ASC Connect

ASC Connect 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended our ninth annual ASC Connect, our signature conference, on October 23.
This year’s theme was “Realizing our Potential.” Our speakers, all respected experts with backgrounds in a wide range of fields, including financial innovation, law, oil and gas, economics and energy, engaged in lively discussions on how to best capitalize on Alberta’s current and future opportunities.
Topics covered included the necessity of balancing the focus on investors and a thriving capital market, the intersection of financial innovation and securities regulation, and the national and provincial economic and political landscapes in general. Conversations continued beyond the sessions — throughout the day.
We would like to thank everyone in attendance for their time and input. Conversations were valuable, connections were made, and we look forward to our next event, which will be our 10th anniversary edition.
Featured Speakers
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The Right Honourable David Johnston
Governor General of Canada, 2010-2017
The Honourable Tim Hodgson
Minister of Energy & Natural Resources
Stan Magidson
Chair & CEO, ASC & Chair, CSA
Deborah Yedlin
President & CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Blair Wiley
Chief Legal Officer, Wealthsimple
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Mark Parsons
Vice President & Chief Economist at ATB Financial
Laura Tamblyn Watts
President & CEO, CanAge
Mark Fitzgerald
President & CEO, Eavor Technologies
Steve Everett
Chief Commercial Officer, CDS & Head of Post Trade Innovations, TMX Group
Cynthia J. Campbell
Director, Enforcement, ASC
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Denise Weeres
Director, Corporate Finance, ASC
Hilary McMeekin
Director, Communications & Investor Education, ASC
Kathleen Doyle Rockwell
Senior Special Counsel to the Vice-Chairs, ASC
Lynn Tsutsumi
Director, Market Regulation, ASC
Dr. Ryan Clements
Director, Advanced Research & Knowledge Management, ASC
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Samir Sabharwal
Executive Director, ASC
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The Right Honourable David Johnston
Governor General of Canada, 2010-2017
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The Honourable Tim Hodgson
Minister of Energy & Natural Resources
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Stan Magidson
Chair & CEO, ASC & Chair, CSA
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Deborah Yedlin
President & CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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Blair Wiley
Chief Legal Officer, Wealthsimple
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Mark Parsons
Vice President & Chief Economist at ATB Financial
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Laura Tamblyn Watts
President & CEO, CanAge
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Mark Fitzgerald
President & CEO, Eavor Technologies
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Steve Everett
Chief Commercial Officer, CDS & Head of Post Trade Innovations, TMX Group
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Cynthia J. Campbell
Director, Enforcement, ASC
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Denise Weeres
Director, Corporate Finance, ASC
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Hilary McMeekin
Director, Communications & Investor Education, ASC
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Kathleen Doyle Rockwell
Senior Special Counsel to the Vice-Chairs, ASC
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Lynn Tsutsumi
Director, Market Regulation, ASC
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Dr. Ryan Clements
Director, Advanced Research & Knowledge Management, ASC
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Samir Sabharwal
Executive Director, ASC
If you have questions, please email ascconnect@asc.ca.
For more information on ASC Connect, feel free to watch the highlights of previous ASC Connect events.

