Now that the Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline is operating, what’s changed for the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC-TMX)? With more oil moving through the system, the stakes have gone up, and IAMC-TMX’s role is more important than ever. Before the expansion, the amount of oil running from Edmonton, AB to the shipping terminals in Burnaby, BC was enough to fill roughly one oil tanker each week. The extra capacity created by the expansion resulted in a significant jump, increasing marine traffic to several tankers per week through coastal waters. For as long as the pipeline exists, including through operations and eventual decommissioning, the IAMC‑TMX provides a forum to ensure Indigenous voices remain part of oversight as conditions, risks, and priorities evolve. www.iamc.ca/indigenous-caucus-of-the-iamc-tmx-responds-to-trans-mountain-expansion-project-approval/ #IAMC #TMX #Operations #MarineShipping

Why were Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees (IAMC) created? IAMCs were created to increase Indigenous participation and trust in the oversight of large energy projects. The model was co‑developed alongside the TMX project approvals and during the construction and early operations of the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Program. It has been funded over multiple federal budgets to sustain operations across the project lifecycle. Read Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Evaluation on IAMCs here: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/sites/nrcan/files/pdf/IAMC_EN.pdf #IAMC #Policy #Oversight #Reconciliation

Indigenous Monitoring and IAMCs: How it Works Indigenous Monitors work alongside the Canada Energy Regulator and other federal partners to conduct inspections, participate in emergency exercises, and undertake compliance verification. They bring Indigenous knowledge to on-the-ground oversight. The work of Indigenous monitors is supported by the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) which brings Indigenous leaders and federal partners together to advise regulators and ensure meaningful Indigenous oversight across all stages of major energy projects. Built on mutual respect and shared responsibility, IAMCs work collaboratively to protect environmental and Indigenous interests. Learn more: www.iamc.ca/im-program/ #IAMC #IndigenousMonitoring #CER #Stewardship

Participation Without Prejudice Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees (IAMCs) operate on a “Participation Without Prejudice” basis. Joining an IAMC committee does not mean a community supports or opposes a project. It also does not affect the Crown’s duty to consult. IAMCs bring Indigenous leaders and federal partners together to advise regulators and support meaningful Indigenous involvement. Learn more at www.iamc.ca #IAMC #RightsRecognition #Reconciliation

What is an Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC)? An Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) is a co-developed table that brings Indigenous leaders together with federal partners to advise regulators and support oversight of major energy projects. Built on mutual respect and shared responsibility, IAMCs work collaboratively to protect environmental and Indigenous interests. Today, there are two IAMCs: one for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX) and one for the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Program. Both support meaningful Indigenous involvement throughout every stage of these projects. Learn more at www.iamc.ca and www.iamc-line3.com #IAMC #IndigenousCollaboration #EnergyOversight

The story of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) began with a powerful act of leadership. In June 2016, Chief Ernie Crey (Cheam) and Chief Aaron Sumexheltza (Lower Nicola) wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Premiers of B.C. and Alberta, calling for meaningful Indigenous involvement in the oversight of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX). That letter set the stage for a new model of collaboration and led to the co-development of the IAMC-TMX, to bring Indigenous and federal representatives together to advise regulators and support Indigenous participation in oversight of safety, environmental protection, and Indigenous interests along the pipeline and associated marine shipping routes. Learn about the IAMC-TMX: www.iamc.ca

Governance Update: IAMC‑TMX As the Trans Mountain Expansion Project has been operating, the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC‑TMX) is undertaking governance alignment to ensure its work is fully focused on operations‑phase oversight. IAMC‑TMX activities will be paused until June while the Indigenous Caucus strengthens governance, clarifies processes and roles, and prepares for long‑term oversight during operations. This pause is intentional and reflects the Committee’s commitment to strong governance, accountability, and Indigenous‑led oversight. Updates will be shared as this work progresses. #IAMC #Governance #IndigenousOversight #TMX

On March 29 and 30th, 2026, the SESC of the IAMC‑TMX hosted a Know Your Rights / Self Defence Workshop in Edmonton for Indigenous youth from First Nation and Métis communities across Alberta who are part of the TMX Crown Consultation process. The workshop focused on building agency, confidence, and practical self‑defence skills, starting with understanding personal rights and finding one’s voice, and moving into embodied safety skills grounded in real‑world experience. The training was delivered through an Indigenous lens, creating a supportive and culturally grounded space for learning and connection. We were honoured to welcome youth of all genders, ages 16–29, and grateful to everyone who participated and helped make this workshop meaningful and empowering. Learn more about the SESC: www.iamc.ca/socioeconomic-subcommittee/

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Register Now for the IAMC‑TMX Victoria Regional Engagement (Mar 26) This session is open to Coastal Nations and any impacted Nation along the TMX corridor and shipping route that was unable to attend the previous regional engagement sessions. Your participation is important to ensuring all impacted Nations are heard as the IAMC‑TMX plans its next steps. Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort. Register here for Victoria Regionals: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/iamc-tmx-victoria-regional-engagement-session-tickets-1983914130570?aff=oddtdtcreator