CCI France Western Canada is pleased to announce the kick-off meeting of the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, led by Emmanuel Giry.

Committee Scope

The committee will focus on fostering dialogue, partnerships, and innovation in key industries central to our economies and the energy transition. Its scope includes:

Energy

• Extraction and processing of energy resources: oil and gas, coal, uranium

• Power generation from non-renewable (coal, gas, nuclear) and renewable (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro) sources

• Energy storage and transmission

Non-Energy Resources

• Mining industry (metals, rare earth elements, diamonds, etc.)

• Forestry industry

Agenda

• Member introductions: background, expertise, interests, and potential contributions

• Discussion of the Committee Charter:

• Brainstorming session: ideas for short- and medium-term events or initiatives to generate meaningful content and engagement

This first meeting will set the foundation for a collaborative, cross-sector platform dedicated to knowledge sharing, innovation, and Franco-Canadian cooperation in energy and natural resources.

The committee is open to Chamber members, but if you’re not yet a member, you’re still welcome to join this kickoff call to learn more and decide if you’d like to get involved.

This informal videoconference is a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and help shape the committee’s priorities for 2026.

The Microsoft Teams link will be provided upon registration.

For any inquiries, please contact energy@ccifwesterncanada.com.

We look forward to seeing you online!