Tłı̨chǫ All Season Road - EA-1617-01
Document List
2023-24 Annual Measure Report on the Tlicho Highway, or Highway 9 from the Tlicho Government, submitted August 15, 2024.
GNWT 2022 Annual EA Measures Report for the Tlicho Highway.
The GNWT's annual report on the implementation of measures from the Environmental Assessment.
A letter from MVEIRB to GNWT-INF regarding TASR Measure 14-3: the Tlicho Highway Corridor Working Group, and excluding social issues from the Tlicho Highway Corridor Working Group.
GNWT annual measures reporting from Report of Environmental Assessment
Report on activities for 2019-2020 from the Tlicho Government
GNWT annual Report of EA measures reporting 2019
A revised timeline for the implementation of the plan
A letter from the GNWT regarding the implementation of measure 6-1 and a revised timeline for the review and finalization of the Wek'eezhii boreal caribou range plan
A letter from the WRRB to the GNWT regarding the revised timeline for completion of the Wek’èezhìı Boreal Caribou Range Plan.
Review of wildlife effects monitoring programs in the Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan for the Tlicho All-Season Road GNWT ENR 2019
Letter re: Annual Review of the Tlicho All-Season Road Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan
Letter from WLWB to MVRB re: Report of EA measures reporting requirements
The GNWT's annul report for 2018/2019 on the implementation of measures that it has authority over.
The Tlicho Government's report on implementation of measures that the TG has authority over,.
Report of EA executive summary translated into Tlicho
An error was noted in the Tlicho Government's final wording to measure 8-1. The updated measure can be viewed at PR#347.
On October 25 the Tlicho Government submitted its final wording of the measures for this EA. An error was noted in measure 8-1. This document will replace the previous incorrect document attached to PR#343 and 342. A version of the document highlights the correction and is followed by a clean version.
The amended letter from the responsible Ministers' to the Dehcho First Nation regarding the final decision on the Report of Environmental Assessment for the GNWT's Tlicho All-season Road project.
This letter is a notification to Aboriginal groups on the Responsible Ministers' decision on the Report of Environmental Assessment for the Tlicho All-Season Road Project. Note that pages from the letter to Dehcho First Nations were missed and the complete letter is now posted as PR # 346.
This is the rationale for the Responsible Ministers' modifications to measures for the Tlicho All-Season Road Environmental Assessment.
The Tlicho Government's final decision on the Board's Recommendations of the Report of Environmental Assessment and their decision on the modification of measures.
This is the Minister's final decision on the Report of Environmental Assessment recommended by the Review Board and the modification of measures for the Tlicho All-Season Road.
Proposed final measure modifications in bold for increased clarity.
Ministers' letter to the Dehcho First Nation in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Ministers' letter to the Mountain Island Metis in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Ministers' letter to the Deninu K'ue First Nation in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Ministers' letter to the North Slave Metis Alliance in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Ministers' letter to the Yellowknives Dene First Nation in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Ministers' letter to the Tlicho Government in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Ministers' letter to the NWT Metis Nation Presidents in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Ministers' letter to LKFN in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Ministers' letter to Nahanni Butte Dene Band in consultation on the proposed final modifications to four measures from the TASR REA and Reasons for Decision.
Note to file - correction to measure 6-3 in Review Board's August 15 response to Responsible Ministers' consult to modify measures
Letter from Responsible Ministers invoking a 2 month time extension for decision to October 29.
Note to file - presentation to Responsible Ministers of Review Board’s response to GNWT consult to modify measures
Letter from Review Board to Tlicho Government on TASR consult to modify
Review Board response to GNWT - TASR Consult to Modify
GNWT Department of Infrastructure's letter to MVEIRB re: the consult to modify process.
Letter from NSMA to the Review Board regarding the proposed modifications in the consult to modify process.
Letter from the Tlicho Government to GNWT/CANNOR regarding the proposed modifications.
On July 3, 2018 the Review Board hosted a meeting for the consult to modify process. This is the Board's presentation from this meeting.
On July 3, 2018 the Review Board hosted a meeting for the consult to modify process. At this meeting the Review Board provided a document to illustrate the GNWT's proposed changes.
A letter from ECCC regarding the consult to modify process. ECCC provided its comments on the proposed changes to measures in a separate letter dated June 15, 2018 (PR#310)
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation response to the GNWT's proposed modifications of measures.
The Wek’èezhìı Renewable Resources Board response to the GNWT's proposed modifications of measures.
Meeting notes from the Tlicho All Season Road consult to modify meeting, held with parties July 3, 2018 in the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board Boardroom.
a map of boreal caribou range plan boundaries in the NWT.
