2012 18 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel

JUNE 11 - 14, 2012

A GLOBAL ECONOMY IN TRANSITION NEW STRATEGIES, NEW PARTNERSHIPS

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THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM OF THE AMERICAS / CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL

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Prestige Partners

Major Partners

Associate Partners

Government Partners

Supporting Partners

Media Partners

Institutional and Knowledge Partners

Financial Literacy Partner

FORCES

International Partners

The Conference of Montreal • 2075 University Street, suite 1701, Montréal (Québec) H3A 2L1 • Tel.: 514 871-2225 • Toll-free: 1 866 865-2225 • www.forum-americas.org/montreal

MESSAGES

Greetings from the Prime Minister

Message from the Premier of Québec, Jean Charest

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 18th edition of the Conference of Montreal, which is an integral part of the International Economic Forum of the Americas.

Welcome to the International Economic Forum of the Americas. This 18th edition is an occasion for some 150 conference participants from all regions of the world to gather in Montréal – Québec’s metropolis. The conference theme, A Global Economy in Transition: New Strategies, New Partnerships, aptly conveys the challenges confronting us as a result of the current global economic situation.

World governments are facing numerous, sizeable challenges. In a globalized economy, those challenges impel us to come together and hold frank discussions. Under these circumstances, the Conference of Montreal takes on a special significance. Each year, the Forum brings together hundreds of international leaders, in the fields of finance, business and politics. It provides a framework for discussion, where the exchange of information and opinions helps to create a vision that will shape the economic world of tomorrow. This year, discussions will focus on a theme that reflects our current concerns: A Global Economy in Transition: New Strategies, New Partnerships. In the context of a still-fragile global economy, businesses and government alike need to look for best practices, the most feasible solutions, and the most attractive economic opportunities. Finding new opportunities means looking at new economic partnerships. It remains essential to seek out new markets for our products, both for Canada’s abundant natural resources and for our technological innovations. At the same time, Canada is forging new economic ties with a large number of countries, including India and the European Union. The opening of new markets and global trade liberalization are the cornerstones of Canada's plan to ensure its long-term economic growth and prosperity. The emergence of new economic partnerships is essential for the sustainable recovery of the global economy. Those ties can be developed only through dialogue, which can be fostered through a conference such as this.

Whereas the surge of emerging countries is causing major economic corridors to shift, heightened environmental awareness and the fight against climate change are altering our perception of economic development. Just as we are barely beginning to talk about growth again, issues linked to natural resources are taking centre stage and engaging the international community as never before. Economic players and governments must also find innovative solutions for addressing the demands of changing demographics and international labour mobility. Under these conditions, each society relies on its own assets, resources and ingenuity to meet the challenges it faces. That is why Québec is implementing the Plan Nord: To have a position in this new world; to take Québec’s approach based on openness to the world and strategic alliances to a higher level; to develop our economic potential in a sustainable development partnership that respects the First Nations, the Inuit and local communities. The International Economic Forum of the Americas affords an ideal opportunity to discuss tomorrow’s challenges and contribute to bringing about more equitable and better-shared economic development. The Government of Québec is proud to have been associated with this event for several years. We are extremely pleased to welcome you to Québec. Have a great conference!

In the coming days, you will have an opportunity to share and enhance your understanding of the economic issues that will shape the world of tomorrow. I am sure that your discussions will be most productive, and I wish you an excellent stay in Montreal.

The Premier of Québec, Jean Charest

The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, PC, MP Prime Minister of Canada

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Message from the Mayor of Montréal, Gérald Tremblay

Message from the Founding Chairman of the Conference of Montreal, Gil Rémillard

It is a great honour and pleasure each time I welcome the international business community to the Montréal Conference of the International Economic Forum of the Americas. This meeting is highly popular among— and greatly anticipated by—decision makers throughout the world because of its outstanding conferences, discussions and debates among participants.

The global economy is currently going through a major transition which has considerably weakened it. In response, some 17 years after the beginning of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and economic globalization, the Montréal Conference will focus on the implications of this development, to enable us to adapt our decision-making process to this new reality.

This 18th Conference, highlighting “A global economy in transition: new strategies, new partnerships,” will tackle a range of topics. Our future living conditions are at stake. Issues raised at the Conference, including the frail recovery, exploitation of natural and energy resources, demographic change and mobility of human capital are of importance to us all. Mobility of human capital is also central to our city’s new economic development strategy. As is true in all metropolises, Montréal’s greatest challenge is its ability to attract, develop and retain talent. Our approach to meeting this challenge is based on three distinctive core components of our business environment:

The event, featuring over 150 speakers and presenters, will provide the roughly 3,000 participants with vital, specialized information as well as an exceptional business networking opportunity. I would like to thank all those who have agreed to speak at this year’s version of the International Economic Forum of the Americas, which has received support from the Canadian and Quebec governments. I would also like to thank all our partners and sponsors who, year after year, help the Conference of Montreal reinforce its reputation as one of the most important independent economic forums in the world. I am pleased to welcome you to the 18th edition of this event, and I wish you a productive conference.

• The collaborative venues that we will grow, because they promote innovation and represent the most unique factor in Montréal’s economy. They spur mergers among disciplines, eliminate boundaries and forge bridges between industries. • The urban innovation that we will leverage, thanks to Montréal’s property boom of the past few months. • The Montréal business community that we will galvanize, by making it more accessible and providing the necessary stimulus to ensure that its talents and businesses achieve their full potential and that Montréal becomes a prime destination for individuals and organizations seeking an atmosphere conducive to success.

Gil Rémillard Founding Chairman

I warmly welcome all participants to our metropolis. I hope you have the opportunity during your stay to discover or rediscover a city that continues to evolve and grow ever more beautiful. Like tens of thousands of other Montrealers, I am sure you will enjoy living to the beat of our FrancoFolies from June 6 to 16, in the heart of downtown—the Quartier des spectacles, an exceptional site, Montréal’s pride and joy and focus of cultural activities.

