PANEL

Regional/Strategic Environmental Assessment in Western and Northern Canada: Provincial, Federal and International Perspectives

April 9, 2024 1:15pm

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

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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.