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Action Plan: NUNAVUT PLANNING AND PROJECT ASSESSMENT ACT Nunavut Mining Symposium April 17, 2012

Action Plan: NUNAVUT PLANNING AND PROJECT ASSESSMENT ACT Nunavut Mining Symposium April 17, 2012. OBJECTIVES. Provide background and context. Provide a summary of key features. Provide opportunity to critique and question. BACKGROUND.

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Action Plan: NUNAVUT PLANNING AND PROJECT ASSESSMENT ACT Nunavut Mining Symposium April 17, 2012

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  1. Action Plan: NUNAVUT PLANNING AND PROJECT ASSESSMENT ACT Nunavut Mining Symposium April 17, 2012

  2. OBJECTIVES • Provide background and context. • Provide a summary of key features. • Provide opportunity to critique and question.

  3. BACKGROUND • Legislation for the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) and the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is an obligation under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) • As required by the NLCA, the legislative proposal was developed in close consultation between Inuit and Government (Canada and Nunavut) • NIRB and NPC operating under the NLCA since 1995 – benefit of practical experience

  4. CONTEXT • The Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment legislative proposal is the Government’s response to its obligation under Article 10 of the NLCA • Extensive consultations held with industry and communities • Despite challenges gaining consensus, considerable innovation and clarity has been achieved • Provisions not consistent with the NLCA require Claim amendment, therefore the consent of the Inuit • It was introduced as Bill C-25 and received first reading on May 12, 2010 but died when the election was called in spring 2011 • Awaiting an opportunity to be introduced in this session of Parliament

  5. KEY FEATURES • Geographical application • Single entry point to integrated planning and assessment process system • Definition of “project” and exclusions • Guaranteed consultation for “interested organizations” • Emergency provisions

  6. KEY FEATURES (continued) • Timelines on critical decision points • Federal Environmental Assessment Panels • Trans-boundary projects, joint reviews and coordination • Administration and enforcement (inspection coordination) • Future Regulations

  7. IMPLEMENTATION • Bill will not come into effect immediately upon passage • Comprehensive implementation strategy planned • Extensive consultation included in implementation strategy • Engagement of key stakeholders will be critical to minimize “start up” challenges

  8. CONCLUSIONS • NuPPAA has the potential to significantly change the planning and regulatory regime in Nunavut. Keep track of its progress. • Get involved in the implementation planning to share in the understanding of how this regime will operate. • Contact AANDC if you would like to have more comprehensive briefings.

  9. Janice Traynor Janice.traynor@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca (819) 953-8490

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