Blake Wickland

The Canadian government is elevating emissions-monitoring standards by implementing a risk-based framework for conducting inspections on fugitive emissions. This approach mandates more frequent inspections for facilities with equipment that poses higher emission risks. Additionally, the draft regulations introduce an audit system, necessitating an annual third-party inspection to verify company program outcomes which is proposed to take effect in 2027. However, there are growing concerns about the capacity of service providers to undertake such inspections. Join us to:

• Explore potential solutions and best practices to address the challenges posed by the proposed regulations, fostering a constructive dialogue among industry experts, regulators, and stakeholders
• Assess the readiness of third-party inspection service providers to meet the demands of the proposed audit system, acknowledging the current labour shortage
• Discuss how government, the education system, and industry can collaborate to encourage a new generation of workforce to enter the service provider industry
• Discuss how we can maintain a level balance between supply and demand to ensure producers are not compromised in their ability to comply with regulation