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Home / Climate / Climate Prosperity / Framing the Future: Embracing the Low-Carbon Economy / November 24, 2011 – Écotech Québec – 3e Forum des technologies propres

November 24, 2011 – Écotech Québec – 3e Forum des technologies propres

The NRT’s Director of Policy and Research, René Drolet, moderated a panel session at Écotech Québec’s 3e Forum des technologies propres entitled “The low-carbon economy or how to adapt to the winds of climate change”. Panellists included Philippe Bourke, PDG, Réseau national des conseils régionaux en environnement; Pierre-Luc Desgagné, Directeur principal planification stratégique et affaires gouvernementales., Hydro Québec; Jean-Pierre Noël, directeur principal, Énergies nouvelles, Gas Métro; Bruce Parry, Chef responsabilité sociale, Bombardier Aéronautique; and Frédéric Verreault, Directeur des affaires corporatives et des communications, Chantiers Chibougamau.

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