Thursday, June 4, 2026

When it comes to Canada’s supply chain, discussions often center on Eastern Canada and the “401 Corridor.” Yet Western Canada is a powerful, often overlooked engine driving our national and global logistics network.

Join a 25-year CITT-certified professional to explore how the West’s diverse transportation modes—from pipelines and tankers to trucks, trailers, and rail—connect industries, regions, and international markets. Discover why Western Canada’s supply chain is vital to the country’s success and why it deserves recognition as a cornerstone of Canada’s economic strength.

Key topics highlighting the importance of Western Canada’s supply chain will include:

• Pipelines: Insights from four years as commercial lead selling infrastructure for Alberta's Industrial Heartland, including hydrogen and air separation units for gasification.
• Carbon Capture and Storage: Experience managing Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and CO2 sequestration projects across the region.
• Road Transport: The importance of over the road transport in the region
• Warehousing:  How western providers support the industrial, agricultural and other industries with storage and timed distribution of key commodities across the Prairies.
• Rail Transport: Lessons from managing multiple agreements and movements of diverse commodities over 25 years, including carbon dioxide, argon, retail goods, and parcel.
  

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About the speaker

Jim McKay, CCLP, CCLMP
President & CEO
The Alveca Group

Jim has led major initiatives across some of the largest and most respected companies in industry (Praxair, Walmart, TFI, and GLS). He is known for modernizing logistics networks and driving digital innovation and operational excellence through supply chains across North America and beyond. Blending strategic insight with hands‑on execution, Jim and his teams work to consistently improve service, cost, and culture from the shop floor to the board room.