Consensus agreement respecting implementation of the recovery strategy for boreal caribou in the NWT
This a a Conference of Management Authorities document respecting the implementation of the recovery strategy for boreal caribou in the NWT.
A plain language summary of the boreal caribou range planning frawework
This document outlines a proposed approach to boreal caribou range planning for the NWT.
Appendices for the Boreal Caribou Range Planning Discussion Document
Note to file describing discussion between GNWT staff and Review Board staff on the consult to modify measures meeting scheduled for July 3.
The agenda for the Review Board's consult to modify meeting held on July 3, 2018.
This document is ECCC's comments on the Ministers proposed modifications to the boreal caribou measures. The Minister considered these comments prior to submitting its proposed modifications to the Review Board.
This document provides guidance on the Review Board's consult to modify process.
Consultation letters from Minister Lands to Indigenous groups on modifications to measures in Report of EA
The Tlicho Government has submitted proposed modifications for measures and a rationale for these recommendations for the Tlicho All Season Road to the Review Board. Attached is their proposed modifications and rationale in table-format.
Review of the Report of Environmental Assessment for the proposed Tlicho All Season Road (EA1617-01)
The Tlicho Government has submitted their Review of the Report of Environmental Assessment for the proposed Tlicho All Season Road. Their decision on the Review Board's recommendation (as per section 131.1 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act) is to recommend there be consultation with the Review Board with respect to proposed modifications to multiple measures in the Report. The modifications and their rationale will be posted as Public Registry document number 307.
The Decision on the Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision for the Government of the Northwest Territories' Tlicho All-Season Road Project (MVEIRB file number EA1617-01). Received from the Minister of Lands, GNWT, the Minister is requesting to consult the Review Board with respect to proposed modifications to measures 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 of the report. The proposed modifications are attached.
Letter from the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee to the Premier of the Northwest Territories expressing concerns for boreal caribou in response to the concerns raised by the GNWT Department of Infrastructure regarding REA measures directed at boreal caribou, as well as supporting concerns raised by the North Slave Metis Alliance.
Meeting report summarizing consultation on measure 10-1 from the TASR report of EA between GNWT-Department of Infrastructure, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Northern Project Management Office, Environment and Natural Resources, and GWNT-Lands.
Response letter from NSMA to the GNWT Department of Lands and Government of Canada regarding consultation specific to TASR and Report of EA.
A letter from the GNWT to the Minister of Lands outlining concerns with specific measures in the REA regarding caribou.
The Review Board's presentation for the April 17, 2018 meeting on the Board's findings and measures.
On March 29, 2018 the Report of EA was issued by the Review Board. There were errors in the bulleted lists in Appendix A. These errors were corrected and the Report of EA was updated and March 29 document was replaced.
An invitation for a presentation on the Board's findings and measures.
This letter from the GNWT clarifies the roles of GNWT departments in the decision making process set out in the MVRMA for the Report of Environmental Assessment.
A letter from the GNWT, the Department of Lands' Project Assessment Branch, and the Government of Canada, Northern Economic Development Agency's Northern Projects Management Office, to the Yellowknives Dene First Nation requesting comments on the Report of EA.
A letter from the GNWT, the Department of Lands' Project Assessment Branch, to the Mountain Island Metis requesting comments on the Report of EA.
A letter from the GNWT, the Department of Lands' Project Assessment Branch, and the Government of Canada, Northern Economic Development Agency's Northern Projects Management Office, to the North Slave Metis Alliance requesting comments on the Report of EA.
A letter from the GNWT, the Department of Lands' Project Assessment Branch, and the Government of Canada, Northern Economic Development Agency's Northern Projects Management Office, to the Northwest Territories Metis Nation requesting comments on the Report of EA.
A letter from the GNWT, the Department of Lands' Project Assessment Branch, and the Government of Canada, Northern Economic Development Agency's Northern Projects Management Office, to the Tlicho Government requesting comments on the Report of EA.
A letter from the GNWT, the Department of Lands' Project Assessment Branch, and the Government of Canada, Northern Economic Development Agency's Northern Projects Management Office, to the Dehcho First Nation requesting comments on the Report of EA.
A letter from the GNWT, the Department of Lands' Project Assessment Branch, to the Lutselk'e Dene First Nation requesting comments on the Report of EA.
A letter from the GNWT, the Department of Lands' Project Assessment Branch, to the Deninu K'ue First Nation requesting comments on the Report of EA.
Letter from the Chair of the Review Board to the Minister of Lands regarding the release of the Report of the Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision.
Letter from the Chair of the Review Board to the Tlicho Government regarding the release of the Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision.
This is the Review Board's Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision for the Tlicho All-Season Road Project (with minor formatting edits).
