Conversations on Resource & Energy Development
Connecting municipalities with provincial departments and sector partners working in energy and natural resources.
About the Series
NSFM is pleased to introduce Municipal Connections: Conversations on Resource & Energy Development, a series of information sessions designed to help municipalities connect directly with provincial departments and other partners involved in Nova Scotia’s energy and natural resources sectors.
These sessions will provide opportunities for municipal leaders and staff to learn more about emerging developments, ask questions, and better understand how resource and energy initiatives may intersect with local communities.
Upcoming Sessions
Mining in Nova Scotia: An Overview for Municipalities
September 28 | 12:00–1:30 p.m.
The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources will provide an overview of the mining process in Nova Scotia, from exploration through reclamation, including permitting and current mining activity in the province.
Register for the September 28 session
Introduction to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
October 1 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
The IESO will provide an introduction to its role in Nova Scotia’s electricity sector, its responsibilities, and what its work means for municipalities.
Register for the October 1 session
Critical and Strategic Minerals Atlas: An Interactive Tutorial for Municipalities
October 19 or October 28 | 12:00–12:45 p.m.
The Department of Natural Resources will provide an interactive tutorial on the Critical and Strategic Minerals Atlas, an online mapping tool municipalities can use to explore known mineral occurrences and deposits in Nova Scotia. The same session will be offered on both dates; participants only need to attend one.
Register for the October 19 session | Register for the October 28 session
Long-Term Energy Planning in Nova Scotia: An Overview by the IESO
November | Date to be announced
Additional details and registration information will be shared when available.
Community Benefit Agreements and Municipalities
November | Date to be announced
Additional details and registration information will be shared when available.
Who Should Attend?
This series is intended for municipal elected officials and municipal staff interested in learning more about resource and energy development in Nova Scotia and how these topics may affect local communities.
Registration
Registration links are included with each session listing. Please register for the session or sessions you would like to attend. For sessions offered on more than one date, the content will be the same; participants only need to register for one option.
More Information
NSFM will continue to update this page as additional session details are confirmed.
Previous Sessions
- Municipal Info Session: Offshore Wind Call for Information
- December 17 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.
- Municipal Info Session: Subsurface Energy Research and Development Program
- June 24 | 12:00-1:15 p.m.
- Municipal Info Session: Onshore Wind Energy Development
- July 14 | 11:30-12:30 p.m.
