Arctic Logistics and Infrastructure: Providing Innovative Solutions for Canada's North

May 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Yellowknife – Join experienced operators, logistics experts and government officials at the Arctic Logistics and Infrastructure forum on June 19 & 20 in Yellowknife.  They will explore innovative solutions to the transportation, logistics and labour challenges of mining and energy companies in Canada’s North.

• Discover how infrastructure improvements will facilitate mining and energy activity.  Engage with the Ministry of Transportation, Fortune Minerals and Det’on Cho Corporation on advances and proposals to develop the North.

• Find out how to create an effective logistics program and operate in a harsh climate. Garner key advice from Nuna Group of Companies and Det’on Cho Logistics and walk away with effective strategies for your business.

• Learn to build and nurture healthy partnerships with Aboriginal groups. Understand how to create solid partnerships with local communities and align your corporate objectives with those of First Nations and Inuit groups.

• Discover technologies which turned the tide for competitors. Hear about the factors prompting Diavik Diamond Mines’ alternative energy project and the economic impact on the company’s operations in the North.

• Explore innovative solutions to workforce recruitment and retention challenges. Examine strategies with Canadian Zinc Corporation and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Employment to develop attractive career options for the Arctic labour force and assemble and maintain a top-notch team.

Keynote speakers:

David Ramsay, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Industry‚ Tourism and Investment‚ Government of Northwest Territories

Jackson Lafferty, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Government of Northwest Territories

Conference Title:         Arctic Logistics and Infrastructure
Date:          June 19 & 20, 2013
Location:          The Yellowknife Inn, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Website:          www.CanadianInstitute.com/arcticlogistics  

About CI Energy Group

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Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact: Jessika Hunt, 416-927-0718 Ext. 7324 or j.hunt@canadianinstitute.com.      

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