Energy Alberta is creating a space where local knowledge and lived experience can directly inform Project planning.
That means local voices, regional expertise and community priorities will help shape how potential effects - and opportunities - are understood.
The goal is simple: ensure communities are part of the conversation from the beginning and look beyond the Project site to build a clear picture of how the facility could affect the way people live, work and experience life in the region.
Energy Alberta will conduct socio-economic studies to examine a range of connected topics, including:
The process will be practical, transparent and community-informed. Our engagement efforts will help guide what topics are studied, how information is gathered, how potential effects are managed and how local opportunities can be strengthened. Mitigation and management planning will focus on practical, achievable actions that support positive long-term outcomes, including:
The socio-economic assessment approach will be collaborative and iterative, informed by ongoing local and Indigenous engagement. It will apply a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) lens to better understand how different groups within the broader population may experience effects differently, based on factors such as age, gender, culture and geography.
Early work will focus on:
More detailed studies are anticipated to examine:
Energy Alberta has established a collaborative Socio-Economic Working Group as a multi-agency forum to participate in the socio-economic assessment for aspects of the federal Impact Assessment process.
The working group brings together local governments, service organizations, Indigenous organizations and Energy Alberta, to support coordination and dialogue across communities and service systems that may be affected by the presence of the project in the area.
In parallel, Energy Alberta continues direct and bilateral engagement with Indigenous Nations and Communities to understand Indigenous Peoples’ issues and interests and explore and collaborate on Indigenous led or co-developed studies on Traditional Land and Resource Use, rights and community well-being.
Energy Alberta recognizes the importance of engaging early and often to understand the unique interests of communities. Together, we can create a made-in-Alberta solution to secure long-term energy stability, while keeping the safety of people and the environment top of mind.
Learn MoreEnergy Alberta is committed to meaningful engagement with Indigenous Nations and Communities. Our approach focuses on building strong relationships through ongoing dialogue, listening and collaboration. Indigenous perspectives, knowledge and priorities will help inform Project planning and decision-making throughout every stage of development.
Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous Engagement
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“If you want to build trust, you have to start by understanding the community - its history, its culture, its connection to the land and what matters to the people who call it home.” - Gaylene Whitehead
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“Ultimately, the Peace Region has a strong foundation, and there are a number of potential economic opportunities ahead. Our role as a local media business is to continue informing the community as those opportunities, projects and decisions develop.” - Lindsay Parenteau and Jonathan Babiy
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Every successful project starts with people. Long before construction plans take shape, there are conversations to have, communities to connect with, information to gather and early work to be done. As Energy Alberta advances the Peace River Nuclear Power Project, people and businesses across the Peace Region are helping make that work possible. Together, we’re building a foundation of opportunities for individuals and businesses interested in working with us.
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