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Powering the Prairies: Saskatchewan’s Nuclear Future
As Saskatchewan steps into the spotlight of Canada’s energy future, nuclear power is emerging as a game-changing opportunity for the province’s economy, workforce, and global positioning. Join Prairie Sky Strategy for a timely and insightful webinar exploring how Saskatchewan is preparing to lead in the development and deployment of nuclear power in Western Canada.
This webinar comes at a pivotal moment, just ahead of the Canadian Nuclear Association’s (CNA) CNA West Conference in Saskatoon, October 20–22, where national and global leaders will gather to shape the future of nuclear energy in Canada.
Our panelists include:
Eric Anderson – Executive Director; Saskatchewan Industrial & Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA)
Eric Anderson became SIMSA’s first full-time Executive Director in 2016, expanding membership from 74 to over 370 by making Roundtable events a core benefit. SIMSA’s membership now has total annual sales of over $17-billion and employs over 35,000 persons in Saskatchewan. With a strong background in communication and team building, Eric also creates Prosperity Saskatchewan, a syndicated radio show with over 1,900 episodes broadcasted to date. It is currently sponsored by Cameco, Nutrien, and the Government of Saskatchewan. In 2023, Eric received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for his contributions to Saskatchewan’s business sector. He’s a frequent keynote speaker and helped launch the International Minerals Innovation Institute’s Education and R&D panels. Outside the resource sector, Eric has a double platinum album and won a Gold Ribbon Award for a radio campaign on addictions.
George Christidis – President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)
George Christidis is the President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association, previously serving as Vice President of Government Relations and International Affairs. George brings over 20 years of experience in advocacy strategy and stakeholder engagement across federal, provincial, municipal, and international levels. His work has supported the Canadian nuclear industry both domestically and abroad. He has held senior advisory roles in government, including policy advisor and chief of staff to key Canadian ministers, and has provided strategic counsel to top government and corporate leaders.
Honourable Jeremy Harrison -Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, and the Minister responsible for SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SaskTel, SGI, and SaskWater
Jeremy Harrison grew up in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, where he still lives. He holds degrees in Political Science and Canadian History (University of Alberta), Public Administration (Johnson Shoyama Graduate School), and Law (University of Saskatchewan).
Elected to Parliament in 2004 at age 26, he became one of the youngest MPs in Canadian history. In 2007, he was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature, making him the youngest Canadian ever elected to both federal and provincial office. He has held numerous cabinet roles, including Minister of Municipal Affairs, Economy, Immigration, and Trade. Currently, he serves as Minister of Crown Investments Corporation and oversees SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SaskTel, SGI, SaskWater, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan, and the Public Service Commission.
Kevin Doherty – Senior Strategy Advisor, Prairie Sky Strategy (Moderator)
Kevin Doherty has vast experience in the private, public and not for profit sectors over the past 30 years. Kevin joined Prairie Sky Strategy in March of 2018. Prior to joining Prairie Sky, Kevin was elected as the MLA for Regina Northeast In 2011 and re-elected in 2016, and served in Cabinet in several different capacities including Finance, Advanced Education, Parks, Culture and Sport and as Minister Responsible for SaskTel. Prior to his time in elected office, Kevin was a senior executive at SaskPower and also held senior leadership roles with Investors Group, Bayer Healthcare and GlaxoWelcome.
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