5.2.5

Description: 
We will work to improve the NWT integrated resource management regime to ensure the regime reflects NWT interests and priorities (ongoing).
Lead Dept: 
LANDS
Priority: 
5.2
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Priorities and Planning
Number: 
5
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Governance
Background Information: 

GOVERNANCE

Commitment 5.2.5 – We will work to improve the NWT integrated resource management regime to ensure the regime reflects NWT interests and priorities.

Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (MVRMA) review

A critical component of the NWT integrated resource management regime is the federal legislation, the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. This Act provides “an integrated system of land and water management in the Mackenzie Valley...”

Currently the federal government is reviewing possible legislative amendments and regulatory activities associated with this piece of legislation. The Department of Lands is coordinating government-wide responses, and being proactive in helping inform federal thinking in an effort to ensure changes to the legislation and regulations reflect northern needs. This means the Department will be leading GNWT’s participation in the review and amendment process of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and its associated regulations in 2018 (milestone 1) and 2019 (milestone 2).