Join our Miller Thomson LLP partners alongside industry experts for an insightful event exploring the evolving landscape of tariffs from Canadian, U.S., and international perspectives.

Speakers will share their strategic perspectives to benefit companies operating on both sides of the border, address key challenges and provide an update on the latest developments.

We are honoured to welcome Martin Coiteux, former CDPQ chief economist (2019-2023), minister, president of the Treasury Board and current associate professor at HEC Montréal, for an exclusive interview on the challenges and opportunities facing Québec businesses today.


AGENDA


8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast


8:30 AM – 8:35 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks


8:35 AM – 9:45 AM | The Canadian Perspective on Tariffs (Available in English only)
Our Miller Thomson Tarriffs team will provide an update on the current tariff landscape from a Canadian viewpoint, focusing on mitigation strategies, opportunities to seek remission, tax considerations, options for managing supply agreements and the impact these developments will have on key policies and business implications. 

Olivier Paul-Hus, Transfer Pricing Director | PwC Montréal
Marie-Hélène Tremblay, Partner | Miller Thomson
Daniel Kiselbach, Partner | Miller Thomson
Colleen Ma, Partner | Miller Thomson
Barry Horne, Partner | Miller Thomson
Louis Amato-Gauci, Partner | Miller Thomson


9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | The impact of tariffs on construction sites (Available in French only)

Yann-Julien Chouinard, Partner  | Miller Thomson
Jérôme Coderre, Associate | Miller Thomson


10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Short Break
Intermission with refreshments and networking opportunities


10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | International Panel – The Global Trade Landscape
Fireside chat: This discussion will explore the current landscape of key trade considerations, the influence of global markets on tariff policies, and what international corporations operating in Canada should be aware of. 

Alexandre Lagarde, Vice President, Foreign Investments | Montréal International 
Daniel Silverman, Vice President, Foreign Direct Investments | Investissement Québec
Marie-Eve Jean, Vice President, Exportation | Investissement Québec


11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Interview with Martin Coiteux (Available in French only)

Martin Coiteux, Chief Economist at CDPQ (2019–2023), former Minister (2016–2018), President of the Treasury Board (2014–2016), and Associate Professor at HEC Montréal 


11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | The US and European Perspective on Tariffs (Available in English only)


12:15 PM | Closing Remarks


12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Networking cocktail