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Meet us
in the Heart
Economic Developers Association of Canada
National Conference
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan September 15-18, 2007
Meet us in the Heart of:
Cultural Diversity
Progressive Regional Economies
Technology, Innovation & Industry

Please visit www.edac.ca for regular updates, more information, and to register online.
W
e invite you to “Meet us in the Heart” for EDAC
2007. Beautiful Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is
the heart of Aboriginal and regional economies,
innovation and technology, and cultural diversity. At
this year’s national EDAC Conference, you’ll have the
opportunity to learn from the experiences of economic
development professionals and experts, share your own
exciting success stories, create new friendships and
partnerships, and rekindle relations with old friends and
colleagues.
EDAC 2007 will highlight local, national and international
experiences in terms of working together in a culturally
diverse nation to create the leadership, dynamic regions,
products, services, and wealth needed to sustain
Canada’s envied standard of living. The conference will
explore Canada’s place within the global marketplace
and discuss the trends and issues affecting our ability to
compete today and in the future.
Join fellow attendees on one of Canada’s best new golf courses, take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful South
Saskatchewan River with friends and colleagues. Experience Saskatchewan’s unique culture and history at the
opening reception and other special events.
Welcome to the Heart of Saskatchewan!
By joining us at EDAC 2007, you will have the chance
to hear keynote addresses by Pamela Wallin and Dr.
Patrick Moore, as well as other nationally recognized
and regional experts with a focus on cultural diversity,
progressive regional economies, and technology,
innovation and industry. Take advantage of the unique
opportunity to participate in regional and provincial tours
to learn more about Saskatchewan, its culture and best
practices.
Economic development success begins in the heart of
Canada at EDAC 2007. Register now for this exciting
opportunity to join other skilled leaders to learn the latest
on helping the economic development growth of your
community. See you in Saskatoon this September at
EDAC 2007!

Canada’s culture defines
who we are as a people and
proclaims our existence and
identity to the world.
This track will delve into our
cultural heritage and address
how national values, dreams,
pride and leadership impacts
every aspect of our economy.
• Navigating the politics of
development from a vantage
point of multiculturalism
• Canada’s labour force
diversity advantage in
attracting industry
• Capacity building in the
community economic
development sector
• Cross cultural partnerships
and leadership
• Building economic capacity
through cultural tourism
With the global economy
opening doors for regions
to compete internationally,
urban and rural communities
are now leveraging their
combined assets to create
next generation economies.
This track will describe
innovative strategies used by
communities to maintain and
expand viable regions.
• Capacity building through
strategic procurement
• Competitive regional
advantages through trade
networks
• Contribution of research
parks through global
implementation
• Sustaining and
supporting innovation in
entrepreneurship for youth
Technology, innovation and
industry are key elements
in the success of our
communities, regions and
nation.
This track will feature leaders
of unique partnerships and
collaborations discussing
the need for innovative new
products and services, as
well as greater productivity
collaboration - local and
global.
• Competition from China and
India is driving the need
for innovative products and
services
• Sustainable diversification
in agriculture
• Capacity issues in the
natural resource economies
• Growing relevance and
demand for environmental
sustainability
• community, business, and academic leaders;
• investment attraction and regional economic development agencies;
• neighbourhood development organizations;
• municipal, provincial and federal leaders;
• business and economic development consultants;
• economic development professionals;
• banking and finance professionals; and
• other professionals seeking to gain new perspectives, insights, tools and best
practices in economic development.
TRACK A
Cultural Diversity
TRACK B
Progressive Regional
Economies
TRACK C
Technology, Innovation
Industry
Conference Track Descriptions
Who should attend?

