April 16–17, 2025
Pre-Conference Workshops: April 15, 2025
Hotel Arts | Calgary, Alberta
13th National Symposium
Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management
Canada’s Flagship Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management Conference
2025 Conference Highlights:
Cutting-edge knowledge and networking opportunities
EARN CPD CREDITS
ç Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives: Best practices, new case studies and strategies in managing cumulative environmental impacts.
ç Ethical Resource Development and Regulatory Process: While ensuring that Indigenous perspectives, priorities, and community needs are at the forefront of discussions, from land management to resource development impacts.
ç Meaningful Engagement and Collaboration: Creating meaningful opportunities for engagement, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among Indigenous voices, government representatives, and industry leaders.
PLUS! Participate in our pre-conference workshops on April 15, 2025.
WORKSHOP A Navigating Indigenous Engagement in the Assessment Process Clock 9:00 am–12:30 pm
WORKSHOP B
Incorporating Climate Change Considerations in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Clock 1:00 pm–4:30 pm
Distinguished Faculty
Dr. Lauren Arnold
Project Manager
The UBC Centre for Environmental Assessment Research, Okanagan Campus
Dave Brescia
Technical Discipline Lead, Assessment & Permitting, Senior Principal, Environmental Services Stantec
Raymond Cardinal Regional Director International Association for Impact AssessmentWestern & Northern Canada
Mary Denechezhe Chairperson of Board of Directors Ya’thi Néné Land and Resource Office
Brad Gilmour Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Bruce Hanbidge Strategic Advisor Ya’thi Néné Land and Resource Office
George Hegmann VP Environmental Services Stantec
Dr. Durdana Islam
Project Director, Climate Planner Narratives Inc.
Kate Kempton Senior Counsel Woodward and Company LLP
Justin McKeown Senior Advisor, Indigenous Consultation Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Jeff Rempel Director, Impact Assessment & Permitting Two Worlds Consulting
Somia Sadiq
Founder, Principal Partner Narratives Inc.
Sharon Singh Partner and Cohead of Indigenous and Environment Practices McMillan LLP
Kim Walters Cumulative Effects Advisor Tsawwassen First Nation
Desirée Thériault Partner, Senior Landscape Designer Narratives Inc.
Sheila Williams Manager, Treaty Rights and Title Tsawwassen First Nation
Legal Accreditation
This 2-day conference program can be applied towards 7 hours of substantive hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the Law Society of Ontario. Members will also receive an additional 3 substantive hours at each pre-conference workshop.
The same number of hours may be applied to your continuing legal educational requirements in British Columbia.
The Barreau du Québec recognizes this training activity, the latter having been accredited by another Law Society subject to the MCLE.
For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta.
Members of the Law Society of Saskatchewan seeking accreditation for an out of province activity are requested to submit the CPD Activity Application Form and agenda directly to the LSS for approval.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
9:00 am–12:30 pm (Registration opens at 8:30 am)
WORKSHOP A: Navigating Indigenous Engagement in the Assessment Process
DAY ONE
Wednesday,
1:00 pm–4:30 pm (Registration opens at 12:30 pm)
WORKSHOP B: Incorporating Climate Change Considerations in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
April 16, 2025
8:00 Registration Opens and Continental Breakfast Served
9:00 Indigenous Blessing
9:05 Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs
9:10 Seeking Common Ground in Impact Assessment (IA) and Cumulative Effects: Comparing Western Science-based Biophysical and Human Environment IA with Indigenous Interests Assessment
9:45 Using Artificial Intelligence Strategically for Impact Assessments
10:30 Networking Break and Refreshments
11:00 Indigenous Collaboration on Monitoring Initiatives for Predictable Results
11:30 Navigating the Regulatory Process in Impact Assessments
12:15 Networking Luncheon
1:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Are Amendments to the Impact Assessment Act Unconstitutional?
2:00 The Role of Cumulative Effects Frameworks in Guiding Assessments of Value
2:45 Refreshments and Networking Break
3:15 Assessing the Benefits of Co-management in the Environmental Assessment Process
4:00 Defining the Roles and Responsibilities for the Cumulative Effects Process
4:30 Day One Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns until Day 2
DAY TWO
Thursday, April 17, 2025
8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs
8:50 Keynote Address
9:15 How to Practically Address Cumulative Effects?
10:00 Networking Break and Refreshments
10:30 Tsawwassen First Nation's Impact Assessment Framework: A Values-Centred Approach
11:15 Summary of Cumulative Effects in the Athabasca Dene Traditional Territory (Nuhenene) of Northern Saskatchewan 12:00
Luncheon 1:00 Environmental Funding Programs for Advancing Capital Projects
Networking Break and Refreshments
2:00 Interactive Roundtables: Building Knowledge, Connections, and Solutions
3:00 Closing Remarks from the Conference Chairs and Conference Concludes
*Program as of Jan. 27, 2025. For more information, please visit: CanadianInstitute.com/Cumulative-Effects
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Please note that the guest room block cut-off date is March 14, 2025. After that date OR when the room block fills, guestroom availability and rate can no longer be guaranteed.
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