Gérald Tremblay Mayor of Montréal

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIR

FOUNDING CHAIRMAN OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL

Paul DESMARAIS, Jr. Chairman and Co-CEO Power Corporation of Canada

Gil RÉMILLARD Professor École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP), Counsel, Fraser Milner Casgrain, LLP

The Hon. Perrin BEATTY President and Chief Executive Officer The Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Irina BOKOVA Director-General UNESCO

Guy BRETON Rector Université de Montréal

Agustín Guillermo CARSTENS Governor Central Bank of Mexico

Jacynthe CÔTÉ Chief Executive Rio Tinto Alcan

Marc CROTEAU Deputy Minister Ministère des Relations internationales du Québec (MRI)

Jacques DELORS Founding President Notre Europe Former President European Commission

Hélène DESMARAIS Chair and Chief Executive Officer Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal (CEIM)

S.E.M. Abdou DIOUF Secretary General Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)

Angel GURRÍA Secretary-General Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

José Miguel INSULZA Secretary General Organization of American States (OAS)

Donald KABERUKA President African Development Bank Group (ADB)

Haruhiko KURODA President Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Pascal LAMY Director-General World Trade Organization (WTO)

Louis LÉVESQUE Deputy Minister of International Trade Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

John MANLEY President and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE)

Gérard MESTRALLET Chairman and Chief Executive Officer GDF SUEZ

Luis Alberto MORENO President Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Heather MUNROE-BLUM Principal and Vice-Chancellor McGill University

Michael SABIA President and Chief Executive Officer Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

Thierry VANDAL President and Chief Executive Officer Hydro-Québec

Maria VAN DER HOEVEN Executive Director International Energy Agency (IEA)

Duarte M. MIRANDA Secretary Board of Governors Conference of Montreal

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MONDAY, JUNE 11 7:00

REGISTRATION

8:30

OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE*

Room

9:00

Westmount / Outremont

Introduction: • Gil Rémillard, Founding Chairman, The International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Welcoming remarks: • Gérald Tremblay, Mayor of Montreal

INAUGURAL SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE

An Uncertain Global Economic Recovery* In collaboration with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) Room

Westmount / Outremont Almost four years after the Great Recesssion of 2008, the global economic recovery remains fragile, while the European Union is seriously affected by the consequences of the sovereign debt crisis. Meanwhile, America is still dealing with high unemployment resulting from a lack of confidence in its economy, and the growth of emerging countries is slowing down due to a decrease in global demand. How can the EU get back into growth mode? Can emerging countries, particularly China, continue their fast-paced growth in spite of decreased demand from the West? Is America really on track for a sustained recovery?

Chair: • Mario Albert, President and Chief Executive Officer, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) Introduction: • Michel Barnier, Commissioner, Internal Market and Services, European Commission THE EUROPEAN UNION AT A CROSSROADS

Speakers: • Carlos da Silva Costa, Governor, Bank of Portugal BUDGET CONSTRAINTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: STRIKING A BALANCE

• Haruhiko Kuroda, President, Asian Development Bank (AsDB) ASIA: INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND DOMESTIC MARKETS

Concluding remarks: • Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics

* Sessions marked with an asterisk are being recognized as required professional continuing education by law societies of Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and New Brunswick, Chambre de Notaires du Québec and Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec. Certificates of attendance are provided only to participants having formally registered for professional development activities.

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MONDAY, JUNE 11 10:30

GOVERNANCE AND THE ECONOMY

FORUM 1 (simultaneously)

Major Reforms of The G20: Challenges Ahead* In collaboration with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) Room

Le Portage Following the impact of the recent financial crisis on the world economy, the G20 has adopted an ambitious reform plan to strengthen prudential supervision, risk management and supervision of financial markets. What stage are we currently at in the adoption of these reforms? What is the impact of the ongoing public debt crisis in several countries on the effectiveness of these reforms (banks exposed to sovereign debt and systemic effects, for example)? Are financial markets today better protected against systemic risk? Is it true that the magnitude of certain reforms, or their specific focus (looking for stability at any price), can adversely affect the efficiency of financial markets as creators of economic wealth?

10:30

Moderator: • Louis Morisset, Superintendent, Securities Markets, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) Introduction: • Jean Lemierre, Advisor to the Chairman, BNP Paribas Speakers: • John C. Dugan, Former Comptroller of the Currency, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Partner, Covington & Burling LLP (United States) • Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics

FORUM 2 (simultaneously)

High-Growth Ventures: Opportunities and Challenges In collaboration with Industry Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Room

Fontaine B High-growth businesses face many challenges when it comes to funding, management and business development. How can a high-growth company effectively manage and hedge growth risks? Which leadership factors are key for high-growth businesses to reach their full potential despite international competition? What is the role of development banks in the success of these ventures?

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Moderator: • Jean-René Halde, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Introduction: • Maxime Bernier, Minister of State, Small Business and Tourism, Canada Speakers: • Erkko Autio, Chair, Qinetiq – EPSRC, Technology Transfer, and Director, Doctoral Program, Imperial College London Business School • Joël Darnaud, Associate Director General, OSEO • Éric Boyko, President, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Stingray Digital Media Group

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10:30

FORUM 3 (simultaneously)

Demographic Shifts: Threats or Opportunities? In collaboration with the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Room

Mont-Royal The world population is expected to grow from 7 billion to 8 billion by the year 2025. Will resource restrictions have an adverse effect on economic growth and the standard of living? In many countries (particularly China, Japan, Canada and the majority of European countries), the aging population is a dominant factor: what are the main consequences of this trend on the availability of workers, consumer and government spending choices, the demand for risky assets and economic growth in general? Which countries and sectors are best positioned to face these demographic changes and which ones will be the most threatened by the reality of an aging population?

Moderator: • Sophie Cousineau, Business Columnist, La Presse Opening remarks: • Christian Noyer, Governor, Bank of France, and Chairman, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Introduction: • Paul Fenton, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Speakers: • Andrew Mason, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Hawaii, Senior Fellow, East West Center • Susan Lund, Principal, McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) • Axel Boersch-Supan, Director, Research Institute for the Economics of Aging, Mannheim University Concluding remarks: • Roland Lescure, Executive Vice-President and Chief Investment Officer, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

10:30

FORUM 4 (simultaneously)

International Mobility and Economic Competitiveness In collaboration with the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec (MICC) Room

Fontaine D-E The increasing globalization of economies reinforces the global tendency toward migration, while a declining birth rate and an aging population contribute to growing competition among the most developed economies for talent, as embodied by qualified, productive and creative workers. What is the best way to recruit such people? How can we design a mobility policy that will attract the best candidates? What challenges are governments and employers dealing with as they attempt to retain and integrate these qualified workers?

