Appointments

The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board is a co-management board composed of Indigenous hunters, government biologists and wildlife managers. As an advisory board, it works with governments, communities, industry and other organizations to develop recommendations for the conservation and management of the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds and their ranges.

The Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board screens project proposals in the Eeyou Marine Region to determine whether a review of environmental, social or economic impacts is required. When the board conducts a review, it determines if the proposal should proceed and, if so, under what terms and conditions. The minister has the overriding authority to approve or reject projects in national or regional interests.

The Eeyou Marine Region Planning Commission is responsible for preparing land use plans, which are approved by Governor in Council and the Executive Council of the Government of Nunavut. The commission monitors projects to ensure they conform to the land use plans.

The Environmental Impact Review Board (Inuvialuit Region) carries out environmental impact assessments and public reviews of development projects referred to it by the Environmental Impact Screening Committee. The board decides whether a project should proceed and, if so, under what specific terms and conditions. The board also considers any remedial or mitigating measures that it feels should be applied to the project to minimize harm to wildlife harvesting. Where wildlife compensation is an issue, the board may also recommend limits of liability for the developer.

The Environmental Impact Screening Committee (Inuvialuit Region) conducts environmental screening of development proposals affecting the Inuvialuit Settlement Region to determine whether they could have a significant negative impact on the environment or on wildlife harvesting. Development proposals so identified are referred by the Screening Committee to the Environmental Impact Review Board or another appropriate body or bodies for an environmental impact assessment.

The Environmental Studies Research Fund Management Board manages the Environmental Studies Research Fund, a research program which sponsors environmental and social studies. It is designed to assist in the decision-making process related to oil and gas exploration and development on Canada's frontier lands, including all terms and conditions.

The Gwich'in Arbitration Panel resolves disputes in any matter which the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement stipulates is to be determined by arbitration, and any matter concerning the interpretation or application of the agreement where the parties agree to be bound by an arbitration decision. The decisions are conclusive and binding on the parties to the arbitration and cannot be challenged by appeal or review in any court except on the grounds that the arbitrators have erred in law or exceeded their jurisdiction. In the absence of the Surface Rights Board to be created by legislation, relevant surface rights disputes in the Gwich'in Settlement Area may be referred to the arbitration panel.

The Gwich'in Land and Water Board provides for the conservation, development and utilization of the land and water resources of the settlement area in a manner that will provide the optimum benefit for past residents, future residents and Canadians of the settlement area and the Mackenzie Valley.

The Gwich'in Land Use Planning Board has jurisdiction over developing, reviewing and proposing approvals, exceptions and amendments of the land use plan within the Gwich'in Settlement Area. The board recommends the settlement area land use plan for approval of the territorial and federal governments and the Gwich'in Tribal Council. The board may propose amendments to the approved plan, monitor compliance with the plan and conduct periodic reviews.

The objects of the Board are to provide for the conservation, development and utilization of waters in a manner that will provide the optimum benefit for all Canadians in general and, in particular, for the residents of the portion of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region located in the Northwest Territories for which the Board is authorized to issue licences.

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board is the main instrument in the Mackenzie Valley for environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews of developments. It ensures that the impact on the environment and concerns of Indigenous people and the general public are taken into careful consideration before actions are taken in connection with proposed developments.

The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board has 3 main functions:

• process trans-regional land use and water use applications in the Mackenzie Valley
• provide direction to regional land and water boards on general policy matters concerning the use of land and water or the deposit of waste that require consistent application throughout the Mackenzie Valley
• issue land use permits and water licences outside settled land claim areas in the Mackenzie Valley

The Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board screens project proposals in the Nunavik Marine Region to determine whether a review of environmental, social or economic impacts is required. When the board conducts a review, it determines if the proposal should proceed and, if so, under what terms and conditions. The minister has the overriding authority to approve or reject projects in national or regional interests.

The Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission is responsible for establishing, in conjunction with government, broad planning policies and objectives for the Nunavik Marine Region. Land use plans developed by the commission must be consistent with provisions of the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement. The land use plans guide and direct resource use and development in the Nunavik Marine Region. In addition to fulfilling those objectives described in the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement, the commission performs such additional functions as may be agreed upon, from time to time, by government and the Makivik Designated Organization.

The Nunavut Implementation Panel oversees and provides direction on the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.

