Appointments

How appointments work

Several of the organizations for which the ministers have appointment responsibilities have been established under land claims and enabling legislation to carry out functions associated with resource management and dispute resolution. Many play a particularly significant role in the North. Others have an advisory role to the ministers. These organizations (boards, panels, commissions) are physically located across the country and vary in scope.

Members of these organizations are appointed in one of 2 ways:

• A Governor in Council appointment is made by the Governor General on the advice of the minister or ministers and the Queen's Privy Council of Canada.
• A Ministerial appointment is made directly by the minister or ministers through a letter of appointment.

Order in Council (OIC)/Governor in Council appointments

• Arbitration Board (Inuvialuit)
• British Columbia Treaty Commission
• Canadian High Arctic Research Station
• Cree Naskapi Commission
• First Nations Financial Management Board
• First Nations Tax Commission
• Nunavut Wildlife Management Board
• Office of the Treaty Commissioner in Saskatchewan
• Renewable Resources Board (Gwich'in)
• Renewable Resources Board (Sahtu)
• Specific Claims Tribunal
• Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba

Ministerial appointments

• Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Erik Allain	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	January 16, 2023
  Vacant	Alternate (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable

• Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board
  Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Isaac Masty	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	September 16, 2021
  Brian Craik	Member (nominated by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee))	February 14, 2021
  Fred Tomatuk	Member (nominated by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee))	January 17, 2020
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable

• Eeyou Marine Region Planning Commission
  Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Tina Petawabano	Chairperson (nominated by the commission)	January 10, 2020
  Christopher Beck	Member (nominated by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee))	March 1, 2021
  David Alagalak	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	October 25, 2020
  Chantal Tétreault	Member (nominated by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee))	February 15, 2020
  Vacant	Member (nominated at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable

• Environmental Impact Review Board (Inuvialuit Region)
  Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

  The Inuvialuit Environmental Impact Review Board 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 considers any remedial or mitigative 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  John Donihee	Chairperson (appointed with consent of the Inuvialuit)	January 16, 2021
  Jim Umpherson	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	March 1, 2021
  Ian Robertson	Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	February 7, 2021
  Catherine Cockney	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	October 30, 2019

• Environmental Impact Screening Committee (Inuvialuit Region)
  Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

  The Inuvialuit Environmental Impact Screening Committee conducts environmental screenings 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  David Livingstone	Chairperson (appointed with consent of the Inuvialuit)	August 13, 2020
  Bengt Pettersson	Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	August 4, 2019
  Albert Ruben, Sr.	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	March 21, 2019
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	N/A

• Environmental Studies Research Funds Management Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  The Environmental Studies Research Funds Management Board manages the Environmental Studies Research Funds (ESRF) – 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Jennifer Matthews	Chairperson (nominated by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers)	February 16, 2020
  David Burley	Member (nominated by the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board)	Indeterminate
  Eric Thériault	Member (nominated by the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board)	Indeterminate
  Marielle Thillet	Member (nominated by the  Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers)	July 31, 2021
  Janine Murray	Member (nominated by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change)	May 31, 2021
  Mark Hopkins	Member (nominated by the Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade)	February 16, 2020
  Patrice Simon	Member (nominated by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard)	February 16, 2020
  Robert Steedman	Member (nominated by the National Energy Board)	February 16, 2020
  Sherry Becker	Member (nominated by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers)	February 16, 2020
  Steve Bettles	Member (nominated by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers)	February 16, 2020
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable

• Gwich'in Arbitration Panel
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  The Gwich'in Arbitration Panel resolves disputes. It has jurisdiction to arbitrate in any matter which the agreement stipulates is to be determined by arbitration and any matter concerning the interpretation or application of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Stephanie Irlbacker-Fox	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	November 5, 2022
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	Not applicable

• Gwich'in Land and Water Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Elizabeth Wright	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	March 11, 2021
  Gerald Kisoun	Member (nominated at sole discretion of the minister)	March 1, 2021
  Nigit'stil Norbert	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)	March 1, 2021
  Margaret Nazon	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	October 30, 2019
  Vacant	Member (nominated by athe Gwich'in)	Not applicable

• Gwich'in Land Use Planning Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Bob Simpson	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	March 27, 2021
  Grant Gowans	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)	March 18, 2021
  Arthur Boutilier	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	August 13, 2020
  Ian McLeod	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)	January 10, 2020
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable

