Canada may be just across the border, but when it comes to pipeline integrity management, the differences can make it feel like we’re oceans apart. Learn how each country balances the world of politics and regulators, the key differences in engineering approaches, and the distinction between performance versus prescriptive culture.In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris bring on Dr. Nicki Robertson, who is currently standing up D2 Integrity’s Canadian office, to discuss pipeline regulations across borders.Highlights:Key differences and similarities between each country’s regulatory environmentHow each country approaches interpreting regulationsRelationships between operators and regulatorsEnsuring sound engineering for engineering assessmentsConnect:   Rhett Dotson   Christopher De Leon   Nicki RobertsonD2 Integrity   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating!   Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FORME Marketing.    D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at [email protected].     Copyright 2025 © D2 Integrity