A cover letter from CanNor for federal department's closing arguments.
A letter from the YKDFN regarding comments made by Board members during the public hearing.
This notice of proceeding provides guidance on preparing closing arguments.
The transcript for day twoof public hearing in Whati held on Thursday November 16, 2017.
The transcript for day three of public hearing in Whati held on Friday November 17, 2017.
The transcript for day one of public hearing in Whati held on Wednesday November 15, 2017.
Tlicho Government submission of their 2013-2017 Strategic Framework document, "In Tlicho Unity: A strategic framework and intentions 2013-2017. Submitted as supporting evidence from the Public Hearing.
During the public hearing the Tlicho Government requested that the results of a 2006 poll about the residents of Whati views on an all season road be posted to the registry. The Review Board asked parties if they had any concerns with this new evidence and parties indicated they didn't have any.
During the public hearing the Tlicho Government requested a report about construction camps be posted to the public registry. The Review Board asked parties if they had any concerns and parties indicated they did not.
During the public hearing the Tlicho Government requested that the results from a 2011 survey of Whati residents views on the road be posted to the public registry.
The Review Board is posting the Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision for the Dominion Diamond Ekati Corp. Jay Project, EA1314-01. During the public hearing parties referenced this report. The Review Board canvassed parties and the developer and there were no objections to posting this report to the public registry.
The Review Board is posting the Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decisions for Fortune Minerals NICO project, EA0809-004, including updated measure number eight. During the public hearing parties referenced this report. The Review Board canvassed parties and the developer and there were no objections to posting this report to the public registry.
Tlicho Government Land Use Guidelines, 2015. Submitted as a homework piece during the Whati Public Hearings (Day 1).
The Developer's presentation for day 3 of the public hearing.
The Developer's day 2 public hearing presentation.
GNWT's presentation for day 1 of the public hearing.
Meeting report between GNWT and ECCC on baseline data for avian species at risk.
This document provides direction to media representatives who wish to attend the public hearings.
Notice of proceeding describing the requirement for parties and the developer to submit qualifications of any expert witnesses they rely on.
The WRRB's public hearing presentation for day 3.
The WRRB's public hearing presentation for day 2.
The agenda for the public hearings in Whatì on November 15, 16 and 17.
NRCAN's summary of its public hearing presentation.
The NPMO's cover letter for public hearing presentations.
Proper spelling for common Tłı̨chǫ place names and a link to a Tłı̨chǫ dictionary. Presenters at the Public Hearing are asked to review their presentations for proper spelling of Tłı̨chǫ terms.
Meeting minutes from the EA1617-01 TASR Pre-hearing Conference meeting. The meeting took place October 25, 2017 at the Review Board office in Yellowknife.
A submission by the WRRB of a Federal government document on the the status of the implementation of the boreal caribou recovery strategy
The developer's updated consultation and engagement package.
The Developer's response to the WRRB's technical report on boreal woodland caribou.
The developer's response to parties' technical reports.
A table showing the status of commitments from the technical session.
Information about the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk highway working group.
The Review Board requested the developer's provide its position on the participation of Board member James Wah-Shee in the public hearings.This document is the developer's response.
Per commitment 7 and 14 made during the technical session the developer took DFO representatives and a local harvester to visit water course crossings where culverts are proposed along the proposed TASR alignment.
The developer committed at the technical session (commitment 7) to take elders on a site visit of the TASR alignment to visit proposed culvert locations. This document is a summary of this visit.
Draft agenda for EA1617-01, Tlicho All-season Road. The Draft agenda has been put together to facilitate discussions at the Pre-hearing Conference (see PR#231) on October 25, 2017. A final agenda will be posted closer to the Public Hearing date that considers feedback from the Developer and parties.
Agenda for the TASR Pre-hearing conference. The conference will be held at the Review Board office in Yellowknife, from 10am-12pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Teleconference is available.
GNWT letter to the YKDFN acknowledging receipt of YKDFN's concerns as outlined in their technical report submission to the Review Board, and encouragement for continued participation and dialogue.
Reference document for parties on how boreal caribou 65% threshold was derived, and opportunities to understand disturbance and population response. "Understanding disturbance thresholds and opportunities to achieve better outcomes for boreal caribou in Canada: a primer". Published by the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement.
WRRB technical submission specific to boreal woodland caribou.
Note to file describing James Wah-Shee's participation in the Tlicho All Season Road project public hearings in Whati, November 15-17, 2017.
Letter from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency outlining the participation and status of Government of Canada departments for EA1617-01.
