Canadian Energy Regulator

THREE ANISHNABEG ALGONQUIN COMMUNITIES SOUND THE ALARM - Quebec is interfering with our constitutional rights and "allows" itself to ransack our environment!

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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The First Nations of Abitibiwinni, Kitigan Zibi and Lac Simon state in their request that Quebec is deliberately interfering with their constitutional rights guaranteed by section 35 of the Canadian Constitution.

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  • The First Nations of Abitibiwinni, Kitigan Zibi and Lac Simon state in their request that Quebec is deliberately interfering with their constitutional rights guaranteed by section 35 of the Canadian Constitution.
  • In the case of the Anishinabeg territories, the power increases are directly related to the export of megawatts to the United States.
  • Subsequently, Minister Charrette denied the Anishinabeg the right to be heard in the consultation on the Hertel-New York Interconnection Line project.
  • Their constitutional rights are thus violated twice over by the Quebec government.

Dr. Marie Delorme receives national Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Tabatha Bull, President & CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, said Dr. Marie Delorme is a visionary who challenges the status quo at each stage of her career.

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  • Tabatha Bull, President & CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, said Dr. Marie Delorme is a visionary who challenges the status quo at each stage of her career.
  • We are honoured to present Dr. Marie Delorme with CCABs national Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations, said Bull.
  • The Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations is proudly sponsored by Sysco Canada.
  • Sysco Canada is honoured to sponsor the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations.

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation announces regulatory success for local Indigenous communities seeking transparency on TC Energy’s NGTL 2021 System Expansion Project

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation (ANSN) is pleased to share the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) has granted ANSNs request requiring TC Energy to provide transparency to impacted local Indigenous communities seeking economic participation on the 2021 NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. System Expansion Project (NGTL).

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation (ANSN) is pleased to share the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) has granted ANSNs request requiring TC Energy to provide transparency to impacted local Indigenous communities seeking economic participation on the 2021 NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. System Expansion Project (NGTL).
  • The decision compels NGTL to publicly file the PCAPPs and provide a copy to interested Indigenous communities.
  • Doing so will provide the transparency and accountability necessary for local Indigenous communities and their businesses to be thoughtfully engaged in this multi-billion-dollar project.
  • Meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples, communities and businesses is critical as Canada seeks the path of economic reconciliation, said Chief Tony Alexis of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation.

Indigenous Advisory Committee embarks on bold new path with the Canada Energy Regulator

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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To better understand the important role the Indigenous Advisory Committee will play in helping Canada's energy regulator build a renewed relationship with the Indigenous peoples of Canada, please take a look at the Terms of Reference on the CER's website .

Key Points: 
  • To better understand the important role the Indigenous Advisory Committee will play in helping Canada's energy regulator build a renewed relationship with the Indigenous peoples of Canada, please take a look at the Terms of Reference on the CER's website .
  • The Indigenous Advisory Committee was established in August of 2020, to fulfil a key requirement of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act for the establishment of an advisory committee to enhance the involvement of the Indigenous peoples of Canada and Indigenous organizations in the CER's regulated infrastructure.
  • "These are exciting times for the Canada Energy Regulator and I'm personally looking forward to working closely with our Indigenous Advisory Committee.
  • The advice of the Indigenous Advisory Committee will be invaluable, helping the Board incorporate critical Indigenous voices and perspectives in its governance of the CER and moving us forward along our path of reconciliation."