The CER Since 2019

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NEB to CER Changes:

  • New Expanded Governance Structure: Created a Board of Directors, independent Commission, Indigenous Advisory Committee, and a new role for the CEO (split Lead Commissioner and CEO functions).
  • New Project Review Time Limits: Either 300 days (10 months) for small pipelines or 450 days (15 months) for large pipelines.
  • New Integrated Assessments with the IAAC: Major pipelines and powerlines designated for IAA-led review, with CER support and involvement.
  • Became Agent of the Crown: Significantly improved the CER’s ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with communities and improve decision-making processes. This has directly resulted in more efficient (timely) and effective decisions, and reduced time spent on litigation.
  • New Tools and Authorities: The CER was given new authorities to advance innovative partnerships and delegated decision-making.
  • Enshrined UNDRIP: CER Act references UNDRIP in its preamble, along with other clear policy objectives.
Two CER staff members wearing orange safety vests, white helmets, and protective gear walk along a dirt path beside a large stack of rust-coloured metal pipes arranged in horizontal rows.
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