Moderator: • Esther Bégin, Journalist–Host and Author Introduction: • Kathleen Weil, Minister, Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec (MICC) Speakers: • Michele Wucker, President, World Policy Institute (WPI) • Yves Thomas Dorval, President, Conseil du patronat du Québec • Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada Concluding remarks: • Jean Charest, Premier of the Province of Québec

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MONDAY, JUNE 11 12:00

GOVERNANCE AND THE ECONOMY

OPENING LUNCHEON

A Global Economy in Transition* Under the honorary presidency of Jean Charest, Premier of the Province of Québec Room

Westmount / Outremont

Introduction: • Jean Charest, Premier of the Province of Québec Presented by: • Gil Rémillard, Founding Chairman, The International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Speaker: • Christian Noyer, Governor, Bank of France, and Chairman, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Presented by: • Mark Carney, Governor, Bank of Canada, and Chairman, Financial Stability Board (FSB) Thanks and conclusion: • Paul Desmarais, Jr., Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Power Corporation of Canada (PCC), and Chair, Board of Governors, Conference of Montreal

15:00

SPECIAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS* Introduction: • Gil Rémillard, Founding Chairman, The International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Speaker: • Stephen J. Harper, Prime Minister of Canada Presented by: • Paul Desmarais, Jr., Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Power Corporation of Canada (PCC), and Chair, Board of Governors, Conference of Montreal Thanked by: • Michel Leblanc, President and Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal

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15:30

PLENARY SESSION

Global Growth: Risks and Strategic Challenges* Room

Verdun / Lachine / Lasalle In today’s difficult global economic context, any decision-making process is increasingly subject to risk assessment. This insistence on prudential behaviour has a profound impact on strategic choices related to economic growth. How do we balance growth and austerity? What role must rating agencies play in managing sovereign debt? Do geopolitical realities and security factors in certain parts of the world threaten the global recovery?

Chair: • Hélène Desmarais, Chair of the Board of Directors, HEC Montréal, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal (CEIM), and President, Consultative and Strategic Orientation Board, Conference of Montreal Moderator: • John Manley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) Speakers: • Thomas Mayer, Chief Economist, Deutsche Bank Group, and Head, Deutsche Bank Research THE STATE OF THE EURO

• Paul Coughlin, Executive Managing Director, Global Analytics and Operations, Standard & Poor’s FISCAL CHALLENGES OF THE COMING DECADE

• Shaukat Aziz, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan (2004-2007), and Former Executive Vice-President, Citibank PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Concluding remarks: • Jean Lemierre, Advisor to the Chairman, BNP Paribas

17:30

OPENING COCKTAIL RECEPTION Hosted by the Government of Ontario — Terrasse Le Portage, Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel

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TUESDAY, JUNE 12

ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 7:00

REGISTRATION

7:30

WORKING BREAKFAST 1 (simultaneously)

Natural Resources and Financing: The Success of the Cooperative Model In collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Room

Fontaine B Cooperatives are gaining popularity in all parts of the world as well as across various industries. What explains the success of this model based on solidarity, equality and collective ownership? How can it contribute to an efficient and sustainable exploitation of natural resources? How do the funding criteria of cooperatives differ from traditional businesses?

Moderator: • André Laperrière, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Global Environment Facility (GEF) Speakers: • José Eduardo Pérez Catzin, President, Sociedad Cooperativa de Producción Pesquera Cozumel S.C. de R.L. (Mexico) • José Manuel Pérez, National Coordinator, GEF Small Grants Program (Panama) • Sokchiveneath Chhoan, Senior Manager, Economic Development, Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau-Québec Concluding remarks: • Rodrigo C. Diez de Sollano Elcoro, General Manager, Fideicomiso de Riesgo Compartido (FIRCO) (Mexico)

7:30

WORKING BREAKFAST 2 (simultaneously)

The New Rules of Corporate Governance* In collaboration with the Canada-Belgium Committee and HEC Montréal Room

Le Portage Recent headlines have affected the current rules of corporate governance, not only for the financial sector, but for other companies also. In light of this, what practices should be abandoned? How can we solve current governance challenges in light of these new economic realities? What companies are most affected by these changes?

Moderator: • Michel Patry, Director, HEC Montreal, and Professor, Institute of Applied Economics Speakers: • Herman Daems, Chairman of the Board, BNP Paribas Fortis • Yvan Allaire, Chair of the Board, Institute for Governance of Private and Public Organizations (IGPPO) • Yves Leterme, Deputy Secretary General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Concluding remarks: • Christophe Sepulchre, President, Canada Belgium Committee

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TUESDAY, JUNE 12

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7:30

WORKING BREAKFAST 3 (simultaneously)

Valuing Natural Resources in Africa: New Public-Private Partnerships and Conditions for Success In collaboration with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Room

Fontaine D-E The huge infrastructure deficit of many African countries is a real obstacle to the development of natural resources. Due to a lack of regional developmental assistance, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly an attractive financing alternative for the maintenance and development of infrastructure. How can these mixed partnerships contribute to a viable developmental strategy for natural resources? What determining factors and precautions are necessary in order to better ensure that natural resources are managed so that they benefit the economy and the people?

7:30

Moderator: • Hervé Cronel, Special Advisor to the Secretary General, Economic Policy and Sustainable Development, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Introduction: • Madeleine Meilleur, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, and Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Ontario Speakers: • Pauline Irène Nguene, Chair, Support Council for Partnership Contracts (Cameroon) • Mohamed Ouhssaïn, Head, Promotion and Execution of Public-Private Partnerships, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Kingdom of Morocco)

WORKING BREAKFAST 4 (simultaneously)

The Future of Energy Law* Room

Fontaine H Increasing energy demand, environmental concerns, and the massive investment needed to build energy infrastructure will pose significant challenges in the coming years. What will the role of nuclear power be in the post-Fukushima era? What means are at our disposal to finance the development of energy infrastructure? What role does energy law presently play and what role should it play in meeting these challenges?

Moderator: • Pierre Grenier, Partner, Fraser Milner Casgrain (FMC) Speakers: • Sheila Hollis, Partner, Duane Morris LLP (United States) • Doug Macdonald, Senior Vice-President, Government Relations, Vestas - American Wind Technology

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TUESDAY, JUNE 12 9:00

ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

OPENING PLENARY SESSION

Economic Uncertainty and Sustainable Development: Making Strategic Choices* Room

Westmount / Outremont Global economic uncertainties make it more difficult to achieve a consensus on sustainable development. This requires both governments and companies to be innovative and prioritize long-term sustainability in their investment choices. Given the difficult economic context, how can states develop infrastructure that is conducive to sustainable development? How can research and innovation improve the way we think and act in the energy sector? With regards to the emergence of Africa, what new approaches and methods in the exploitation of natural resources are capable of promoting a sustainable form of regional development?

Chair: • Pierre Pettigrew, Member, Advisory Board, Forbes & Manhattan Opening Address: • Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, Canada Introduction: • Jean-Michel Gires, President and Chief Executive Officer, Total E&P Canada ENERGY MIX AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES

Speaker: • Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank (AfDB) TOWARD GREEN GROWTH: PERSPECTIVES FOR AFRICA

Guest speakers:: • Keiji Yamada, Governor, Kyoto Prefecture (Japan) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

• Warren Jestin, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, Scotiabank THE IMPACT OF ENERGY ON A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC RECOVERY

10:30

FORUM 1 (simultaneously)

Natural Resources and the World Economy: Balancing Supply and Demand Room

Mont Royal The global demand for metals (gold, aluminum, zinc, copper, tin, lead, nickel) is expected to grow by 3% in 2012, a slight drop after the exceptional demand and soaring prices of the past two years. What is the reason behind volatile base metals prices? Can they be forecast? Are there enough natural resources to meet this growing demand, which is driving the current global economic recovery?

