Workshop A — Advancing a Remediation Economy – A Complete Guide to Mine Reclamation, Building Capacity, Procurement and Balancing Environmental Responsibility

Mar 19, 2024 9:00am – 12:30 PM

MODERATOR:

Rasel Hossain
Director, Contaminants and Remediation Division Northwest Territories Region
Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

WORKSHOP LEADERS:

Nazim Awan
Economic Development Officer
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Government of Canada

Christopher Cornish
Director of Lands and Economic Development
Indigenous Services Canada, Government of Canada

Mario Giguère
Procurement Specialist, Procurement Edmonton
Public Services and Procurement Canada

* Workshops are available In-Person only. Registration starts at 8:30 am

The theme of this workshop is “Advancing a Remediation Economy through Strategic Partnership Initiative in the North.” This initiative focuses on both building community and advancing economic reconciliation in the north.

Part 1 Strategic Partnership Initiative – What You Need to Know

Part 2 Community engagement opportunities

  • Training needs

Part 3 Developing a socio-economic strategy

  • Procurement strategy and procurement tools

Part 4 Snapshot on how community can bolster infrastructure and economic development

  • Discussion of how community is evolving and the role it plays in capacity building