Cercle canadien : Événement avec Ehren Cory

Financing Québec’s Next Generation of Infrastructure

Meeting Québec’s long-term energy and infrastructure needs will require ambitious projects, strong partnerships and innovative approaches to financing. From transit and airports to critical minerals and clean energy, the Canada Infrastructure Bank brings flexible financing solutions to projects shaping Quebec's future.

Our discussion will explore how public, private and institutional capital can be mobilized to deliver the next generation of impactful infrastructure which will strengthen Québec’s competitiveness and advance Indigenous economic participation.
Mr. Cory will be joined by Paul Bird and Mathieu Johnson for a discussion moderated by Diane Bérard.

Please note that the presentation will be in French.

 

 

Biography

 

Ehren Cory

Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), is a leader in sustainable finance and infrastructure investing in Canada. He joined the CIB in 2020 with a focus on accelerating new infrastructure investment through partnerships with the private and public sectors. Previously, he was the CEO of Infrastructure Ontario, one of North America’s largest public infrastructure developers. Ehren also serves on the Boards of the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships and Unity Health Toronto, and is involved in a number of leading sustainable investment organizations including the Institute for Sustainable Finance at Queen’s University. He received an MBA from INSEAD and an Honours BA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

Paul Bird

Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) in June 2026, Paul Bird has more than two decades of experience in mining, maritime commerce and business development.

Since joining the MPA in 2020, Paul Bird has played a key role in advancing the Port’s commercial development and major infrastructure projects, including the Contrecoeur container terminal expansion. Before being appointed President and CEO in June 2026, he served as Senior Director of the Contrecoeur project, Vice President, Contrecoeur Project, and Chief Commercial Officer.

Throughout his career, Paul Bird has built strong partnerships and led large-scale initiatives across the mining, rail and port sectors. His executive experience includes senior leadership roles at Polycor Inc., ArcelorMittal Mining and the Port of Montreal, where he has contributed to business development, strategic partnerships and long-term growth. He is committed to advancing innovation, digitalization, ESG and alternative energy initiatives to enhance operational performance and customer experience while supporting the Port’s competitiveness.

A geologist by training and a graduate of the Université du Québec à Montréal, Paul Bird is a member of the Boards of Directors of the MET - Montreal Metropolitain Airport, and of the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la Rive-Sud.

Mathieu Johnson

Mathieu Johnson is Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Development at Hydro-Québec, where he helps shape the development of Québec’s energy system. In particular, he leads the wind power development program, representing approximately $30 billion in investments, as well as the development of solar power and energy storage. He also oversees innovation and research activities and relations with First Nations and Inuit communities.
Since joining Hydro-Québec in 2020, he has led the development of the 2022–2026 Strategic Plan, the 2035 Action Plan, and the Wind Power Development Strategy.

 

 

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