Where we are now: Our journey continues

Through the 2022 IRAP, Enbridge outlined objectives to create opportunities—for dialogue, for listening, for knowledge transfer, and for collaboration and partnership with Indigenous groups. The commitments permeated across each of our four businesses within Enbridge, transcended geographic borders and required us to focus holistically on our role as an energy company whose projects and operations span Indigenous groups across Turtle Island. The 2022 IRAP has served as a powerful tool for alignment within Enbridge on reconciliation and with Indigenous groups on shared interests.

Two years later, this important work continues.

Many of the commitments we made in 2022 are enduring. They contribute to meaningfully and respectfully embedding Indigenous teachings, knowledge and inclusion into our corporate culture. These include commitments such as: ensuring our employees participate in Indigenous cultural awareness training; forming an external Indigenous Advisory Group; and formalizing processes and strategies for Indigenous economic participation. While we may have “achieved” these commitments, they are not done. And they are not forgotten. They have become the new baseline for how we do business and will be maintained to pave the path we walk as we forge ahead on this journey.

In addition, and in conjunction with input from Indigenous groups, our IRAP Working Group, Indigenous Advisory Group, employees and our Executive Leadership Team, we have renewed or refreshed some of our 2022 commitments to continue our work in these areas, and also set new commitments to strive towards over the next three years and beyond. Seeking truth, advancing reconciliation and walking this path is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. While we have made progress, there is more work to do.

Read on for comprehensive reporting on the progress made against our 2022 IRAP commitments, a list of the commitments we have achieved, and new and refreshed commitments.