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Past National Outlook Conferences
2022 Hybrid Fall Outlook Conference - 2 November 2022
The 2022 Hybrid Fall Outlook Conference happened on 2 November 2022 in-person and began at 12:30 PM ET.
The conference focused on “The Changing Face of Our Workforce and the Future of Digitalization”. Under this theme, Module 1 focused on, “The Future of Work in the Transportation Sector: Workforce Challenges and Opportunities” followed by Module 2 which focused on, “The Future of the Transportation Sector in a Digital World”.
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Presentations:
André Bernard, Assistant Director of the Centre for Labour Market Information at Statistics Canada
Bill Wiatrowski, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dave Earle, President & CEO, British Columbia Trucking Association
Alex Lowe, Manager, Global Network Development, Edmonton International Airport
*The conference video recording is only available for CILTNA Members and Conference Registrants*
2-Day 2022 Spring Outlook Conference - 1 & 2 June 2022
Our Two Day – 2022 Virtual Spring Outlook Conference happened on 1-2 June 2022 via webinar began at 11:00 AM ET.
The conference focused on “The Resilience Challenge for Transport and Logistics: Reflecting on the Lessons Learned”
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Presentations:
Module 1:
Admiral Mark Buzby, US Navy (retired)
Vee Kachroo, Senior Vice President Operations, Canpotex
Alan Cooke, CMILT, Strangford Consulting Ltd.
Module 2:
Joan Hardy, VP Sales & Marketing – Grain & Fertilizers, Canadian Pacific
Allison Ishihara Fultz, Chief Counsel, US Federal Railroad Administration
Module 3:
John Bescec, Director Global Customs & Trade Facilitation for Microsoft
Barbara Roos, Managing Director of Ab Ovo North America, Inc.
Laurent Huenaerts, VP & General Manager, Unifly Inc.
Bob Hitt, Transportation & Logistics Industry Advisor, Salesforce
Module 4:
Michael Inman, Director of Business Development, Prince Rupert Port Authority
*The conference video recording is only available for CILTNA Members and Conference Registrants*
2-Day 2021 Fall Outlook Conference - 15 & 16 November 2021
Our Two Day – 2021 Virtual Fall Outlook Conference happened on 15-16 November 2021 via webinar began at 11:30 AM ET.
The conference focused on “UPHEAVAL IN THE SUPPLY CHAINS: How Logistics and transport systems respond to the dramatic shifts in demand and supply”
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Presentations:
Minister of Transport, the Hon., Omar Alghabra
Stan Wraight, President and CEO, Strategic Aviation Solutions International (SASI)
Pino Delvecchio, Head of Healthcare Canada at Bolloré Logistics
Ian Hamilton, President & CEO Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority
Greg Holt, Senior Price Specialist, S&P Global Platts
Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada
Sally Dam, Director, Urban Delivery Strategy at Canada Post
The webinar video recording is now available for Day 2 [Click Here]
*We apologize but, due to technical issues, we do not have the recording for Day 1 of the conference*
2-Day 2021 Spring Outlook Conference - 15 & 16 June 2021
Our Two Day – 2021 Virtual Spring Outlook Conference happened on 15-16 June 2021 via webinar beginning at 11:30 AM ET.
The conference focused on “Redesigning the way we move goods and people during and after this pandemic”.
See full conference agenda here.
Biographies for the moderators and speakers can be found here.
Our webinar video recording is now available for Day 1 [Click Here].
Our webinar video recording is now available for Day 2 [Click Here]
Conference Presentations:
Finbarr Cleary, FCILT, Managing Director, Celtic Supply Chain Solutions
Michael Sussman, CEO, Strategic Rail Finance
Barbara Bryer, Sr. Supply Chain Manager – Logistics, ADIDAS North America
Jack Mahoney, President and CEO, Westwood Shipping Lines
Peter Xotta, VP, Planning and Operations, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Hans Moonen, VP Smart Logistics, CGI
Brian Jobling, General Sales Manager, E-Commerce Sales Strategy, Air Canada Cargo
2019 Annual Fall Outlook Conference and Annual Dinner - November 4, 2019
“Disruption and Change in Transportation and Logistics: Managing the Challenges Ahead”
The day started at 11:30 am at the Ottawa Sheraton with lunch and networking followed by a workshop of speakers focused on the relevant topics facing us today. We had a great line up of speakers and moderators on our “Impact of Climate Change on Transportation and Supply Chains: Managing Risks” and “New Technologies and Innovation in Transport Logistics” panels.
CILTNA appreciates generous sponsorship support from the GTAA, Port of Montreal and the Railway Association of Canada.
CLICK HERE for the program and agenda. Presentations are available in the links below.