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Moderator: • Ron Denom, President, SNC-Lavalin International Introduction: • Clément Gignac, Minister, Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune, and Minister Responsible for the Plan Nord Speakers: • Daniel Sullivan, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Natural Resources (United States) • Gordon Gao, Chief Representative, North America, Sichuan Tianqi Lithium Industries (China), and Director, Nemaska Lithium • Roger Baxter, Vice-President, Industry Analysis, Rio Tinto Alcan • Sandy Chim, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Century Iron Mines Concluding remarks: • Fred McMahon, Vice-President, International Policy Research, Fraser Institute (Canada)

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10:30

FORUM 2 (simultaneously)

Financial Literacy: Investing in the Future In collaboration with Visa Room

Fontaine D-E In the current economic context, making informed and transparent financial decisions is equally important for both corporations and consumers. Are prudent practices such as higher saving rates and pension fund contributions likely to slow down growth? What are the most effective public policies for improving financial literacy? And, how can these methods be adapted to the different financial markets?

10:30

Moderator: • Gary Rabbior, President, Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) Introduction: • Melissa Cassar, Head, Corporate and Public Affairs, VISA Canada Speakers: • Yves Leterme, Deputy Secretary General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) • James Rajotte, Member of Parliament, Edmonton-Leduc, and Chair, Standing Commitee on Finance • Damian Chan, International Director, Americas, Singapore Economic Development Board • Terry Campbell, President, Canadian Bankers Association (CBA)

FORUM 3 (simultaneously)

Feeding the World: Demographic Growth and its Challenges In collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (AsDB) and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Room

Portage The world population surpassed 7 billion in 2011 and is now projected to reach 9 billion by 2050. Demand for food, feed and biofuels is expected to rapidly expand to meet economic and demographic growth. How can we produce and supply sufficient, safe and nutritious food in a sustainable way to meet the growing demand? How can we secure sustainable food to feed the world population of 7 billion and growing without stunting growth or harming the environment?

Moderator: • Changyong Rhee, Chief Economist, Asian Development Bank (AsDB) Speakers: • Paul R. Samson, Director General, Multilateral Development Institutions, Multilateral and Global Programs Branch, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) • Claudia Ringler, Deputy Division Director, Environment and Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) • Sergiy Zorya, Senior Economist, Rural Strategy and Policy Group, ARD, The World Bank Concluding remarks: • James Haley, Director, Global Economy, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

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TUESDAY, JUNE 12 10:30

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FORUM 4 (simultaneously)

Public-Private Partnerships and Natural Resources: Strategies for Success* In collaboration with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Room

Fontaine B To fully benefit from the exploitation of their natural resources, many countries must rely on the private sector for expertise and financing in the form of publicprivate partnerships (PPPs). What strategies, policies and successful PPP models should governments keep in mind? What are the key projects, and what criteria should form the basis of a PPP model for exploiting natural resources? What can we learn from existing PPP models?

Moderator: • Hervé Cronel, Special Advisor to the Secretary General, Economic Policy and Sustainable Development, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Speakers: • Régis Immongault, Minister of Industry and Mines (Gabon) • Mamadou Koné, National Secretary to Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (Côte d’Ivoire) • Malik Faraoun Principal Investment Officer, Infrastructure Finance Division, Private Sector Department, African Development Bank (AfDB) • Fabiola Elizabeth Gómez Brechtel, Director, Associated Projects, Ministry of Energy (Mexico) Concluding remarks: • Peter Kenneth, Assistant Minister, Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 (Kenya)

12:00

LUNCHEON – Hosted by Rio Tinto Alcan

Natural Resources and the Challenge of Sustainability* Room

Chair: • Dominique Bouchard, President, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane

Westmount / Outremont PART ONE

THE ENERGY SECTOR IN TRANSITION Introduction: • Robert Thomson, Managing Editor, The Wall Street Journal Speaker: • Gérard Mestrallet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GDF SUEZ ENERGY AND GLOBAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY

PART TWO

NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE GLOBAL RECOVERY Discussion: • Thomas J. Donohue, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Perrin Beatty, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Presented by: • Thierry Vandal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hydro-Québec

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Moderated by: • Ali Velshi, Chief Business Correspondent, CNN

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15:00

PLENARY SESSION

Sustainable Economic Recovery and Energy: A Precarious Balance* Room

Westmount / Outremont World energy consumption is expected to increase by about 3% in 2012. At the same time, many countries are questioning their reliance on nuclear power, alternative energy sources are slow to develop, and natural gas prices remain low while oil prices continue to fluctuate. Are we on the verge of another oil crisis? Is this the end of nuclear power in its current form? Can existing alternative energy sources (wind, solar and hydro) meet the growing global demand for energy?

Chair: • Thierry Vandal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hydro-Québec Opening address: • Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, Canada Introduction: • Khudier Mosa Jafer Alkhuzaie, Vice-President, Republic of Iraq POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGES IN THE NEW IRAQ

Speakers: • Pierre Gadonneix, Chairman, World Energy Council (WEC) THE PLACE OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES

• Daniel Sullivan, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Natural Resources (United States) THE U.S. ENERGY SUPPLY

• Daniel Fernández, Executive Vice-President, HidroAysén (Chile) HYDROELECTRICITY IN CHILE: PROMOTING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

Concluding remarks: • Luc Gnacadja, Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

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TUESDAY, JUNE 12 16:30

ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

ROUND TABLE 1 (simultaneously)

Natural Resources and First Nations Communities: New Partnerships* In collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Room

Fontaine D-E Soaring commodity prices are attracting prospectors to hitherto unexplored territory, much of which is occupied by aboriginal communities. How can governments protect the rights of aboriginal communities when enacting laws and regulations governing the exploitation of natural resources? What is the role of international organizations and NGOs in terms of protecting aboriginal rights and the environment? Can the private sector play a major role in protecting, promoting and improving the quality of life in aboriginal communities?

16:30

Moderator: • André Laperrière, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Global Environment Facility (GEF) Speakers: • Maritza Tovar, Campaign Manager, APECO-RARE (Peru) • Matthew Coon Come, Grand Chief, Grand Council of the Crees (Canada) • Bagnan Aissata Fall, President, Association nigérienne de lutte contre la corruption (ANLC), Transparency International (Nigeria)

ROUND TABLE 2 (simultaneously)

Geopolitical Realities and Energy: Risk Zones In collaboration with the Centre d’études et de recherches internationales de l’Université de Montréal (CÉRIUM) Room

Le Portage The steady increase in global energy demand is creating new geopolitical issues for both emerging and emerged economies. What parts of the world are most vulnerable to potential energy-related conflict? What do these risks mean for the global energy supply? What can we expect in the coming months, and how can these conflicts be avoided?

