MINISTER OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA TO ATTEND BC NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM IN PRINCE GEORGE

MINISTER OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA TO ATTEND BC NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM IN PRINCE GEORGE

The BC Natural Resources Forum (BCNRF) is proud to announce that Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada will be attending the 21st annual BCNRF. The event will take place on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. The Minister will be speaking on Thursday, January 18, 2024. 

“BCNRF recognizes the importance of interconnected decision-making and is committed to forging meaningful partnerships across the natural resource sectors. This year, we are focusing on harnessing these connections to create a lasting positive impact, not just for our generation but for those yet to come.” Sarah Weber, Forum Advisory Committee Chair and President & CEO, C3 Alliance. 

The BCNRF provides a positive, non-partisan platform to discuss and learn first-hand the latest news, trends, and opportunities within the key resource sectors in BC and across Canada. The Forum has become well known as the largest natural resource conference in Western Canada that brings First Nations, Government, and the BC Natural Resource Sector together to foster collaboration and meaningful partnerships. 

More than 1,200 individuals, including First Nations, NGOs, community, government, and business leaders, are expected to attend the event in Prince George. This year’s theme is “Shaping Tomorrow: BC’s Resource Sector and Future Generations”. 
The 2024 program will include the popular BC Resource Ministers’ Breakfast, along with panels on topics such as LNG, forestry, sustainable energy, BC exports, healing the land, mining, and Indigenous economic development. Keynote speakers include: 

Hon. David Eby, Premier of British Columbia
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Cynthia Hansen, President, Gas Transmission & Midstream, Enbridge
Matthew McClaren, Assistant Vice President, Safety, CN
Andrew Czornohalan, Director of Energy and Strategic Partnerships, Rio Tinto 
Chief Trevor Makadahay, Doig River First Nation  

ENDS 

Full program details and registration for the 2024 BC Natural Resources Forum is available at www.bcnaturalresourcesforum.com

Contact for Media Accreditation:
Nicole Vanderfleet
Corporate Event Planner and Communications Manager
C3 Alliance 
ac.procecnailla3c@teelfrednavn 

ABOUT THE BC NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM
Founded in 2013, the BC Natural Resources Forum has become well known as the largest natural resource conference in Western Canada that brings First Nations, Government, and the BC Natural Resources Sector together to foster collaboration and meaningful partnerships.

ABOUT C3 ALLIANCE 
C3 Alliance was founded on the belief that sustainable resource development requires mutual benefits to local communities, regional economies, and progressive businesses.

C3 Alliance stands out for its creative and collaborative approach, with a range of specialized services to Indigenous communities, government, and industry, including Advisory, Project Management, and Event Management.
We tackle complex challenges through innovative solutions and our commitment extends beyond transactions to building meaningful relationships. We genuinely care about the communities we serve, fostering lasting connections with all clients.