Contact Information
Executive Director
Mackenzie River Basin Board
- P.O. Box 2310 Yellowknife NT X1A 2P7
Telephone (867) 669-4701
Fax (867) 873-8185
Function
The Mackenzie River Basin Board oversees the implementation of the Mackenzie River Basin Transboundary Waters Master Agreement. It provides advice and information on water management issues to support cooperative management and informed decision-making for the benefit of all jurisdictions with interests in the Mackenzie River Basin.
Jurisdiction
Government of Canada
Department Responsible
Department of Environment and Climate Change
Authority
Mackenzie River Basin Transboundary Waters Master Agreement
Board Composition
The Board consists of 13 members, including the Chairperson.
The federal government may appoint up to three members. The governments of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories may appoint up to two members each, including nominations from Aboriginal organizations.
Alternate Members
There are eight alternates on the Board.
Chairperson
The Chairperson is selected by the full Board membership at least every two years.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
Quorum is seven members or their alternates.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the appropriate appointing authority under section D of the Mackenzie River Basin Transboundary Waters Master Agreement.
Term Duration
A member sits at the pleasure of the Minister.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board meets approximately three times a year or as needed. Meetings take place in various jurisdictions in person or by teleconference.
Remuneration
Members nominated by Aboriginal organizations shall be paid such fees or other remuneration as determined by the Board. An honorarium is not paid to government employees. Government agencies are responsible for their respective members’ travel expenses.
Other Considerations
N/A
Current Membership
| 1. Member (NWT) |
Dr. Erin Kelly | 2015-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 2. Member (Aboriginal Member - NT) |
Leon Andrew | 2015-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 3. Alternate (NWT) |
Robert Jenkins | 2015-01-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 4. Chair (Canada) |
Cheryl Baraniecki | 2015-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 5. Alternate (Canada) |
Mike Renouf | 1997-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 6. Member (Canada) |
Mohan Denetto | 2015-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 7. Alternate (Canada) |
Jennifer O'Neill | 2015-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 8. Member (Canada) |
Teressa Laforest | 2016-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 9. Alternate (Canada) |
(Vacant - At Pleasure term) | |||
| 10. Member (British Columbia) |
Lynn Kriwoken | 1997-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 11. Member (Aboriginal Member - BC) |
Vera Nicholson | 1997-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 12. Alternate (BC) |
Celine Davis | 2017-01-30 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 13. Member (Alberta) |
Brian Yee | 1995-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 14. Member (Aboriginal Member - AB) |
(Vacant - At Pleasure term) | |||
| 15. Alternate (Alberta) |
Carmen de la Chevrotière | 2016-08-03 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 16. Member (Saskatchewan) |
John Fahlman | 1997-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 17. Member (Aboriginal Member - SK) |
Joseph Tsannie | 1997-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 18. Alternate (Saskatchewan) |
Susan Ross | 2016-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 19. Member (Yukon) |
Heather Jirousek | 1997-07-01 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 20. Member (Aboriginal Member - YT) |
Corrine Porter | 2017-05-12 | At Pleasure | n/a |
| 21. Alternate (Yukon) |
(Vacant - At Pleasure term) |
(Board details as of Aug 06, 2024)