Pamela Wallin
The career of the
Canadian-born
journalist, diplomat
and entrepreneur
Pamela Wallin has
now spanned more
than 30 years and
several continents. Ms.
Wallin will launch the
formal EDAC 2007
conference program on
September 16 with a
keynote address entitled “Canada – A Kaleidoscope of
Peoples, Cultures and Opportunity.”
Currently the Senior Advisor to the President of the
Americas Society/Council of the Americas in New
York, Wallin serves on several corporate boards and
many advisory and volunteer organizations, and has
just completed her four-year term as Consul General
of Canada in New York, the prestigious post she was
appointed to in 2002. The recipient of 13 Honorary
Doctorates, Wallin is the newly named Chancellor of the
University of Guelph.
Dr. Patrick
Moore
Dr. Patrick Moore,
environmental
consultant and
founding member of
Greenpeace, will be
a keynote presenter
as the Technology,
Innovation Industry
conference track
highlights “Energy,
the Environment and
Canadian Manufacturing Competitiveness.”
Moore has been a leader in the international
environmental field for over 30 years, serving for nine
years as President of Greenpeace Canada and seven
years as a Director of Greenpeace International. As the
leader of many campaigns, Dr. Moore was a driving
force shaping policy and direction while Greenpeace
became the world’s largest environmental activist
organization.
Mark Partridge
Mark Partridge is the C. William Swank Chair of Rural-
Urban Policy at Ohio State University and a Professor in
AED Economics Department. Prior to that, he was the
Canadian Research Chair in the New Rural Economy at
the University of Saskatchewan, where he is an Adjunct
Professor.
Professor Partridge has made dozens of speeches and
presentations on broad economic and demographic
trends, as well as public policy. Dr. Partridge has
published over 60 academic and scholarly papers
and his work has been ranked among the top 1,000
economists in the world. He is currently the lead
investigator on
an Infrastructure
Canada grant to
examine rural-urban
interactions and the
role of infrastructure.
His current research
interests include
investigating rural-
urban interdependence,
why some communities
grow faster than others,
and innovations in
regional policy and
governance.
Visit the EDAC website for
speaker updates at
www.edac.ca.
Featured Speakers

N
ominations for the annual Marketing Canada
Awards will be on display at EDAC 2007. The
Marketing Awards Canada competition
strives to improve the overall quality of Canada’s
promotional tools and recognizes excellence in
marketing and promotion. During the conference,
you’ll have the chance to look closely at nominated
materials and discuss ideas and strategies on how
to further enhance your marketing efforts with your
colleagues.
The awards competition is open to any organization
that markets Canadian provinces, territories, regions,
cities, towns and areas with a view to improving the
economic well-being of Canadians.
Entrants may compete for an award in the Business
Development and Tourism categories within the budget
levels of less than $200,000; $200,000 to $600,000;
and greater than $600,000.
Visit www.edac.ca to view criteria and to enter the Marketing Canada
Awards or the Economic Development Achievement of the Year Award
competition.
Trade Show
Throughout the Conference, delegates are invited to take time to visit the EDAC Trade Show which will feature
exhibitors offering the latest products, services and information necessary to compete in today’s fast paced
environment.
Economic Development Achievement of the Year Award
Marketing Canada Awards
Annual Awards
T
he EDAC/RBC Financial Group Economic Development Achievement of the Year Award will be presented at the
President’s Dinner. This award recognizes outstanding municipal, regional, provincial and federal community
based economic development achievement.

S
askatoon - derived from the Cree word mis-sask-quah-
toomina, the name given to the local indigenous berry - is
a treasure of Canadian history. Saskatchewan’s largest
city is situated on the banks of the scenic South Saskatchewan
River in the heart of the prairies. Saskatoon enjoys the most
sunshine of any major city in Canada, allowing for many
gorgeous days for recreation at city parks, golf courses, or one
of the numerous surrounding lakes.
In 2005, Saskatoon was the third fastest-growing metropolitan
area in Canada, according to the Conference Board of Canada,
with an economy growing at 4.8 per cent. Predictions for 2006
indicate the city’s economy is expected to grow by more than
three per cent in 2007, solidly placing Saskatoon in the top five
fastest-growing metropolitan areas in Canada.
Saskatoon is home to the University of Saskatchewan, a
powerhouse for biotechnology and innovation. 2007 is a
special year for the U of S as they celebrate 100 years of
success with their centennial. The U of S campus houses a
wide variety of science and technology organizations, including
Innovation Place, the Canadian Light Source Synchrotron,
the National Research Council’s Plant Biotechnology Institute,
the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, and the
Saskatchewan Research Council. Saskatoon is also the future
home of the International Vaccine Centre - Saskatchewan’s first
Level 3 laboratory dealing with human and animal diseases, and
the only one in Canada with a high level of capacity for large
animal research.
Conference attendees will have an opportunity to explore our
industry around Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan
and its world renowned Research Park, Innovation Place.
While in Saskatoon, you will be able to rub shoulders with
business people and scientists involved in innovation across
many disciplines, including biotechnology, veterinary medicine,
mineral exploration and mining, manufacturing, advanced
communications technologies, oil and gas, aerospace and
synchrotron science.
We look forward to sharing the
excitement of Saskatoon with you!
To learn more about Saskatoon and Saskatchewan, visit:
• Tourism Saskatoon @ www.tourismsaskatoon.com
• Canadian Tourism Commission @ www.travelcanada.ca
• Saskatoon Business Information @ www.sreda.com
• University of Saskatchewan @ www.usask.ca
• Canadian Light Source Synchrotron @ www.lightsource.ca
• National Research Council’s Plant Biotechnology Institute @
www.pbi-ibp.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
• Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization @ www.vido.org
• Innovation Place @ www.innovationplace.com
• Saskatchewan Research Council @ www.src.sk.ca
Host Community

