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Duane Morris Partner Sheila Slocum Hollis to Speak at The Canadian Institute's Gearing Up for a Low Carbon Economy Conference
October 6, 2009 | Calgary, Alberta
| The Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Duane Morris partner Sheila Slocum Hollis will be speaking at The Canadian Institute's Gearing Up for a Low Carbon Economy: Mitigating Risks and Maximizing Opportunities Conference, to be held on October 6-7, 2009, in Calgary, Alberta. Ms. Hollis will discuss "Examining the Latest Developments in Carbon Legislation in the U.S." on October 6 at 9:15 a.m. During her presentation, she will address the following:
- Given the new administration, what is the latest U.S. approach to climate change?
- Identifying the latest developments in U.S. carbon legislation
- Forecast on a timeline for action
- Exploring which developments would be felt by industry in Canada
- What are the views on importing Canadian oil sands output?
- Will there be restrictions?
- Understanding the timeline, if any
- Exploring other forces in play
About the Conference
The Canadian Institute's Gearing Up for a Low Carbon Economy Conference was specifically developed to provide a forum for networking and candid talk about what a future North American carbon emissions framework could look like. Attend and get an in-depth look at how Canadian and U.S. carbon initiatives compare and contrast, and the most up-to-date carbon policy information from both sides of the border.
Topics to be explored include:
- The latest developments in U.S. carbon legislation
- Canadian federal climate change initiatives and implications for industry
- Need to know details on how the new U.S. reporting requirements will impact Canada
- Methods for reducing emissions in upstream oil and gas production
- Opportunities in energy efficiency, renewable energy and more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
For more information or to register to attend the conference, please visit The Canadian Institute website.
