5 November 2025 | 10:30AM - 4:30 PM | University of Calgary

SYNOPSIS

CGAI hosted a workshop focused on increasing the security and resiliency of energy and mineral supply chains. Theis workshop provided a venue for key representatives from government, industry, and academia to provide feedback on #KAS4Security research about the role of Canadian infrastructure for bolstering trans-Atlantic energy and mineral security.

This event was held at the Blue Room in the University of Calgary Main Campus Dining Centre 105, 124 University Gate NW: Blue Room | Accommodations and Events | Ancillary Services | University of Calgary

This project is held in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada and the University of Calgary, Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies.

Read the report here: Workshop Report

PROGRAM

10:30AM - 11:00AM Introductory Remarks (Virtual)

• Bernd Althusmann, Head of Canada Office, Konrad Adenauer Stuftung
• Megan Saito, Calgary Operations Coordinator, CGAI

11:00AM - 12:00PM Panel: Europe's Critical Mineral Needs and Infrastructure (Hybrid)

• Moderator: Joe Calnan, VP Energy and Calgary Operations, CGAI
• Aaron Gasch Burnett, Senior Fellow, Democratic Strategy Initiative
• Richard Norris, Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute
• Eyab Al-Aini, Senior Research Associate, Canadian Climate Institute

12:00PM - 1:00PM Luncheon

• Presentation 12:15PM - 12:45PM Kruthika Anastasia Bala, MEI, Managing Director, Resources Now

1:00PM – 1:30PM Keynote Speech: Alberta's Infrastructure Vision (Virtual)

• Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Government of Alberta

1:30PM - 2:30PM Panel: The Prospect of Canadian LNG to Europe (Hybrid)

• Moderator: Joe Calnan, VP Energy and Calgary Operations, CGAI
• Dennis Trigylidas, Senior Advisor, Energy Infrastructure, Natural Resources Canada
• Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy

2:30PM - 3:00PM Open Discussion / Coffee Break

3:00PM - 4:00PM Panel: Visions for Future Canada-Europe Energy and Minerals Ties (In Person)

• Moderator: Joe Calnan, VP Energy and Calgary Operations, CGAI
• Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment, Macdonald Laurier Institute
• Robert M. Cutler, Director, Energy Security Program, NATO Association of Canada
• Adriana Guatame-Garcia, Assistant Professor, Transdisciplinary Critical Mineral Resources, University of Calgary

4:00PM – 4:30PM Closing Remarks (In Person)

• Kelly Ogle, Managing Director, Canadian Global Affairs Institute