O
ften called the Castle on the River, the Delta
Bessborough Hotel has been recognized as
Saskatoon’s most distinguished landmark since
opening in 1935. Built by the Canadian National Railway,
it was the last of the Chateau-style hotels built in
Canada.
Situated in the heart of downtown Saskatoon on
five acres of private waterfront gardens, the Delta
Bessborough is nestled between two riverfront parks
on the South Saskatchewan River. The Elizabethan
gardens overlooking the South Saskatchewan River
have been a focal point of the hotel throughout its
history. Once the site of elegant garden parties and
mildly competitive croquet games, they now serve
as a focal point for numerous festivals, community
events and special occasions.
Conference guests will enjoy the picturesque view
of autumn colours during September while partaking in
a leisurely stroll – or jog – along the riverfront
parks.
T
he Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), in partnership with the Saskatchewan Economic
Development Association (SEDA), is pleased to host the 39th annual EDAC conference in Saskatoon,
September 15 to 18, 2007.
EDAC is Canada’s national organization and voice for economic development practitioners and provides programs
and services that enhance competence within the profession and further Canada’s economic well-being.
With its mandate of enhancing the economic capacity of Saskatchewan communities, SEDA is pleased to partner
with EDAC to develop a four day event in which participants will learn about the latest trends, tools, models, initiatives
and approaches in building the next generation economy, while providing ample time for networking, touring and the
exchange of experiences.
Host Hotel
A short walk from the hotel along the Meewasin
Valley Trail will take visitors to the newly
developed river landing initiative, which has been
a cornerstone of the downtown redevelopment.
The Delta Bessborough provides easy
access to the downtown amenities, including
fine dining, entertainment and, of course,
shopping.

