Meaningful relationships, successful projects: Indigenous involvement in projects in Canada

Infrastructure projects are in the spotlight in Canada as an agent for economic recovery. This six-part webinar series features conversation between members from several of our practice areas and key industry stakeholders who share their latest insights and experiences from the Canadian ecosystem and explore what may lie ahead.

Building strong relationships with Indigenous proponents is a critical point of focus to the success of many projects in Canada. Special guests will join us for a discussion on best practices and principles to guide engagement with Indigenous project proponents, including economic reconciliation and fulfilling the duty to consult.

9:00 a.m. EDT Webinar opens
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. EDT Presentation

Speakers: Sharleen Gale, Chief Councillor, Fort Nelson First Nation, First Nations Major Projects Coalition
Hillary Thatcher, Senior Director, Project Development, Canada Infrastructure Bank
Valerie Helbronner, Torys

Ontario: This program is eligible for up to 1.0 hour of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Professionalism content.

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Sessions in this series:

• The state of play in Canadian major projects: Interdisciplinary roundtable
• Working with government: A conversation with Canada Infrastructure Bank’s John Casola and the City of Saint John’s Mélanie Tompkins
• Meaningful relationships, successful projects: Indigenous involvement in projects in Canada
• What you need to know about environmental approvals
• When the rubber hits the road: what’s next for major Canadian projects?
• Capital structuring and financing