Letter from the GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources to the Department of Infrastructure informing that a Wildlife Act Section 95(1) determination has been made and that a Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan (WMMP) will be required for the TASR prior to construction.
Review Board will hold a pre-hearing conference on October 25 at the Review Board's office from 10am - 12pm. Items to discuss include the public hearing agenda, format, presentations and expectations. Teleconferencing will be available. See form for more details.
A cover letter for the Government of Canada's technical reports.
A document referenced in ECCC's technical report.
A document referenced in ECCC's technical report.
The developer has stated that the TASR will require an explosives permit from NRCAN. This document contains additional details on explosive use and management for the TASR and an example of an exposives management.
The GNWT's response to the September 8th fisheries and wildlife questions from the WRRB.
The WRRB's response to commitment number 11 from the technical session which asekd for the WRRB to identify special boreal caribou habitat in the vicinity of the proposed road.
The Developer's meeting report for the Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan overview meeting.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 9 of 9 - appendices f-h.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 8 of 9 - appendix e part 6.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 7 of 9 - appendix e part 5.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 6 of 9 - appendix e part 4.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 5 of 9 - appendix e part 3.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 4 of 9 - appendix e part 2.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 3 of 9 - appendix e part 1.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 2 of 9 - appendices a-d.
Draft geotechnical investigation of granular and bedrock prospects for the Tlicho All Season Road. Document split into eight parts due to size (PR#200-PR#208). Part 1 of 9 - main report.
Additional boreal caribou maps and narrative for figures in the GNWT response to ECCC IR#7. Provided in response to commitment 9 from the technical session.
Species status report on the porcupine caribou and barren-ground caribou in the NWT, submitted to the Review Board registry by GNWT at the request of WRRB.
Bathurst caribou range plan interim discussion documents, submitted to the Review Board registry by the GNWT at the request of WRRB.
Unpublished draft of 'Calf production and adult sex ratio in the bathurst and bluenose east herds of barren-ground caribou' report by Cluff et al. 2017. Referenced by GNWT in its response to commitment 3 (PR#189, #190). An accompanying note from GNWT can be found in PR#194 and the appendices are in PR#196.
The Government of Northwest Territories provided a note along with the submission of the Cluff et al. 2017 unpublished draft report (PR#195 and #196) that GNWT referenced in its response to commitment 3 (PR#189, #190).
Summary of relevant findings from archaeological work completed at 13 potential borrow pits. Provided in response to commitment 22 from the August technical sessons in Behchoko.
Government of Northwest territories updated draft Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan, September 2017.
Government of Northwest Territories cover letter for the September 22 submission of the updated draft Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan.
Caribou distribution data maps associated with PR#189 (response to technical session commitment 3).
GNWTs response to technical session commitment 3 about caribout distribution. Associated maps can be found in PR#190.
Meeting report between the GNWT and WRRB to discuss the WRRBs request for extension for their Technical report. Meeting occurred September 11, 2017.
EA1617-01 Tlicho All-season Road: Final Response to North Slave Metis Alliance's July 14, 2017 Information Requests.
Natural Resources Canada guidelines for bulk explosives facilities minimum requirements, February 2014.
A meeting report for a meeting between Government of Northwest Territories, Natural Resources Canada, and the Northern Projects Management Office related to the storage and use of explosive for EA1617-01.
Presentation for the technical report preparation meeting on September 14, 2017.
Note to file on the technical report preparation meeting, which will be held at the Review Board office at 10:30am on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Includes tips for preparing a technical report.
Operating procedures for collared caribou and geotechnical investigations along the proposed TASR. Response to part of commitment 10 from the technical session. The rest of the response to commitment 10 will be provided in the updated WMMP.
The North Slave Metis Alliance's party status application form.
A document submitted by the WRRB on Boreal caribou habitat and disturbance in the Wek’èezhìi from 2013
A document submitted by the WRRB regardign boreal caribou habitat and habitat use in the Wek’èezhìi.
Questions from the WRRB to the developer regarding fish, wildlife and Tlicho Knowledge.
This is the developer's response to ECCC IR#9 which asked the developer to consider recent data collected by ECCC on birds along highway 3.
This notice of proceeding outlines the next steps in the EA process. Â This includes a pre-techinical report meeting, a pre-hearing conference, a community hearing, and technical hearings.
A completed application form for Party status from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
The Review Board met with the WRRB to discuss technical reports and public hearing process steps.
The final list of commitments from the techinical session including a marked up version showing were changes were made and package of emails showing that parties agree to the wording.
Provided by the developer as part of teh response to commitment 15.
A compilation of the first round of information requests and responses from the online review system.
A letter from the WRRB requesting an extension for submitting its technical report.
Geotechnical report from the 2017 winter geotechnical program.
