Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management 2024 - Eastern Canada | The Canadian Institute | 4 November 2024 | Atlantica Hotel Halifax, 1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3G5, Canada

Learn how to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of cumulative effects whilst navigating indigenous rights and regulatory process.

What You Will Walk Away With:
• A deep understanding of the cumulative effects impacts, Indigenous rights, and the regulatory process
• Real-world case studies and best practices for effective CEAM
• Multi-stakeholder perspectives from Indigenous leaders, industry experts, and government officials
• An expanded professional network and valuable connections

Featuring Key Topics:
• Ring of Fire: A Crucial Turning Point for Indigenous Jurisdiction and Climate Change
• Indigenous-Led Cumulative Effects Assessment: Paving the Way for Sustainable Futures
• Exploring Regional Impact: Cumulative Effects Assessments in Atlantic Canada
• Update on Mackenzie Valley’s Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Slave Geological Province

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

From industry sectors including:
• Mining
• Forestry
• Indigenous Communities
• Offshore Wind
• Renewable and Hydroelectric
• Engineering and Environmental Service Firms
• Government and Regulatory Bodies
• Fisheries and Agriculture
• Power/Utilities
• Infrastructure
• Nuclear
• Natural Gas Exploration and Production Companies
• Natural Gas Pipeline and Processing Companies
• Exploration and Production Companies
• Pipeline and Midstream Companies
• Oil Refineries and Upgraders
• Oil Sands Operators and Developers
• Law Firms with environmental practices
• Resource sector industry associations

2024 Speakers

CO-CHAIRS:

Celesa Horvath
Principal, Ventus Development Services Inc.

Sonja Kosuta
Senior Director, Impact Assessment and Science Capacity, Natural Resources Canada

Gary Pritchard ~Giniw (Golden Eagle)
Conservation Ecologist & Indigenous Engagement/Placemaking Specialist, Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario

SPEAKERS:

Sonja Kosuta
Senior Director, Impact Assessment and Science Capacity, Natural Resources Canada

Leea Litzgus
Executive Director, Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE)

Barry Wilson
Founder, RavenWater Learning Circle, BC Tomorrow Society Holistic Cumulative Effects Expert, CEA Analytic Ltd