Why Canada?
Canada knows energy
Canada is the world's first producer of uranium and hydroelectricity and the 3rd producer of natural gas on the planet. In addition, it has the 2nd largest reserves of crude oil in the world and production from the oil sands alone is expected to reach 2.7 million barrels a day by 2015.
The energy sector is the one of the main engines of Canada's economy; it represents about 6% of GDP and makes Canada one of the world's main energy supplier.
Working for sustainable development
R&D and the introduction of new technologies has led to important efficiency gains and has helped reduce the energy intensity of the Canadian economy while maintaining a strong overall growth in a healthy diversified economy.
The activities of the Canadian energy sector are planned with great care, and environmental protection is a primary concern. All projects undergo a rigorous review process at the federal and provincial levels before implementation.
The sector relies on ongoing technological improvements to increase productivity and develop new alternatives.
Congress location & venue
Montreal is a very unique location, an open door to North and Latin American markets, with a European flavour. The Congress participants will discover a beautiful cosmopolitan city with a charming European touch as well as very hospitable English and French speaking residents. Routinely voted one of the most attractive cities in the world, outside of business, Montreal is praised for its restaurants, world class hotel facilities, night life, festivals, and multicultural atmosphere. Furthermore, with its mountain within the city and its numerous green spaces, Montreal will surely please nature enthusiasts.
Hosted at the Palais des Congrès, in Montreal, Québec, the Congress will be right downtown, within walking distance of all affiliated hotels, the best restaurants in the city, charming Old Montreal, and all services & amenities. The Congress site is linked to a subway line and is even accessible by underground passages.
4.26 min. video about WEC Montréal 2010
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