For 71 years, CEEA Chairs have selected a theme for the year that resonates with them. This year our Chair's theme is “Opportunity Unmasked” inspired by Mardi Gras in New Orleans, a city that has become known as one of the most resilient and vibrant cities in North America.  

Like New Orleans, the Canadian energy industry is resilient in its own right. We have had our own fair share of ups and downs over the years which we in the energy industry have become accustomed to, but with the recent “Green” Movements, the NGOs, ESG requirements, investment capital leaving Canada and a pandemic, we have had more on our plate as of late. 

But as we move forward into 2023 and beyond, we have reason to be optimistic as our message is being heard from the work we do as well as all the other people in our industry. The tides are changing, energy security is real as is the well-being of human lives. We have an opportunity to unmask the talent, technology and the ethical practices that our industry has to offer Canada and the rest of the world.