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There is an ambitious agenda aimed at bringing together a range of stakeholders to explore how we can fuel growthin Canada through the commercialization of innovation. Policy makers: hear directly from a cross-sectored group ofstakeholders committed to creating and growing enterprise in Canada. Share your experiences about policies andprograms that support innovation and entrepreneurship.

Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Fall Workshop: From Rural Recession to RevitalizationOctober 17, 2009 Quebec City, QChttp://crrf.concordia.ca/_conf2009/index.html

The objective of the workshop is to facilitate discussion regarding rural development research and policy insightsamong Canadians, visiting OECD delegates, other International participants in these troubling economic times. Byusing insights from two decades of research from the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF), we willhighlight Canadian perspectives and take advantage of CRRFs extensive network for a broader discussion.

XIII World Forestry CongressOctober 18-23, 2009 Buenos Aires, Argentinahttp://www.cfm2009.org/en/index.asp

The Congress provides an opportunity to present an overview of the state of forests and forestry in order to discerntrends, adapt policies and raise awareness among decision and policy makers and other stakeholders. Thesemeetings serve as a forum for governments, universities and the private sector to exchange views and to formulate

recommendations to be implemented at the national, regional and global levels.

8th Annual Aboriginal Business & Economic Development Conference - Co-creating Abundance and ExpandingPartnership OpportunitiesOctober 20-21, 2009 Vancouver, BChttp://www.edo.ca/datamodules/events/show/6_524

"This event will primarily focus on: Financial Management, Business Development, Wealth Creation, EconomicGrowth and Aboriginal Consultation. The three key issues are:- Overcoming the obstacles to speeding up Aboriginal economic development- Increasing the Aboriginal leadership role in the process- Taking key actions to move Aboriginal economic development forward while earning a good return on

investment"

Harnessing Biomass: From the Forest to the Marketplace A Practical Conference on Commercializing BiomassOctober 22-23, 2009 North Bay, ONhttp://www.cif-ifc.org/site/upcoming_events

This open forum will be the largest discussion of its kind of forestry management, policy, fuel standardization,biomass research, manufacturing and operating regulations and bioenergy's role in contributing to the grow of astrong, green economy. This unique conference will walk you through the steps from policy through to the practicalimplementation of biomass fuel in your business.

Creative Places + Spaces: The Collaborative CityOctober 28-30, 2009 Toronto, ONhttp://creativeplacesandspaces.ca/

This is a multi-media, interactive, art-infused experience designed to inspire, empower, and connect thinkers,policymakers and practitioners working to build dynamic, sustainable and creative places. Delegates and speakerstogether will have the opportunity to hear, see, exchange and practice global perspectives on collaboration andconnect them to local opportunities for change.

2009 Energize Workshop & Recreation Volunteer Recognition AwardsOctober 29-31, 2009 Lake Louise, ABhttp://tpr.alberta.ca/asrpwf/awards/energize/index.asp

This workshop provides a forum for everyone from local community volunteers to elected officials to exchange ideasand knowledge related to recreation development and its contribution to healthy communities. Held in conjunctionwith Alberta Recreation and Parks Association annual conference.

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NOVEMBER / NOVEMBRE

Northern Governance Policy Research ConferenceNovember 3-5, 2009 Yellowknife, NThttp://www.ecotourismconference.org/portland-2009/

This conference will bring together northern researchers to discuss how to connect effective research in the serviceof policy for Indigenous and community organizations. This has a focus on the Northwest Territories; however,

issues and challenges under discussion are relevant to Indigenous and Northern communities in Canada generally.

OECD Global Forum on Eco-InnovationNovember 4-5, 2009 Paris, Francehttp://www.oecd.org/document/48/0,3343,en_2649_34333_42430704_1_1_1_1,00.html

The forum has three objectives: to take stock of what we know on policies to support eco-innovation; contribute tothe OECD Innovation Strategy; and to discuss policy challenges such as - How to make environment and innovationpolicies mutually supportive? - How to induce eco-innovation in the most effective way? and - What are theconsequences of the economic crisis and the stimulus packages on the existing policies and instruments?

