WPC Webinar | What Canadians Really Think About Energy

As Canada prepares for growing electricity demand and increased electrification, understanding what Canadians want from the country’s future energy system will be increasingly important. 

Join WaterPower Canada CEO Lorena Patterson and Dr. Monica Gattinger, Founding Chair of Positive Energy at the University of Ottawa, for a discussion on recent geopolitical events and newly released national public opinion research exploring Canadians’ energy priorities, including affordability, electrification, and infrastructure development. 

What electricity mix do Canadians want to see? How comfortable are Canadians with new energy infrastructure in their communities? The conversation will also address Canadians’ confidence in government decision-making, and what all of this could mean for accelerating major energy projects, attracting investment, and the future of hydropower in Canada.

Speakers:

  • Lorena Patterson, President & CEO, WaterPower Canada (WPC)
  • Dr. Monica Gattinger, Founding Chair of Positive Energy at the University of Ottawa

 

📅 Date: September 29, 2026

⏰ Time: 1:00 pm (EDT)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

This event will be delivered in English. Live captions will be available in French and additional languages.

 

National Conference 2026 Canadian Waterpower Week

October 28-30, 2026 | The Westin Ottawa

This must attend event will bring together key decision makers, industry experts, policy and business influencers and offer opportunities to come together for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices, and pressing issues, all to enable a collective change.

Popup content