A letter from the Wek’èezhìi  Renewable Resources Board regarding the review of the updated Wildlife Management and Migitation Plan.
The updated work plan, including dates for technical reports and the public hearing.
A meeting report between the GNWT and WRRB regarding follow-up on wording of commitment #3 from the technical session.
A letter from the developer regarding the review of the WMMP and timing considerations for the EA workplan.
The transcript for day three of the technical session held on Thursday August 17, 2017 in Behchoko.
This file contains the developer's presentations for day 1, 2, and 3 of the technical sessions.Â
An introductory presentation for the techinical session provided by the Review Board on day one, Tuesday August 16, 2017. Â
The transcript for day two of the technical session held on Wednesday August 16, 2017 in Behchoko.
The transcript for day 1 of the technical session held on Tuesday August 15, 2017 in Behchoko.
"Memorandum of Understanding between the CGW, TG, TCSA and RCMP: A Regional Engagement Process and Partnership to develop a shared plan to target the root social causes leading to harm of society and individuals themselves." Submitted from Technical session as example of ongoing works and collaborations to address social issues in Whati.
The cover letter for the developer's responses to the North Slave Metis Alliance's information requests.
Developer responses to NSMA information requests.
The WRRB submitted the document, Population dynamics and critical habitat of woodland caribou in the Saskatchewan Boreal Shield, interim report 2013-2016, Department of Biology University of Saskatchewan.
The WRRB submitted the document, Action Plan for the Woodland Caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou), Boreal Population, in Canada, Federal Actions 2017.
The CV for Cameron Stevens, consultant for the developer.Â
The developer's draft WEMP submitted for the technical sessions.
An amended response for the WRRB IR1 submitted on July 14, 2017 public registry number 142.
The Review Board is hosting a pre-technical session conference on August 1, 2017.
The developer's resonponses to MVEIRB information requests 10, 11, 12, 15 and 21.
The developer's response to the WRRB's information requests 4, 5 and 12.
The developer's cover letter for information responses to NRCan IR#6. MVEIRB IR# 10, 11, 12, 15, and 21. WRRB IR# 4, 5, and 12.
A letter from the Review Board clarrifying how the NSMA's information requests will be considered.
The developer's responses to WRRB information requests 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13.
The developer's responses to Review Board information requests 3, 16, 17, and 19.
The developer's responses to ECCC information requests 6, 8, and 9.
The developer's cover letter for information request responses from ECCC IRs 6, 8, and 9. MVEIRB IRs 3, 16, 17, and 19. WRRB IRs 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13.
The North Slave Metis Alliance's review of the developer's Adequacy Statement Response.
Technical sessions are scheduled for August 15th and 16th in Behchoko.
The developer's cover letter for information responses to ECCC's 5 and 10, MVEIRB's 1, 2, 4, and 6, and the WRRB's 3,6, and 8.
The developer's responses to ECCC's information requests 5 and 10.
The developer's responses to the WRRB's information requests 3, 6 and 8.
The developer's responses to the Review Board's information requests 1, 2, 4, and 6.
A meeting report between the developer and ECCC regarding ECCC's information request #9 concerning migratory birds.
The developer's response to the North Slave Metis Alliance information requests number one and three.
The developer's resonse to Natural Resources Canada information requests including attachments.
The developer's response to ECCC information requests 1, 2, 3, 4 7, 11, and 12.
The developer's cover letter for information request responses for ECCC IRS 1,2, 3, 4,7, 11 and 12. And NRCAN IRS 1-7. And Review Board IRs 8 and 14. And NSMA IRs 1 and 3.
The Tli?cho Government's response to information requests from MVEIRB: IR#9, IR#13, IR#18, and IR#20. And from the North Slave Metis Alliance: IR#2, IR#3, and IR#4.
Information request respones from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to MVEIRB IR#5 and Environment and Climate Change Canada to the Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board IR #14.
A letter from the developer to the Review Board regarding information response submission dates.
Three letters between the developer and YKDFN regarding YKDFN concerns about potential project related impacts. File is bookmarked for letters and attachments.
A letter from the Northern Projects Management Office to the Northwest Territories Metis Nation regarding participation in the EA.
This is a summary of a May 25, 2017 technical review session held by the developer. Attendees included the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the WRRB.
On May 17, 2017 the developer hosted a technical review session of the Adequacy Statement Response. This document contains the meeting minutes and the developer's presentation.
The WRRB requested an extension for submitting its first round of information requests untill June 2, 2017. The Review Board grants this extension.
A letter from the Tlicho Government to the Review Board regarding the first round of information requests. The Tlicho Government has no information requests.
