Local content requirements for the oil and gas sector now exist in many jurisdictions. The principal objective of local content strategies is to maximize local benefits from oil and gas development projects through increased participation of the local workforce and firms. Key features of local content strategies or plans include:
Read more →The political landscape related to Indigenous legal issues in Canada is constantly evolving. These articles provide some great insight into some of the key topics. Relations with Government This is an interesting time for the developing field of aboriginal law, and the evolving relationships amongst First Nations, government and business
Read more →Developing strong relationships with First Nation communities is an essential part of any resource development project – and your team needs to work together with First Nations at the earliest stage of developing a plan. Avoiding common mistakes There are a number of First Nations consultation resources available to help
Read more →In February 2015, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and the Indigenous Consultation Office (ACO) announced new procedures for First Nations Consultation in Alberta. The Joint Operating Procedures for First Nations Consultation on Energy Resource Activities outlines new requirements for stakeholder consultation by organizations for oil and gas projects, and the administration and coordination
Read more →On March 1, 2015 the Canadian Federal Government announced mining-sector tax changes that will impact consultation expenses. Canadian Exploration Expenses (CEE) will now include costs of environmental studies and community consultation. This is a benefit to mining and oil & gas companies which are increasingly required by provinces and territories to
Read more →As oil and gas extraction moves away from more conventional deposits into those that are more difficult to access, so too are regulators moving away from looking at the effects of individual projects in favour of regional impacts. In the last few years, new technologies in the oil and gas
Read more →As we’ve discussed in previous posts, there are so many factors that contribute to your organization implementing an effective online consultation. There are online community best practices to consider as well as ways to make your online stakeholder consultation more accessible. This infographic walks you through a ten step process
Read more →The Government of Ontario recently finalized a document that offers guidance and direction for proponents of renewable energy projects for consulting with Indigenous communities. As of September 2013, renewable energy project applicants will look to the Aboriginal Consultation Guide for Preparing a Renewable Energy Application to follow the proper guidelines
Read more →The power of anytime, anywhere data accessibility makes mobile technology an essential tool to use as part of your organization’s stakeholder communication and management program. Fast and reliable access to important information makes it convenient for managers in the field to stay connected with all of their stakeholders. Your stakeholder
Read more →When it comes to facilitating the community engagement and consultation process, the Internet is likely one of the best channels for providing stakeholders with consistent, open access to communication. That being said, universal access to quality Internet connectivity still remains an issue for certain geographic locations and some segments of
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