Moderator: • Ferry de Kerckhove, Former Canadian Ambassador to Egypt Introduction: • Philippe Faucher, Professor, Université de Montréal (UdeM), Associate Researcher, CÉRIUM, and Member, Réseau économie internationale (REI) Speakers: • Hisham El-Sherif, Chairman, Nile Capital • Pierre Olivier Pineau, Associate Professor, HEC Montréal • Julius Maada Bio, Former President of Sierra Leone

17:30

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COCKTAIL RECEPTION – Terrasse Le Portage, Hilton Montréal Bonaventure Hotel

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND THE AMERICAS #ConfMTL2012

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 7:00

REGISTRATION

7:30

WORKING BREAKFAST 1 (simultaneously)

Traceability, Food Sanitation and International Trade In collaboration with the World Congress of Agronomists and Agrologists 2012, the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) and the Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec Room

Le Portage Following foodstuffs from production to distribution and authentification has become a major preoccupation for consumers, who are increasingly concerned with where their food comes from and how it is manufactured. How can a traceability system help improve food safety? Does better traceability necessarily involve stronger regulatory oversight? How can food traceability systems operate in the context of global markets and trade?

7:30

Moderator: • Jean Larose, Advisor, Organizing Committee, World Congress of Agronomists and Agrologists 2012 Speakers: • Sylvain Fournaise, Vice-President, Food Safety and Technical Services, Olymel (Canada) • Marie-Christine Talbot, Managing Director, Agri-Traçabilité Québec (ATQ)

WORKING BREAKFAST 2 (simultaneously)

Emerging Markets: Growth Engines Room

Fontaine B While the U.S. economy is experiencing a slow recovery and Europe is facing an unprecedented financial crisis, emerging economies are driving global growth and playing an increasingly important role on the international stage. Will the slowdown of post-industrial economies threaten the economic growth of emerging countries? Is there a way to mitigate the impact volatile commodity prices are having on the global market? What future partnerships will emerge to bolster sustainable growth?

Moderator: • Jamal Khokhar, Canadian Ambassador to Brazil Speakers: • Matthew Higgins, Economist and Vice-President, Emerging Markets and International Affairs Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York (United States) • John Calverley, Head, Macroeconomic Research, Standard Chartered Bank • Damian Chan, International Director, Americas, Singapore Economic Development Board • David Creighton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cordiant Capital

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WORKING BREAKFAST 3 (simultaneously)

Austerity and Growth: Toward a New State Role? Room

Fontaine D-E Since 2008, the financial crisis has weakened the global economy and forced governments to find new ways of guaranteeing the delivery of public services intrinsic to the foundation of any society. How can governments cope with fiscal austerity while protecting the quality of public services? Under what conditions can governments partner with private enterprise in the provision of public services? What significance do the principles of universality and accessibility have in the current economic context?

Moderator: • Nelson Michaud, Director General, École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP) Speakers: • Adam Steinhouse, Head, School of European Studies, National School of Government (United Kingdom) • Roger Galipeau, Project Director, CIRANO • Laurent de Briey, Professor, University of Namur (Belgium), and Visiting Professor, Université de Montréal (UdeM) Concluding remarks: • Diane Vincent, Vice-Chairperson, Canadian International Trade Tribunal

7:30

WORKING BREAKFAST 4 (simultaneously)

Canada-European Union Trade Agreement: Where Are We Now?* Room

Fontaine H Canada and the European Union have held numerous talks on the topic of a freetrade agreement that would have far-reaching implications on the global economy and trade. Are we on the verge of signing such an agreement? What are the legal challenges the two sides must overcome? What sectors and industries are the most affected by the differinig business practices on either side of the Atlantic?

8:45 Room

Moderator: • Pierre Lortie, Business Advisor, Fraser Milner Casgrain (FMC) Speakers: • Rafał Łapkowski, Advisor, Economic and Commercial Division, Delegation of the European Union to Canada • Pierre Marc Johnson, Chief Negotiator for the Government of Québec, Counsel, Heenan Blaikie, and Former Premier of Québec

SPECIAL ADDRESS Westmount / Outremont

Speaker: • Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) CONNECTING THE AMERICAS

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND THE AMERICAS #ConfMTL2012

9:00

OPENING PLENARY SESSION

New International Trade Routes* Room

Westmount / Outremont International trade has changed in the seventeen years since the WTO commenced and the failure of the Doha Round. Now, it is based on new routes connecting the economic triangle of America, Europe and Asia. What are these new routes? What role will Latin America play, given these new trade corridors? Asia is changing, but in what direction?

Chair: • Stephen Poloz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Export and Development Canada (EDC) Introduction: • Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway (Canada) THE CANADA’S STATE OF TRADE

Speakers: • Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Managing Director, The World Bank EMERGING MARKETS: NEW PARTNERSHIPS

• Gray Swoope, Secretary of Commerce, State of Florida, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Florida (United States) FLORIDA AT THE CROSSROADS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Concluding remarks: • Changyong Rhee, Chief Economist, Asian Development Bank (AsDB)

10:30

FORUM 1 (simultaneously)

Canada-United States Beyond the Border Action Plan: Challenges and Opportunities* In collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Room

Mont-Royal On December 7, 2011 the Beyond the Border Action Plan was announced by Prime Minister Harper and President Obama, setting out specific commitments, milestones and metrics to achieve the Beyond the Border Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness. What is the Beyond the Border Action Plan, and how will it make our shared border more secure and efficient? What is meant by a "perimeter approach" to security and how will this affect travelers and the flow of goods across our border? How will implementation of the initiatives contained in Beyond the Border Action Plan facilitate trade and improve economic competitiveness?

Moderator: • Matt Murray, Deputy Managing Editor, and International and Investing Editor,The Wall Street Journal Introduction: • Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador to the United States Speakers: • David Moloney, Senior Advisor, Border Action Plan Implementation, Privy Council Office (PCO) • Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security • Jayson Myers, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Concluding remarks: • David Jacobson, United States Ambassador to Canada

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 10:30

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FORUM 2 (simultaneously)

Globalization and Agri-Food: Culture Clash? In collaboration with the World Congress of Agronomists and Agrologists 2012, the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) and the Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec Room

Le Portage While the global demand for agricultural products has continued to grow in recent years, there have been significant fluctuations in the market price of these products. What sort of trends in food prices will we see in the coming years? How will economic globalization influence agricultural trade? What is the best practices approach to regulation?

