In this episode of Primary Risk, hosts Allie and Byng, sit down with Todd Stone, CEO, Associations of Mineral Exploration (AME), to examine what B.C.’s mineral exploration sector needs from government at a pivotal moment. Drawing on Todd’s experience as an entrepreneur, cabinet minister and industry advocate, the conversation goes behind the policy announcements to explore permitting certainty, Indigenous relationships, infrastructure, investment competitiveness and how better government–industry engagement can turn geological potential into durable projects and prosperity.

In this episode of Primary Risk, hosts Allie Meeres and Byng Giraud sit down with Melissa Caouette, Principal of MC Consulting and Founder of Pocket Lobbyist, for a timely conversation on the political forces shaping major project development in Alberta, B.C., and across Western Canada.

Drawing on her experience inside the Alberta government, the private sector, and national public affairs, Melissa unpacks how governments are defining “priority projects,” what investors and proponents should understand about political and government relations risk, and why provincial alignment is becoming central to Canada’s economic future.

In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Scott, Senior Director of Communications and Public Engagement at Western LNG, for a timely conversation on the role of communications, public affairs, and relationship-building in advancing major projects in British Columbia.

Our conversation explores the primary risks that shape major project development today — from public trust and reputation management to regulatory uncertainty, Indigenous partnerships, environmental considerations, and political decision-making.