From Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency To Manitoba Infrastructure re: Change in Depth of Indigenous Engagement Requirements

Prairie and Northern Region
Canada Place
Suite 1145, 9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3

Région des Prairies et du Nord
Place Canada
Pièce 1145, 9700 rue Jasper
Edmonton (Alberta) T5J 4C3

June 27, 2019

Christine Baljko
Environmental Coordinator
Manitoba Infrastructure
215 Garry Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 3P3

RE: Changed in Depth of Indigenous Engagement Requirements for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project

Dear Ms. Baljko:

As part of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency's consultation with Indigenous groups, the Agency has received additional information regarding potential impacts of the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project to Aboriginal and treaty rights. The Agency has therefore determined that a greater level of engagement than previously described in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Guidelines issued on May 15, 2018 is required to understand potential impacts to Pimicikamak Okimawin, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, York Factory First Nation, Fox Lake Cree Nation, and First Nations in Treaty 2 Territory.

For the above groups, the Agency requests that Manitoba Infrastructure carry out engagement activities and information gathering in keeping with the requirements for groups expected to be most affected by the Project as outlined in section 5 of the EIS Guidelines. Accordingly, the Agency requests that Manitoba Infrastructure strive to develop productive and constructive relationships with these groups based on on-going dialogue, to use primary data sources for information, and hold face-to-face meetings to discuss concerns.

Should you have any questions, please contact Anna Kessler at anna.kessler@canada.ca or at (780) 495-2479.

Sincerely,

Anna Kessler
Project Manager

Cc:
Darrell Settee, Pimicikamak Okimawin
Robert Spence, Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Roy Beardy, York Factory First Nation
Gord Bluesky, Fox Lake Cree Nation
Joseph Maud, First Nations in Treaty 2 Territory

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