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The BC Energy Regulator is the province’s independent regulator of energy resource activities, including permitting and overseeing energy resource operations in British Columbia.

The BCER, as an agent of the Crown, fulfills the Crown’s obligation to consult with First Nations prior to the authorization of activities under the Energy Resource Activities Act and related specified enactments for which the BCER is the responsible decision maker.

We look for opportunities to effectively engage with First Nations across the province with a goal to build relationships, share information and support First Nations' participation in processes affecting them.

BC Energy Regulator-Indigenous Relations

The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Consultation & Engagement

The BCER looks for opportunities to effectively engage with First Nations across the province with a goal to build relationships and support First Nations' participation in processes that may affect or be of interest to them throughout the regulatory lifecycle.

Natural Resource Aboriginal Liaison Program

Established in 2014, the Aboriginal Liaison Program (ALP) is a partnership between First Nations, the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) and other natural resource agencies.

Resources

Download templates, worksheets, application forms and more.

We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator’s work spans.