How do you distill complex global trends and market shifts into actionable takeaways for a Canadian audience?
As global markets shift and economic realities evolve, Canadian organizations are facing a new landscape.
If you’re currently in planning mode, here’s a look at the voices currently shaping these conversations across corporate and association events.
Speakers Shaping the Conversation on Canada’s Future
1. Peter Tertzakian – The Future of Canadian Energy
The business of energy is everyone’s business.
As the global transition accelerates, Canadian resource markets are navigating intense regulatory and market shifts. Drawing on historical case studies and current economic trends, bestselling author and economist Peter Tertzakian breaks down the collision of social, environmental and economic forces that are fundamentally reshaping our energy systems and changing the business of energy.
2. Arlene Dickinson – Driving Innovation in Canada’s Resource Sector
Canada’s resource sector is facing intense market volatility and shifting global trade. But where others see disruption, Arlene Dickinson sees Canada’s greatest commercialization opportunity. A fierce champion of Canadian excellence, she challenges energy and resource leaders to stop thinking like a “commodity nation” and start building global brands.
She shares practical insights on attracting investment and driving reinvention, providing the leadership and bold vision necessary to transform disruption into a defining era of Canadian opportunity.
3. Vince Beiser – The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future
The transition to renewable energy and advanced tech has triggered unprecedented demand for resources. We recommend Vince Beiser for a masterful briefing on the global scramble reshaping modern supply chains.
In his keynote based on Power Metal, Vince investigates the critical minerals required for our digital future. Combining award-winning research with practical insights, he unpacks the environmental and geopolitical upheaval disrupting the global energy landscape. He equips audiences to navigate resource scarcity, manage supply chain competition, and embrace the ethical challenges of building a sustainable future.
4. Peter Mansbridge – Climate Change, Security & Trade Relations
As shifting global rules redefine trade and market access, Canada’s resource sectors face a new landscape. Peter Mansbridge brings a uniquely Canadian perspective to understand these complexities. He explores the critical intersection of climate, national security, and the corporate “truth crisis,” guiding strategic discussions on maintaining institutional credibility and public trust.
Whether tackling these macro trends solo or appearing in conversation with political columnist Chantal Hébert, Mansbridge explores what this changing landscape means for Canadian business. As he warned earlier this year at CropConnect in Winnipeg, these global shifts are no longer background noise – they are immediate business realities.
5. Samantha Nutt – Leveraging Canada’s Global Position
What is Canada’s role in an increasingly complex world stage?
Global humanitarian, Order of Canada recipient, and global affairs expert Dr. Samantha Nutt explores the profound implications of today’s global environment, revealing the interconnectedness of international events and domestic stability.
Examining Canada’s strategic role in the 21st century, Dr. Nutt equips audiences with the resilience required to lead through uncertainty, empowering Canadian leaders to leverage our unique global position and forge a lasting impact.
David Frum delivers a clear-eyed, analytical breakdown of US–Canada relations. Offering an executive-level assessment on the intersection of geopolitics, trade, and development, he strips away partisan bias to provide grounded, fact-based analyses.
He reveals how shifting Washington priorities directly affect Canadian economic security, permitting horizons and continental competitiveness. Moving beyond the headlines, Frum translates political volatility into clear macroeconomic insight, delivering the essential context for long-term organizational strategy and cross-border resilience.
The speakers above are available through National Speakers Bureau, with 50+ years of experience matching organizations with the right voices for their moments. Whether you’re building a full conference program or looking for one keynote that lands, NSB’s team can help you find the fit.
Contact NSB today to get personalized recommendations for your next event.
