Updates

IAMC Submits Advice to the Government of Canada and the Canada Energy Regulator

By IAMC-Line 3 | December 19, 2019 |

On December 10, 2019, the Indigenous Committee members of the Line 3 Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) formally submitted their Report on Advice to the Government of Canada and the Canada Energy Regulator. The recommendations were approved by a majority of members, and were submitted along with a minority opinion in accordance with the…

IAMC Releases Fall Newsletter

By IAMC-Line 3 | November 30, 2019 |

The Line 3 Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee has released its fall newsletter. The fall edition features updates on the Committee’s work from June – December 2019. Key highlights include: the process of selecting members for the next Committee term; the current status of the pipeline; updates on the pipeline monitoring program; and the Committee’s…

Indigenous Monitoring and Filings Review Updates (2018-19 and 2019-20)

By IAMC-Line 3 | May 6, 2019 |

IAMC Indigenous Monitoring reports have now been uploaded covering the period up to: September 20th 2019. IAMC Filings Review reports have now been uploaded covering the period up to: March 9th, 2020. *Updates cover fiscal years 2018-19 and 2019-20. INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION IN NEB INSPECTIONS (IAMC INDIGENOUS MONITORING) ­To enable Indigenous Nations to participate in the…

Line 3 IAMC Indigenous Knowledge Definition

By IAMC-Line 3 | January 7, 2019 |

The Line 3 Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) is a partnership between the Government of Canada and Indigenous Nations that are potentially impacted by Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Program (L3RP). As mandated in the Committee’s Terms of Reference, the IAMC seeks to “facilitate the integration of Indigenous Knowledge, teachings, values, use of the land,…

Treaty 4 Leadership Forum/Information Session

By IAMC-Line 3 | November 30, 2018 |

On November 22-23, over 40 Chiefs, Councillors and Headmen attended the Treaty 4 Leadership Forum/Information Session in Fort Qu’Appelle.  The 2-day meeting hosted by the Treaty 4 members of the IAMC provided detailed information to leadership on the activities and benefits of the Line 3 IAMC as well as upcoming engagement opportunities related to the…

New Member!

By IAMC-Line 3 | November 27, 2018 |

The newest member to join the IAMC is Neil Sasakamoose. Neil is a member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. He is currently the Executive Director of Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC), the President of BATC Community Development Corporation, the President/CEO of BATC Investments Ltd Partnership, and the President of the First Alliance Group of Companies.…

The Canada Institute – Indigenous Involvement in North America’s Energy Future: Respecting Rights through New Relationships

By IAMC-Line 3 | November 5, 2018 |

On October 25th, 2018, the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute held an event titled “Indigenous Involvement in North America’s Energy Future: Respecting Rights through New Relationships”. The goal of the event was to discuss the relationships between Indigenous Peoples, Energy Projects, and Governments. The Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Pipeline was examined as a case study in…

Indigenous Monitor Training

By IAMC-Line 3 | September 16, 2018 |

Between August 7 – 10 in Calgary, NEB Inspection Officers and IAMC Indigenous Monitors attended a joint training session focusing on NEB compliance verification processes and associated legislation. This training marked an exciting kick-off to the IAMC Indigenous Monitoring Program, which involves Indigenous Monitors working side-by-side with NEB Inspection Officers during NEB compliance verification activities.…

National Energy Board Update – September 7, 2018

By IAMC-Line 3 | September 7, 2018 |

  Construction and Compliance Update: Construction activity is occurring on all spreads and facilities. Please refer to Construction Progress Reports for details (below). On 6 September 2018, Enbridge notified the Board that it will employ a contingency crossing method at the Oak Creek # 1 watercourse crossing (A93908). On 31 August 2018, Enbridge filed updated…

National Energy Board update – August 24, 2018

By IAMC-Line 3 | August 24, 2018 |

    Environmental Alignment Sheets On 15 August 2018, the Board issued a Letter to Enbridge, approving updated Environmental Alignment Sheets, pursuant to Condition 6 of OC-63. Enbridge provided the NEB with the updated Environmental Alignment Sheets on 23 July 2018 (A93213).  The company indicated that the revisions were due to ongoing review, sampling results…