A letter from the GNWT to the NSMA granting funding for a traditional knowledge study related to the Tlicho All-Season Road Environmental Assessment.
This is an updated concordance table for the Developer's Adequacy Statement Response.
This is a cover letter for the updated concordance letter.
This notice of procedding provides direction on the first round of information requests.
This is the Review Board's letter to the developer regarding the conformity determination of the Adequacy Statement Response.
This is the Developer's Adequacy Statement Response.
Identifies the Tlicho Government's party status for EA1617-01.
Summary discussion of boreal caribou issues related to the proposed Tlicho All-season Road
Action and planning tools to assist authorities in the conservation and recovery of boreal caribou in the Northwest Territories.
To assist the Board and parties in the assessment of barren-ground caribou
An assessment of the COSEWIC status of barren-ground caribou and other species.
Complete party status application form from the WRRB to the Review Board for EA1617-01, the Tlicho All-season Road.
NSMA Appendices to PR#98 with index. Tab 2: Letter from Canada to NSMA (16.08.2013); Tab 3: Letter from NSMA to Canada and GNWT (10.02.2014); Tab 4: Correspondence btwn NSMA and GNWT re caribou.
NSMA Appendices to PR#98 with index. Tab 1: Documents filed with Supreme Court of NWT for Enge v. Mandeville, 2013 NWTSC 33. Refer to PR#98 for sections relevant to EA1617-01.
WRRB response to GNWT regarding November 10, 2016 meeting discussing Boreal caribou population health. Comments on MVEIRB adequacy statement request; NT range population; meeting minutes & commitments
Notes and follow-up from GNWT November 10, 2016 meeting with ECCC, WRRB and CANNOR regarding TASR Adequacy Statement 4.1 - Boreal Caribou - Population Health
NSMA response to Review Board's Oct. 28 Information Requests.
Tlicho Government response to Review Board October 28, 2016 information request responses to Aboriginal Government Organizations and Resource Managers.
Response to the Review Board's October 28, 2016 Information request responses to the Tlicho Government and Community Government of What.
Letter from the Tlicho Government outlining the depth and strength of research,d etail and analyis taken in response to the October 28, 2016 Board information requests.
ECCC review of meeting notes and follow-up items from November 22nd, 2016, meeting with GNWT. Discussion on boreal caribou population trends and absence of range plan for North Slave region.
INAC, DFO, NRCAN, ECCC
Nothern Project Management Office provides an information request response regarding fish harvesting within the scope of the TASR project
1997 DFO report by D.B. Stewart: "A review of the status and harvests of fish stocks in the North Slave area, Northwest Territories". Submitted by WRRB for Oct. 28 IR response.
Response by WRRB to Review Board's Oct. 28 Information Request regarding potential aboriginal fisheries in the vicintiy of the all-season road and their potential impact from project activities.
Review Board staff response to PR#85 confirming discussion points from a December 2nd, 2016 meeting with GNWT staff reviewing instructions on the GNWT's Adequacy Statement Response.
Updated response time on the GNWT's written preliminary assessment of NSMA members' Aboriginal rights claim in the NWT - new timeline for early 2017.
A flyover video of the Tlicho All-season road, flown September 1 2016, is available for viewing on the Tlicho Government website at tlicho.ca/all-season-road
GNWT and Review Board staff meeting with GNWT consultants Dec 2, 2016, to clarify items from the Terms of Reference and Adequacy Statement and ensure intent is understood when preparing the response.
Letter from GNWT to Review Board seeking clarification on EA1617-01 requirements from the ToR and AS based on a staff meeting held December 2, 2016.
Review Board proceeding in response to a request for extension regarding the information requests issued by the Review Board on October 28, 2016.
Letter from NSMA to MVRB requesting additional time to prepare responses to information requests.
NSMA letter to GNWT (copied to Review Board). Regarding: North Slave Metis Alliance - Preliminary Assessment of Strength of Claim. GNWT written submission anticipated by NSMA in mid-December.
MVEIRB Note to File to Distribution List inviting organizations and individuals interested in EA1617-01 to apply for party status with the Review Board. December 21, 2016 application deadline.
Mackenzie Bison Management Plan - Draft Version 7. Submitted by the GNWT in response to Adequacy Review ORS comments (PR#76 WRRB#2). Plan developed by the Mackenzie Bison Working Group, July 2016.
Draft Recovery strategy for the Boreal Caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in the NWT (June 3, 2016). Submitted by the GNWT in response to Adequacy Review ORS comments (PR#76 WRRB#2).
This is an updated ORS comment table including errata,
WRRB email to MVEIRB - clarification that GNWT-ENR has latest version of draft Bison Management Plan and not WRRB. MVEIRB recommended to contact GNWT-ENR for copy.