Moderator: • Michel Saint-Pierre, President, World Congress of Agronomists and Agrologists 2012 Introduction: • Pierre Marc Johnson, Chief Negotiator for the Government of Québec, Counsel, Heenan Blaikie, and Former Premier of Québec Speakers: • Anita Jarjour, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Danone Canada • Guy Debailleul, Professor, Agroeconomic Research Centre, Université Laval • Claudia Ringler, Deputy Division Director, Environment and Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Concluding remarks: • Luc Gnacadja, Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

10:30

FORUM 3 (simultaneously)

Intelligence and Security: Strategic Risks In collaboration with GARDA Room

Fontaine D-E Security and intelligence are two key factors of economic growth. How can companies control and prevent security-related risks? How can a thorough grasp of social and political realities assist in making strategic investment choices? What are the most salient variables to be considered when investing abroad?

Moderator: • Pete Dordal, Senior Vice-President, International Operation, GardaWorld Introduction: • Daniel Altman, President, North Yard Economics, and Author (United States) Speakers: • Eric Olson, International Advisory Board, GardaWorld, and Former Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command • Michael P. Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, VidSys, and Former Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (United States) • Sékouba Konaté, Former President of Guinea, and High Representative for the Operationalization of the African Standby Force, African Union (AU) • Julius Maada Bio, Former President of Sierra Leone Concluding remarks: • Michelle Hooyboer-Winklaar, Minister of Economic Affairs, Social Affairs and Culture, Aruba

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10:30

FORUM 4 (simultaneously)

The Emergence of Latin America: New Trade Partnerships In collaboration with the Global Center for Development and Democracy (GCDD) Room

Fontaine B Latin America is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom, based on new ties with Asia and the European Union. How will the continent deal with the new international trade environment? How is this affecting the evolving democratic process in Latin America? Can we reasonably look forward to greater free trade integration in that region?

Moderator: • Barry Featherman, Manager, International Affairs, Duane Morris Government Strategies (DMGS), and Executive Director, Global Center for Development and Democracy (GCDD) Speakers: • Jorge Quiroga, Former President of the Republic of Bolivia • Marco Vinicio Cerezo Arévalo, Former President of the Republic of Guatemala • Joyce Chang, Global Head, Emerging Markets and Credit Research, J.P. Morgan Concluding remarks: • Carlos Andrés de Hart Pinto, Vice-Minister, Business Development, Republic of Columbia

12:00

LUNCHEON – Hosted by RBC Capital Markets

The U.S. Economy: Recovering or Surviving?* Room

Chair: • Michael Fortier, Vice-Chairman, RBC Capital Markets

Westmount / Outremont

PART ONE

TOWARD A NEW CAPITALISM Speaker: • Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director, McKinsey & Company Interviewed by: • Howard Green, Anchor, Business News Network (BNN) Thanked by: • Laurie Blum, Vice-President, Media and Marketing Services, AIMIA

PART TWO

THE CONDITIONS FOR A SOUND RECOVERY IN THE UNITED STATES Speaker: • Alan Greenspan, Former Chairman, Federal Reserve (Fed) (United States) Interviewed by: • Michael Fortier, Vice-Chairman, RBC Capital Markets

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 15:00

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND THE AMERICAS

PLENARY SESSION

Globalization: New Geopolitical Balances* Room

Mont-Royal Nearly twenty years into the ongoing move toward economic globalization, the world map is shifting toward new geopolitical balances and redefined partnerships. What trends are associated with these geopolitical developments? How do economic factors influence the new world map? What sort of changes can we expect in the coming years?

Chair: • Jean M. Beck, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, AECON Moderator: • Daniel Altman, President, North Yard Economics, and Author (United States) Introduction: • Strobe Talbott, President, The Brookings Institution (United States) Speakers: • Moussa Dosso, Minister of State, Minister of Industry, Côte d’Ivoire CÔTE D’IVOIRE: HORIZON 2020

• Richard Fenning, Chief Executive Officer, Control Risks THE IMPORTANCE OF POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT

• Hisham El-Sherif, Chairman, Nile Capital BUILDING THE NEW ARAB WORLD

Concluding remarks: • Ketan Patel, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Greater Pacific Capital

17:30

COCKTAIL RECEPTION Hosted by EDC – Windsor Station, Salle des pas-perdus, 1160 de la Gauchetière Street West, Montréal

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THURSDAY, JUNE 14

HEALTH, INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES #ConfMTL2012

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

In collaboration with Sanofi

7:00

REGISTRATION

7:30

WORKING BREAKFAST 1 (simultaneously)

Health and New Information Technologies In collaboration with Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University Room

Fontaine D-E The advent of new technologies in healthcare has improved the flow of information between general practitioners, specialists, administrators and patients. What innovations will improve the information-sharing and decision-making process for strategic players in the health sector? How will these new technologies help the coordination of information between different departments and hospitals? How do we ensure that advances associated with new information technologies will not compromise patient privacy rights?

7:30

Moderator: • Samer Faraj, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Technology, Management and Healthcare, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University Speakers: • Martin Dawes, Head and Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC) • Luc Valiquette, Head and Professor, Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal (UdeM) • Michel Hébert, General Practitioner, La Cité Médicale, and Consultant, Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS)

WORKING BREAKFAST 2 (simultaneously)

Prioritizing the Patient in Healthcare In collaboration with Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University Room

Le Portage Traditionally, healthcare decisions are based on the views of administrators, researchers and health professionals. How can we shift the focus to the patient, in order to make better healthcare decisions? Is the concept of a patient-centred approach simplistic, given the escalating costs of healthcare today? How will advances in genetics make it possible to develop a more personalized approach to care and more targeted treatments?

Moderator: • Mark Roper, Director, Primary Care, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Speakers: • Bartha Maria Knoppers, Director, Centre of Genomics and Policy, McGill University • Sholom Glouberman, President, Patients’ Association of Canada

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THURSDAY, JUNE 14 7:30

HEALTH, INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

WORKING BREAKFAST 3 (simultaneously)

China as an Investment Partner Room

Fontaine B China’s remarkable economic growth in recent years has been attracting more and more foreign investment, which is crucial to its continued economic expansion. What types of investment and what sectors in China offer the highest return on investment? How can companies take advantage of the opportunities that are best suited to the global recovery? How far must they go in adapting their investment policies to China’s legislative framework? What competitive advantages does China offer to investors?

7:30

Moderator: • Donald W. Campbell, Distinguished Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Speakers: • Xinping Wang, Vice-Chairman, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (China) • Nick Sargen, Senior Vice-President and Chief Investment Officer, Western & Southern Financial Group (United States)

WORKING BREAKFAST 4 (simultaneously)

Social Media: New Rules of Communication Room

Mont-Royal The importance of social media as a communication tool can no longer be ignored by managers. Does this mean firms must have a presence across all social media platforms? What are the components of an effective social media strategy? What pitfalls should be avoided when adopting social media?

