Overview
Function
The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board shall be established as the main instrument in the Mackenzie Valley for the environmental assessment and environmental impact review of developments. It ensures that the impact on the environment of proposed developments and concerns of Aboriginal people and the general public are taken into careful consideration before actions are taken in connection with these developments.
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Jurisdiction
Government of Canada
Department Responsible
Department of Environment and Climate Change
Authority
Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (Canada)
Board Composition
The Board consists of not less than seven members, including the Chairperson.
One member is nominated from the Gwich’in Tribal Council, Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Dehcho First Nations. Two members are nominated from the Government of the Northwest Territories and two from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
Alternate Members
The federal Minister may appoint alternate members nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories or from persons nominated by a First Nation; or selected following consultation with First Nations, to act in the event of an absence or incapacity of members.
Chairperson
The Chairperson is nominated by a majority of the Board members and appointed by the federal Minister.
Vice-Chairperson
The Vice-Chairperson is selected by the members of the Board, in accordance with their bylaws.
Quorum
Quorum consists of five members, including two members appointed on the nomination of First Nations, two members appointed by government, and the Chairperson.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada under section 112 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (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 generally meets in Yellowknife, where its office is located.
Meetings usually take three days and can involve a public hearing, if deemed necessary.
The Board holds one teleconference call per month, which generally lasts half a day.
Public Hearings may be held in other communities in which case travel is required.
Members may require 4-6 analytical days to review all necessary materials 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 federal Minister can only remove appointed members, including the Chairperson, following consultation with the applicable nominating organization.
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | JoAnne Deneron | 2023-04-03 | 2026-04-02 | 4th term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Members of the Board |
| 2. Member (Dehcho) |
Brenda Gauthier | 2022-03-14 | 2025-03-13 | 1st term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Dehcho First Nation |
| 3. Member (Tłı̨chǫ) |
Camilia Zoe-Chocolate | 2024-05-10 | 2027-05-09 | 1st term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Tlicho Government |
| 4. Member (GNWT) |
Kate Hearn | 2022-12-19 | 2025-12-18 | 1st term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Government of the Northwest Territories |
| 5. Member (GNWT) |
(Vacant - 3 year term) | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Government of the Northwest Territories | |||
| 6. Member (Canada) |
Jim Edmondson | 2024-01-19 | 2027-01-18 | n/a | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada |
| 7. Member (Gwich'in) |
David Krutko | 2023-08-14 | 2026-08-13 | 3rd term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Gwich'in Tribal Council |
| 8. Member (Canada) |
Allison (Sunny) Munroe | 2023-03-08 | 2026-03-07 | 4th term | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada |
| 9. Member (Sahtu) |
(Vacant - 3 year term) | Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Sahtu Secretariat Inc. |