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Rising Food Prices: Global Dynamics & Canada's Response

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

Toronto, Canada

Rising Food Prices: Global Dynamics & Canada's Response

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Event Details

Part of the MaRS Global Leadership Event Series

SESSION THEMES

Dr. David Sparling and Dr. John Johnston will explore the global issues affecting rising food prices, looking at the role of policy, markets, trade and social demographics. Ron Bonnett and Michael Detlefsen will share examples of how new agricultural economics are shaping science, innovation and product development, and provide insight on the search for future investment opportunities.

Find out:

  • Why are global food prices rising?
  • What does it mean for Canadian agri-food innovation and investment?
  • How is Canada responding through public policy and programs?

PANEL GUESTS

  • Dr. John W. Johnston – Royal Bank of Canada
  • Dr. David Sparling - University of Guelph
  • Ron Bonnett- Canadian Federation of Agriculture
  • Michael Detlefsen – former CEO, Maple Leaf
  • TBD - Agriculture and Agri Food Canada

MODERATOR

  • Kim Parlee – Business News Network

AGENDA

9:30am - Coffee / networking
10:00am - 12:00pm Discussion / Interactive Q & A

SPONSORS: RBC

ABOUT MaRS LANDING

Funding for MaRS Landing has been provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under the Agricultural Policy Framework, an agreement among federal, provincial and territorial governments to make Canada's agricultural sector a world leader in science and innovation.

Le financement de MaRS Landing est assuré en partie par Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et le ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation de l'Ontario, conformément au Cadre stratégique pour l'agriculture, une entente entre les gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territori aux visant à faire dusecteur agroalimentaire du Canada un leader mondial en science et eninnovation.