Saskatchewan In Demand 2007
Saturday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hop on a complimentary shuttle from the Host Hotel and
head to the Saskatchewan In Demand Expo at Prairieland
Park. This unique trade show provides Saskatchewan
entrepreneurs with opportunities to showcase and promote
their “Saskatchewan Made” products and services. As a
visitor, you’ll be sure to have a great “Saskatchewan Made”
experience!
U of S Huskies Homecoming 2007 Football Game
Saturday, September 15, 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy Saskatoon’s beautiful fall weather at Griffiths Stadium
at PotashCorp Park, site of the 2006 Vanier Cup, to catch
the U of S Huskies football game. This football game will
be part of the University’s 2007 Homecoming Weekend
in celebration of the U of S Centennial! The University of
Saskatchewan Huskies are one of the most dominant
teams in Canada. As a 2006 contender for the Vanier Cup,
this team is sure to impress sports fans. Come out to the
Huskies game and cheer on the green and white with the
enthusiasm and spirit of local fans! Go Huskies!
Opening Reception
Saturday, September 15, 7:30 p.m.
Take a step back in time at the EDAC 2007 Opening
Reception at the Western Development Museum. Get
acquainted with fellow conference delegates on the
streets of 1910 Boomtown. Over 30 buildings portray the
community life of Saskatoon in 1910. While you network
with colleagues over cocktails, you’ll be transported back
in time. Take this opportunity to tour the museum’s unique
farm machinery displays or get your picture taken at the
Boomtown Studio in period costume! This fun-filled evening
is sure to kick off EDAC 2007 in true Saskatchewan style!
Conference Banquet
Sunday, September 16, 6:00 p.m.
On Sunday, September 16th, you’ll be treated to an
evening of excitement at the Conference Banquet. Join
us at Saskatoon’s newly renovated TCU Place, only a few
blocks away from the Host Hotel in the heart of downtown
Saskatoon for an evening of fine cuisine, friends and
entertainment. Take in cultural dance performances by the
Wanuskewin International Dance Troupe, Saskatoon Highland
Dancing Association and Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet
Ensemble. Following dinner, Saskatoon’s own BlackSalt and
Brenda Q will take you on a “Vacation for the Mind” with an
interactive comedy and magic performance.
President’s Dinner
Tuesday, September 18, 7:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, September 18th, the 2007 EDAC Conference
will come to a close with the President’s Dinner. During
the reception and throughout dinner, you’ll enjoy music by
the University of Saskatchewan’s Amati Quartet. The Amati
Quartet performs with some of the most exquisite and
sought-after string instruments of all time made by the Amati
Family in Cremona, Italy nearly 200 years ago.
S
askatchewan has more golf courses per capita than
anywhere else in the world. At Dakota Dunes, old-world
design meets the modern era with pot bunkering and
open face green surrounds to create the look and feel of a
classic European design. In the January 2006 edition of the
esteemed Golf Digest Magazine, Dakota Dunes emerged as
Events and Activities
EDAC 2007 Golf Tournament
the “Best New Canadian Golf Course” for 2005.
Dakota Dunes is located 15 minutes south of Saskatoon on
the historic Whitecap Dakota First Nation lands at the heights
of the South Saskatchewan River Valley Basin. This world
class land-links style course will challenge all levels of play.
Carved through windswept dunes, this masterpiece was
created by Canadian golf architects Wayne Carleton and
Graham Cooke. Five tee deck yardages
ranging from 5,100 to 7,301 yards allows
for all levels of play.
When you are at EDAC 2007, remember
to join us for the Golf Tournament at Dakota
Dunes. After enjoying your day on a course
laid spaciously throughout natural sand dune
formations and indigenous prairie grasses,
you’ll be treated to a complimentary steak
dinner before heading back to Saskatoon on
the provided transit.
Join us at Dakota Dunes
Golf Digest’s Best New Canadian Course 2005

S
askatoon is a vibrant city that offers a wide variety
of exciting and relaxing activities to create the
perfect vacation. Start your day feeling refreshed
with a relaxing yoga class lead by a professional
instructor. High tea and lunch will be served at
the Forestry Farm House as a cellist plays in the
background before your tour of the Forestry Farm
Park Zoo featuring over 70 species of mammals
and birds.
Indulge in Saskatoon’s flourishing arts community with
a visit to the Mendel Art Gallery. Tour the attached Civic
Conservatory and enjoy seasonal flower displays as well
as a collection of orchids, tropical and arid plants or step
outside and relax in the Zen Garden.
Journey to North Battleford to visit the Fort Battleford
National Historic Site and the North Battleford Western
Development Museum.
Experience Saskatoon with a tour of the city by bus and
a cruise on the river aboard the Saskatoon Princess River
Boat. A brief walking tour of Saskatoon’s trendy Broadway
district will provide great shopping opportunities!
Play nine holes of golf at the Moonlake Golf and Country
Club. This 27-hole Scottish Links style course will be an
experience you won’t soon forget. Lunch at the Berry
Barn’s country-style dining room or patio with breathtaking
views of the river surrounded by 27 acres of saskatoon
berry bushes.
Check back for details as Partner Program activities are
confirmed.
Register now to meet the Early Bird deadline of July 13, 2007!
For more information about EDAC 2007 or to register online, please visit the EDAC website at
www.edac.ca.
You can also download a Registration Form from the website and mail to:
EDAC ’07, 7 Innovation Drive, Flamborough, Ontario, L9H 7H9, or fax the completed form to:
905-689-5925.
For more information, please contact Penny Gardiner by phone at (905) 689-8771 or by e-mail at
admin@edac.ca.
Partner Program
How to Register