Microsft Word table from the Online Review System, with public and proponent comments, proponent responses and Review Board responses re. the draft Terms of Reference and draft Adequacy Statement.
This document clontains information requests from thye Review Board to Aboriginal Groups.
This document contains information requests to Tlicho Government and Community Government of Whati.
A chain of correspondence about engagement. consultation and concerns not specific to the Tlicho All-season Road
This is the Reasons for Decision for the scope of environmental assessment and adequacy statement for the Tlicho All-season Road.
The Review Board's final Adequacy Statement on outstanding information needs to saitsfy the ToR for the Tlicho All-season Road Project, EA1617-01 (version 2: corrected reference links in section 4).
The Review Board's final Terms of Reference for the Tlicho All-season Road Project
Notice of Proceeding - Issuance of Review Board's Terms of Reference, Adequacy Statement and supporting documents for the Tlicho All-season Road Project
This notice of proceeding informs parties and the public of Board member Yvonne Doolittle's recusal from participation in the TASR EA and all EA project files where the GNWT is a proponent
The Government of Northwest Territories- Department of Transportation submission from the Financial Administration Manual defining forced growth.
Letter from the Government of Northwest Territories - Department of Transporation outlining their reponse package to comments from parties on the draft Terms of Reference and draft Adequacy Statement
A memorandum letter from Fisheries and Oceans reviewing the review and approval of water crossing projects under the Fisheries Act.
Protocol for the Review of Water Crossings Proposed Through the Forest Management Planning Process
Letter from GNWT to NSMA providing an update on GNWT's preliminary assessment of NSMA members' asserted Aboriginal rights claim in the NWT, intention to meet, and encouragement of TASR participation.
GNWT letter response to Deh Gah Got'ie First Nation regarding their assertion of Rights and interests in the TASR project area. The letter encourages and provides instructions on EA participation.
GNWT email response to Deh Gah Got'ie First Nation Oct. 7 email asserting rights and interests in the TASR project area. Referenced letter attchment has been added as a separate public registry item.
Email from Chief Joachim Bonnetrouge to GNWT asserting section 35 Rights and Treaty 11 interests in the region of the TASR project, and expression of support for a full enviornmental assessment.
Communication between Board staff, Yellowknifves Dene First Nation and the developer regarding a request for late comments be accepted to the public registry, 1 day after the due date.
Letter to Review Board outlining NSMA's views on the draft Terms of Reference and draft Adequacy document for the TASR EA.
Letter from GNWT to the respective Chiefs in the Deh Cho region informing them of the TASR project and the GNWT's duty to consult for any s.35 Rights that might be affected by the Project.
Notification of an updated video submitted by the GNWT of the proposed TASR alignment, taken September 1, 2016. Instructions on how to view the video are included.
GNWT letter describing an updated flyover video of the TASR alignment, flown September 1, 2016. The purpose of the video is to illustrate the disturbance and use along the alignment.
GNWT email to NSMA confirming receipt of their October 7, 2016, letter, with GNWT's intent to respond in the coming week.
Letter from NSMA requesting a meeting a meeting with the GNWT to discuss their members' Aboriginal rights as Metis with respect to the proposed Tlicho All-season Road and the Draft Recreational Land Management Framework.
A flight video is available for viewing at the Review Board office or GNWT-DOT office. A solution to view the videos online is being developed and an update will be provided once finalized.
Note to File summarizing a meeting with GNWT-DoT, Board Staff, and representatives from the Tlicho Governmen, October 7, 2016. The meeting purpose was to clarify aspects of the Adequacy Statement.
GNWT consultation letters notifying Aboriginal groups of EA1617-01, the Tlicho All-Season Road, and request for identification of any asserted Aboriginal rights affected by the project.
Review instructions for the draft Terms of Reference and the draft Adequacy Statement. Public comments are due October 13, 2016. Comments from the developer are due October 20, 2016.
EA1617-01 TASR draft Adequacy Statement for public review, as per Step 3 of the September 19, 2016 Notice of Proceeding (PR#44) (formatting corrected)
EA1617-01 TASR draft Terms of Reference for public review, as per Step 3 of the September 19, 2016 Notice of Proceeding (PR#44) for the Review Board's approach to the Terms of Reference.
Review Board responsibilities under section 127.1 of the MVRMA, in response to the August 17, 2016 letter from the Tlicho Government (PR#13).
Notice of proceeding advising the developer and interested parties of the next steps in developing a terms of reference and work plan for the TASR Project
This reference document provides a single point of contact for links to the developers Project Description Report and Appendices in order as they appear in the hard copy.
