Canadian Electricity Association

Jim Burpee was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) in February 
2012. As President of CEA, Mr. Burpee acts as spokesperson on issues of national concern to the electric utility industry. 

“It is time to modernize our electricity system for the next generation. According to a February 2012 Conference Board of Canada report, the electricity sector across Canada is expected to invest close to $350 billion over the next 20 years to maintain existing assets and meet growing demand.  Jim R. Burpee, President & CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, will focus his remarks on the sector’s vision for renewing the electricity system while continuing to deliver maximum value and contributing to a low carbon, environmentally-responsible economy.”