Join us for our next Leaders Luncheon featuring Steve Virtue, Interim CEO of the Ontario Prospectors Association — and a conversation that connects mineral exploration directly to Thunder Bay’s economic future.
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDT
Location: The Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel, 17 Cumberland St. N., Thunder Bay
Join us for our next Leaders Luncheon featuring Steve Virtue, Interim CEO of the Ontario Prospectors Association — and a conversation that connects mineral exploration directly to Thunder Bay’s economic future.
Ontario has the geology. It has the expertise. What it’s missing is the investment, and the political will to match the moment. Steve’s presentation, Explore More. Find More. Build More., makes a direct case for why mineral exploration in Ontario is chronically underfinanced relative to its potential, and what needs to change.
You’ll leave with a clearer picture of how local exploration projects link to regional economic development, critical mineral supply chains, and Canada’s long-term prosperity and geopolitical sovereignty.
Steve Virtue brings over 20 years of public affairs experience in the extractive industries — including senior roles at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and Yamana Gold, where he led government relations across the Americas.
Schedule:
- 11:30 AM — Doors open & registration
- 11:45 AM — Buffet lunch
- 12:20 PM — Keynote + Q&A
- 1:30 PM — Closing remarks
Questions? Contact Vanessa Franklin at vanessa@tbchamber.ca.
Sponsored by the Ontario Prospectors Association.