Rethinking Rural Health Care: Innovations Making a DifferenceNovember 5, 2009 Stratford, ON

http://www.torc.on.ca/documents/TORC_flyer1.pdf

TORCs 2009 Rural Health Forum will explore:

Current trends in rural health care

Innovative community solutions

Provincial initiatives and strategies for rural health care

How rural communities can adopt innovations to improve local health care and individual well-being

A Future Beneath the Trees: Non-Timber Resources ForumNovember 6, 2009 Nanaimo, BChttp://fcc-ccf.ca/html/forum_e.html

The Forum will connect people from across Canada to discuss emerging issues and will set the stage for informed

approaches to developing a sustainable wild products sector. There is something for everyone; whether you are newto the sector or a seasoned practitioner, come discover a future beneath the trees. Workshop themes will explore:

The values of working together;

Collaborative community based research;

Models for non-timber forest resource-based community development; and

Policy and resource management.

Outlook 2010: Are we there yet? Atlantic Canada's Business Outlook ConferenceNovember 9, 2009 Charlottetown, PENovember 10, 2009 Saint John, NBNovember 12, 2009 St. John's, NLNovember 13, 2009 Halifax, NShttp://www.apec-econ.ca/eventoverview.asp?parentID=82

The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council's Outlook Conference will address these key questions: When willeconomic conditions improve and what will be the key drivers behind the recovery? What long-term impacts will thecurrent recession have on Atlantic Canadas economic prospects? How are Atlantic businesses positioningthemselves to take advantage of new growth opportunities?

Rural Development in Europe: The Economic Recovery Plan and Looking Forward to 2013November 18-19, 2009 London, Englandhttp://www.agra-net.com/portal/marlin/system/render.jsp?siteid=20000000062&MarlinViewType=MARKT_EFFORT&marketingid=20001826120

This conference will give you a key insight into rural development policy and information to face future challenges.

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The so-called "new challenges" facing the rural sector mitigating climate change, promoting bioenergy, protectingbiodiversity, and managing water resources will be the subject of presentations from senior industry experts.These issues, and the development of different forms of renewable energy, will increasingly dominate the futureagenda for rural policy, and support programmes will need to take these into account.

A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium: The Currency of EcologyNovember 18-20, 2009 Alliston, ONhttp://www.latornell.ca/

As we grapple with the impacts of our populations widening footprint (climate change, rapid growth, deterioratingwater resources), we see just how closely the environment is linked to the economy. The speakers will identifyinnovative policy and program approaches, new ways of valuing and pooling resources, and to share tips on how toshake society as a whole out of our collective complacency.

DECEMBER / DCEMBRE

GrowCanada: Sustainability, Stewardship and InnovationDecember 1-3, 2009 Calgary, ABhttp://www.growcanadaconference.ca/2009/

The future of Canada relies on the success of agriculture and its supporting foundation of sustainability, stewardshipand innovation. This years conference will remind us that our future prosperity depends on the entire agriculturalvalue chain working together to establish Canada as a world leader in developing new products and new solutions tochallenges in the production of food, energy, and industrial products.

International Conference on Agripreneurship and Rural DevelopmentDecember 5-6, 2009 Varanasi, Indiahttp://www.icard2009.org/index.htm

The conference aims to provide a common forum to academicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy makersand govt. agencies to share their thoughts and experiences about agripreneurship and rural development. It willbring forth the roles that can be played by information technology, bio-technological interventions and participatorygovernance for agripreneurship and rural development.

2010

MARCH / MARS

State of the Arctic 2010March 16-19, 2010 Miami, Floridahttp://soa.arcus.org/

The main goal of the conference is to review our understanding of the arctic system in a time of rapid environmentalchange. It will provide an open international forum for discussion of future research directions aimed toward a betterunderstanding of the arctic system and its trajectory. Topics will range from basic understanding of the Arctic andsystem-wide change to developing response strategies to adapt and mitigate change. We expect 800-1,000participants.

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