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Thursday, January 21, 2016 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

What Can YOUth Do?

Presented by Sustainable Youth Canada and the Waterloo Region Environment Network, this is a public conference on how youth in Kitchener-Waterloo can foster sustainability in their own communities.

The event will feature community leaders, members of Waterloo Region's sustainability network, and youth groups with opportunities for engagement and participation.  Confirmed panelists include:

Thursday, January 28, 2016 7:30 am - 9:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

General Motors Canada: Driving Sustainable Change

Sustainable Waterloo Region is hosting David Paterson, Vice President Corporate and Environmental Affairs from General Motors Canada, for a discussion of how General Motors prioritizes environmental sustainability in in their facility operations. David also provide insight about how sustainability is impacting their business model.

Canada is increasingly pressured to respond to climate change and extreme weather events. This discussion will explore current policies and procedures, and panelists will share why we need to bring a new audience into the discussion -- specifically, the capital markets.