There is a new normal in Western Canada. The approach to attracting, on-boarding and retaining top talent has a new set of challenges in a saturated employment market. Progressive businesses are adapting to find efficient and effective ways to have the right people in...

The new Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) Act, replacing the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 and the National Energy Board, came into force on August 28, 2019. Implementing the CER Act will take time. Over the next few months, we’ll see the CER release new pol...

The Alberta Energy Regulator released a draft Directive on proposed changes to Public (Participant) Involvement requirements. This is intended to replace current participant involvement requirements under Directive 056. There are significant changes proposed, including...

Over the past 6 months, we’ve seen noise on the forefront of regulatory progress, and stakeholders increasingly reporting noise complaints about new and existing projects from established facilities to wind farms. As a result, regulators are implementing new policies t...

Brittney, Breanne and I just returned from our annual strategy planning retreat. We use the word ‘retreat’ lightly since that usually implies rest and relaxation. While it was a rewarding and empowering experience, it was anything but restful. Our business coaches help...

Do you get a knot in your stomach when you hear there are new regulatory guidelines for project applications? Remember when Alberta’s Aboriginal Consultation Office released new guidelines in July of 2016 for the Record of Consultation Logs, and everyone’s first reacti...

Trust is the foundation of relationship. It really is a simple concept and the fundamental expectation that determines the outcome of any relationship. I’ve recently picked up Dr. Brené Brown’s latest book, Dare to Lead, and am rumbling with the concept of leadership d...

Consultation, consultation, consultation. It’s all we’ve been hearing in the news. “This company didn’t consult with us!” or “We don’t want this project here! Why aren’t they listening?” The fact is that today’s outrage culture is shaping public opinion, which is bring...

There is strength in threes – a braid, a tripod, “third time’s the charm”, you name it. At BRITT Land & Engagement, we believe that the power of C3 has elevated our organization and can also elevate yours. We’re excited to introduce C3 Management™ to you: Consultation,...

On Monday BRITT was represented at the AER information session for the upcoming integration of Public Lands applications to the OneStop system.

A few take-aways from the session include:

• The change is one for processes only, not regulations

• This will be for...