SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PROTECTION REGIME OF THE JAMES BAY TERRITORY
SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PROTECTION REGIME OF THE JAMES BAY TERRITORY
SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PROTECTION REGIME OF THE JAMES BAY TERRITORY
SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PROTECTION REGIME OF THE JAMES BAY TERRITORY
An up-to-date summary of our work, namely the promotion of strategic environmental assessment and the consideration of the cumulative effects of development.
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Recommendations to the parties regarding improvements to the public participation process under Section 22 of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement.
Read moreThe James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (1975) established an environmental and social protection regime for the James Bay territory (Eeyou Istchee). The role of the JBACE is to oversee the administration of the regime. The latter provides for the review of laws and regulations to make sure they do not affect the rights guaranteed to the Crees, as well as for an environmental and social impact assessment and review procedure to minimize the negative impact of development.
The JBACE is currently working towards modernizing the impact assessment and review procedure in the light of social and technological changes and public participation standards.
In 2017-2018, the Cree, provincial and federal governments’ legislative and regulatory agendas were particularly busy and the JBACE commented several major legislative environmental revisions from all levels of government.
The JBNQA Territory is subject to diverse pressures as a result of the expansion of human occupation and the development of its natural resources. It is recognized that the institutions and procedures stemming from the JBNQA contribute to ensuring the participation of the Cree in decisions and in the protection of the Territory and of Cree rights.
The deadline to submit an application was November 2nd, 2018. Thanks to those who submitted a proposal.
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