7:30

Moderator: • Andrew Lane, Vice-President, Content and Plateform, Weber Shandwick (Canada) Speakers: • Erik Ryan, Senior Vice-President, Communications and External Relations, Rio Tinto Alcan • Patrick White, Managing Editor, HuffPost Québec • Jeffrey Schwartz, Vice-President, Mass Markets, Bell Business Market • Laurie Blum, Vice-President, Media and Marketing Services, AIMIA

WORKING BREAKFAST 5 (simultaneously)

Health and Intellectual Property: New Trade Issues* Room

Fontaine H Free trade agreements negotiated by Canada comprise certain key decisions regarding the protection of intellectual property in the respective domains of technology and health. How can we protect the intellectual property rights of drugs and diagnostic treatments? Do patents always guarantee intellectual property protection of drugs? How can we balance accessibility, innovation and intellectual property protection most effectively?

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Moderator: • Bernard Colas, Attorney, International Business and Trade Law, Colas Moreira Kazandjian Zikovsky Speakers: • Ywe Looper, Director, Patent and Legal Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) • Serge Lapointe, Patent Agent, Fasken Martineau

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

HEALTH, INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES #ConfMTL2012

9:00

OPENING PLENARY SESSION

Health and Innovation: The Accessibility Challenge* Room

Westmount / Outremont Health systems in post-industrialized economies are facing new challenges, such as an aging population, access to medical technologies, and the impetus to innovate to find new approaches for the evolving needs of the general population. How can patients be fully integrated into the healthcare system? How can new alliances between healthcare professionals that are conducive to sharing knowledge and making medical discoveries be promoted? How can health innovation be democratized?

Chair: • Guy Breton, Rector, Université de Montréal (UdeM) Introduction: • Yves Bolduc, Minister, Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS) Speaker: • Daniel Vial, Advisor to the President, Sanofi THE CHALLENGE OF MAKING PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION ACCESSIBLE

Guest speakers: • Bernard J. Tyson, President and Chief Operating Officer, Kaiser Permanente (United States) THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION AND AFFORDABILITY IN HEALTHCARE – THE KAISER PERMANENTE MODEL

• Mehmood Khan, Chief Scientific Officer, PepsiCo, and Chief Executive Officer, Global Nutrition Group THE FUTURE OF FOOD: TOWARD A HEALTH AND WELLNESS STRATEGY

• Jason Cheah, Chief Executive Officer, Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) (Singapore) INTEGRATED CARE: THE SINGAPORE MODEL

• Nitin Kawale, President, Cisco Systems Canada TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION NEEDED TO DRIVE HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION

10:30

FORUM 1 (simultaneously)

China: New Urban Centres, New Business Opportunities In collaboration with the Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation du Québec (MDEIE) and the Ministère des Relations internationales du Québec (MRI) Room

Mont-Royal Rapid economic growth in China has led to urbanization on an unprecedented scale, creating new second- and third-ranked cities of several million inhabitants, which promise multiple markets for investment opportunities. Which markets benefit most from this urbanization process, and how can investors capitalize on it? What strategies should local and international businesses adopt to take advantage of this population growth? How is the business climate in these new cities different from other Chinese megacities, such as Shanghai or Beijing?

Moderator: • Martin Cauchon, Partner, Heenan Blaikie Speakers: • André Chieng, Vice-President, France-China Committee, Advisor, Hebei Province, and Honourable Member, Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade • Jason Ding, Partner, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants (China) • Bruno Roy, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company (Beijing Office) Concluding remarks: • Alain Proulx, General Manager, Export Québec, Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation (MDEIE)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 14 10:30

HEALTH, INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

FORUM 2 (simultaneously)

Innovation, Accessibility and Cost-Effectiveness: Striking a Balance* In collaboration with the Université de Montréal (UdeM) Room

Portage Medical innovation is becoming increasingly collaborative as universities unite with private enterprise to pool research, technical and financial means. What are the costs associated with these partnerships, and who is expected to assume them? How do we reconcile respect for intellectual property with accessibility to cutting-edge innovation? How can collaborative innovation help reduce inequalities in access to healthcare?

Moderator: • Denis de Blois, Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal (UdeM) Introduction: • Guy Breton, Rector, Université de Montréal (UdeM) Speakers: • Jean-Luc Harousseau, Chairman, National Authority for Health (France) • Mark Rohrbaugh, Director, Office of Technology Transfer, National Institutes of Health (United States) • Kathy Megyery, Vice-President, Innovation and Healthcare Solutions, Sanofi (United States) Concluding remarks: • Bernard Spitz, President, French Federation of Insurance Companies (FFCA)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 14

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12:00

CLOSING LUNCHEON – Hosted by Bell

Innovation and Growth: Toward New Partnerships* Room

Chair: • Mario Bélanger, Senior Vice-President, Sales, Bell Business Markets

Westmount / Outremont

PART ONE

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND HEALTH: NEW FRONTIERS Speaker: • Ellis Rubinstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) Concluding remarks: • Daniel Vial, Advisor to the President, Sanofi

PART TWO

THE AMERICAS IN A NEW ERA OF GROWTH Introduction: • Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister, Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Québec Speaker: • José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General, Organization of American States (OAS) Thanks and conclusion: • Hélène Desmarais, Chair of the Board of Directors, HEC Montréal, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal (CEIM), and President, Consultative and Strategic Orientation Board, Conference of Montreal

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THURSDAY, JUNE 14 15:00

HEALTH, INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

CLOSING PLENARY SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL

Health Systems: Toward New Models* Room

Mont-Royal The current financial economic crisis is redefining how governments provide public services, particularly health services, more specifically in terms of their quality, accessibility and universality. How can governments continue to provide an effective and viable health system in times of austerity? What are the conditions that will enable new funding models to guarantee accessibility and universality? What role can insurance play in the new care delivery models?

Chair: • Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, McGill University Speakers: • Jean-Luc Harousseau, Chairman, National Authority for Health (France) CAN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARE CONTRIBUTE TO CONTROLLING HEALTH EXPENSES?

