Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking participation from Indigenous groups stakeholders, and interested parties in the development of the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs). These regulations could enable Indigenous governing bodies to carry out certain powers, duties or functions currently carried out by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER).
NRCan is currently undertaking Phase 2 of the IMARs National Engagement Strategy. NRCan is seeking participation from Indigenous groups, stakeholders, and interested parties through in person or virtual engagement sessions, or through written responses to the Phase 2 Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper will be published in Fall 2025. Check this webpage for updates on IMARs progress.
Preparing for an IMARs engagement session
NRCan has prepared materials to help ensure participants are able to fully participate in IMARs engagement activities:
- Proposed IMARs Information Sheet (PDF, 918 KB)
- IMARs Glossary of Terms (PDF, 375 KB)
- Regional Profiles for Federally Regulated Energy Infrastructure
In addition to these resources, interested Indigenous participants are also encouraged to refer to the Related links.
Engagement sessions
NRCan will be hosting a series of in-person and virtual engagement sessions between November 2025 and January 2026. These sessions will be focused on discussing considerations to inform the proposed regulations. Each session is expected to follow a similar format.
To attend an engagement session, please register using the links below. Each attendee is required to register.
2025
November 4, 2025
- Location and time: Ottawa (9-3pm EST)
- Type of session: In-person
- Audience: Chief and Council, Leadership and NRCan senior management
- Register here
November 13, 2025
- Location and time: MS Teams (12-3pm EST)
- Type of session: Virtual
- Audience: Indigenous groups
- Register here
November 20, 2025
- Location and time: MS Teams (12-3pm EST)
- Type of session: Virtual
- Audience: Indigenous groups
- Register here
December 10, 2025
- Location and time: MS Teams (12-3pm EST)
- Type of session: Virtual
- Audience: Industry
- Register here
2026
January 14, 2026
- Location and time: Vancouver (9-4pm PST)
- Type of session: In-person
- Audience: Indigenous groups
- Register here
January 20, 2026
- Location and time: Edmonton (9-4pm MST)
- Type of session: In-person
- Audience: Indigenous groups
- Register here
January 21, 2026
- Location and time: Edmonton Métis session (9-4pm MST)
- Type of session: In-person
- Audience: Métis groups
- Register here
February 3, 2026
- Location and time: Regina (9-4pm CST)
- Type of session: In-person
- Audience: Indigenous groups
- Register here
Regional profiles
Related links
- Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations
- CER – Who we are and what we do
- CER – Acts and Regulations
- How new laws and regulations are created
Contact us
For additional information on the proposed IMARs or to submit comments in writing, please send an email to Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations at: imar-rama@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.