Reports and other relevant reference materials provided to the Nunavut Impact Review Board by external parties which are unrelated to project-specific assessments (available on the public registry) will be posted here to ensure access for Nunavummiut, residents of Canada, and other interested parties.

 

“Pan-Territorial Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Board Forum Final Report” prepared by Stratos Inc., April 2024

  • Since 2014, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency’s (CanNor) Northern Project Management Office (NPMO) has hosted the annual Pan-Territorial Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Board Forum (the Forum). In 2023-2024, support for the Forum was also provided by the Natural Resource and Environment Branch of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). This Forum brings together representatives of each of the impact assessment (IA) and licensing and permitting Boards across the Yukon, Northwest Territories (NWT), and Nunavut with the aim of facilitating discussion and initiatives on matters of common interest.
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“Pan-Territorial Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Board Forum Final Report” prepared by Stratos Inc., March 30, 2021

  • Since 2014, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency’s (CanNor) Northern Project Management Office (NPMO) has hosted the annual Pan-Territorial Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Board Forum (the Forum). This Forum brings together representatives of each of the impact assessment (IA) boards and Licensing or Water boards (LWBs) across the Yukon, Northwest Territories (NWT), and Nunavut with the aim of facilitating discussion and initiatives on matters of common interest.
    English

 

“Guidance for evaluating human health impacts in environmental assessment : human health risk assessment.” prepared by Health Canada., June, 2019

  • This document provides general guidance on the need for conducting a human health risk assessment (HHRA) in assessments of major resource and infrastructure projects in Canada. It presents the principles, current practices, and basic information Health Canada looks for when it reviews the environmental impact statement or other reports submitted by project proponents.
    English
    French

 

“Hudson Bay Summit Final Report” prepared by the Hudson Bay Consortium July 3, 2018

  • The inaugural Hudson Bay Summit was held in Montreal from February 27 to March 1, 2018. After many years of planning and efforts by the communities and indigenous organizations of James Bay and Hudson Bay, 27 communities along with representatives from indigenous organizations, governments, academics and non-profits came together to officially launch the Hudson Bay Consortium and hold workshops on coordinating research in the region, planning for protected areas and coastal restoration, as well as to forge ahead on the next steps for the consortium. The Final Report is intended to help document this historic event, as well as guide readers through stewardship and research coordination for the region.
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“Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group: Arctic Environmental Impact Assessment Workshop” prepared by Onfoot Consulting. May 31, 2018

  • On April 24-26, 2018, the Sustainable Development Working Group’s (SDWG) Canadian Arctic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Workshop met in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, gathering delegates from across the circumpolar world to share knowledge and expertise on how the practice of EIA can be improved across the Arctic. The results from this workshop will be used alongside the findings from the Utqiagvik and Rovaniemi workshops to support the SDWG’s Editorial Committee develop a final set of Good Practice Recommendations in Arctic EIA for presentation to Arctic Council Ministers in May of 2019. These recommendations will be a key deliverable of Finland’s 2017-19 Chairmanship of the Arctic Council.
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“Guidance for evaluating human health impacts in environmental assessment : country foods..” prepared by Health Canada. May, 2018

  • This document provides generic guidance on predicting human health risks associated with contaminants affecting country foods (also known as traditional foods) in federal environmental assessments (EA) of proposed major resource and infrastructure projects. It presents the principles, current practices and basic information Health Canada looks for when it reviews the environmental impact statement (EIS) or other reports submitted by project proponents as part of the EA process.
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    French

 

“Pan-Territorial Assessment and Regulatory Board Forum Workshop Final Report” prepared by Stratos Inc., September 22, 2017

  • On August 29 - 30, 2017, the Canadian Economic Development Agency’s (CanNor) Northern Project Management Office (NPMO) hosted the third annual Pan-Territorial Board Forum (the Forum) in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. This Forum brings together representatives of each of the impact assessment (IA) and land and water boards (LWBs) across the Yukon, Northwest Territories (NWT) and Nunavut with the aim of facilitating discussion and initiatives on matters of common interest. This report provides an overview of the discussions, ideas, and opportunities for future collaboration raised at the Forum.
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“Pan-Territorial Assessment and Regulatory Board Forum Workshop Summary Report” prepared by Stratos Inc., January 28, 2016

  • On January 14-15, 2016, the Canadian Economic Development Agency – Northern Project Management Office (CanNor) hosted a Pan-Territorial Assessment and Regulatory Boards Forum. The purpose of the forum was to bring together, for the first time, representatives from each of the environmental assessment and regulatory (licensing/permitting) boards across the Northern Territories to discuss common challenges as well as opportunities for working together to address these challenges. This report provides an overview of the workshop, its presentations and discussions, and summarizes the outcomes of the workshop.
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“Pan-Territorial Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Board Forum Final Report” prepared by Stratos Inc., November 28, 2016

  • On October 11-12, 2016, the Canadian Economic Development Agency – Northern Project Management Office (CanNor) hosted the second Pan-Territorial Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Board Forum (the Forum). The purpose of this Forum is to meet annually to bring together representatives from each of the assessment and regulatory boards in the North to discuss common challenges and solutions as well as opportunities for working together to address these challenges and share solutions. This report provides an overview of the workshop, its presentations and discussions, and summarizes the outcomes of the workshop.
    English

 

“Guidance for Evaluating Human Health Impacts in Environmental Assessment: Air Quality” prepared by Health Canada, December 2016

  • This document provides generic guidance on predicting health risks of air quality in federal environmental assessments (EAs) of proposed major resource and infrastructure projects (such as mines, dams, pipelines and other projects). It presents the principles, current practices and basic information Health Canada looks for when it reviews the environmental impact statements (EIS) or other reports submitted by project proponents as part of the EA process.
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    French

 

“Guidance for Evaluating Human Health Impacts in Environmental Assessment: Noise” prepared by Health Canada, January 2017

  • This document provides generic guidance on predicting health risks of related to levels and/or types of sound predicted in federal environmental assessments (EAs) of proposed major resource and infrastructure projects (such as mines, dams, pipelines and other projects). It presents the principles, current practices and basic information Health Canada looks for when it reviews the environmental impact statements (EIS) or other reports submitted by project proponents as part of the EA process.
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    French

 

“Guidance for Evaluating Human Health Impacts in Environmental Assessment: Radiological Impacts” prepared by Health Canada, January 2017

  • This document provides generic guidance on predicting health risks related to levels of radiation predicted in federal environmental assessments (EAs) of proposed major resource and infrastructure projects (such as mines, dams, pipelines and other projects). It presents the principles, current practices and basic information Health Canada looks for when it reviews the environmental impact statements (EIS) or other reports submitted by project proponents as part of the EA process.
    English
    French

 

“Guidance for Evaluating Human Health Impacts in Environmental Assessment: Drinking and Recreational Water Quality” prepared by Health Canada, December 2016

  • This document provides generic guidance on predicting health risks of water quality in federal environmental assessments (EAs) of proposed major resource and infrastructure projects (such as mines, dams, pipelines and other projects). It presents the principles, current practices and basic information Health Canada looks for when it reviews the environmental impact statements (EIS) or other reports submitted by project proponents as part of the EA process.
    English
    French