Part of The Canadian Institute’s ATLANTIC CONVENTION ON INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS REGISTER NOW CanadianInstitute.com/Cumulative-Effects-Atlantic • 1 877 927 7936 Dr. Steve Bonnell Manager, Strategic and Regional Assessments Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Stephen Buffalo President and CEO Indian Resource Council Adam Levine Team Leader, Indigenous Relations and Participation Funding Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Gaetan Thomas CEO New Brunswick Economic Council Session Highlights for 2022 CHEVRON-RIGHT DECHIPHERING the Federal Government’s Legislative Power over the Environment CHEVRON-RIGHT ACHIEVING a Credible Plan Post Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 CHEVRON-RIGHT CONDUCTING Regional Assessments Under the Impact Assessment Act CHEVRON-RIGHT ACHIEVING a Broader Scope for Environmental Assessments through Collaboration with Indigenous Communities Conference Chair: Featured Speakers: Bring your Consultation and Cumulative Effects team SEE PAGE 3 FOR DETAILS Atlantic Convention on Indigenous Affairs CONSULTATION, HOUSING, CUMULATIVE EFFECTS Advancing Responsible Project Development and Environmental Management Inaugural Conference on Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management Atlantic October 20, 2022 • Hotel Halifax • Halifax, NS EARN CPD CREDITS
As Mayor of Halifax and on behalf of Regional Council it is my distinct pleasure to extend warm greetings and a special welcome to all attending the Atlantic Convention Indigenous Affairs: Consultation, Housing, Cumulative Effects.
Halifax Regional Municipality is located on the ancestral and unceded grounds of the Mi’kmaq people in the district of Mi’kma’ki. We acknowledge the Peace and Friendship Treaties
signed in this Territory and recognize we are all Treaty People.
Delegates of the 6th annual conference will be provided a non partisan platform to make meaningful connections and engage in important discussions with Indigenous leaders, natural resource experts and key government officials.
Halifax is the place to be with its dynamic and intriguing mix of heritage and culture. Indeed, the Mi’kmaq people have called this land home for more than 13,000 years. A marquee destination embracing a diversity of people, communities, shops, restaurants and nightlife, our city will present you with a truly original experience.
Our culturally rich port city takes pride in our reputation as one of the world’s most hospitable and welcoming destinations. During your stay, I hope you take time to explore some of the rich history, culture, and natural beauty our region offers.
I want to acknowledge, with gratitude, the Canadian Institute Indigenous Affairs Team and sponsors for hosting this important and timely event here in Halifax.
I wish you much success and trust your visit will be a truly memorable experience.
Kindest regards, Mike Savage Mayor
Join The Canadian Institute’s Inaugural Conference on Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management Atlantic
IN-PERSON and LIVE in beautiful Halifax on October 20, 2022!
Delve into practical discussions and gain insight from scientific experts, government, Indigenous leaders and industry representatives. Hear from our expert faculty as they address the social, economic and environmental challenges of cumulative effects in the natural resource sector. Don’t miss your best opportunity to form a unique dialogue on sustainable project development including:
• Deciphering the Federal Government’s Legislative Power over the Environment and How to Operate under the Current Impact Assessment Act
• How to Achieve a Broader Scope for Environmental Assessments through Collaboration with Indigenous Communities
• Incorporating Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) into Environmental Assessments
• Think Tank: How to Achieve a Credible Plan Post Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
• How Treaty Rights are Impacted by Cumulative Effects: How the Landmark Blueberry River Decision Impacts First Nation Oversight and Management
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Who You Will Meet
Network and build relationships with a broad range of senior executives and management responsible for:
Environmental impact assessments
Environmental regulatory compliance
Land management
Resource development
Project approvals and development
Sustainability program management
• Stakeholder relations and community engagement 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
Mining
Forestry, Pulp and Paper
Indigenous Communities
Engineering and Environmental Service Firms
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Pipeline and Midstream Companies
Oil Refineries and Upgraders
Oil Sands Operators and Developers
Government and Regulatory Bodies
Law Firms with environmental practices
• Resource sector industry associations
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This one-day conference program can be applied towards 3.5 substantive hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the Law Society of Ontario The same number of hours may be applied to your continuing legal educational requirements in British Columbia
Barreau do 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 The Law Society of Saskatchewan recognizes another province’s CPD credits so long as the hours are submitted to the Director of Admissions & Education for approval. EARN CPD CREDITS
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs
MICROPHONE Dr. Steve Bonnell, Manager, Strategic and Regional Assessments, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
9:15 ROUNDTABLE
Deciphering the Federal Government’s Legislative Power over the Environment and How to Operate under the Current Impact Assessment Act
MICROPHONE Stephen Buffalo, President and CEO, Indian Resource Council
The Alberta Court of Appeal concluded the Federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) as unconstitutional saying it intrudes into provincial jurisdiction, in a May 2022 decision. In response, the federal government is appealing the decision to the Supreme Court of Canada. This session will explore what the court’s decision means for current environmental assessments and projects in Atlantic Canada.
