Alberta Municipalities 2025 Public Risk Conference

From May 1 to 2, we will be attending the Alberta Municipalities 2025 Public Risk Conference.

Chantal Guénette, Director, Ship and Rail Compensation Canada - Rail Fund, will be making a presentation entitled “Who Pays? Your Roadmap to Financial Recovery Following a Major Railway Accident Involving Crude Oil”, at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 2.

For many municipal, local and Indigenous governments across Alberta, the regular passage of trains carrying crude oil has become a hallmark of daily life. Alberta has over 9000 km of rail lines with major rail hubs running directly through many communities.

While generally safe, the transportation of dangerous goods like crude oil can pose risks to communities, the environment, and the economy. The frequency of these shipments highlights the need for municipalities to proactively address these risks.

Participants will walk away with practical steps on how to integrate cost recovery strategies and claims preparedness into their local emergency response plans.

If you would like to set up a meeting during the conference, please email:
j.bg@sr-nr.gc.ca.