Delegates the powers, duties, and functions under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act to the Minister of Lands, with respect to:
securities for land use permits on non-federal lands
the designation of inspectors for use of land on non-federal lands
receiving and distributing reports from the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board for developments wholly on lands outside a federal area
the participation in decisions following environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews for developments wholly on lands outside a federal area
the extension of time limits for environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews for developments wholly on lands outside a federal area (other than extensions requiring GIC approval).
Publication date:
March 2014
Resource Category:
Leases, Permits and Fees, Securities, Environmental and Project Assessment
The Land Use and Sustainability Framework is a vision document that sets out the GNWT’s thinking about land use in the Northwest Territories. It lays out where we want to go as we transition to our new role as a land owner and responsible land manager. You can read the Land Use and Sustainability Framework online as well.
Publication date:
February 2014
Resource Category:
Leases, Permits and Fees, Public Land Use and Maps, Securities, Environmental and Project Assessment, Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines
GNWT uses the Guidelines for the Closure and Reclamation of Advanced Mineral Exploration and Mine Sites in the Northwest Territories, developed jointly by the federal government and the Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley.
Publication date:
November 2013
Resource Category:
Leases, Permits and Fees, Securities, Environmental and Project Assessment
