Impact Assessment (IA), Gender Based Analysis plus (GBA+)
& Social OPEX™ (Social Operating Experience)
WORKSHOP - Preliminary Agenda
Monday 27 April 2026
AC Hotels by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
201 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5X8
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
note room will be open from 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION EXTENDED
A FEW SPOTS REMAIN
Time
Description
8:30 a.m.
Welcome, Introductions and Framing the Opportunity
Opening remarks by Wild Matriarch & Calian. Introduction of participants. Framing why social performance and GBA+ matter for nuclear’s future.
9:00 a.m.
Session 1: Social OPEX in Nuclear
Interactive discussion: what is social operating experience in this context; link to trust, inclusion, and performance. History of GBA+ and short case study.
Led by Susan Brissette, Founder Wild Matriarch and Cole Atlin, Manager, Environment, Calian Nuclear
10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m.
Session 2: Overview of GBA from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Overview of GBA+ and how it is applied under the Impact Assessment Act, including examples from outside the nuclear industry. Discussion is focused on the Panel perspective.
Presented by: Gia Kim, Senior Policy Analyst Operational Policy, IAAC Review Panels Branch
12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Networking Break
1:00 p.m.
Session 3: GBA+ in Practice
Hands‐on activity led by Calian: apply GBA+ to an engagement scenario; identify inclusion gaps & opportunities.
2:00 p.m.
Session 4: Social OPEX in Practice
Lessons Learned
Presented by a nuclear industry leader
2:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:00 p.m.
Session 5 : Building our Community of Practice
Facilitated conversation: what tools, data, training, processes, and community do participants need. What do your colleagues in nuclear projects, leadership and technical areas need to understand about GBA+ and IA to support your efforts? How do we share effectively across projects?
3:45 p.m.
From Insight to Action: Wrap Up & Next Steps
Highlight insights, preview next steps