TORONTO | 19-20 juin 2023
Sommet canadien de l'économie circulaire
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"The CE Summit was a fantastic, high energy, and content rich gathering of many actors in Canada's current and future circular economy. What stood out for us was: how crucial public procurement is as an enabler, the richness of Canada's intellectual property and innovation, and the enormous opportunity to scale the circular economy in crucial areas such as minerals and the built environment to benefit Canada and the wider world."
- Ramona Liberoff, CEO, Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE)
“The Canadian Circular Economy Summit was a fantastic forum to meet with colleagues, peers and leaders in the field of circular economy. It pushed our conversations in important directions necessary to advance our collective efforts and built partnerships and relationships that no doubt will emerge with new and exciting endeavours. The summit had something for everyone and was an important and necessary addition to the circular economy landscape in Canada.”
- Lindsay Telfer, Manager of Capacity Development, FCMs Green Municipal Fund and Lead Partner, Circular Cities and Regions Initiative
"I had the pleasure of attending the Canadian Circular Economy Summit, and I must say it was a transformative experience. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators who were all deeply committed to driving sustainable change. The engaging sessions and panel discussions provided valuable insights into the potential of the circular economy in Canada and beyond. I was inspired by the collaborative spirit and the diverse range of perspectives shared during the summit, which sparked innovative ideas and fruitful discussions. The Canadian Circular Economy Summit truly exceeded my expectations, leaving me feeling energized and motivated to contribute actively to the circular economy movement. I highly recommend this event to anyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable future."
- Mikhael Metauro, Sr. Director, Sustainability & Operational Efficiency, Cascades
“CSA Group was proud to support the inaugural Circular Economy Summit hosted by the CELC and CIC. The event brought together thought leaders from across Canada and beyond to chart our collective path to a circular and decarbonized future. The engaging sessions leveraged noticeable passion from participants and provided direction on much needed next steps for everything from basic definitions to repair, plastic recycling, construction waste and more. We look forward to continuing the conversations and to the 2025 event.”
- Michael Leering, Director, Environment & Business Excellence, CSA Group