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EDAC 2007 Conference Program
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
8:00 a.m. Hospitality Desk Opens
9:00 a.m. Tee-offs begin at Dakota Dunes Golf Country Club (Golfing from 9 - 5; Buses depart from Delta
Bessborough at 8 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Saskatchewan In Demand Exposition – Shuttle service to and from Prairieland Park begins
Noon Registration Desk Opens
12:30 p.m. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Game – Shuttle Service to and from stadium
7:30 p.m. Opening Reception at Western Development Museum
11:00 p.m. Explore Riverfront and Saskatoon Nightlife
8:00 a.m. Breakfast Served (8 -10 a.m.)
9:00 a.m. EDAC Annual General Meeting
10:00 a.m. Conference Welcome Opening Remarks
Opening Prayer by Elder Melvin Littlecrow
10:30 a.m. Pamela Wallin, Corporate Director, Consultant on Canada / U.S. Relations, New York, NY
Keynote Address: “Canada – A Kaleidoscope of Peoples, Cultures and Opportunity”
Canada is a mosaic of cultures which defines who we are as a people and defines our identity to the
world. Pamela Wallin will open the conference with a presentation that supports the underlying the
theme of EDAC - the idea that national values, dreams and pride are woven into almost every sector
and region of our economy. The mosaic of people impacts our security, our immigration efforts and
how we interact in the global economy.
11:15 a.m. Derek Holt, Assistant Chief Economist, RBC Financial Group
“The World Is Not What It Used to Be” – Simple Facts Affecting Our Canadian Economy”
Learn about Canada’s land, workforce and industry and the current trends that are impacting the
nation and its regional economies. Discover how we can become a more prosperous, sustainable
economy.
Noon Lunch is served
12:45 p.m. Paul Martin, President, Paul Martin Communications, Regina, SK
Luncheon Presentation: “The Saskatchewan Economic Landscape, Challenges and
Progressions”
Learn about Saskatchewan’s history, the challenges it has faced, and how it has progressed to what
it is today.
Cultural Diversity
Session 1.1
Economies
Session 1.2
Technology, innovation
industry
Session 1.3
1:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Resolving Labour Supply:
First Nations Participation
Kelley Lendsay
President CEO, Aboriginal
Human Resource Council
Julia Ewing
Manager of Northern Affairs
Cameco Corporation
This session explores how
forces created the present
Aboriginal condition in Canada;
why these historic drivers offer
the best source for shaping
workplace strategy today; and
lays out the business case for
Aboriginal inclusion in Canada.
Building Capacity in Core
Neighbourhoods through
Innovative Thinking and
Financing
Derek Gent
Investment Manager
Vancity Capital
Len Usiskin
Community Economic
Development Manager
Quint Development Corporation
Learn how core
neighbourhoods are being
revitalized though innovative
projects and innovative
financial solutions.
Using Technology to Promote
Market Your Region
Mark James
President, ED Solutions, Inc.
Learn about the Role of
Technology in the Economic
Development office and how
it can be used to work more
effectively with site selectors.
(Tentative Program, Subject to Updates and Changes)

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From Concept to
Commercial Reality: Role of
Infrastructure in Technology
Commercialization
Zenneth Faye
Executive Manager,
Milligan Bio-tech Inc.
Sandy Bresciani
Manager, Marketing and
Licensing
Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada
Accessing world class scientific
experts, state of the art
infrastructure and technology
commercialization experts
is becoming increasingly
important in today’s rapidly
changing global economy.
Explore the integral role
and impact that technology
commercialization has in the
new economy.
Cultural Diversity
Session 2.1
Economies
Session 2.2
industry
Session 2.3
Resolving Labour Supply
Challenges Through
Immigration
Elaine Burnett
President, E.F. Burnett
Associates
Immigration Services
Mark Thompson
Human Resources Manager,
Frontier Peterbilt Sales Ltd.
Navigating through the
Immigration process can be an
eye opening experience, and
retaining this new labour force
can be equally daunting. This
session will take a closer look
at how to navigate the system
and how to retain and build
immigrant labour capacity in
your community.
TRADING with the Best:
Building Trade Networks one
STEP at a Time
Dale Botting
President and CEO,
Saskatchewan Trade and
Export Partnership
Dale Lemke
President, Display Systems
International Inc.
STEP is a unique public-private
partnership led by industry,
established as a non-profit
corporation by the Province of
Saskatchewan in 1996.This
unique organization, the only
one in Canada, was created to
deliver custom export solutions
and market intelligence to
member companies across
the Province.The organization
continues to flourish and
expand services into areas such
as export financing. Learn how
this organization originated,
the challenges it faced, and
how this model is helping local
companies break into new
global markets.
2:30 p.m. Refreshment and Networking Break
3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
4:15 p.m. Stewart Beck
Assistant Deputy Minister, Investment, Innovation and Sectors, Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Canada
“The New Game Plan and Priorities for IIT, DFAIT and the Invest in Canada Bureau”
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception TCU Place - Downtown Saskatoon (Complimentary Shuttles will be available at the
Delta Bessborough)
7:00 p.m. Dinner Entertainment
10:30 p.m. Shuttle from TCU Place to the Delta Bessborough
11:00 p.m. Delegates Free to Explore Riverfront and Saskatoon Night Life
You will be introduced to the
new seven-stage Inclusion
Continuum and the new
ROI—Return on Inclusion, with
proven methods for recruitment,
retention and advancement
strategies. In this session,
you will also hear first hand
how one of Canada’s most
successful mining companies
has proactively engaged our
Northerners and is building
sustainable labour capacity.
Learn about the impact that this
had on the company and the
region.

