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Pre-Conference Workshops – November 18
- CE101 Workshop: A Primer on Cumulative Effects
- Integrating Traditional Indigenous Knowledge in Environmental Assessments
Now in Toronto!
The Symposium has a new home in Toronto, expanding opportunities to network and collaborate with professionals shaping major projects across Eastern Canada.
Eastern Canada’s Premier Event for Professionals in Sustainable Project Development
As Canada accelerates major infrastructure, energy, and resource projects, communities and organizations must balance project delivery with Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Join this two-day conference and gain practical insights from government, Indigenous leaders, industry, and environmental experts on managing cumulative effects, reducing project risk, and supporting informed, sustainable decision-making.
Conference Co-Chairs
Sonja Kosuta
Senior Director, Impact Assessment and Science Capacity
Natural Resources Canada
Jeff Rempel
Growth Lead – Impact Assessment and Permitting, Western & Northern Canada
AECOM
Featured Speakers
Dr. Effah Antwi
Research Scientist, Ecosystems Ecology, Great Lakes Forestry Centre
Natural Resources Canada
Hugh Clark
Executive Director, Housing Development Office
City of Toronto
Dawn Hoogeveen
Director of Cumulative Effects and Technical Advisory
Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE)
Emily Janzen
Senior Policy Officer, Indigenous Consultation and Engagement Division
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Gary Pritchard
Chief Executive Officer
4 Directions of Conservation Consulting Services
Merissa Reid
Environmental Analyst, Energy Adjudications
Canada Energy Regulator
Featuring Key Topics
Fast-Tracking Major Projects without Cumulative Effects Blind Spots
Understand how accelerated approvals may increase cumulative effects, consultation, litigation, and implementation risks.
Building Canada Act & Major Projects Office
Examine what the evolving federal framework means for project reviews, Indigenous rights, and cumulative effects.
Managing Cumulative Effects of Transmission & Grid Expansion
Learn how cumulative effects will be assessed and managed as transmission expands to support mining, electrification, offshore wind, hydrogen, data centres, and clean energy.
Indigenous-Led Cumulative Effects & Community Monitoring
Explore Indigenous Knowledge governance, data sovereignty, community-led indicators, Indigenous Guardians, and long-term monitoring.
200+
Delegates attended over the past three years
120+
Organizations represented
40%
Leadership-Level Attendees
20%
Indigenous communities and organizations
32%
Attendees working in environmental, regulatory, permitting, and approvals functions
Why Attend
Stay Ahead of Regulatory Change
Gain practical insights into the policies, approvals, and environmental management strategies shaping Canada’s major projects.
Discover Innovative Solutions
Explore emerging technologies, Indigenous-led approaches, and best practices for assessing and managing cumulative effects.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Hear real-world case studies and practical lessons from experts across government, Indigenous organizations, industry, consulting, and academia.
Expand Your Professional Network
Connect with the professionals driving environmental assessment, project approvals, Indigenous engagement, and sustainable development across Canada.
Who You Will Meet
Network and build relationships with a broad range of experts, scientists and leaders in:
- Environmental impact assessments
- Environmental regulatory compliance
- Land management
- Resource development
- Project approvals and development
- Sustainability program management
- Stakeholder relations and community engagement project approvals
- Project Approvals
- Air, water, land, and biodiversity research and policy
From industry sectors including:
- Mining
- Forestry
- Indigenous Communities
- Offshore Wind
- Renewable and Hydroelectric
- Engineering and Environmental Service Firms
- Government and Regulatory Bodies
- Fisheries and Agriculture
- Power/Utilities
- Infrastructure
- Nuclear
- Natural Gas Exploration and Production Companies
- Natural Gas Pipeline and Processing Companies
- Exploration and Production Companies
- Pipeline and Midstream Companies
- Oil Refineries and Upgraders
- Oil Sands Operators and Developers
- Law Firms with environmental practices
- Resource sector industry associations
Accreditation
This 2-day conference program can be applied towards substantive hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the Law Society of Ontario. Members will also receive an additional substantive hours at each pre-conference workshop.
Learn morePre-Conference
Workshops
Add more value to your conference experience by signing up for these hands-on and practical workshops and consider sending your team.
Workshop A
CE101 Workshop: A Primer on Cumulative Effects
November 18, 2026
9:00 am–12:30 pm
Workshop B
Integrating Traditional Indigenous Knowledge in Environmental Assessments
November 18, 2026
1:30–5:00 pm
“The speakers were all amazing. Every presentation was full of informative content.”
“The representation of indigenous people as hosts and speakers was great…”
“Very well organized, and the speakers had lots of information to share.”
“All the presentations were excellent and there were lots of good questions and discussions.”
Sponsors & Partners
Sponsor Opportunities
With conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, the C5 Group of Companies: American Conference Institute, the Canadian Institute, and C5 Group, provides a diverse portfolio of conferences, events and roundtables devoted to providing business intelligence to senior decision makers responding to challenges around the world.
For more information please contact:
Ken Glass
Senior Business Development Manager
Phone: 416-998-8883
Email: [email protected]