• Andrew Dillon, Chief Executive Officer, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) (United Kingdom) INNOVATING FOR TOMORROW’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS: NEW TOOLS AND NEW STRATEGIES

• Alberto de Rosa, Chief Executive Officer, Ribera Salud Group (Spain) THE ALZIRA MODEL: CAPITATION FINANCING AND INTEGRATION ASSISTANCE, THE FUTURE OF THE SYSTEM

• Harold D. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, and Executive Director, Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (United States) FROM VOLUME TO VALUE: INNOVATIONS IN HEALTHCARE PAYMENT AND DELIVERY

Concluding remarks: • Bernard Spitz, President, French Federation of Insurance Companies (FFCA) Closing of the 18th edition of the Conference of Montreal: • Gil Rémillard, Founding Chairman, The International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA)

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EXECUTIVE CLUB Éric BEAUCHEMIN Managing Director Public Finance DBRS Jean M. BECK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer AECON Mario BÉLANGER Senior Vice-President Sales, Bell Business Markets Stan BHARTI President and Chief Executive Officer Forbes & Manhattan Alain BOURBEAU Executive Director Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec Melissa CASSAR Head Corporate Relations and Public Affairs Visa Canada Guy CÔTÉ Vice-President and Chief Security Officer GARDA Isabelle CÔTÉ Managing Director, Corporate and Investment Banking Citi Canada Jacynthe CÔTÉ Chief Executive Rio Tinto Alcan Gérard COULOMBE Partner, Lavery Stefanie CROSBY Business Director Marine International Jacques DAOUST President and Chief Executive Officer Investissement Québec Ron DENOM President SNC-Lavalin International

Barry FEATHERMAN Manager, International Affairs Duane Morris Government Strategies (DMGS), and Executive Director, Global Center for Development and Democracy (GCDD) Ron DUERKSEN Director, Marketing & Communications, Desautels Faculty of Management McGill University Paul FENTON Senior Vice-President and Chief-Economist Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Michael FORTIER Vice-Chairman RBC Capital Markets Claude GÉNÉREUX Director McKinsey & Company Jean-Michel GIRES President and Chief Executive Officer Total E&P Canada Jean-René HALDE President and Chief Executive Officer Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Warren JESTIN Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist Scotiabank Nitin KAWALE President Cisco Systems (Canada) Raymond LAFOND Chair, Board of Directors Agence nationale et internationale du Manitoba (ANIM)

Charles LAPOINTE President and Chief Executive Officer Tourisme Montréal Jean LAROSE Advisor Organizing Committee World Congress of Agronomists and Agrologists 2012 Monique LEROUX President and Chief Executive Officer Desjardins Group Angela MANCINI Senior Manager, Global Services, Control Risks Gérard MESTRALLET Chairman and Chief Executive Officer GDF SUEZ Louis MORISSET Superintendent Securities Markets Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) Marie-José NADEAU Executive Vice-President Corporate Affairs and Secretary General Hydro-Québec Michel PATRY Director, HEC Montréal and Professor, Institute of Applied Economics Christopher E. PINNINGTON Chief Executive Officer Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC)

Stephen POLOZ President and Chief Executive Officer Export and Development Canada (EDC) John A. RAE Executive Vice-President Office of the Chairman of the Executive Committee Power Corporation of Canada Jean RABY Partner and Managing Director Goldman Sachs Changyong RHEE Chief Economist Asian Development Bank (ADB) David SCHROEDER Chief Executive Officer DBRS Melissa SONBERG Senior Vice-President Global Brand, Communications and External Affairs AIMIA Leesa STEINBERG President Leronda Holdings Rob VANDERHOOFT Chief Executive Officer Greystone Managed Investments Anne Marie VERSTRAETEN President and Chief Executive Officer BNP Paribas (Canada) Daniel VIAL Advisor to the President Sanofi

E X E C U T I V E C L U B

THE CONFERENCE IN BRIEF The Conference of Montreal is certified by the Government of Quebec as an organization that supports the development and recognition of worker competence, under certification number 11-06-0012.

MONDAY, 11 JUNE 2012

TUESDAY, 12 JUNE 2012

WEDNESDAY, 13 JUNE 2012

THURSDAY, 14 JUNE 2012

GOVERNANCE AND THE ECONOMY

ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND THE AMERICAS

HEALTH, INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

7:30 Working breakfasts (4) (simultaneously)

(simultaneously)

8:30 Opening of the Conference*

7:30 Working breakfasts (4) (simultaneously)

9:00 Inaugural session of the Conference An Uncertain Global Economic Recovery* 10:30 Forums (4) (simultaneously) 1. Major Reforms of The G20: Challenges Ahead* 2. High-Growth Ventures: Opportunities and Challenges

1. Natural Resources and Financing: The Success of the Cooperative Model 2. The New Rules of Corporate Governance* 3. Valuing Natural Resources in Africa: New PublicPrivate Partnerships and Conditions for Success 4. The Future of Energy Law*

3. Demographic Shifts: Threats or Opportunities? 4. International Mobility and Economic Competitiveness

9:00 Opening plenary session Economic Uncertainty and Sustainable Development: Making Strategic Choices*

12:00 Opening luncheon A Global Economy in Transition* 15:00 Special keynote address* 15:30 Plenary session Global Growth: Risks and Strategic Challenges* 17:30 Opening cocktail reception

10:30 Forums (4) (simultaneously) 1. Natural Resources and the World Economy: Balancing Supply and Demand

1. Traceability, Food Sanitation and International Trade 2. Emerging Markets: Growth Engines 3. Austerity and Growth: Toward a New State Role? 4. Canada-European Union Trade Agreement: Where Are We Now?* 8:45 Special address

1. Health and New Information Technologies 2. Prioritizing the Patient in Healthcare 3. China as an Investment Partner 4. Social Media: New Rules of Communication 5. Health and Intellectual Property: New Trade Issues* 9:00 Opening plenary session Health and Innovation: The Accessibility Challenge*

9:00 Opening plenary session New International Trade Routes* 10:30 Forums (4) (simultaneously)

2. Financial Literacy: Investing in the Future

1. Canada-United States Beyond the Border Action Plan: Challenges and Opportunities*

3. Feeding the World: Demographic Growth and its Challenges

2. Globalization and Agri-Food: Culture Clash?

4. Public-Private Partnerships and Natural Resources: Strategies for Success*

7:30 Working breakfasts (5)

3. Intelligence and Security: Strategic Risks 4. The Emergence of Latin America: New Trade Partnerships

10:30 Forums (2) (simultaneously) 1. China: New Urban Centres, New Business Opportunities 2. Innovation, Accessibility and Cost-Effectiveness: Striking a Balance* 12:00 Closing luncheon Innovation and Growth: Toward New Partnerships* 15:00 Closing plenary session

12:00 Luncheon Natural Resources and the Challenge of Sustainability* 15:00 Plenary session Sustainable Economic Recovery and Energy: A Precarious Balance* 15:30 Round tables (2) (simultaneously) 1. Natural Resources and First Nations Communities: New Partnerships* 2. Geopolitical Realities and Energy: Risk Zones 17:30 Cocktail reception

Modifications made to the program do not justify reimbursement.

12:00 Luncheon

Health Systems: Toward New Models*

The U.S. Economy: Recovering or Surviving?* 15:00 Plenary session Globalization: New Geopolitical Balances* 17:30 Cocktail reception

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