Tour 3a
Advanced Technology and
Life Sciences Tour
Saskatoon is well known for
its strengths in Life Sciences
and Biotechnology. Located
adjacent to the University
Cultural Diversity Progressive Regional
Economies
industry
Tour 1a
Saskatchewan Hutterite
Colony Tour
Host: TBA
With roots and religious beliefs
stemming from the 16th cen-
tury, the Prairie Hutterite Colo-
nies offer visitors a truly unique
Tour 2a
Leading the Way with
Progressive First Nations
Developments
Learn how the Whitecap
Dakota First Nation and other
progressive First Nations
groups are leading the way
Cultural Diversity
Session 3.1
Economies
Session 3.2
industry
Session 3.3
TOURISM:
The Experience Economy
Vance McNab
Vice President of Marketing
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming
Authority
Learn how destination oriented
experiences are created
by leveraging your history,
culture and tourism assets and
how these experiences can
build economic capacity and
sustainable employment.
Innovation in Commerce: The
Impact of Research Parks
High Tech Clusters
Austin Beggs
Director, Corporate Relations
Innovation Place
Dr. Murray McLaughlin
Director of Business
Development
Canadian Light Source Inc.
To meet the needs of the
emerging knowledge economy,
it is becoming increasingly
important to form successful
partnerships between industry,
governments and education.
Innovation Place is one of the
most rapidly growing, and
most successful, university-
related research parks in
North America. Learn how
strategic infrastructure and
the formation of R D clusters
can impact the community and
enhance the viability of the
region.
Life Sciences: Canada’s New
Agricultural Paradigm
Dr. P.A. (Ashley) O’Sullivan
President, Ag-West Bio Inc.
Discover how the future of
agriculture will impact health,
energy, the environment
and other industries. From
cosmetics, to renewable fibres,
plastics and biofuels, learn
how the future of agriculture
can impact industries in your
community.
1:30 p.m.
Industry Tours
Tours Planned:
Subject to change depending
on interest.
Noon Lunch is Served
12:30 p.m. Marketing Canada Awards and University of Waterloo Certificate Presentations
10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
7:30 a.m. Breakfast is Served
8:00 a.m. Dr. Mark Partridge, C. William Swank Chair of Rural-Urban Policy at the Ohio State University,
Columbus, OH.
Keynote Address: Rural Population Dynamics - The Impact on Regional
Economies and Infrastructure

Dr. Partridge will illustrate the emerging competitiveness of regions on an international scale, and
outline the interdependence of urban and rural communities and how they must leverage their
combined assets to create next generation economies.
9:00 a.m. International Investment and Opportunities CAFE
An opportunity to meet one on one with Investment Officers from around the world to hear about
strategic investment leads and opportunities from their regions. Meet with one officer or as many
officers as time allows in this unique interactive format.
10:15 a.m. Refreshment and Networking Break
monday, September 17, 2007

