ERT X LIF Critical Minerals forum

NYC + Toronto

Venues TBC

2025

The Energy Roundtable + Legal Innovation Forum will deliver live events in Toronto and New York focused on Canada’s critical role as an energy security and resources and value added supply chain partner for foreign investors and buyers.

  • Free to attend

  • Law Society of BC: This program is under consideration for 1:00 hour of CPD

  • Law Society of Ontario: This program is under consideration one hour of Professionalism Content

OVERVIEW

Energy systems are undergoing a significant overhaul as societies dramatically ramp up the use of low carbon electricity in efforts to mitigate the emissions associated with climate change. At this crucial junction, collaboration between like-minded countries is essential to ensure a smooth transition to a low-carbon future and battery-powered technologies. 

Canada is uniquely positioned to mine and process critical minerals and metals  - including copper, lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite - which will allow us to develop and manufacture the modern energy technologies required for the electrification of our economies. 

This live event examines the critical role Canada is playing in providing a robust supply chain of critical minerals and metals as part of an integrated energy security and resources partner for the US and Europe.

Event Outline

STRUCTURE + AUDIENCE

  • Full day event followed networking reception hosted in downtown Toronto + Manhattan

  • A minimum of 125 attendees - leaders from mining companies, financial services, government, law firms etc.

  • Program will be comprised of panel discussions, fireside chats and presentations on the themes outlined above

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THEMES

Panel 1: A wealth of resources: Canada’s abundant supply positions it as the provider of choice for international investors

  • Abundant resources: Canada has a rich and diverse supply of critical minerals, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements

  • Financing a clean economy: How Canada’s abundant - and easily accessible - supply of natural resources makes it a valuable investment choice for foreign investors

  • Meeting increasing demand: How is Canada positioned to support the growing global demand for critical minerals and metals for production of batteries and other essential energy sources?

Panel 2: Leveraging Canada’s supply chain for economic opportunities across the border

  • Advanced infrastructure: Canada’s well-developed transportation, energy, and processing facilities support efficient mineral extraction and export to US markets

  • The processing opportunity: Canada is uniquely situated to capture the value chain associated with metals and critical minerals. This includes midstream processing, refining and downstream utilization in areas such as battery production.

  • Skilled workforce: Canada offers an advanced labor force supported by educational programs in mining, engineering, and clean technology

  • Proximity to US manufacturing hubs ensures a fast and cost-effective flow of critical minerals 

  • Canada’s strong, stable regulatory environment protects investors and ensures ethical sourcing and supply chains

Panel 3: Indigenous partnerships: Creating economic opportunities and lowering regulatory and capital risk through collaboration

  • Best practices for working with Indigenous partners to expedite mining projects and facilitate reconciliation 

  • Fast-tracking regulatory approvals: The Canadian government prioritizes Indigenous partnerships in resource development

  • Financial benefits: Investors working with Indigenous groups may qualify for grants, tax incentives, and funding programs, lowering capital risk

Panel 4: Cross-border relationships: Canada’s relationship with the US and other allies amid current trade tensions

  • Geographical advantage: Shorter transportation distances reduce costs and delivery times, and eliminate reliance on complex global shipping routes

  • Well-developed rail, road, and port infrastructure ensures smooth logistics and minimal disruption in transportation

  • Focusing on trading partnerships to help mitigate reliance on strategic competitors such as China

Panel 5: Available capital: Matching capital with opportunity

  • Leveraging the opportunity to capitalize on a secure and resource-rich environment and value-added supply chain in Canada

  • How US investors and buyers can capitalize on vast, untapped reserves of critical minerals essential for EVs, batteries, and defense

  • Accelerating mine development, refining, and battery material production with US capital to strengthen North American energy and manufacturing independence