Public Consultations Activities

For more information on NRCan’s consultations, e-mail consultation@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

Strategic Framework for Geospatial Standards

Purpose: To facilitate the development of a strategy and roadmap for geospatial standards in support of the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure, including background analysis and guidance for the GeoConnections program.

Target Audience: An advisory committee will be established including stakeholders representing federal and provincial governments, industry, and organizations involved in standards for geospatial interoperability as well as users and developers involved in the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure.

Intended Outcome: To ensure a strategic framework based on sound requirements analysis and stakeholder input.

Time Frame: The project to develop the strategic framework will take place between December 2012 and June 2013.

 

Pan-Canadian Geomatics Strategy

Purpose: To collectively develop a vision and strategy for the Canadian geomatics and Earth observations community which will provide an overarching frame and rallying point for collaboration and alignment of geomatics and Earth observations initiatives across Canada's geomatics and Earth observation sector.

Target Audience: Members of the Canadian Geomatics Community Round Table (FPT, industry, academia, NGOs, professional associations) and other traditional and non-traditional geomatics and Earth Observations stakeholders.

Intended Outcome: A renewed and expanded multistakeholder Geomatics Accord, “owned” by the community.

Time Frame: Consultation will take place over the next 12-18 months, with periodic face to face meetings. The next meeting of the Round Table is anticipated for the end of January 2013.

 

Port Hope Area Initiative - Property Value Protection Program – Assessing the Past, Providing for the Future

Purpose: To create opportunity for municipalities and public/stakeholders to provide views and experience on the Property Value Protection program which is designed to compensate home-owners of real estate in Port Hope and Clarington for financial losses as a result of the removal of low-level radioactive waste during the Port Hope Area Initiative.

Target Audience: Elected officials and administration of the municipalities of Port Hope and Clarington and the public/stakeholders within these municipalities.

Intended Outcome: To build relationships, demonstrate transparency, improve decision-making and better understanding of how to move forward with the Property Value Protection program as the Port Hope Area Initiative begins the removal of radioactive waste in the affected areas.

Time Frame: Fiscal year 2012-2013.

For further information, and to participate, please visit: www.pvpreview.ca

 

Engage communities and agencies within territorial governments in proposed activities and achievements in Climate Change Adaptation program

Purpose: To present and discuss proposed program activities and achievements.

Target Audience: Northern infrastructure owners and managers and northern communities and government.

Intended Outcome: To inform decision makers and infrastructure managers in reducing risk to infrastructure vulnerability.

Time Frame: Throughout 2012-13

 

Natural Gas Roadmap Implementation Committee

Purpose: To facilitate the implementation of recommendations contained in the Natural Gas Use in the Canadian Transportation Sector Deployment Roadmap, including the education and outreach activities and the work on codes and standards.

Target Audience: Members of the Implementation Committee include stakeholders from other federal and provincial governments, industry representing the natural gas vehicle value chain, and industry associations.

Intended Outcome: To ensure successful implementation of the recommendations.

Time Frame: The Implementation Committee is meeting on a quarterly basis. The next Implementation Committee meeting is scheduled for November 2012.

 

Energy Efficient Tire Recognition Initiative

Purpose: Development of a recognition system for energy efficient tires to guide consumers in making informed choices about fuel-efficient tires.

Target Audience: Consumers and consumer organizations (automotive and consumer products).

Intended Outcome: Preliminary identification of issues, concerns and information requirements by consumers and consumer organizations.

Time Frame: December 2011 - December 2012

 

Implementation of Amendment 11 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

Purpose: To inform, consult and collaborate on the implementation of Amendment 11 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations.

Target Audience: Dealers and importers of products subject to the Energy Efficiency Regulation.

Intended Outcome: Dealers will have more accurate understanding of their obligations under the Regulations and NRCan will have an opportunity to communicate its compliance approach.

Time Frame: Mid-April 2012 and ongoing

 

Revision to the Bulk Guideline for Commercial Explosives

Purpose: To inform and consult on the proposed changes to the bulk guideline for commercial explosives.