The Nunavut Impact Review Board screens project proposals in Nunavut to determine whether a review of environmental, social or economic impacts is required. When the board conducts a review, it determines whether the proposal should proceed and, if so, under what terms and conditions. The minister has the overriding authority to approve or reject projects in national or regional interests.

The Nunavut Planning Commission is responsible for developing land use plans, which are approved by Cabinet and the Executive Council of the Government of Nunavut. The commission monitors compliance of land use plans implemented by government departments and agencies.

The Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal regulates entry and access to lands, determines rights of and compensation payable to the title holder and determines the amount for wildlife compensation claims in the Nunavut Settlement Area.

The Nunavut Water Board has responsibilities and powers over the regulation, use and management of water in the Nunavut Settlement Area. The board contributes fully to the development of land use plans as they concern water in the Nunavut Settlement Area by providing its recommendations to the Nunavut Planning Commission.

The Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board gives Northerners a direct voice in the Nutrition North Canada program. The board provides advice to the Minister of Northern Affairs to help guide the direction and activities of the program and to ensure that Northerners receive its full benefits. Board members serve in their own right as volunteers and not as representatives of any particular organization, area or special interest.

The Porcupine Caribou Management Board provides advice and makes recommendations to governments and other boards and agencies for the conservation and management of the Porcupine Herd and its habitat. The board establishes and maintains communications with Indigenous users, governments and others to ensure Indigenous participation in cooperative management decisions.

The Sahtu Land and Water Board is a regional panel of the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. The board has jurisdiction for land and water regulation in the Sahtu Settlement Area.

The board's main functions are to process land use permit and water licence applications in the Sahtu Settlement Area.

The Sahtu Land Use Planning Board has jurisdiction for developing, reviewing and proposing approvals, exceptions and amendments of a land use plan within the Sahtu Settlement Area. The board recommends a settlement area land use plan for approval of the territorial and federal governments and the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated. The board may propose amendments to the approved plan, monitor compliance with the plan and conduct periodic reviews.

The Tłı̨chǫ Dispute Resolution Administrator and Deputy Administrator attempt to resolve disputes through discussion and mediation before invoking a court process related to any of the following under the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement:

• any matter which the Agreement stipulates may be resolved in accordance with this chapter
• a dispute between government and the Tłı̨chǫ Government concerning the interpretation or application of the Agreement
• any matter which an agreement between government and the Tłı̨chǫ Government stipulates may be resolved in accordance with this chapter or may be dealt with under 6.4.

The We'keezhii Land and Water Board is responsible for regulating the use of land and water and the deposit of waste throughout the Wek'eezhii except in a national park or a national historic park or site administered by Parks Canada. The board issues, amends, renew, suspends, cancels licences and permits.

The Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board establishes policies and proposes regulations in respect of the harvesting of wildlife, both on a personal and a commercial basis, on commercial activities related to wildlife including commercial establishments for harvesting, guiding and outfitting services and hunting, fishing and naturalist camps and lodges. The board approves plans for the management and protection of wildlife, the designation of conservation areas and endangered species, interim management guidelines and park management plans as well as regulations proposed by government. It also establishes rules and procedures for consultation and reviews any matter in respect of wildlife referred to it by government.

The Yukon Dispute Resolution Board provides a comprehensive dispute resolution process to resolve disputes which arise out of the interpretation, administration or implementation of settlement agreements or settlement legislation. It facilitates the out-of-court resolution of disputes in a non‑adversarial and informal atmosphere. The decision of an arbitrator is not subject to appeal or to a judicial review in any court except on the ground that the arbitrator acted beyond or refused to exercise jurisdiction. In such a case, an appeal would be within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Yukon.

The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board ensures that mandatory screening or reviews of a project are conducted and written recommendations are made to a decision body concerning any significant adverse environmental or socio-economic effects of the project.

The Yukon Surface Rights Board resolves disputes between surface and sub-surface interests, only after the parties have gone through negotiations of an agreement. Failing agreement between parties, the board establishes the terms and conditions of a right to access, if any, to settlement land as well as determines compensation allowed for access and compensation for land expropriated.

The Yukon Training Policy Committee deals with training matters resulting from the land claim negotiations. The committee supports Yukon First Nations people to obtain training to implement land claim agreements and participates in economic opportunities arising from its implementation. The committee works with First Nations who require assistance in developing training plans to access the Yukon Indian People Training Trust.