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CUMULATIVE EFFECTS

11th National Symposium on Assessment and Environmental Management

April 18–19, 2023 | Hotel Arts, Calgary, Alberta

Advancing Major Projects in Consideration of Cumulative Effects, Indigenous Rights and Climate Change

2023 Highlights: ą Lesson learned from the Blueberry River Court Decision and implications for future resource development in Canada ą Perspectives from industry: Balancing project advancements with cumulative effects, Indigenous rights and climate change

Blueberry River First Nations

Sarah Depoe

Director, Cumulative Effects Management Planning

Environment and Protected Areas, Government of Alberta

Sheila Risbud

Head of Sustainable Development

Teck Resources ą The latest on surface water quality management frameworks in the upper Athabasca and North Saskatchewan Rivers in Alberta ą How cumulative effects are addressed in regional assessments including the Ring of Fire, St. Lawrence River Area and Offshore Wind Development

PLUS ! Add more value to your experience by attending the: ą Pre-Conference Workshop: A Cumulative Effects Assessment

New This Year!

Primer: Demystifying CEA For the Rest of Us ą Post-Conference Workshop: Your Complete and Practical Guide to Environmental Monitoring for Planning and Decision Making in the Context of Cumulative Effects

The Canadian Institute’s 11th Annual National Symposium on Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management will provide you with multi-stakeholder perspectives on the current and future of cumulative effects assessment and opportunities to move forward with sustainable project development.

Meet 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.

In-depth sessions and panels:

» How Federal Regulatory Changes Will Impact Requirements, Timelines and Approvals for Energy Projects and How Industry Proponents Can Prepare

» INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES PANEL: Balancing Project Advancements with Cumulative Effects, Indigenous Rights and Climate Change

» CASE STUDY: Implementing a Cumulative Effects Framework for Coastal Projects in British Columbia

» 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

We look forward to welcoming you in April 2023!

Denise Korol The Canadian Institute

Who You Will Meet

Network and build relationships with a broad range of experts, scientists and leaders in: ç Environmental impact assessments ç Environmental regulatory compliance ç Land management ç Resource development ç Project approvals and development ç Sustainability program management ç Stakeholder relations and community engagement project approvals ç Project Approvals ç Air, water, land, and biodiversity research and policy

From industry sectors including: ç Natural Gas Exploration and Production Companies ç Natural Gas Pipeline and Processing Companies ç Exploration and Production Companies ç Pipeline and Midstream Companies ç Oil Refineries and Upgraders ç Oil Sands Operators and Developers ç Mining ç Forestry, Pulp and Paper ç Indigenous Communities ç Engineering and Environmental Service Firms ç Government and Regulatory Bodies ç Law Firms with environmental practices ç Resource sector industry associations ç Network and build relationships

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