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Mary River Iron Ore Project Pre Hearing Conference and Community Roundtable

Mary River Iron Ore Project Pre Hearing Conference and Community Roundtable. Government of Nunavut Igloolik and Pond Inlet November 6-10, 2011. Jurisdiction. Government of Nunavut as an intervener Not a land owner Do not have surface or subsurface rights

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Mary River Iron Ore Project Pre Hearing Conference and Community Roundtable

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  1. Mary River Iron Ore ProjectPre Hearing Conference andCommunity Roundtable Government of Nunavut Igloolik and Pond Inlet November 6-10, 2011

  2. Jurisdiction • Government of Nunavut as an intervener • Not a land owner • Do not have surface or subsurface rights • The Government of Nunavut represents all Nunavummiut

  3. Tamapta: Building Our Future Together • One of the main guiding principles of the GN is: • AvatittinnikKammatsiarniq: respect and care for the land, animals and the environment • The GN takes a comprehensive and strategic approach to promoting sustainable development and environmental stewardship.

  4. Eco-systemic Assessment Review • Responsibility • protection of eco-systemic integrity • sustainable wildlife populations • preservation of cultural resources, • Environmental health and wellbeing of Nunavummiut. • Eco-Systemic Assessment Review Team • Dept. of Environment • Nunavut Research Institute • Dept. Culture Language Elders and Youth • Dept. Health & Social Services • Dept. Justice

  5. Biophysical Comments • Impacts on Nunavut’s environment • Caribou • Polar bears • Raptors • Wildlife habitat • Seal, freshwater ecosystem and arctic char • Overall protection of the environment (spills, hazardous materials)

  6. Biophysical Comments The GN looked at: • What baseline data was collected • How were impact effects determined • How was the significances of effect evaluated

  7. Biophysical Comments • Environment impact assessment • Demonstrates an understanding of the environment in Nunavut, specifically Baffin Island. • Acknowledge the potential for irreversible impacts on the environment • How can these impacts be reduced and/or mitigated

  8. Technical MeetingIqaluit, October 18-20, 2011 • Commitments that were made by the BIM • Caribou • Polar Bear • Raptors • Vegetation • Emergency and Spill Response

  9. Socio-Economic Assessment Review • Government of Nunavut is responsible for the social, cultural, and economic health and wellbeing of Nunavummiut • Socio-Economic Assessment Review Team • Dept. Economic Development & Transportation (Coordinator) • Dept. Education • Dept. Health & Social Services • Dept. Culture Language Elders and Youth • Dept. Finance • Dept. Community & Government Services • Dept. Justice

  10. Socio-Economic Assessment Review Department of Economic Development & Transportation Parnautit: Nunavut Mineral Exploration and Mining Strategy Ingirrasiliqta: Nunavut Transportation Strategy • Minerals and petroleum resources • Tourism, Arts and crafts • Business development • Transportation • Socio Economic monitoring • For this review: Provided comments on employment, business development, socio-economic monitoring; coordinated socio-economic comments from the following departments and divisions.

  11. Socio-Economic Assessment Review Department of Education Apprenticeship,Trade &Occupations Certification Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. A-4 Education Act, S.N.W.T. 1995, c. 28 • Early childhood education • School services • Career training and development, including trades and apprenticeships • Adult education • Income support • For this review: Provided comments on education and training, opportunities for partnerships between GN and Baffinland

  12. Socio-Economic Assessment Review Department of Health & Social Services Public Health Act, R.S. N.W.T. 1988, c. P-12 • Health services for physical and mental health • Social programming and services • For this review: provided comments on health and social wellbeing, potential impacts to social services, opportunities for partnerships between GN and Baffinland

  13. Socio-Economic Assessment Review Department of Culture Language Elders and Youth Nunavut Act, S.C. 1993, c. 28 • Culture, heritage • Language • Sport and recreation • For this review: Provided comments on archaeological requirements and sites management.

  14. Socio-Economic Assessment Review Department of Finance Income Tax Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. I-1 Payroll Tax Act, C.S.N.W.T. 1993, c. 11 Property Assessment and Taxation Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. P-10 Petroleum Products Tax Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. P-5 • Financial planning and management for the GN • For this review: provided comments on the economic assessment, and requested clarity on Baffinland’s tax revenue determinations

  15. Socio-Economic Assessment Review Department of Community & Government Services Commissioners Lands Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. C-11 Hamlets Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. H-1 • Programs and services that support Nunavut communities • For this review: Provided support for GN comments

  16. Socio-Economic Assessment Review Department of Justice Royal Canadian Mounted Police Agreement Act, RSNWT 1988, c.R-8 Department of Justice Act, RSNWT 1988, c.97 • Use, employment of the RCMP in aiding the administration of justice in Nunavut • Carrying into effect the laws in force in the Territory on the terms and conditions that are contained in the Territorial Police Service Agreement.  • For this review: Highlighted the relationship between the Project and RCMP/Dept. of Justice

  17. Technical ReviewSocio-Economic Comments • Importance of the benefits of the Project • Ability of Nunavummiut to access employment • How employment leads to other benefits for Nunavummiut • Clearly present likelihood of success for proposed mitigation and enhancement measures in order to be confident that benefits will be realized

  18. Socio-Economic Comments • Economic impact assessment • Adequately show the impacts of the Mary River Project on the local, regional, territorial economy • Identify and mitigate any impacts • Highlight the benefits How can these opportunities be further enhanced?

  19. Socio-Economic Comments • Learning lessons from other jurisdictions • Successful mitigation measures • Training programs – what is effective? • Understanding the project • Provide supporting evidence

  20. Socio-Economic Comments • Mitigation and monitoring • Coordination with training, services, and development initiatives that already exist • Socio-economic monitoring framework • Involve partners with common goals

  21. Technical MeetingIqaluit, October 18-20, 2011 • Commitments that were agreed upon • Enhancing relevant programs and initiatives • Presenting more information on several items • Socio-economic monitoring

  22. Technical MeetingIqaluit, October 18-20, 2011 • Outstanding Issues • Economic impact assessment • Supporting evidence and information still requested

  23. Conclusion • Welcome continued communication and collaboration amongst parties in keeping the IQ principle of Aajiiqatigiinnirq: Working together. • Collaboration on socio-economic and eco-systemic monitoring • Looks forward to continued participation in the next phase of the project review

  24. Qujannamiik Contacts • Dianne Lapierre – Manager, Environmental Assessment and Regulation Ph: 867 975 7803 Email: dlapierre1@gov.nu.ca • Dilek Dee Karadag– Manager Territorial Environmental Assessment and Land Use Ph: 867 975 7732 Email: dkaradag@gov.nu.ca • Jean Daniel Blouin – Territorial Environmental Assessment Coordinator and Scientist Ph: 867 975 7737 Email: jdblouin@gov.nu.ca • PauloosieSuvega – ADM Sustainable Development Ph: 867 975 6022 Email: psuvega@gov.nu.ca

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