Workshop Summary: Net Zero Meets Trade Disruption
Held on June 5, 2025, at Carleton University, the “Net Zero Meets Trade Disruption” workshop brought together leading voices from government, academia, and industry to address the complex intersection of trade policy, economic modeling, and Canada’s energy transition. The workshop was co-convened by the Energy Modelling Hub and Professor Daniel Rosenbloom.
From insightful presentations to dynamic breakout sessions, this event showcased the value of bringing diverse perspectives together to inform smarter, more resilient energy and economic policy.
The day opened with welcome remarks from Associate Vice-President Sandra Crocker and Dean Brenda O’Neill, setting the tone for a collaborative and solutions-driven dialogue. Keynote presentations by Professors James Meadowcroft and Kristen Schell framed the urgency and complexity of aligning trade, energy, and climate strategies in the face of accelerating global disruptions.
Structured around a progressive synthesis format, the workshop featured:
- Morning breakout sessions identifying key trade-related disruption scenarios and the corresponding modeling questions.
- Afternoon sessions diving into how to model these scenarios effectively, with focused discussions on tools, data, and policy relevance.
The event emphasized collaboration, scenario-based planning, and the need for integrated, adaptive modeling frameworks to navigate Canada’s evolving economic and energy future. It marks a significant step forward in equipping policy-makers with the tools and insights needed to respond proactively to a shifting global landscape.
