As geopolitical tensions and trade measures — including new U.S. tariffs — reshape global battery supply chains, Canada’s hard rock lithium and graphite sectors are gaining fresh strategic relevance. Positioned as a stable, resource-rich neighbor, Canada is emerging as a key ally in North America’s push for supply chain security and clean energy independence. This timely session explores how recent policy shifts are accelerating investment, reshaping partnerships, and reinforcing the need for regional collaboration. Hear from the leaders behind some of Canada’s most significant critical mineral projects and initiatives as they discuss: 

• The role of Canadian lithium in North American energy strategy 
• Navigating permitting, infrastructure gaps, and investor confidence 
• Petro-brine resources in Alberta and Saskatchewan: How can they be strategically developed to position Canada as a global leader in sustainable battery mineral supply? 
• How geopolitical risk is influencing the outlook — and what’s next for Canada’s battery materials sector