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Mary River Iron Ore Project Pre Hearing Conference and Community Roundtable Government of Nunavut Igloolik and Pond Inlet November 6-10, 2011
Mary River Iron Ore ProjectPre Hearing Conference
andCommunity Roundtable
Government of Nunavut
Igloolik and Pond InletNovember 6-10, 2011
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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
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Tamapta: Building Our Future Together
• One of the main guiding principles of the GN is:– Avatittinnik Kammatsiarniq: 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.
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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
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)
Biophysical Comments
The GN looked at:• What baseline data was collected• How were impact effects determined• How was the significances of effect evaluated
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Biophysical Comments
Environment impact assessmentDemonstrates 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
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Technical MeetingIqaluit, October 18-20, 2011
• Commitments that were made by the BIM– Caribou– Polar Bear– Raptors– Vegetation – Emergency and Spill Response
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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
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Socio-Economic Assessment Review
Department of Economic Development & TransportationParnautit: Nunavut Mineral Exploration and Mining StrategyIngirrasiliqta: 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.
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Socio-Economic Assessment Review
Department of EducationApprenticeship,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
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Socio-Economic Assessment Review
Department of Health & Social ServicesPublic 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
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Socio-Economic Assessment Review
Department of Culture Language Elders and YouthNunavut Act, S.C. 1993, c. 28
• Culture, heritage• Language• Sport and recreation
For this review: Provided comments on archaeological requirements and sites management.
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Socio-Economic Assessment Review
Department of FinanceIncome 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
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Socio-Economic Assessment Review
Department of Community & Government ServicesCommissioners 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
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Socio-Economic Assessment Review
Department of JusticeRoyal Canadian Mounted Police Agreement Act, RSNWT 1988, c.R-8Department 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
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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
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• 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 benefitsHow can these opportunities be further enhanced?
Socio-Economic Comments
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• Learning lessons from other jurisdictions– Successful mitigation measures– Training programs – what is effective?
• Understanding the project
Provide supporting evidence
Socio-Economic Comments
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• Mitigation and monitoring– Coordination with training, services, and
development initiatives that already exist– Socio-economic monitoring framework
Involve partners with common goals
Socio-Economic Comments
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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
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• Outstanding Issues– Economic impact assessment
– Supporting evidence and information still requested
Technical MeetingIqaluit, October 18-20, 2011
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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
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QujannamiikContacts
• Dianne Lapierre – Manager, Environmental Assessment and Regulation Ph: 867 975 7803 Email: [email protected]
• Dilek Dee Karadag – Manager Territorial Environmental Assessment and Land UsePh: 867 975 7732 Email: [email protected]
• Jean Daniel Blouin – Territorial Environmental Assessment Coordinator and ScientistPh: 867 975 7737 Email: [email protected]
• Pauloosie Suvega – ADM Sustainable DevelopmentPh: 867 975 6022 Email: [email protected]
