Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Northwest Territories has a unique co-management regulatory regime that is governed by the federal Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and the Territorial Waters Act. Under the devolution agreement, the Government of the Northwest Territories received authorities from the federal government with respect to land and water management under the MVRMA. Land and water boards have legislative authorities for decision making for type B water licences where a public hearing has not been held, similar to their authorities pre-devolution. For projects on territorial land, the Minister of ENR has authorities for approving type B water licences where a public hearing was held, as well as approvals of all type A water licences.
Bob McLeod on Question 683-18(3): Northwest Territories Water Licenses
In the Legislative Assembly on March 12th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Question 683-18(3): Northwest Territories Water Licenses
Oral Questions
March 12th, 2019
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