Joel Forrest

Background

About Joel Forrest

I am a results-driven legal and regulatory leader with over two decades of experience advancing energy infrastructure projects in complex regulatory and legal environments. I specialize in regulatory approvals, stakeholder and rightsholder engagement and environmental compliance. I have a proven ability to build strategic relationships across governments, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project teams. Throughout my career at TC Energy, I’ve led diverse, high-performing teams to deliver major infrastructure projects, including the Coastal GasLink Pipeline, one of Canada’s most significant and high-profile energy developments. I am passionate about finding solutions to complex challenges, driving cultural transformation within teams, and ensuring projects are executed responsibly and efficiently. Key areas of expertise- Regulatory approvals and legal strategy for energy infrastructure - Leading diverse teams across legal, regulatory, environment, and external relations functions - Indigenous relations and government relations - Environmental compliance and risk management - I take pride in fostering collaboration, integrity, and innovation to achieve results that benefit both business and communities.