# Event Details - **Event Name**: Power Partnerships: Canadian Innovation Fuelling Australia’s Energy Shift - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 11:30 am – Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: CACC Welcomes the Canadian Federal Minister of International Trade, the Hon. Maninder Sidhu, P.C. , M.P.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dc8d3140-bb94-11f0-8f54-d72bb8926f72-rimg-w1200-h180-dc000000-gmir.png Join us for a private boardroom briefing as we welcome visiting Canadian Federal Minister of International Trade.As the world accelerates toward a cleaner, more secure energy future, collaboration between like-minded economies has never been more vital.Join the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC) in Sydney, hosted by CACC Corporate Partner MinterEllison, as we welcome the , Federal Minister of International Trade, for an exclusive discussion on how Canadian innovation, capital, and expertise are shaping Australia’s energy transition.Held ahead of the 9th CPTPP Commission Meeting held in Melbourne, this boardroom briefing will explore how Canada and Australia can deepen cooperation across clean energy, critical minerals, hydrogen, and net-zero technologies - driving shared growth and resilience across the Indo-Pacific.From policy frameworks to private-sector partnerships, we’ll examine the opportunities that lie ahead for Canadian companies already powering the transition and those looking to join this next phase of global energy collaboration.With limited space, please RSVP.NOTE: This is a private event, invite only.Interested in attending a CACC Boardroom Briefing?Reach out to globalengagement@cacc.com.au.______________________________________________________________HOSTED BY https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dd6df450-bb94-11f0-a828-97e3d3b6f322-rimg-w1200-h192-dcffffff-gmir.jpg ______________________________________________________________KEYNOTE SPEAKERThe Hon. Maninder Sidhu, P.C., M.P.Minister of International TradeGOVERNMENT OF CANADA https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ddfb8e50-bb94-11f0-be3c-f5a10d13c0d4-rimg-w493-h740-dc464646-gmir.jpg Maninder Sidhu has served as your Member of Parliament for Brampton East since 2019. For over four years, he has also been a Parliamentary Secretary at Global Affairs Canada-helping to strengthen diplomatic relations, promoting international trade, and supporting international development. He is a husband, father, entrepreneur, philanthropist and someone who is passionate about making Brampton a better place. Maninder has lived in Brampton for the past 35 years and today, still calls Brampton home alongside his wife and children.Building on the values that Maninder was raised on, Maninder firmly believes that one should do all the good that you can. Among many philanthropic endeavors, including mentoring aspiring young entrepreneurs, Maninder is the founder of The Kindness Movement Charity. This family charity assists underprivileged school children and the less fortunate in India and here in Canada.After graduating from the University of Waterloo, Maninder built a successful customs brokerage business, helping businesses across Canada navigate the intricacies of international trade and regulations. Today, motivated by gratitude for the opportunities he has had, Maninder is determined to help young people here find more success, close to home and their families.______________________________________________________________Distinguished GuestRob StewartDeputy Minister of International TradeGOVERNMENT OF CANADA https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/de922900-bb94-11f0-a828-97e3d3b6f322-rimg-w740-h740-dc424241-gmir.jpg Rob Stewart was appointed deputy minister of international trade effective October 17, 2022.Prior to his appointment, Rob served as deputy minister of public safety for 3 years. During this time, he provided leadership on a variety of issues related to national security, community safety and countering crime, Indigenous policing, firearms, border security and emergency management, including requests for federal assistance related to the pandemic and major natural disasters.Rob has spent most of his public service career at the Department of Finance Canada, starting in 1993. He held the role of the Government of Canada’s finance deputy for the G7 and G20 and for the Financial Stability Board from 2016 to 2019. He provided leadership and policy advice to the government on a wide range of financial sector and international trade and finance matters. He was previously the assistant deputy minister of financial sector policy for 2 years, prior to which he held the position of assistant deputy minister, international trade and finance for 4 years. Before joining the Department of Finance Canada, Rob worked at Export Development Canada and in the Canadian sport system.He holds a BA from Carleton University (1981) and an MBA from the University of Ottawa (1987)._______________________________________________MODERATORMelissa WhartonChief Executive OfficerCANADIAN AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/df06e3d0-bb94-11f0-8f54-d72bb8926f72-rimg-w740-h740-dcfefeff-gmir.jpg As CEO for a not-for-profit volunteer-based organization, Mel leads the mission to promote trade and investment between Canada & Australia. The CACC is the only bilateral trade organisation that has a presence and operations in both countries with over 6,500 members across Canada and Australia.Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the CACC has been leading the discussion amongs Canadian and Australian leaders trying to navigate an increasingly complex global economy.If you would like to get involved and volunteer with the CACC, please reach out to globalengagement@cacc.com.au or send your expression of interest here.________________________________________________________________AGENDA11:30M - Arrival and Networking12:00PM - Roundtable Discussion1:00PM - Networking1:30PM - Meeting Concludes________________________________________________________________ABOUT THE CACCThe Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC) is a non-profit volunteer based organisation that aims to bring businesses together to facilitate strong economic and trade relationships between Canada and Australia. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/power-partnerships-canadian-innovation-fuelling-australia’s-energy-shift/100001949570992319 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups, nonprofit, charities, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: MinterEllison Sydney - **lat**: -33.8638572 - **long**: 151.2113084 - **full address**: MinterEllison Sydney, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Power Partnerships: Canadian Innovation Fuelling Australia’s Energy Shift - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9cf5dac220bb5c8ecaf4ea9ba6397482ece4dd1dc2a457c2aef96741195d3b65-rimg-w1200-h658-dc1f195f-gmir.jpg?v=1762490860 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Power Partnerships: Canadian Innovation Fuelling Australia’s Energy Shift being held? - **A:** Power Partnerships: Canadian Innovation Fuelling Australia’s Energy Shift takes place on Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 11:30 am to Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm at MinterEllison Sydney, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Power Partnerships: Canadian Innovation Fuelling Australia’s Energy Shift? - **A:** Power Partnerships: Canadian Innovation Fuelling Australia’s Energy Shift is organized by Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Power Partnerships: Canadian Innovation Fuelling Australia’s Energy Shift is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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