Boost Your CEAM Strategy with Insights into Current and Future Trends in Cumulative Effects with a Special Focus on Indigenous Rights and Regulatory Processes
This event is your best chance to connect with environmental professionals and scientists, industry experts, regulators, and Indigenous leaders, as they address the complexities of cumulative effects assessment and environmental management. Gain in-depth insights into Indigenous rights and regulatory processes, and equip yourself with practical tools to balance development needs with environmental stewardship in Canada. With a focus on collaboration and practical solutions, this symposium is your opportunity to stay ahead in navigating the evolving landscape of cumulative effects management.
Conference Co-Chair

Sonja Kosuta
Senior Director, Impact Assessment and Science Capacity
Natural Resources Canada
Featured Speakers

Raymond Cardinal
Regional Director
IAIA – Western & Northern Canada

Bruce Hanbidge
Strategic Advisor
Ya’thi Néné Land and Resource Office

Justin McKeown
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Consultation
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Jeff Rempel
Director, Impact Assessment & Permitting
Two Worlds Consulting

Kate Kempton
Senior Counsel
Woodward and Company LLP
Benefits to Attending

Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives
Explore the best practices, new case studies, and strategies for managing cumulative environmental impacts

Ethical Resource Development
Learn Indigenous priorities and community needs – from land management to resource development impacts

Regulatory Processes in Impact Assessments
Gain critical insights into evolving regulations and policies to ensure your CEAM strategy stays compliant

Meaningful Engagement and Collaboration
Build strong partnerships and collaborate with Indigenous communities, government, and industry
Who You Will Meet

Who Should Attend
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:
- 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
- Mining
- Forestry, Pulp and Paper
- Indigenous Communities
- Engineering and Environmental Service Firms
- Government and Regulatory Bodies
- Law Firms with environmental practices
- Resource sector industry associations
- Network and build relationships
Who Attended
- Alberta Environment and Parks
- BC Ministry of Environment
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Department of Environment and Climate Change
- Environment & Climate Change Canada
- Frog Lake First Nation
- Indigenous and Community Engagement (ICE)
- Pembina Pipeline Corp
- SaskPower
- Yukon Government




TESTIMONIALS
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Very efficient and talks were interesting and relevant.
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Great choice of speakers, and George did an excellent job moderating!