In 2003, Talisman (Trinidad) provided school supplies to about 3,000 students at primary schools within our area of activities.

Talisman believes that being a responsible and welcome member of the communities in which we operate is an essential part of Talisman’s business strategy. Strong, interactive and transparent relationships with communities, based on trust and respect, allow us to effectively and efficiently carry out operations. Talisman’s commitment to community relationships is based on the principles of community consultation, the provision of local benefits and the respect for diverse cultures.

Community Consultation

Talisman consults with our stakeholders, both individually and on a community-wide basis to build awareness of our activities. For example, in 2003, we notified or consulted with about 45,000 people across Canada in support of over 1,000 projects including wellsite acquisitions, minor tie-ins and major pipeline work.

Community open houses are often part of Talisman’s consultative process. In 2003, Talisman hosted or actively participated in 18 open houses in Canada, which were attended by approximately 3,500 people. These community open houses supported specific projects or were community appreciation events for local farmers and ranchers in such places as Carlyle, Estevan, Chauvin, Edson, Chetwynd, Silver Valley, Sexsmith, Hythe and the Alexis First Nation reserve.

Issues identified during two open houses and 19 public consultations helped Talisman (Trinidad) develop environmental protection and mitigation measures.

Talisman (Trinidad) conducted two open houses and 19 public consultations in Trinidad, as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment requirements for the proposed seismic program in the Nariva Swamp. The public open houses were held in the Rio Claro region, within Talisman (Trinidad)’s Eastern Block and near the Nariva Swamp. Issues identified during the consultation process were used to develop environmental protection and mitigation measures.

Talisman is also involved with numerous multi-stakeholder groups, which bring industry, public and regulators together to create an opportunity for dialogue and to build understanding. These groups include the Edson Creative Solutions Synergy Group, the Southwest Alberta Sustainable Community Initiative, West Country Stakeholders, Rimbey Multi-Stakeholder Group and the Airdrie and Area Public and Petroleum Producers Awareness Alliance.