Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Environmental assessments, in general, are specific to a project. While a regional strategic environmental assessment is much broader than looking at a single project and, in this case, a proposed much larger geographical scale. A regional strategic environmental assessment is designed to assist with the potential environment, social and economic effects, including cumulative effects are alternating strategies initiatives, policies, planning or programs for a particular region. Environmental assessments and regional studies processes do not compete with each other. They can be seen as working hand-in-hand. The GNWT continues its work to advance environmental baseline planning and ensuring work to advance the corridor project. This information's also benefits a regional study if one proceeds. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Shane Thompson on Question 1189-19(2): Regional Study under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act
In the Legislative Assembly on October 18th, 2022. See this statement in context.
Question 1189-19(2): Regional Study under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act
Oral Questions
October 18th, 2022
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