Robert Hornung
President, Canadian Wind Energy Association

Summary of Experience:
Mr. Hornung received his B.A. in political studies from Trent University in 1987. He received his M.A. in political science from the University of Toronto in 1988.

Mr. Hornung is the President of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and represents the interests of CanWEA members in a variety of fora. He is responsible for facilitating and implementing the development and advocacy of CanWEA policy positions as well as CanWEA's internal and external communications activities.

Prior to joining CanWEA, Mr. Hornung worked for nine years with the Pembina Institute, an environmental research and advocacy organization specializing in energy and environment issues. While at the Institute, he served as Policy and Communications Director and Climate Change Program Director.

Mr. Hornung has also worked on the climate change issue with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, Environment Canada, and Friends of the Earth Canada.

Presentation Area:
Mr. Hornung’s presentation will focus on his expertise regarding the economics, timelines, and energy potential for wind energy development in Canada and Manitoba. His presentation will be within the Guidelines for the JNFAAT Review as included in the public notice regarding the Wuskwatim hearings made by the CEC in January 2004.