Suits & Boots to hold virtual conference

By Joan Janzen
joanjanzen@yahoo.com

Suits & Boots is a grassroots non-profit organization founded in 2018 by a group of investment community colleagues and working families of all sectors in Western Canada. It has more than 2,500 supporters across Canada and is dedicated to fighting for Western resources when politicians won’t.

They are holding their first-ever virtual interactive conference on Saving Canada’s Resource Sector on March 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Numerous presenters will have a voice, with each presentation followed by a Q&A period where attendees have an opportunity to participate.

Cory Morgan, Executive Director of Suits & Boots noted there was a pipeline treaty for international pipelines which was created by Pierre Trudeau in 1977 and signed by Joe Biden. “I would hope that the next generation of these politicians will abide by it,” he said. “We have to stand up for these pipelines that are under attack.”

Dan McTeague is a presenter at the conference who knows how these energy policies harm consumers. He realizes the need for consumers to realize how directly these policies will impact them, so they will consider voting for resource-friendly candidates.

Another presenter, Michael Binnion is integral in getting different groups to work together instead of multiple directions. Drew Barnes will speak about provincial efforts at the conference as well.

Jeff Callaway will be doing a presentation on the pipeline to Churchill, Manitoba, an alternative pipeline option, and an example of thinking outside of the box.

Rick Grafton of Suits & Boots will speak about capital challenges in the resource sector, and more presenters will be announced as they join the conference.

Suits & Boots acknowledges that the natural resource sector is Canada’s strongest asset, and only through maximizing its development will we be able to preserve our prosperity for future generations. Therefore, they are standing up for the industry, which would mean Canada would be dependent upon foreign energy sources if lost.

You can sign up for the conference at suitsandboots.ca