Toronto Greenhouse is happy to present: Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources. Minister Cansfield will be our keynote speaker and discuss her ministry's Environmental Initiatives.

Donna Cansfield was elected as MPP for Etobicoke Centre in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. In 2005, she was appointed Minister of Energy where she was instrumental in implementing the government's energy plan to build cleaner generation capacity, maximize Ontario's existing generation and transmission assets and create a culture of conservation. Cansfield also introduced Bill 21, the Energy Conservation Responsibility Act, which was passed by the legislature in February 2006.

Appointed Minister of Natural Resources in October 2007, Cansfield made effective a new Endangered Species Act which tripled the number of protected species in Ontario. She is responsible for an initiative to plant 50 million trees in southern Ontario, and is currently implementing a strategy for the province’s far north that will see at least 225,000 square km of land protected, in the fight against climate change. Cansfield is also working with her Manitoba counterpart and First Nations to have a 40,000 square km boreal forest declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure & Energy, will also be attending.

Chris Lowry, Green Enterprise Toronto Network Director, will also speak. Chris is an entrepreneur who has founded and managed both independent media production businesses and non-profit organizations.

G.E.T . is one of many local networks across North America that are part of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) www.livingeconomies.org G.E.T. believes that Toronto can become a sustainable city by supporting its local, green businesses. Through market research, consumer awareness campaigns and building the capacity of locally-owned businesses, GET is the necessary catalyst to make this vision a reality.

Toronto Greenhouse is a business forum for the "Green" sector. Environmentally focused companies and investors gather to mingle, make new connections and do deals. Our mission is to foster growth in the environmentally friendly business community.

Who should attend? "Green" Entrepreneurs, business owners, sr. managment, "angel" investors, venture capitalists, private investors, investment funds representatives,lenders, business/intellectual property lawyers, consultants, industry association reps, other "green" business people and friends of the environment. Web, print and televised media are also expected to be in attendance.

This event is being held at the Steam Whistle Brewery gallery. A historic and environmentally-friendly venue, Steam Whistle provides the perfect location for this type of gathering. Steam Whistle is a short walk from Union Station and has "Green P" parking nearby.

Ticket includes speakers, appetizers, gift bags (while supplies last) and a drink ticket.

$25 (ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY): Ticket sales end 3 hours before the event or when sold out, whichever comes first.

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