PANEL
Regional/Strategic Environmental Assessment in Western and Northern Canada: Provincial, Federal and International Perspectives
Jeff Rempel, MSc, PMP, EP
Executive Committee Board Member and Program Director
IAIA-WNC
Katie Rosa
Policy Advisor
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Miles Scott-Brown
Leader
Ciera Group
Raymond Cardinal
Regional Director
IAIA Western and Northern Canada
- This session will focus on the opportunities and challenges associated with seeking relevant data and information, requesting and completing strategic/regional assessments and the linkages to cumulative effects for project development in Western and Northern Canada.
- Case studies that may be explored include consideration of:
- Federal and Provincial/Territorial jurisdiction.
- Various industries and infrastructure projects.
- International perspectives that could be applied to Canada.
- Indigenous Interests and alignment to Indigenous-led assessment.
- Results-oriented next steps, including how the R/SEA information, including the underlying data, can be used by project proponents, regulatory authorities, Indigenous Nations, Environmental Non-government organizations and local communities.