Overview - Cumulative Effects Assessment & Management, Eastern Canada

Eastern Canada’s premier event for professionals in sustainable project development.

Learn how to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of cumulative effects whilst navigating indigenous rights and regulatory process.

What You Will Walk Away With

A deep understanding of the cumulative effects impacts, Indigenous rights, and the regulatory process

Real-world case studies and best practices for effective CEAM

Multi-stakeholder perspectives from Indigenous leaders, industry experts, and government officials

An expanded professional network and valuable connections

Conference Co-Chairs

Celesa Horvath

Principal
Ventus Development Corporation

Sonja Kosuta

Senior Director, Impact Assessment and Science Capacity
Natural Resources Canada

Gary Pritchard ~Giniw (Golden Eagle)

Conservation Ecologist & Indigenous Engagement/Placemaking Specialist
Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario

Featured speakers

Sonja Kosuta

Senior Director, Impact Assessment and Science Capacity
Natural Resources Canada

Leea Litzgus

Executive Director
Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE)

Barry Wilson

Founder
RavenWater Learning Circle
BC Tomorrow Society Holistic Cumulative Effects Expert
CEA Analytic Ltd

Featuring Key Topics

Ring of Fire: A Crucial Turning Point for Indigenous Jurisdiction and Climate Change

Indigenous-Led Cumulative Effects Assessment: Paving the Way for Sustainable Futures

Exploring Regional Impact: Cumulative Effects Assessments in Atlantic Canada

Update on Mackenzie Valley’s Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Slave Geological Province

PRE-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

Mastering the Fundamentals of Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA): An Introduction for Professionals in Environmental Impact, Regulatory Compliance, and Sustainability

November 5, 2024
8:00  – 10:00 am

WORKSHOP B

Integrating Traditional Knowledge for Enhanced Environmental Monitoring

November 6, 2024
1:30 – 5:00 pm

Workshops are offered In-Person only

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

WHAT OUR DELEGATES SAY

The speakers were all amazing. Every presentation was full of informative content.

Cathy Martin, Senior Environmental Specialist, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)

The representation of indigenous people as hosts and speakers was great…

Timothy Patenaude, Consultation Assistant, Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement

Very well organized, and the speakers had lots of information to share.

Angela Brooks, Natural Heritage Lead, AtkinsRealis

All the presentations were excellent and there were lots of good questions and discussions.

Marianne Gilbert, Senior Marine Scientist, Ecofish Research Ltd.

2nd Symposium on

Cumulative Effects Assessment & Management, Eastern Canada

November 5 – 6, 2024 Atlantica, Halifax, NS