Canada Battery Supply Chain Webinar

The Canada Battery Supply Chain webinar will take place on January 28, 2022, from 09:00am to 10:30am (JST) Japan time. 

Simultaneous interpretation (English and Japanese) will be available during the event.

We invite you to view more information about the event and to register at the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DYChTtKoTf6OLMKOZCb7NA

and kindly look at the "Schedule and Speakers' Bio" in PDF file below. The presentation slides will be added once ready.

We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Canada Battery Supply Chain webinar - Program Overview

Session 1A

Title: Why Canada – Overview of Canada’s Value Proposition for Batteries

Description: This presentation will provide an overview of Canada’s battery sector and why it makes sense to invest in Canada now and be part of the innovation of the future.

Speaker: Kosuke Abe, Senior Investor Services Advisor, Japan, Invest in Canada

Session 1B

Title: Canada’s Battery Supply Chain

Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the work that has been done at the federal government level towards developing a mines to mobility battery ecosystem, and will also talk to expected next steps. 

Speaker: Luc Leboeuf, Director, International Affairs and Trade Division, Lands and Minerals Sector, Natural Resources Canada

Speaker: Cheryl Holden, Director, Investment Attraction Directorate, Industry Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Session 2

Title: Lithium-ion Battery (LiB) Recycling and Energy Storage Opportunities in Canada

Description: This presentation will speak to the role of current and emerging battery innovators in the full decarbonization of electricity systems (including grid and off-grid power generation) in Canada. Further, the circularity of the battery supply chain, a key part of optimizing the decarbonization opportunity presented by the existing top-in-class lithium ion batteries, will be discussed through a presentation of emerging Canadian innovators in battery recycling.

Speaker: Anna van der Kamp, Director, Policy Analysis and Coordination, Strategic Policy and Innovation Sector, Natural Resources Canada

Session 3

Title: Minerals and Metals Traceability: An Overview of Canadian Approaches and Perspectives

Description: Provide an overview of minerals and metals traceability, with a particular focus on the battery value chain, including highlighting Canadian perspectives, actors and traceability projects.

Speaker: Maureen Coulas, Deputy Director, International Affairs and Trade Division, Lands and Minerals Sector, Natural Resources Canada

Session 4

Title: Electricity in Canada, Pathway to 2050

Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the electricity system in Canada, by technology and jurisdiction, an overview of what may lie ahead for the electricity system in Canada, and a discussion on what the Government of Canada is doing to help decarbonize our electrical grid.

Speaker: Michael Paunescu, Deputy Director, Renewable and Electrical Energy Division, Low Carbon Energy Sector, Natural Resources Canada

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Contact: Mr. Shimobayashi Toshiki
E-mail: toshiki.shimobayashi [at] kytrade.co.jp


 

Please contact François Dupuis (francois.dupuis [at] international.gc.ca) or Hiroyuki Kunitake (hiroyuki.kunitake [at] international.gc.ca) if you have any questions concerning the webinar.

This event is supported by:

Event Details

  • January 28 (Fri)
    Registration Closed
  • 09:00 ~ 10:30
  • Free of charge
Registration is Closed