mary river iron ore project pre hearing conference and community roundtable government of nunavut...

Mary River Iron Ore ProjectPre Hearing Conference

andCommunity Roundtable

Government of Nunavut

Igloolik and Pond InletNovember 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:– 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.

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

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

7

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

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 & 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.

11

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

12

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

13

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.

14

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

15

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

16

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

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

• 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

19

• Learning lessons from other jurisdictions– Successful mitigation measures– Training programs – what is effective?

• Understanding the project

Provide supporting evidence

Socio-Economic Comments

20

• 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

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

• Outstanding Issues– Economic impact assessment

– Supporting evidence and information still requested

Technical MeetingIqaluit, October 18-20, 2011

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

QujannamiikContacts

• 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

• Pauloosie Suvega – ADM Sustainable DevelopmentPh: 867 975 6022 Email: psuvega@gov.nu.ca