Name
Panel discussion: How are regulators bridging legislative gaps and responding to reporting requirements?
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Speakers
Bill Pain, Water Regulatory, Government of Northwest Territories
Dr Sally Innis, Manager, ICMM
Luc Lachance, Senior Water Management Engineering, British Columbia Ministry of Environment
Dr Sally Innis, Manager, ICMM
Luc Lachance, Senior Water Management Engineering, British Columbia Ministry of Environment
Description
- To what extent are we internationally aligned on terminology? Are we working towards common goals around stewardship or is clarity required on what this means?
- What does a gold standard reporting framework look like in water?
- How can we best adapt to Bill C5 impacts to exploration and stakeholder engagement? To what extent does this alter the scope of indigenous community consultation?
- What role can the CMSI play in aligning international responsible mining standards and supporting industry in their reporting requirements?
- What should the sectors’ next steps be around regulating mine closure?