ID: 1917
Presenting Author: Marie-Josee Grimard
Session: 764 - FD4 Impact studies in an era of change: Innovation and opportunities under the new Québec and Canadian frameworks
Status: pending
Presentation on the modernization of impact study practices initiated by Hydro-Québec in the context of legislative, regulatory, and societal changes
The new regulatory frameworks in Québec and Canada are redefining environmental impact assessments, transforming stakeholder roles and evaluation structures. These reforms introduce new challenges—processes and training needs—but also create opportunities for innovation, encouraging more adaptive, collaborative, and forward-thinking approaches to environmental evaluation and decision-making.
Marie-Josée Grimard leads Hydro-Québec’s Major Projects and Impact Studies unit, overseeing 20+ project managers. She brings over 25 years of expertise in environmental assessments.