CBA NEERLS & Department of Justice Meeting (Online)
Thursday November 30, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm ET
Join esteemed members of the CBA Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Section and their Department of Justice counterparts for a dynamic exchange about key environment and energy topics.
The program will include presentations on Indigenous involvement and other considerations for project development as well as the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the federal level. The recent amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 will also be discussed. In addition, participants will hear about recent developments in the United States from the upcoming chair of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources.
This program is FREE for CBA members and Justice Canada personnel. Register now to get your CPD hours and gain valuable information to implement in your practice. On-demand recordings will not be provided.
This session will offer simultaneous interpretation (English/French)
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11:00 am - 11:10 am
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Opening Remarks
Speakers:
Andrew Saranchuk, Assistant Deputy Minister, Business and Regulatory Law Portfolio, Justice Canada
Mohammad Ali Raza, Cox & Palmer
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11:10 am - 1:10 pm
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Indigenous Involvement in Energy and Resources Development Projects
This panel will feature discussions on the involvement of Indigenous Peoples. This includes discussions on business structures and relationships development including impact benefit agreements. This panel will also include discussion on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Speakers:
Matt Jamieson, CEO and President, Six Nations Grand River Corporation
Matt Ladner, Director, Indigenous & Community Affairs, Northland Power Inc.
Tim Richardson, Indigenous and Community Affairs, Northland Power Inc.
Matthew House, Senior Counsel, Fisheries and Oceans Legal Services, Justice Canada
Joel-Jean Beauchemin, Director, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Mélanie Corriveau, Corporate Director, Community Relations – Global Agnico Eagle Mines
Éric Labbé, Assistant General Counsel, Canadian Operations – Global Agnico Eagle Mines
Moderators:
Christine Blanchet, Counsel, Natural Resources Legal Services, Justice Canada
Janet Bobechko, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
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1:10 pm - 1:30 pm
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Break
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1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Update from American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Speaker:
Jeff Dennis, Chair at American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Moderator:
John Stefaniuk, President at Canadian Bar Association
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2:00 pm - 3:25 pm
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Recent amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
A presentation on the recent amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), including an overview of the historical background and context for CEPA reform, culminating in the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act which recognizes a right to a healthy environment under CEPA and modernizes Canada's chemicals management regime. The panel will also include reflections on the recent amendments by experienced private sector counsel, including lessons learned from the experience in Quebec which has legislated a right to the quality of the environment and a right to a healthy environment.
Speakers:
Michel Arès, Counsel, Environment Legal Services, Justice Canada
Claudia Santoro, Counsel, Environment Legal Services, Justice Canada
Philippe Giguère, Deputy Director, Law Reform Office, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Bryan Stephens, Manager, Legislative Policy, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Jean Piette, Ad. E., BCF
Moderators:
Adela Maciejewski Scheer, Cousel, Environment Legal Services, Justice Canada
Mira Gauvin, Dentons Canada LLP
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3:25 pm - 3:30 pm
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Concluding Remarks
Speaker:
Martin Thiboutot, McMillan LLP
Hélène Sheedy, Senior General Cousel, Executive Director, Environment Legal Services, Justice Canada
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