Overview
Function
The Environmental Impact Review Board carries out the environmental impact assessments and public review of development projects referred to it by the Environmental Impact Screening Committee.
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Jurisdiction
Government of Canada
Department Responsible
Department of Environment and Climate Change
Authority
Inuvialuit Final Agreement (Canada)
Board Composition
The Board consists of six members, plus the Chairperson.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada appoints three members, based on one nomination from the Government of the Northwest Territories; one by the Government of Yukon; and one by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. The Inuvialuit Game Council appoints three members.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate members.
The Agreement does not provide for the appointment of alternates to the Board.
Chairperson
The Chairperson is appointed by the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, with the consent of the Inuvialuit.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
No quorum is stipulated in the Inuvialuit Final Agreement; however, Board established bylaws state quorum is a majority of the Board members appointed.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the appropriate appointing authority under section 11 of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (Canada).
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term of three years and may be eligible for reappointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board has 2 to 3 meetings, generally in Inuvik, and has 2 to 3 conference calls per year.
Meetings are generally 2 days in length. Two travel days may be required for meetings and 1 day of analytical time may be required for each meeting.
Remuneration
Members of a board shall be paid such fees or other remuneration as the federal Minister may fix:
Chairperson - $500 per diem
Member - $375 per diem
Other Considerations
The respective appointing party may replace members.
A person may be a member of both the Environmental Impact Screening Committee and the Environmental Impact Review Board.
The Agreement is silent on the removal of members.
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | Catherine Cockney | 2022-07-19 | 2025-07-18 | 1st term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Members of the Board |
| 2. Member (GNWT) |
Kate Hearn | 2022-10-14 | 2025-10-13 | 1st term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Government of the Northwest Territories |
| 3. Member (Yukon) |
Bruce McLean | 2024-04-15 | 2027-04-14 | 2nd term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Government of Yukon |
| 4. Member (Canada) |
Cynthia Ene | 2022-10-14 | 2025-10-13 | 1st term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada |
| 5. Member (IGC) |
(Vacant - 3 year term) | Inuvialuit Game Council | ||||
| 6. Member (IGC) |
(Vacant - 3 year term) | Inuvialuit Game Council | ||||
| 7. Member (IGC) |
(Vacant - 3 year term) | Inuvialuit Game Council |