Events
Future Proofing Canada Series
- Date: February 6, 2025
- Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Cost: Free
- Venue: Zoom
- Organizer: Foresight

The US is turning up the heat—will Canada rise to the challenge?
With new tariffs and economic headwinds threatening Canadian innovation, our cleantech sector faces a choice: react or lead.
Future Proofing Canada is an interactive webinar series that is turning pressure into progress, helping innovators and industries navigate uncertainty and seize the opportunity to solidify our leadership in the global economy.
Discussion Topics & Dates:
Collaboration Start Here & Now + Peer-to-Peer Breakouts February 6, noon PT / 3:00 pm EST | |
This webinar explores the evolving Canada-US trade landscape and its impact on Canadian cleantech, fostering collaboration to identify challenges, opportunities, and solutions for the sector's future. | |
The session will: |
- Analyze the latest Canada-US tariff developments and their specific implications for cleantech ventures.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer discussions on navigating the evolving trade landscape and its impact on cleantech leadership.
- Identify key challenges and opportunities for transforming domestic cleantech markets.
- Explore collaborative strategies for building a thriving and transformed cleantech sector.
Short Term Tactics and Legal Obligations February 12, noon PT / 3:00 pm EST | |
This webinar offers a platform for businesses to discuss practical, short-term strategies for navigating current Canada-US trade challenges while ensuring compliance. | |
The session will: |
- Examine immediate actions businesses can take to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
- Provide expert analysis on legal obligations and compliance requirements in the current trade environment.
- Discuss short-term tactics that contribute to building a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and problem-solving related to compliance and immediate action.
Domestic Connections February 19, noon PT / 3:00 pm EST | |
This webinar focuses on strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing reliance on cross-border trade in light of Canada-US tariffs. | |
The session will: |
- Explore strategies for diversifying supply chains and fostering domestic collaboration.
- Analyze opportunities for innovation and growth within the Canadian market.
- Discuss strengthening domestic connections and how it can contribute to a more dynamic Canadian economy.
- Failitate discussions on building more resilient domestic supply chains for Canada’s future economy.
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Let’s turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s leadership. Canada’s future starts here. This event is in partnership with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
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