Target Audience: Canadian Explosives Association (CEAEC)

Intended Outcome: Guideline document for the issuance of manufacturer licences.

Time Frame: May 1, 2012 – May 2, 2013

 

Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle Steering Committee

Purpose: Stakeholder’s Forum for investigating ways of slowing the spread of brown spruce longhorn beetle in Nova Scotia.

Target Audience: Canadian Food Inspection Agency; New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources; Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources; Forestry Industry representatives, and woodlot owners.

Intended Outcome: To minimize loss and damage from brown spruce longhorn beetle where it occurs.

Time Frame: On-going

 

Portfolio Manager Benchmarking Program Engagement Strategy

Purpose: To consult/engage key building sector opinion leaders and stakeholders regarding the roll-out of the Canadian adapted version of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Building Benchmarking tool (Portfolio Manager) in 2013.

Target Audience: Key building sector opinion leaders and stakeholders, and utilities

Intended Outcome: Enhanced support and endorsement by key sector stakeholders of the tool, increased communication channels, etc.

Time Frame: Jan 2012 until roll-out of the tool in 2013

 

National Advisory Council on Energy Efficiency

Purpose: To solicit expert advice on the Office of Energy Efficiency’s policies, programs and activities.

Target Audience: The Council is comprised of energy efficiency experts and leaders from utilities, government, industry, academia, non-government organizations.

Intended Outcome: Validation/refinement of program management and strategic direction.

Time Frame: Consultations to take place in late November 2012 (part of regular, semi annual consultations).

 

Development of a cooperative research delivery strategy between the fourth Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI-4) and the Canada Mining Innovation Council (CMIC)

Purpose: To develop a cooperative research delivery strategy between the fourth Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI-4) and the Canada Mining Innovation Council (CMIC).

Target Audience: Stakeholders include representatives of exploration companies working in Canada and abroad in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC).

Intended Outcome: Most effective utilization of university and government research capacity to improve mineral exploration effectiveness.

Time Frame: January 21, 2011 and meets every six months for the duration of the program (the program ends on March 2015).

 

Geo-Mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) Program Consultation with Industry Stakeholders through Jurisdictional Technical Advisory Committees

Purpose: To receive industry perspective and feedback on the activities and outcomes of the program.

Target Audience: Industry stakeholders with exploration and mining interests.

Intended Outcome: GEM program outputs help guide investment decisions in the North.

Time Frame: Consultations completed and results pending.

 

Next Generation ENERGY STAR for New Homes Technical Requirements

Purpose: Development of new requirements for the ENERGY STAR for New Homes Initiative by a committee of technical experts from across Canada.

Target Audience: ENERGY STAR for New Homes stakeholders across Canada (e.g. Service Organizations, builders, energy advisory, utilities, manufacturers/suppliers, provincial/territorial organizations).

Intended Outcome: Updated technical requirements for adoption across Canada.

Time Frame: December 2010 – December 2012

For further information, please visit:

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/11329
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/17144

Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

Purpose: To provide a sense of stakeholder reaction to proposed minimum energy performance standards and labeling requirements.

Target Audience: Manufacturers, distributors, retailers of energy using products, provincial/territorial governments, utilities, non-governmental organizations and the general public.

Intended Outcome: Communication and validation of the analysis upon which intended standards were proposed.

Time Frame: Ongoing to follow up on amendments to regulations (Consultations for Amendments 11 and 12 are complete).

For further information, please visit:
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2010/2010-06-12/html/reg4-eng.html

 

Next Generation EnerGuide Rating System

Purpose: Recommendation for the next generation of the EnerGuide Rating System by a committee of experts from across Canada.

Target Audience: EnerGuide rating system stakeholders across Canada: provincial organizations, utilities, builders, energy professionals, manufacturers, consumer representatives, other general interest groups, and the public

Intended Outcome: A new EnerGuide Rating System.

Time Frame: Consultations completed and results pending.

For further information, please visit:

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/11329
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/4458