Theme: “Raw Materials Wealth: Exploring Canada’s Atlantic Region and Beyond”
Day 1 – Monday, September 15, 2025
Meet & Greet, Registration, and Introduction
🕒 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Arrival, Registration & Networking Brunch | Hosted by Organizing Committee |
| 10:00 AM | Welcome Remarks & Program Overview | Leo Ekhaguere, Chairman, CRMC |
| 11:00 AM | Participant Introductions & Icebreaker Activities | Secretariat Team |
| 12:00 PM | Orientation: Membership & Raw Materials in Focus | CRMC & CaCeRMDI Team |
| 2:00 PM | Informal Networking & Meet and Greet Session | All Attendees |
| 5:00 PM | Close of Day 1 | Evening at Leisure |
Day 2 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Field Tour: Agriculture & Food Innovation
🕒 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
| Time | Session | Description |
| 9:00 AM | Depart Travelodge for Tour | Conference shuttle service |
| 10:00 AM | Visit: College of Agriculture & Bioresources | University of Saskatchewan |
| 11:00 AM | Tour: Rayner Dairy Research & Teaching Facility | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break on Tour | Light refreshments provided |
| 1:00 PM | Visit: Patterson Arboretum Garden | Guided tour |
| 2:00 PM | Tour: Black Fox Farm & Distillery | Must be 19+ for distillery entry |
| 3:00 PM | Visit: Geology Building, University of Saskatchewan | Earth Science Exhibits |
| 4:00 PM | Visit: Wanuskewin Heritage Park | Indigenous History & Reconciliation |
| 5:30 PM | Return to Travelodge | |
| 7:30 PM | Evening Leisure / Optional Meetups |
Day 3 – Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Field Tour: Agri-Tourism, Culture & Industry
🕒 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
| Time | Session | Description |
| 9:00 AM | Depart Travelodge | Conference shuttle service |
| 10:00 AM | Visit: Valley Road – Berry Barn | Local produce & agri-tourism |
| 11:00 AM | Visit: Canadian Light Source (CLS) | Synchrotron Science Facility |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break on Tour | Light refreshments provided |
| 1:30 PM | Optional Cultural Stops or Free Time | Self-guided or return to hotel |
| 3:30 PM | Return to Travelodge |
Day 4 – Thursday, September 18, 2025
🎉 Raw Materials Day – Main Conference Day
🕒 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
| Time | Session | Description |
| 11:00 AM | Opening Ceremony – Glen Douglas Bagpipers | 📍 Travelodge Saskatoon |
| 11:30 AM | Official Global Declaration: Raw Materials Day | Joint Statement by CRMC & CaCeRMDI |
| 12:00 PM | Proclamation Ceremony: City of Saskatoon | Mayor and Council |
| 12:30 PM | Networking Lunch | Sponsored by Local Industry Partners |
| 1:30 PM | Keynote: The Future of Raw Materials Diplomacy | Hon. Minister of Natural Resources, New Brunswick |
| 2:00 PM | Special Induction Ceremony | Hon. Minister of Natural Resources, New Brunswick & Governor of Kogi State |
| 2:30 PM | Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony | Symbol of Sustainability |
| 3:00 PM | Global Voices in Raw Materials Youth Essay Awards | Top 3 Essay Winners |
| 4:00 PM | Raw Materials Innovation Expo Opens | Exhibitions from Companies & Institutions |
| 5:00 PM | Celebration Reception & Cultural Showcase | Open to All Attendees |
| 6:00 PM | Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony | Formal Closing Event |
Day 5 – Friday, September 19, 2025
Departure & Council Strategy Session
🕒 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
| Time | Session | Description |
| 9:00 AM | Legacy & History Excursion – Optional Tour | Batoche National Historic Site |
| 9:00 AM | Annual General Meeting – Canadian Raw Materials Council | Council Members Only |
| 10:30 AM | Strategy Session: 2026 Outlook & Expansion | CRMC Executive Board |
| 12:00 PM | Final Remarks & Conference Wrap-Up | Leo Ekhaguere, Paul Labbe & George Lewko |
| 1:00 PM | Shuttle to Airport & Farewells | Delegates Depart |
📝 Reminders:
- 📩 Submit your completed membership and conference registration forms to: info@cacermdi.ca
- 📍 Attendance on September 18 (Raw Materials Day) is strongly encouraged.
- ⚠️ Conference is open exclusively to Council Members.
👋 Welcome to the Raw Materials Family!
Let’s shape the future of sustainable development through raw materials!
🔗 Learn More: www.cacermdi.ca
📩 Questions? Email us: info@cacermdi.ca
