First Nations are increasingly integral to Canada’s export infrastructure. Panelists will discuss how Indigenous ownership in port, rail, and transportation facilities is vital to Canada’s ability to service world markets for the betterment of the national economy and economic reconciliation.
Introduction by: Terence Hubbard, President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
» Chris Avery, Chief Executive Officer, Arctic Gateway Group (Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway, Manitoba)
» Hon. Leona Aglukkaq PC (Inuk) (Grays Bay Rd and Port, NU)
» James Bérubé (Naskapi Nation), General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Tshiuetin Rail Transportation (Québec)
» Moderator – Hillary Thatcher (Métis), Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank