日時：2026年2月16日（月）
パネルディスカッション 15:00-16:30 ネットワーキング 16:30-17:30 （受付開始14:30）
会場：株式会社国際協力銀行9F 講堂 MAP
主催：McMillan LLP、西村あさひ法律事務所・外国法共同事業、一般財団法人海外投融資情報財団
後援：株式会社国際協力銀行（JBIC）
使用言語：英語（通訳はつきません）
Date and Time: Monday, February 16, 2026
Panel Discussion 15:00–16:30 Networking 16:30–17:30 (Registration 14:30)
Venue: Japan Bank for International Cooperation, 9th Floor Auditorium MAP
Sponsors: McMillan LLP, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI)
Supporter: Japan Bank for international Cooperation (JBIC)
Language: English without interpretation
This event focuses on the evolving landscape of the Canadian energy industry and its strategic relevance to Japan. It brings together thought leaders from Canada’s energy, regulatory, government relations and Indigenous sectors to explore key themes shaping bilateral energy cooperation.
Program
15:00-15:05
Opening Remarks
15:05-16:20
Panel Discussion: The Evolving Landscape of the Canadian Energy Industry and its Strategic Relevance to Japan
- Japan’s increasing focus on energy security amid global geopolitical instability, and Canada’s unique position to support Japan’s energy needs.
- Prime Minister Carney’s ambition to position Canada as “the world’s leading energy superpower”.
- The shift in Canadian federal-provincial relationships and substantially greater cooperation between Ottawa and Alberta’s energy sector.
16:20-16:30
Q&A
16:30-17:30
Networking
Panel Team
Melissa Stoesser Young
McMillan Partner in Energy and Major Projects – Key panelist with deep energy industry experience as in house counsel, including work on the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project.
Robin Junger
McMillan Counsel in Indigenous Law and Environment – Former Deputy Minister and Chief Treaty Negotiator for British Columbia.
Richard Mahoney
McMillan Vantage Partner in Government and Public Policy– Will provide insights into the Liberal Government and the Building Canada Act.
Panel Moderator:
Nathan G. Schmidt
Partner, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), Tokyo