Tour 1b
The Batoche National Historic
Park
Host: Batoche National
Historic Park
Relive one of the defining
moments in Canadian history,
the Northwest Rebellion, by
visiting the Batoche National
Historic Site, where Louis
Riel and Gabriel Dumont led
the battle. The site depicts
the lifestyles of the Métis of
Batoche between 1860 and
1900 - the trails they walked,
their homes, their church, and
the Battle of Batoche, May
9-12, 1885.
Tour 2b
Building an Economic Future
through Environmental
Sustainability
Host: Craik Eco-Village
Sustainability will become
the dominant issue of the
21st century. Society needs
to develop ways of living
that are economically viable
which do not destroy the
ecological base that sustains
us and all other life on the
planet. Embark on a short
journey to see one of three
regional centres of expertise,
recognized by the United
Nations University, and learn
how this small community in
rural Saskatchewan has taken
steps to address the issue
of sustainability and rural
revitalization through physical
demonstration of viable
solutions.
Tour 3b
Advanced Manufacturing
Tour
Hosts: CNH Global
(Saskatoon)
Others TBA
View Lean and Kanban
in action at some of
Saskatchewan’s most
sophisticated manufacturers.
Learn how manufacturers
are adjusting to offshore
competition and strengthening
their organizations through
collaboration in the
Consortiums of Manufacturing
Excellence.
Tour 3c
Potash Mine Tour
Host: TBA
Saskatchewan is the largest
potash producer and exporter
in the world, supplying one-
third of world demand. Come
underground for a world class
tour of a potash mine, see the
equipment, and learn how
these mines are impacting the
economy of their regions.
6:00 p.m. Explore Saskatoon’s Fine Cuisine Night Life
7:00 p.m. Free Evening - Optional Social Activities will be made Available – Details TBA
7:30 a.m. Breakfast is Served
9:00 a.m. Dr. Patrick Moore, Founding member and former President of Greenpeace,
Chair and Chief Scientist, Greenspirit Strategies
Keynote Address: Energy, the Environment and Canadian Manufacturing Competitiveness
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Dr. Patrick Moore explores the issue surrounding the impact that limited
natural resources and the increased competitiveness for these resources is having on Canada and
whether or not we can, or even should, attempt to develop and maintain competitive economies.
tuesday, September 18, 2007
of Saskatchewan and the
Canadian Light Source Inc.,
Innovation Place builds on the
strengths of the University
in agriculture, information
technologies, resources and
the life sciences, as well as
the strengths of the Federal
and Provincial agencies either
in or immediately adjacent
to Innovation Place. Explore
Innovation Place and the
unique amenities that surround
this world class park.
experience. Learn about their
communal lifestyle, beliefs and
culture and learn how these
colonies are taking advantage
of their organizational ef-
ficiencies and are diversifying
to participate in the regional
economy.
in building a sustainable
economic future.

Cultural Diversity
Session 5.1
Economies
Session 5.2
industry
Session 5.3
Let ‘Intra’preneurism Change
the Face of Your Community
Monica (Coneys) Knight
President
Shosholoza! Productions
As a former teacher in India,
human resources manager
in South Africa and economic
development officer in
Saskatchewan, Monica shares
her world experiences in
a vibrant and memorable
way. In this session, you will
learn new ways of finding
the opportunities for small
business by developing the
skills of your existing people.
The Canadian Forestry
Industry Outlook
Robin Woodward
CEO, Saskatchewan Forest
Centre
Jeremy Karwandy
Wood Products Market
Economist, Value Added Unit,
Saskatchewan Forest Centre
Explore the future of Canada’s
forestry industry; hear about
the issues and opportunities
facing the industry and how
the industry has adjusted to
the 2006 Softwood Lumber
Agreement.
The TILMA Experience and
its Impact
Dr. Roger Gibbins
President and CEO
Canada West Foundation
Shawn Robbins
Director - Internal Trade
Alberta International,
Intergovernmental
and Aboriginal Relations
Robert Musgrave
Acting Director of Trade and
Competitiveness
B.C. Ministry of Economic
Development
(Invited)
Canada often advocates the
virtues of Free Trade, yet many
barriers to interprovincial trade
remain. In April 2006, Alberta
1:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Cultural Diversity
Session 4.1
Economies
Session 4.2
industry
Session 4.3
Navigating the Politics of
Development: Establishing
Canada’s First Urban Reserve
Lester Lafond
President,Lafond Insurance
Financial Services Ltd.
Laura Hartney
Manager of Future Growth,
City of Saskatoon
Explore the unique cross-
cultural partnerships,
leadership and collaboration
that were required to establish
Canada’s First Urban Reserve.
Learn about the challenges
that were faced and how these
leaders navigated the hurdles
to get Canada’s First Urban
Reserve where it is today.
Building Regional Capacity
through
Strategic Procurement and
Supplier Development
Jim Mabee
Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Supplier Development
SaskPower
Murray Daku
General Manager, Sales and
Technology
Hitachi Canadian Industries Ltd.
Learn how one of
Saskatchewan’s Crown
Corporations has taken a
proactive role in developing
long term suppliers in the
region and how corporations
and communities have
benefited from the supplier
development activities. Take a
closer look at how corporations
have come together through
a Corporate Procurement
Committee to share information
and build awareness of local
supply capability and save
costs.
Industry Retention through
Manufacturing Excellence
Gurcan Kocdag
President, Doepker Industries
Inc.
Scott Summach
Manager, Manufacturing Team
Saskatchewan Industry and
Resources
Brendan Reding
Regional Manager,
Saskatchewan Regional
Economic Co-operative
Development
The adoption of new technolo-
gy and best management prac-
tices is often seen as a vital
step in enhancing productivity
and corporate competitive edge
in today’s marketplace. Explore
how economic development
practitioners worked with
industry to enhance collabora-
tion, to encourage the adoption
of best practices and hear what
international companies have
gained from the Lean experi-
ence.
Noon Lunch
12:30 p.m. Speaker TBA
10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m. Refreshment and Networking Break

