Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this session from the Conference of Montréal 2026, industry leaders, mining experts, and policymakers explore how governments and businesses can strengthen critical mineral supply chains, navigate geopolitical risks, and position Québec and Canada as leaders in the global critical minerals economy.
Opening remarks:
• Karl Tabbakh, Chair, Invest in Canada; National Leader, Markets and International Business, McCarthy Tétrault
Featured Speakers:
• Hugues Jacquemin, CEO, Northern Graphite
• Alden Greenhouse, Vice President, Critical and Strategic Minerals, Agnico Eagle Mines
• Emmanuelle Toussaint, President and CEO, Québec Mining Association
• Patrice Roy, Director of Geological Information and Promotion, Government of Québec
Topics discussed:
• Critical minerals and rare earths
• Industrial sovereignty and economic security
• Clean technology supply chains
• Mining and resource development
• Geopolitical risks and market volatility
• Trade policy, tariffs, and export controls
• Strategic mineral value chains
• Energy transition and electrification
• International cooperation and allied supply chains
• Investment and competitiveness
• Québec and Canada’s critical minerals strategy
• Securing the resources of the future
In collaboration with the Quebec Mining Association
As global demand for critical minerals continues to rise, governments and businesses are reassessing how to secure access to the resources essential for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies. This discussion explores the policies, partnerships, and investment strategies needed to build resilient supply chains, strengthen industrial sovereignty, and position Québec and Canada as key players in the global critical minerals economy.
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In this session from the Conference of Montréal 2026, industry leaders, mining experts, and policymakers explore how governments and businesses can strengthen critical mineral supply chains, navigate geopolitical risks, and position Québec and Canada as leaders in the global critical minerals economy.
Opening remarks:
• Karl Tabbakh, Chair, Invest in Canada; National Leader, Markets and International Business, McCarthy Tétrault
Featured Speakers:
• Hugues Jacquemin, CEO, Northern Graphite
• Alden Greenhouse, Vice President, Critical and Strategic Minerals, Agnico Eagle Mines
• Emmanuelle Toussaint, President and CEO, Québec Mining Association
• Patrice Roy, Director of Geological Information and Promotion, Government of Québec
Topics discussed:
• Critical minerals and rare earths
• Industrial sovereignty and economic security
• Clean technology supply chains
• Mining and resource development
• Geopolitical risks and market volatility
• Trade policy, tariffs, and export controls
• Strategic mineral value chains
• Energy transition and electrification
• International cooperation and allied supply chains
• Investment and competitiveness
• Québec and Canada’s critical minerals strategy
• Securing the resources of the future
In collaboration with the Quebec Mining Association
As global demand for critical minerals continues to rise, governments and businesses are reassessing how to secure access to the resources essential for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies. This discussion explores the policies, partnerships, and investment strategies needed to build resilient supply chains, strengthen industrial sovereignty, and position Québec and Canada as key players in the global critical minerals economy.
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Visit our website: forum-americas.org
Follow IEFA
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Facebook: facebook.com/Forum.Americas
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