in North America for GE. It brings together global experts and advanced analytical tools to explore, analyze and solve business challenges. Using their commercial innovation expertise to help innovators develop scalable solutions that can be applied quickly and commercialized for maximum return on investment. District Ventures is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only consumer packaged goods accelerator and is a natural marriage with Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thriving agricultural and health sectors. It allows Canadian companies to add value to raw products in Alberta before exporting them to global marketplaces.

Policy Tours Wednesday, July 20 Calfrac Laboratory 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Join Calfrac Well Services to learn more about the energy sector and the hydraulic fracturing business. This informative session pairs an interactive presentation with a guided tour of the company’s laboratory where participants will learn more about how cementing technologies are used to secure well casings and how fluid systems are developed and tested to optimize the hydraulic fracturing process. An API Q2 and ISO 9001 certified company, Calfrac’s services include hydraulic pressure pumping (fracturing), coiled tubing, cementing and other well stimulation services designed to help increase the production of oil and natural gas. The company has established a reputation for high quality, safe operations and flawless execution. Based on horsepower, Calfrac is one of the largest hydraulic fracturing companies in the world with a combined fleet of 1.3 million horsepower. Calfrac is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and operates in western Canada, the United States, Russia, Argentina and Mexico.

Thursday, July 21

Bow River Valley & LaFarge Cement Plant: Water and Industry Tour 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join the Water Policy Working group and Lafarge for an engaging tour of the Bow River valley upstream of the City of Calgary. The Bow River is critically important to support the water needs of almost 2 million basin residents, for maintaining a functioning and sustainable environment, as well as meeting the agricultural, commercial and industrial needs in the basin. Water management has been a key activity in the Bow River valley for more than 100 years, supporting community development and the generation of hydroelectricity, as well as meeting the needs of a number of industries located in the valley. As a result of global climate change, the Bow Valley region is experiencing a number of changes to its already highly variable supply conditions. Weather extremes are becoming more common. In 2013 the Bow Valley experienced extreme flooding, and 2016 is shaping up as a particularly dry year. Water users and stakeholders in the basin are actively engaged in a number of initiatives to increase adaptive capacity and promote resilience in the face of these ongoing changes. The tour will provide an overview of some of these activities, allow tour participants to see some of the engineered response to flooding at Cougar Creek in Canmore, and to visit some of the water control facilities in the basin that are brought into play not just for hydro generation, but also for water management. The April agreement between the Province of Alberta and TransAlta will be highlighted. The tour will also feature a visit to Lafarge’s Exshaw Plant. Lafarge has been operating in the Bow River valley since the early 1900s. Participants will receive an insiders tour of the recent $600 million expansion project which included a new kiln and precaliner tower. The expansion will nearly double the cement production at the plant using the most modern environmental technology available. The cement produced at the Lafarge Exshaw plant supports the growing infrastructure needs of PNWER.

Policy Tours & Reception Thursday, July 21 Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump & Piikani Nation 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, you will discover one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest, largest, and best preserved buffalo jumps. The Jump bears witness to a method of hunting practiced by Blackfoot people of the North American plains for nearly 6,000 years. In 1981, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump as a World Heritage Site placing it among other world heritage monuments such as the Egyptian pyramids, Stonehenge and the Galapagos Islands. The Piikani Nation has one of the highest Post-Secondary graduate rates among First Nations. As such the Nation has produced a wide variety of professional ranging from Lawyers, Doctors, Educators, Scientists, Police and Military personnel all of whom call Piikani home. The Piikani Nation remains a leader in various aspects of renewable energy; with its Weather Dancer (Wind Turbine), Solar Panel Installations (the first in Treaty 7), and Oldman Hydro power generator. Participants will be provided round-trip coach transportation from Calgary to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (located 183kms south of Calgary), private interpretive tour, dance demonstration, meet and greet with members of the Piikani Nation Chief & Council, traditional foods and souvenir.

