Workshop A – How to Successfully Complete the Regulatory Processes for Your Project in Northern Canada

Stephanie Wood
Director
Green Cat Renewables Canada Corporation

Damian Panayi
Regulatory Specialist
WSP

Gerald D. Chipeur
Partner
Miller Thomson
Navigating the complex regulatory landscape in Northern Canada can seem daunting. This workshop will demystify Northwest Territories, and Yukon approval processes using mining and infrastructure project case studies. It will provide attendees with proven strategies to avoid common application pitfalls and build effective relationships regulators and project stakeholders to help projects move forward faster. In this interactive workshop, topics of discussion will include:
- Regulatory road maps
- When and how to engage regulators, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities
- Outlining the initial information required for project descriptions/applications
- Tips for building your schedule and budget
- Lessons learned from overcoming regulatory hurdles