Please join us for a panel discussion to learn from individuals that have played a leading role in advancing Indigenous procurement in Canada. Indigenous businesses contribute almost $50 billion annually to the Canadian economy and this contribution is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, as governments and companies look to significantly increase Indigenous participation in their supply chains.

This discussion will highlight the evolving state and potential of Indigenous procurement, policies and legal frameworks supporting Indigenous procurement, lessons learned from successes and setbacks, and how companies, Indigenous businesses, and governments can best position themselves to leverage this significant opportunity. 

Speakers:

• Jim Boucher, President and Founder of Saa Dene Group of Companies and Former Chief of the Fort McKay First Nation
• Mark Little, CEO of Jotson Inc. and former President & CEO at Suncor Energy
• JP Gladu, Founder and Principal of Mokwateh
• Moderated by Bryn Gray, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault.

Time: 
Toronto – In person
4:30 p.m. – Registration 
5:15 p.m. – Panel Discussion
6:15 p.m. – Reception 

Webinar 
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (ET)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. (MT)
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (PT)