Receptions Reception at The Bow 6:30 - 9 p.m., Monday, July 18 Address: Cenovus Energy, 500 Centre Street SE, 42nd Floor Cenovus is hosting a special evening reception on Monday in The Bow featuring Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi.

The Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts at Mount Royal University 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 20 Address: 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW Mount Royal University is honoured to host a special reception for Delegates in the brand new Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts. Delegates can informally network with others, taste an array of exquisite local cuisine and enjoy a 30-minute program in the Bella Concert Hall. The program will include: a Grand Entry by regional Indigenous singers, drummers and dancers; remarks from the Honourable Lois Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, and Dr. David Docherty, President of Mount Royal; and two performances by extremely talented local musicians. The balance of the evening will permit further networking and enjoyment of food and beverages. Image courtesy of Mount Royal University.

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Resilient Infrastructure

What our changing climate tells us about how to make smart infrastructure investments. Extreme is the new normal. Whether it’s severe rain and flooding, strong hurricane winds and tornadoes, or extremes in temperatures, there is no question our weather is changing and we are already paying the costs. From the $6 billion flood that inundated Calgary in 2013, to the historic wildfire that raged through Fort McMurray in May, to the threat of sea level rise on the Pacific Coast, our changing climate adds complexity to disaster management and preparedness in a region already plagued by significant seismic and other risks. Natural disasters and the increasing frequency of extreme weather remind us that many infrastructure investments are once-in-a-generation decisions and that today’s demands – and costs – represent a small fraction of the lifetime value of any given infrastructure project. If that lifetime is cut short by an unforeseen disaster, the additive costs - financially and for the environment – are, at best, a waste of taxpayer dollars and, at worst, could lead to a long-term decline in the prosperity of our communities. The “lowest initial cost” model that dominates many infrastructure decisions in our era of fiscal restraint is ill suited to the challenge of resilience. Yet, despite a growing awareness and interest in disaster resilience, including the recent leadership demonstrated by the United States and Canada on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction signed in 2015, moving toward more sophisticated, holistic lifecycle costing models capable of valuing resilience remains elusive. The challenge is, in part, structural. We are emerging from decades of prosperity built on a foundation of infrastructure that we have largely taken for granted. We have underinvested in maintenance and have allowed the gap between our infrastructure investment and needs to grow. The challenge is also one of the changing landscape of risk. On the one hand, our built environment was not designed to face some of the risks we face today or that we now anticipate we will face in the future – more extreme weather and sea level rise for example. On the other hand, our understanding of known risks is also evolving, highlighting deficiencies in codes and standards that may underestimate risk thresholds from, for example, seismic activity. Learning to value and plan for uncertainty in the design of our communities is at the heart of resilience and this starts with governments moving toward an infrastructure investment framework that favours long-term thinking and local solutions. “When resiliency is built into infrastructure, it is built into communities. Those communities are then better able to meet the needs of future generations, withstand the impacts of climate change, and recover more quickly when a disaster does strike,” said Julie Gelfand, Canadian Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. The built environment of course plays a central role in community resilience. Investing in infrastructure that is durable in the face of known hazards as well as in the face of uncertainties around future weather extremes and other disaster risks is a core component of any community resilience strategy. In fact, investments in resilience can return huge dividends – by most estimates, $1 invested strategically in resilience returns $4 in avoided costs and often much more. The cement and concrete industry is a champion of lifecycle approaches to infrastructure decisions and has actively invested in tools to help decision-makers optimize the social, environmental and economic benefits that modern infrastructure promises our communities. And while cement and concrete are global commodities, they are fundamentally local materials – part of a “100-mile construction diet” that can help foster local economic development and resilience. As you deliberate with your PNWER colleagues and back home in your communities, you are invited to draw upon the cement and concrete industry as solutions providers who commit to working with you to find the most cost-effective solutions to building resilient, low carbon and energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure for your communities.

This article is a submission by, and reflects the views of, 2016 Annual Summit Sponsor Cement Association of Canada. The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is not responsible for the content of this piece.

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