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Event Start:

04 Mar 2026 04:30 PM

Event End:

04 Mar 2026 08:00 PM

Location:

Toronto, Canada

Event Summary:

IPFA North America

Canada’s Energy Transition: What Do Evolving Supply–Demand Dynamics Signal for Bankable Infrastructure?

As Canada advances its decarbonization targets and pursues export ambitions, evolving supply–demand dynamics are reshaping infrastructure development. This panel will translate these macro trends into concrete project requirements and investable opportunities across generation, midstream, transmission, storage, and industrial load. The discussion will cover bankability drivers and showcase current examples, including SMRs, LNG, renewables, and grid modernization/upgrades.

Speakers
Scott Zuchorski, Moderator, Managing Director, Global Head - Infrastructure and Project Finance, Fitch Ratings
Martin Lavoie, CFA, Vice President & Director, Debt Capital Markets, Desjardins
Rafael Midence, Director, Project Development, AECON
Crystal Parras, Director of Financial Risk & Treasury Operations, OPG
Alex Ryan, Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
Nicole Wang, Partner, Infrastructure Advisory, Strategy & Transactions, EY

Event Details
Registration and Networking: 4.30pm
Discussion Begins: 5.00pm
Networking Reception: 6.15pm

Format: In-person briefing; panel discussion followed by a Q&A and networking

Address: 28th floor, Fitch Ratings, 22 Adelaide St West, Suite 2810, Toronto, ON M5H 4E3

Hosts

Organisation:

Fitch Ratings

Fees

No fees found

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