Plenary Session: Energy and Society Wednesday, June 10 th 01:30 – 02:45 Moderator:Gaetan Caron, University of Calgary Participants: Bruce Cameron, Nova Scotia Department of Energy Lori Ackerman, City of Fort St. John, BC Brent Staeben, NB Power Dr. David Wheeler, Cape Breton University

Our Panel Today Mayor Lori Ackerman, Fort St. John, BC – community / elected representative focus President David Wheeler, Cape Breton University, – academic / research focus Mr. Bruce Cameron, Executive Director Sustainable and Renewable Energy, Nova Scotia Department of Energy – a public policy focus Brent Staeben, Director, Marketing and Communications, NB Power – industry focus

Our Approach 1.A few introductory remarks the Westminster Model of Parliamentary Democracy Sustainability Social acceptability of infrastructure projects, existing and proposed 2.Panel addresses key questions 3.Plenary exchange 4.Plenary session reporting after break

Questions for the panel A.What does the East Coast (Atlantic Canada) need to do now to prepare for its energy future? B.What does “due process” look like for decisions on energy development? C.How can a constructive, evidence-based debate on energy be sustained in Atlantic Canada? Among elected officials, policy makers, regulatory agencies, industry, the public, non-governmental organizations, media, and academia?

The Plenary 1.We will take short, specific questions 2.We will then hear from you on what you agree with in what you heard 3.We will hear from you what concerns you and what you may disagree with in what you heard 4.We will report on the key conclusions of the plenary session after the break