• Determining the adverse effect on projects and which types of projects have the greatest potential to be effected
• Assessing whether the project has effects that fall within federal jurisdiction—such as effects on fish and fish habitat, aquatic species or Indigenous people
• Distinguishing between cumulative effects assessments, regional effects assessments and strategic effects assessments
• Identifying the role of regional and strategic effects assessments in federal and provincial regulatory review processes
• Examining the regulatory frameworks for regional and strategic effects assessments
• Integrating broader sustainability considerations into regional policies, plans and programs
Regional Assessments under the Impact Assessment Act: Implications for Cumulative Effects Assessment and Management
• Examining the role and benefits of regional assessments in assessing and addressing cumulative effects
• Key considerations and lessons learned related to how cumulative effects are addressed in regional assessments
10:30 Networking Refreshment Break
How to Achieve a Broader Scope for Environmental Assessments through Collaboration with Indigenous Communities
MICROPHONE Gordon Grey, Environmental Impact Assessment Coordinator, Wolastoqey Nation
• Incorporating consideration of sex and gender with other identity factors in an environmental assessment
• Incorporating consideration of the traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples, as well as community knowledge in an environmental assessment
• Analyzing the recent developments under the Impact Assessment Act
• Categorizing which projects can best incorporate a broader scope, such as:
Determining best practices for process development to ensure properly engagement and duty to consult
Reviewing the obligations of First Nation communities
• Creating a tool kit to complete the Impact Assessment Act
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Incorporating Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) into Environmental Assessments
MICROPHONE Adam Levine, Team Leader, Indigenous Relations and Participation Funding, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
This session will look at real-world examples and practical applications for how Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Western Science can be applied to projects in the natural resources sector.
• Collaborating and engaging with Indigenous communities
• Sharing information and research and what is kept confidential
• Establishing financial arrangements and supports, setting financial priorities and understanding budgetary constraints
• Monitoring and reporting on project commitments from all parties
• Drafting agreement duration, termination and renewal
• Anticipating a dispute resolution scenario
12:15 Networking Luncheon
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Think Tank: How to Achieve a Credible Plan Post Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act received royal assent on June 2021, codifying the commitment for Canada achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Delegates will benefit from hearing real-world action plans for reducing emissions and practical steps for achieving the target.
• Identifying quantitative five-year targets for caps on emissions from the oil and gas sector
• Examining the government’s commitment to capping and cutting emissions from the sector at the pace and scale needed to get to net zero by 2050
• Achieving transparency and accountability under the new Act
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Census of Environment: Delivering Insight Through Data for a Better Canada
• Determining the importance of the Census of Environment
• Understanding the key component of the program
• Evaluating the proposed governance model
• What’s next? Highlighting deliverable and activities in year one and coming years
2:45 Networking Refreshment Break
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3:00 CASE STUDY
Implementing A First Nation’s Green Energy Hub Development Project in Accordance with the Impact Assessment Act and the Mi’kmaq Right Impact Framework
MICROPHONE Jennifer Cleversey Moffitt, In-House Counsel, Belledune Port Authority
Hear how the Port of Belledune is preparing to phase-out coal at its facilities. As part of the Canadian Coal Transition Initiative, and with $1.7 million in funding from The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), this project aims to enhance the Port’s capacity to manage new growth opportunities and create new employment opportunities while mitigating the impact of transitioning from coal-fired electricity.
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How Treaty Rights are Impacted by Cumulative Effects: How the Landmark Blueberry River Decision Impacts First Nation Oversight and Management
MICROPHONE Maegen Giltrow, Partner, Ratcliff LLP
A look at the precedent-setting British Columbia Supreme Court decision which ruled that the Treaty Rights of Yahey First Nation were infringed upon through the cumulative effects of decades of natural resource developments. Also known as the Blueberry River First Nation decision, the session will delve into the national implications.
• How will impact assessments be submitted
• Implications of the British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Yahey v British Columbia (2021)
• Examining how cumulative effects affect Treaty Rights with a look at Alberta Court of Appeal decision in Fort McKay First Nation v Prosper Petroleum Ltd, (2020)
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Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs and Conference Concludes
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