Workshop Presentations:
Marta Leardi-Anderson, Executive Director Cross Border Institute
Jean Aubry-Morin, Vice-President, External Relations, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
Michael Gullo, Senior Director Policy and Public Affairs, Railway Association of Canada
Eugene Hoeven, EH&A Management Consulting
See also YouTube video from Eugene’s presentation: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=LVtUufbF4j4
*Eugene Hoeven is also launching the Aviation Innovation Podcast which will go live next week Tuesday, 12 November. It will include interviews with Zipline, Volocopter and Unifly. It will be accessible from his website at www.ehaconsulting.org.*
Félix Meunier -Director, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Transport Canada
Daniel Olivier, Director, Business Intelligence and Innovation, Port of Montreal
Two Day – 2020 Virtual Fall Transport Outlook Conference - 9-10 November 2020
Our Two Day – 2020 Virtual Fall Transport Outlook Conference and AGM happened on 9-10 November 2020 via webinar beginning at 11 AM.
The conference focused on how the transport and logistics industry is coping with COVID and the unknown as business recovers from shutdown to growing supply chain activity.
See full conference agenda here.
Biographies for the moderators and speakers can be found here.
Our webinar video recording is now available for Day 1 [Click Here].
Our webinar video recording is now available for Day 2 [Click Here]
Conference Presentations:
Dr. Bill Anderson, Director, Cross-Border Institute at University of Windsor
Phil Eng, President, Long Island Rail Road
James Clements, Senior Vice-President Strategic Planning and Technology Transformation, CP
Tony Boemi, Vice–President, Montreal Port Authority
Bruce Burrows, President and CEO, Chamber of Marine Commerce
2019 Annual Spring Outlook Conference - May 6, 2019
“Capacity Challenges and Solutions Facing Canada’s Ports, Airports, Railways and Their Supply Chains”
The day started at 7:15 am at the Rideau Club with breakfast and networking followed by a workshop of speakers focused on the relevant topics facing us today. We had a great line up of speakers and moderators on our Air, Marine and Rail panels.
CILTNA appreciates generous sponsorship support from the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, GTAA, Port of Montreal, Hamilton Port Authority and the Railway Association of Canada.
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Workshop Presentations:
Nathan Janzen, Senior Economist RBC
John Dymond, BCIT & John Coleman, Carleton University
Johanne Gallant, President and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport
Mark Ruel, Director, Air Service Development, Aéroports de Montréal
Lauren Yaksich, Director Hub Development, Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Sandra LaFortune, Director General, International Relations and Trade Policy – Transport Canada
Ian Hamilton, CMILT, President & CEO, Hamilton Port Authority
Tony Boemi, Vice-President, Business Development, Montreal Port Authority
Chris Ng, VP, Marketing & Sales, GCT Canada
See also YouTube video from Chris Ng’s presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYjwa-kLduQ
Tabare Dominguez, Commercial Director, DP World
2018 CILTNA Fall Outlook Conference & Annual Dinner - November 15, 2018
“Transportation: Challenges Moving Forward”.
The day started at 11:30 am with lunch and networking followed by a workshop of speakers focused on the relevant topics facing us today. The Annual General Meeting was held at 5:00 pm and was followed by a reception and dinner at 6:45 pm with guest speaker, Jean-Jacques Ruest, President & CEO, CN.
CILTNA appreciates generous sponsorship support from CN, GTAA, the Hamilton Port Authority, the Railway Association of Canada and the Seaway Corporation of Canada.
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Workshop Presentations:
Chris Swail, Director, O-Train Planning, City of Ottawa, Ottawa Light Rail – Stage 2 Trillium Line Extension – Infrastructure Investment, Funding and Regulatory Hurdles
Michael Henderson, Greater Vancouver Gateway Council, Greater Vancouver Gateway 2030
Mark Agnew, Director International Policy,Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Trade Issues
2017 CILTNA Transportation Workshop & Annual Dinner - November 2017
“Bracing for the future: Ready for Change in the Transportation Sector”!
The day started at 12 pm with lunch and networking followed by a workshop of speakers focused on the relevant topics facing us today. At 4:30 pm we had our Annual General Meeting and a reception followed by dinner at 6:45 pm with guest speaker, Michael Keenan, Deputy Minister, Transport Canada.
CILTNA appreciates generous sponsorship support from CN, GTAA and CP.
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EVENT PRESENTATIONS:
Walter Spracklin, Equity Research Analyst, RBC, Road & Rail Trends – an Analyst Perspective
Joe Rogers, Ph.D. Senior Director, Delphi Group, Cost of Compliance with Carbon Regulations for Canada’s Rail and Truck Sectors
John Coleman, Senior fellow, Carleton University, First Principles of Transportation Policy
Michael Keenan, Deputy Minister, Transport Canada, Speaking Notes for CILTNA Annual Dinner, 2017
2017 CILTNA Transport Outlook Conference - June 6-7
Two Day Event: Tackling Disruptive Change
CILTNA hosted a special two-day event on how to profit from the rapid pace of change facing transportation and logistics professionals today.
Day One: come and discuss with experts the challenges and opportunities arising from disruptive change in the world economy:
o With big policy changes recommended by David Emerson, big infrastructure investments promised by government, and a new roadmap from the Minister of Transport – where do we go from here?
o Taking stock of a post-U przeczytaj recenzję.S. election world, what needs to be discussed and who needs to be involved to begin working toward an integrated, long term and modernized sector?
o Recognizing the realities of a trading nation, what needs to happen to position the sector for the next fifteen years’ growth?