• Mackenzie River Basin Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  The Mackenzie River Basin Board oversees the implementation of the Mackenzie River Basin Transboundary Waters Master Agreement. It provides advice and information on water management issues to support cooperative management and informed decision-making for the benefit of all jurisdictions with interests in the Mackenzie River Basin.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Matthew Spence	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	Indeterminate

• Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  JoAnne Deneron	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	February 15, 2020
  Bertha Norwegian	Member (nominated by the Dehcho)	May 23, 2021
  Jim Edmondson	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	December 13, 2020
  Kirby Marshall	Member ( nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	November 20, 2020
  Yvonne Doolittle	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	May 7, 2020
  David Krutko	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)	February 15, 2020
  Allison Munroe	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	January 10, 2020
  Joseph Handley	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	June 1, 2019
  James Wah-Shee	Member (nominated by the Tlicho Government)	March 13, 2019

• Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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 licenses outside settled land claim areas in the Mackenzie Valley

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Mavis Cli-Michaud	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	March 23, 2020
  Florence Catholique	Member (nominated in consultation with Indigenous groups)	March 1, 2021
  Samuel Gargan	Member (nominated by the Dehcho and in consultation with Indigenous groups)	November 28, 2020
  Kimberly Fairman	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	August 13, 2020
  Camilia Zoe-Chocolate	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	March 21, 2020

• Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board
  Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Putulik Papigatuk	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	May 16, 2020
  Peter May	Member (nominated by Makivik)	September 18, 2021
  Thomas Edward Annanack	Member (nominated by Makivik)	October 25, 2020
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable

• Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission
  Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

  The Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission is responsible for establishing - in conjunction with government - broad planning policies, objectives and goals for the Nunavik Marine Region. Land use plans developed by the planning 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 planning commission will perform such additional functions as may be agreed upon from time to time by government and the Makivik Designated Organization.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Billy Dan May	Member (nominated by Makivik)	July 20, 2021
  Hilda Snowball	Member (nominated by Makivik)	July 20, 2021
  Joannie Ikkidluak	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	October 25, 2020
  Vacant	Chairperson (nominated by the Commission)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable

• Nunavut Implementation Panel
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

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

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Allan MacDonald	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	Indeterminate

• Nunavut Impact Review Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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 Nunavut Impact Review 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Elizabeth Copland	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	November 25, 2021
  Uriash Puqiqnak	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	October 15, 2021
  Catherine Emrick	Member (at at sole discretion of the minister)	May 23, 2021
  Guy Alikut	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	January 16, 2021
  Madeleine Qumuatuq	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	August 13, 2020
  Allen Maghagak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Henry Ohokannoak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Charlie Arngak	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Putulik Papigatuk	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019

• Nunavut Planning Commission
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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 will monitor compliance of land use plans implemented by government departments and agencies.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Andrew Nakashuk	Chairperson (nominated by the Commission in consultation with the Government of Nunavut)	July 7, 2019
  Joshua Arreak	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	October 15, 2021
  Darrell Ohokannoak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	January 16, 2021
  Shawn Lester	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	November 28, 2020
  Ovide Alakannuark	Member (nominated by he Government of Nunavut)	October 26, 2019
  Peter Alareak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Charlie Arngak	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Putulik Papigatuk	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	Not applicable

• Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Bert Rose	Chairperson (nominated by the Tribunal)	April 15, 2019
  Meeka Kakudluk	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	November 28, 2020
  John Maurice	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	November 16, 2019
  Elisapee Karetak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Vacant	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	Not applicable

• Nunavut Water Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  The Nunavut Water Board has responsibilities and powers over the regulation, use and management of water in the Nunavut Settlement Area. The Nunavut Water 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Lootie Toomasie	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	September 3, 2020
  Sarah Silou	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	May 31, 2021
  Nartok Makabe	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	November 20, 2020
  David Aglukark Sr.	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	October 22, 2020
  Ross Mrazek	Member (at sole discretion of the Minister)	October 22, 2020
  Amanda Hanson Main	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	October 26, 2019
  Alex Ningark	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Charlie Arngak	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Putulik Papigatuk	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	Not applicable

• Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  The Nutrition North Canada (NNC) Advisory Board gives Northerners a direct voice in the Nutrition North Canada program. Board members provide advice to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Nellie Cournoyea	Chairperson (at sole discretion of the minister)	October 22, 2020
  Gordon Harkness	Vice-Chairperson (at sole discretion of the minister)	October 22, 2020
  Jullian MacLean	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	January 28, 2021
  Kristin Erickson	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	October 22, 2020
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	Not applicable

• Porcupine Caribou Management Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Joe Tetlichi	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	September 28, 2021
  Ian McDonald	Member (joint appointment by the minister and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change)	March 31, 2020
  Michael Svoboda	Alternate (joint appointment by the minister and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change)	June 18, 2020

• Sahtu Arbitration Panel
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  The Sahtu Arbitration Panel resolves disputes. It has jurisdiction to arbitrate in any matter which the 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 ground 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 Sahtu Settlement Area may be referred to the Arbitration Panel.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Jennifer Duncan	Member (joint nomination by the minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	February 17, 2021
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable

• Sahtu Land and Water Board

  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 license applications in the Sahtu Settlement Area.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Lawrence Wallace	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	May 31, 2021
  Violet Doolittle	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	August 22, 2020
  Philippe di Pizzo	Member (nominated by the Government of Northwest Territories)	August 3, 2019
  George Barnaby	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	February 16, 2019
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	Not applicable

• Sahtu Land Use Planning Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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 Incorporated. The board may propose amendments to the approved plan, monitor compliance with the plan and conduct periodic reviews.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Heather Bourassa	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	February 15, 2021
  Robert Overvold	Member (at sole discretion of the Minister)	March 1, 2021
  Edna Tobac	Member (nominated by the Government of Northwest Territories)	August 13, 2020
  Dakota Erutse	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	September 27, 2019
  Richard Hardy	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	June 15, 2019

• Tlicho Dispute Resolution Administrator/Deputy Dispute Resolution Administrator
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  The Tlicho Dispute Resolution Administrator attempts to resolve disputes through discussion and mediation before invoking a court process related to any of the following:

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

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Louie Azzolini	Administrator (joint nomination by the minister, the Tlicho Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	September 17, 2024
  Vacant	Deputy Administrator (joint nomination by the minister, the Tlicho Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	Not applicable

• Wek'eezhii Land and Water Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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, renews, suspends and cancels licenses and permits.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Joseph Mackenzie	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	September 5, 2021
  Rachel Ann Crapeau	Member (at sole discretion of the minister)	May 23, 2021
  Mike Nitsiza	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	January 10, 2020

• Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Vacant	Chair (nominated by the board)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the minister of Environment and Climate Change)	Not applicable
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard)	Not applicable

• Yukon Dispute Resolution Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Patricia Daws	Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	March 19, 2021
  Steven Smyth	Member (nominated by the Minister)	March 29, 2020
  Vacant	Chairperson (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	Not applicable

• Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board ensures that mandatory screenings 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Wendy Randall	Chairperson (nominated by the Minister in consultation with the Executive Committee members)	June 6, 2019
  Lawrence Joe	Executive Committee Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	September 24, 2020
  Dale J. Eftoda	Executive Committee Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	June 6, 2019
  Kirk Cameron	Member (at sole discretion of the Minister)	January 16, 2021
  Bryony McIntyre	Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	June 21, 2020
  Carlene Hajash	Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	June 21, 2020
  Stanley Njootli Sr.	Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	April 5, 2020

• Yukon Surface Rights Board
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

  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 Surface Rights 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.

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Allan Foster	Chairperson (nominated by the board)	February 5, 2021
  Jennifer Lee	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	August 13, 2020
  Melaina Sheldon	Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	May 9, 2020
  Elizabeth Moses	Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	January 10, 2020
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	Not applicable

• Yukon Training Policy Committee
  Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade

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

  Name	Position	Expiry date
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of minister)	Not applicable

Contact us

For further information concerning, boards, commissions, tribunals, committees, and advisory bodies within the mandate of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada or if you believe that you are qualified for a position within one of these institutions please contact the:

Appointments Coordinator
Corporate Secretariat
Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington, North Tower, Room 2107
Gatineau, Québec
K1A 0H4
E-mail: aadnc.nominationsappointments.aandc@canada.ca