2026 Annual Convention Program

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QMA Annual Convention
June 3, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Opening
Opening and welcome remarks
Pénélope Garon Pénélope Garon Host
Emmanuelle Toussaint Emmanuelle Toussaint CEO
AMQ
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Interview
Presentations by political parties
John Mowatt Charles Milliard President
Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party
1:35 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
Conference
Making room for Indigenous talent: from intention to action
John Mowatt John Mowatt President
Nikan Construction
2:10 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Conference
Global Economic Outlook: Navigating Geopolitical Shocks and Structural Transformation
Charles Asselin Charles Asselin, CFA, FRM Senior Economic Director
La Caisse
Ahmed Hassani Ahmed Hassani, CPA, CFA Senior Analyst, Private Placements and Relationship Investing
La Caisse
2:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Featured interview
USMCA: A conversation with Québec’s representative
Louise Blais Louise Blais Québec’s Special Envoy
USMCA
Emmanuelle Toussaint Emmanuelle Toussaint CEO
AMQ
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3:10 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.
Panel
Is the energy transition a pathway to social acceptability for the mining sector?
Alice Friser Alice Friser Professor, Department of Administrative Sciences
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Marc-Olivier Fortin Marc-Olivier Fortin Director, Partnership Development
Transfert Environnement et Société
Francis Bérubé Francis Bérubé Moderator
4:10 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Featured interview
Addressing the invisible inequalities faced by women in the mining sector
Céline Morellon Céline Morellon CEO
Leaders de Valeur Groupe conseils inc.
Paméla Poirier Manon Rouillier CEO
Rouillier, agence de communication
Women in mining
Podcast minier
4:55 p.m. – 17:20 p.m.
Featured interview
Energy and mining development: how can Quebec support its ambitions?
Geneviève Lebeau Geneviève Lebeau Director, Energy Solutions and Performance – Large Enterprises
Hyrdo-Québec
Emmanuelle Toussaint Sandra Ataman Account Director
Ryan Affaires publiques
5:20 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closing remarks
5:35 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Networking reception and live band
June 4, 2026
9:05 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.
Conference
The future of the mining industry and healthy labour relations: a strategic and winning partnership
François Lamoureux François Lamoureux President of the CCTM and Special Advisor
to the Minister of Labour
9:40 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Conference
Mining as a Driver of Economic Recovery in Quebec: Potential and Conditions for Success
Ian Morissette Jimmy Jean Vice President, Chief Economist and Strategist
Desjardins
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Lunch break
10:35 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Panel
Circularity in the mining sector: current state of play
Jocelyn Douhéret Jocelyn Douhéret Director General, Mining Policies
and Development
MRNF
Emmanuelle Géhin Emmanuelle Géhin CEO
Recyc‑Québec
Benjamin Rousse Government Affairs Advisor
ArcelorMittal
Stéphanie Tremblay Moderator
11:25 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Conference
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests: directions and developments in the regulatory and legislative framework
Ian Morissette Ian Morissette Associate Deputy Minister for Mines
MRNF
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.
Interview
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests: directions and developments in the regulatory and legislative framework
Ian Morissette Maïté Blanchette Vézina Member for Rimouski
Conservative Party of Québec
12:15 p.m. – 13:20 p.m.
Lunch break
1:25 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Game
Family Feud – Mining Edition
Jean-François Baril Jean‑François Baril Host
2:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Conference
From 1936 to today: 90 years of mining history in Quebec
Normand Champigny Normand Champigny Strategic Advisor
Fury Gold Mines & TEC Canada Chair
Jacques Beaulieu Jacques Beaulieu Editor, writer and scientific communicator
3:55 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Featured interview