Thank you to everyone who joined us in Halifax! We look forward to seeing you next year at Eastern Canada’s must-attend event for professionals in sustainable project development.
Gain multi-stakeholder perspectives on the current and future of cumulative effects assessment solutions to balance the social, economic and environmental impacts of project development. This event will gather thought-leaders and scientists from government, industry, and Indigenous communities to discuss and share knowledge on what is required to move forward with major project development in 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
OUR 2024 PROGRAM IS IN DEVELOPMENT
Take a look at the lineup of speakers and event highlights from our 2023 event:
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Matthew Chiasson
Cumulative Effects Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Dr. Steve Bonnell
Director, Impact Assessment and Permitting (Principal)
Advisian (Worley Group)
Special Opening Keynote Address
Honorable Timothy Halman
Minister of Environment & Climate Change
Government of Nova Scotia
GAIN INSIGHTS FROM
Andrew John
Director of Justice and Legal Affairs
Miawpukek First Nation
Selina Lee-Andersen
Partner
Miller Thomson LLP
Andrea McGathey
Senior Technical Specialist – Environment, Advanced Reactor Development Program
NB Power
Jessica Coulson
Senior Advisor, Office of the Chief Scientist
Natural Resources Canada
Ben Collison
Interdisciplinary PhD Student, School for Resource and Environmental Studies
Dalhousie University
Heather Giddens
Senior Environmental Specialist
Stantec
2023 program highlights
- How Federal Regulatory Changes Will Impact Requirements, Timelines and Approvals for Projects and How Industry Proponents Can Prepare
- Latest developments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador – Offshore Wind, Renewable and Hydrogen Projects – How are Cumulative Effects being Assessed?
- INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES PANEL– Balancing Project Advancements with Cumulative Effects and Indigenous Rights
- Bridging the Gap Between Federal and Provincial Legislation
- Effective Practices for Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge into Major Projects at the Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Process Stages
- A Retrospective on the Fundamentals at Play and What Lies Ahead in Cumulative Effects Assessment
WHAT OUR DELEGATES SAY
Great speakers and presentations. Lots of time for questions and conversations
The representation of indigenous people as hosts and speakers was great…
The content of the talks was excellent, the speakers were really engaging, and the food provided was delicious
The speakers were great!