Day Two: the 2017 CILTNA Transport Outlook Conference will tackle “disruptive change: positioning the sector to grow and prosper”
CILTNA appreciates generous sponsorship support from Port of Montreal, CN and GTAA.
Session Sponsors were; HKTDC, HKETO, Fernandes Hearn LLP, Eagle Underwriting and McLean Hallmark
EVENT PRESENTATIONS:
Jean Aubry-Morin, Vice-President, External Affairs, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, Tackling Disruptive Change
2016 TRANSPORT WORKSHOP & ANNUAL DINNER - NOVEMBER 2016
November 14, 2016 – Sheraton, Ottawa
PRESENTATIONS
Kevin Laroche, Borden Ladner Gervais
“Autonomous Vehicles” – DOWNLOAD PDF
Bob Peters – Senior Development Officer, Cornwall Economic Development
“Servicing Eastern Canada – The Emergence of Cornwall Ontario as a Major Hub of Supply Chain Activity” – DOWNLOAD PDF
Liz Drake – CPCS
“Logistics Hubs: What Makes them Succeed or Fail?” – DOWNLOAD PDF
Michael Favreau – Canadian Pacific Railway
“Inland Terminals: A Railway Perspective” – DOWNLOAD PDF
Craig Bradbrook – GTAA
“Current and Future Innovation in Transportation: Airports As Links in Supply Chains” – DOWNLOAD PDF
CILT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2016 - MONTREAL
Presentations from International Convention 2016
The following speaker presentations are now available on the website at http://www.ciltinternational.org/news-events/
Exploring the Belt & Road Initiative – Nick Choi and Ralph Chow – http://www.ciltinternational.org/analysis-events/exploring-belt-road-initiative/
Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain – Dave Zamsky – http://www.ciltinternational.org/analysis-events/managing-risk-global-supply-chain/
Building for the Future – Jean Jacques Ruest – http://www.ciltinternational.org/analysis-events/building-for-the-future/
Goodwill Address Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi – http://www.ciltinternational.org/analysis-events/minister-invites-north-america-link-nigeria/
Impact of the Panama Canal Expansion Discussion panel – http://www.ciltinternational.org/analysis-events/impact-panama-canal-expansion-north-america/
Impacts of NAFTA and TPP Trade Agreements for Air, Sea and Land Discussion panel – http://www.ciltinternational.org/analysis-events/impacts-nafta-tpp-trade-agreements-air-sea-land/
Technology & Innovation in Logistics and Transport Discussion panel – http://www.ciltinternational.org/analysis-events/technology-innovation-north-america-outlook-conference/
Taking our Place at the Table – Fiona Murray – http://www.ciltinternational.org/analysis-events/taking-place-table/
The following internal presentations are available on slideshare:
President’s Welcome Speech – https://www.slideshare.net/secret/17L09t5aTkIhkV (password ciltconvention16)
Professional Development and Training Session – https://www.slideshare.net/secret/4m9JX4cLix5Sp6(password ciltconvention16)
International Session: Stronger Together – https://www.slideshare.net/secret/uZokcIOVPYO4qY (password ciltconvention16)
International Session: Shaping our Future – https://www.slideshare.net/secret/ImAeKPpBxINEGz (password ciltconvention16)
WiLAT Annual Report – http://www.slideshare.net/ciltinternational/wilat-annual-report-62050107
Invitation to 3rd China Conference – http://www.slideshare.net/ciltinternational/invitation-to-3rd-china-conference
WiLAT International Conference report – http://www.slideshare.net/ciltinternational/wilat-annual-international-conference
WiLAT: Greater Diversity through Mentorship – http://www.slideshare.net/ciltinternational/greater-diversity-through-mentorship
WilAT Report to International Conference – http://www.slideshare.net/ciltinternational/wilat-conference-report-to-cilt-international-convention-2016
YP Report to International Convention – http://www.slideshare.net/ciltinternational/yp-conference-report-to-international-convention-2016
2015 TRANSPORT WORKSHOP & ANNUAL DINNER - NOVEMBER 16, 2015
SHIFTING TIMES: HOW THE AIR SECTOR IS CHANGING AND IMPLICATIONS OF TRADE AGREEMENTS FOR CANADA’S MULTIPLE TRANSPORT SECTORS
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2014 TRANSPORT WORKSHOP & ANNUAL DINNER - NOVEMBER 24, 2014
With dinner speaker, The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO Canadian Chamber of Commerce, on the topic of “The Canada-EU Trade Agreement; What does it mean to the Transportation Industry and Canadian Exporters and Importers”
PRESENTATIONS
MICHAEL BOURQUE – PRESIDENT & CEO, RAILWAY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
“Canada’s Rail Safety Agenda – Pulling for Canada” – DOWNLOAD
ABACUS DATA
“A New Conversation – Restarting the politics of environment & economy” – DOWNLOAD
CHAMBER OF SHIPPING OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
“Social License” – DOWNLOAD
ROGER LARSON, P.Ag., FCILT, PSfocus
“Transportations Place: Supporting Canada’s Trade Agenda” – DOWNLOAD