Case Studies
Advancing a Remediation Economy in Northern Communities – How to Balance Environmental Responsibility with Economic Development
Rasel Hossain
Director, Contaminants and Remediation Division, Northwest Territories Region
Crown Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada
This presentation will provide examples of how the Government of Canada is working with its government partners to address: Obtaining social license, economic development, protecting the environment and climate change
- Utilizing traditional knowledge, science and engineering to advance reclamation activities
- Building capacity to include Indigenous opportunities and considerations in the procurement process
- Strategies to meet stringent regulatory challenges, and increased stakeholder expectations
- Advancing remedial economy in the region
- Identifying challenges with cold-climate design to meet stringent regulatory requirements