Acknowledgement of receipt of a notification pursuant to SS. 79(1) of the Species at Risk Act
Presentation from the 2016 Inter-agency meeting updating the progress of commitments to programs and plans regarding preparation for a proposed all-season road.
Summary of the May 2016 Inter-agency Meeting that followed up on implementation plans for the Tlicho All-season Road
Community Government of Whati's strategic planning details including steps for implementation of strategies
Traditional Knowledge study for the proposed Whati all-season road, prepared by the Tlicho Government in 2014
Reminder to submit documents according to the Board's Document Submission Standards. This will help all parties and the developer review information in a more consistent and efficient manner.
This is a summary of the issues scoping meeting in Yellowknife August 24, 2016.
Response from ECCC to MVEIRB from a question during the technical scoping session (Aug 24, 2016) on why 40 years is the accepted amount of time following a fire for caribou habitat to return.
This document contains preliminary screening material from the WLWB and is a compilation of the ORS table of comments and responses as well as attached documents from reviewers and the developer..
Review Board letter to GNWT regarding crown consultation with the NSMA during the TASR EA
PowerPoint presentation delivered by the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board at the community scoping session in Whati.
PowerPoint presentation delivered by the Government of Northwest Territories at the community scoping session in Whati.
Summary report from the Tlicho All-season Road community scoping session in Whati.
Wek'eezhii Land and Water Board draft land use permit and terms and conditions for the Tlicho All-season Road.
This document contains a LOCATION UPDATE for the Yellowknife Scoping Session taking place on August 24, 2016.
Several letters from NPMO to aboriginal groups encouraging participation in the TASR environmental assessment
This letter clarifies the Tlicho Government's participation in the TASR environmental assessment
This is a letter from GNWT advising MVRB on how the GNWT departments will participate during the TASR EA.
Review Board staff met with GNWT-Department of Transportation staff to introduce a new staff member and provide a brief EA update.
Appendix A to the Project Description Report. Joint letter to acknowledge access through an agreement between the Tlicho Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Tlicho Government and Community Government of Whati Commitments.
An economic cost benefit analysis quantifying community and industry costs and benefits associated with the Tlicho All-season Road project.
Introduction to Appendix E of the Project Description Report, including affected parties, engagement goals and methods, engagement plan, and engagement summary and log templates.
Scoping study of potential social, economic and cultural benefits and risks of a proposed all-weather road in the community of Whati.
A letter from Tlicho Grand Chief Eddie Erasmus to the Minister of DOT regarding collaboration with DOT on preparing studies for an application for an all-season road
TASR figures including road alignment, road cross section, alternative routes, borrow areas, surficial geology. soils, ecozones, burn areas and land uses.
Description of water sampling procedure at SNP sites.
A map and route plan and profile (by route section) prepared by DOT of the proposed all-season road to Whati
Powerpoint photo presentation of existing conditions along the proposed all-season road route
Conceptual designs of the major bridge and culverts along the all-season road, prepared by GNWT-DOT
All-season road alignment map and images prepared by Kavik-Stantec for GNWT-DOT
Erosion and sediment control manual (GNWT-DOT)
Email correspondance confirming that the community of Whati will permit refuse from construction camps in the Whati landfill
Draft Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Protection Plan
Draft Quarry operations plan, prepared by GNWT-DOT
Table characterizing granular and bedrock features (with recommendations for future work) by section along the all-season road
Micro-economic analysis of the all-season road prepared by the Community Government of Whati in 2015
Archaeological impact assessment (AIA) prepared by Stantec for GNWT-DOT in 2014
Draft fish and fish habitat protection plan (FFHPP)
Draft emergency response plan (ERP) for construction of the all-season road, prepared by the GNWT
Field survey photos from argo trip along the proposed all-season route in June 2014, including summary table and cooridinates of observations
DFO fisheries protection self-assessment record, prepared by GNWT-DOT
Hydrological study progress report prepared by Stantec for the GNWT-DOT
Hydrologic and hydraulic study prepared by Stantec for GNWT-DOT
Archaeological site chance find protocol (GNWT-DOT)
Log of engagement activitied undertaken by the GNWT - DoT.
Engagement summaries, archival information and other engagement records referenced in the Project Description Report.
This notice of proceeding announces a community issues scoping meeting in Whati August 18 and a techcnial issues scoping meeting in Yellowknife August 24.
Request for interested parties to subscribe to the EA1617-01 TASR email distribution list, with instructions on how to do so.
This document is the Review Board's Reasons for Decision to self-refer the Tlicho All Season Road Project to environmental assessment.
This is the notification letter regarding referral of the Tlicho All Season Road to environmental assessment.