The New VBM: Strengthening Canada's Global Position Through Critical Minerals

When: April 23, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Château Laurier – Drawing Room

Join us for a timely luncheon discussion on Canada’s critical minerals future, featuring a keynote address by Shaun Usmar, CEO of Vale Base Metals, followed by a moderated conversation with Candace Laing, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

As global competition intensifies and supply chains are reshaped, the discussion will explore how Canada can leverage its critical minerals endowment to strengthen economic security, build resilient supply chains, and reinforce its position in global markets. 

Program

11:30-11:55 a.m.: Guest check-in and networking
Noon-1:30 p.m.: Plated lunch, keynote address and moderated discussion

This event is sponsored by Vale Base Metals.