2:30 p.m. Refreshment and Networking Break
3:00 p.m. Cultural Diversity
Session 6.1
Economies
Session 6.2
industry
Session 6.3
Navigating the Politics of
Development – Building
Community Capacity
Chief Tammy Cook Searson
Lac La Ronge Indian Band
This session will focus on how
to create successful economic
development partnerships
between First Nations
communities and business at
a community and tribal council
level. These communities have
survived the challenges of
establishing partnerships to
create thriving businesses and
a strong local economy.
Our Story: Building a Future
in Rural North America
“The Ogema Story”
Mayor Wayne Myren
Village of Ogema
“The Last Cattle Frontier”
Michelle Andrews
Agri-Business Project Manager
Yellowhead Regional Economic
Development Authority
Many rural areas have been
experiencing population loss.
In this session, learn how
communities have met this
challenge through leadership
and recognizing their unique
strengths to defy the trends.
Innovative Technology and
the Future of Canada’s Oil
and Gas Industry
Pierre Alvarez
President CEO
Canadian Association
of Petroleum Producers
(invited)
Dr. Laurie Schramm
President/CEO
Saskatchewan Research
Council
This session will look closely at
the evolution of the oil and gas
industry in the face of growing
demand and increasing
environmental pressures.
Explore how technology will
assist in unleashing known
resources and how new
resources may enter the
market.
wednesday, September 19, 2007
Optional Day Tours (Subject
to change depending on
interest.)
Batoche National Historic
Site and Fort Carlton Historic
Park Tour
The Tunnels of Moose Jaw,
Temple Gardens Mineral
Spa and Corner Gas Tour
(Overnight)
Husky Upgrader –
Ethanol Plant Tour
Sheerwater Boat Cruise,
Berry Barn and Wanuskewin
Heritage Park Tour
Potash Mine Tour
and British Columbia took
bilateral action and signed the
Trade, Investment, and Labour
Mobility Agreement that came
into effect April 1, 2007. This
agreement provides a virtual
economic union between the
two provinces, some eight
million people, and creates
second largest free trade zone
in Canada outside Ontario.
Discover how TILMA may
impact all regions of Canada.
6:00 p.m. President’s Reception and Dinner

EDAC 2007 Sponsors
Financial support for this conference has been provided by the Saskatchewan Council for Community Development through
the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Saskatchewan (ACAAFS) program. Funding for the ACAAFS program is
provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Photo credits:
Cover Page: F11 Photography/Marketing Den; Chad Coombs, Tourism Saskatoon
Page 2: Chad Coombs, Tourism Saskatchewan
Page 6: top image, Douglas E. Walker, Tourism Saskatchewan; bottom image, Tourism Saskatchewan; other images, Tour-
ism Saskatoon
Page 7: top, June McDonald, Tourism Saskatoon; image, Chad Coombs, Tourism Saskatoon
Page 9: top image, Tourism Saskatoon; middle image, City of Saskatoon; bottom image, Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E.
Walker

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