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Attachment Long Point First Nation - Comments on the draft TISG for the Upper Beaver Project

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Long Point First Nation
  • Reference number: 101
  • Submitted: 2022-03-31
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • P.O. Box 1 l 112 Kakinwawigak Mikana l Winneway (Quebec) J0Z 2J0 Phone: (819) 722-2441 l Fax: (819) 722-2579 COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT TAILORED IMPACT STATEMENT GUIDELINES Comments submitted to Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) By Long Point First Nation Natural Resources Department March 31th, 2022 P.O. Box 1 l 112 Kakinwawigak Mikana l Winneway (Quebec) J0Z 2J0 Phone: (819) 722-2441 l Fax: (819) 722-2579 1. PRESENTATION Long Point First Nation (LPFN) is located on the Anishinabe Aki unceded territory. LPFN has approximately 800 members, about half of whom live in the community of Winneway, located in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of western Quebec. Our territory is a place of scenic beauty, vibrant culture and warm hospitality that exudes pride in being Anishinabeg. The Council of LPFN and its members are the holders of Aboriginal rights recognized and protected by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. These aboriginal rights relate to our territory as well as to the activities we practice. The Council of LPFN recognizes that development and exploitation projects of the territory and "natural resources" directly affect our way of life, our culture, our traditions and our identity, not only for trappers and forest users, but for all our members. We also recognize that a sound management of the territory and resources that takes into account our rights, our interests and our aspirations can ultimately contribute to offering better living conditions for our members. 2. INTRODUCTION This document gathers Long Point First Nation's comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement ...
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Attachment Upper Beaver - 82960 - comments to the TISG and PPP

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Maria Lelie
  • Reference number: 99
  • Submitted: 2022-03-21
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • UPPER BEAVER GOLD PROJECT Baseline Studies Overview as of October 1, 2021. TABLE OF CONTENT Baseline Studies Overview� 3 Physical Environment Baselines� 5 Air Quality� 6 Noise� 6 Hydrology and Climate� 7 Hydrogeology� 9 Geochemistry and Geology� 9 Surface Water and Groundwater Quality� 10 Soils� 11 Human Environment Baselines� 13 Land and Resource Use� 14 Archaeology� 14 Visual Aesthetics� 15 Socio-Economics� 15 Indigenous Knowledge� 16 Ambient Light� 17 Biological Environment Baselines� 18 Aquatic Biology� 19 Vegetation� 19 Wildlife� 20 Biodiversity and Protected Areas� 21 2 Baseline Studies Overview 3 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Agnico Eagle) is planning to develop the Upper Beaver Project (the Project) located approximately 5 km northeast of Dobie, Ontario, in the Gauthier and McVittie townships. The nearest larger communities are the towns of Larder Lake and Kirkland Lake, respectively located about 8 km to the southeast and 19 km to the southwest. What is a baseline study? A baseline study is prepared by a project proponent (or their hired consultants) to describe the current physical, biological and human environment conditions at a project site and surrounding area prior to project developement. The Upper Beaver Project study area includes the Project site and the sur- rounding area that may be affected by the Project, as well as additional selected areas as they apply to the Project. Why is it important for the Upper Beaver Project? Baseline studies support the environmental assessment process. Understanding the current condi- tions, challenges and future plans of an area related to the Project provides a basis against potential effects of the Project that can be assessed. These ...
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  • 1 March 12, 2022 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 55 York Street, 6th Floor Toronto, ON M5J 1R7 By email: UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Re: Agnico Eagle Upper Beaver Project - TISG and PPP - IAAC Reference Number: 82960 Dear Sirs, Madams, I am writing in response to the IAAC’s invitation for comments on the TISG and PPP as published on the IAAC’s website. Underlining, italics, and bold print in referenced/attached documentation are mine. and south-east of the vast Upper Canada deposits which the proponent intends to start planning (open pit) development ‘not in 2021, not in 2022, but we have plans’, as it acknowledged in October 2021, see below, under point 1., at **. The project presented by the proponent in the Initial Project Description and the Detailed Project Description is only a small part of what the proponent calls its ‘Kirkland Lake Project’ that stretches out over the entire northern Timiskaming region. With regard to the TISS and the PPP I would like to make the following recommendations. These recommendations are accompanied by references to portions of text further down this document. Recommendation 1: Require the proponent to provide accurate and complete information about all the mining claims it holds (whether by itself (after the merger) or as joint ventures with other <Personal information removed> mailto:UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca 2 mining companies) from west of highway 11/end of highway 66 to Kirkland Lake, Larder Lake, all the way up to and around highway 101 from the Quebec border to Matheson, ON and all the way south, south-west of Larder Lake/west of road 624, including recently ...
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  • PROJECT UPDATE TO COTTAGERS AND SURFACE RIGHT OWNERS Agnico Eagle – Kirkland Lake Properties December 3, 2020 The information in this presentation has been prepared as of November 2020. Certain statements contained in this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws and are referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”. When used in this presentation, the words “anticipate”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “future”, “plan”, “potential”, “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include, without limitation: the estimated timing and conclusions of technical reports and other studies; statements concerning the Company’s development projects, including those located at Kirkland Lake, including the timing, funding, mining methods, completion and commissioning thereof and production therefrom; statements concerning other expansion projects, statements regarding the Company’s ability to obtain the necessary permits and authorizations in connection with its exploration, development and mining operations and the anticipated timing thereof; statements as to future employment opportunities; statements regarding anticipated future exploration activities; and the anticipated timing of events with respect to the Company’s mine sites. Such statements reflect the Company’s views as at the date of this presentation and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements are ...
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  • Project Update to Indigenous Community Partners Kirkland Lake Project May, 2018 • AEM overview • AEM Acquisition • Kirkland Lake Project – project update • Exploration Activities • Environmental and Rehabilitation work • Upcoming plan • Mining stages and permitting • Overview of possible project • Permitting and field work to be done according to possible project • Contracts related to Advanced Exploration • What about possible mine Production Kirkland Lake Project Update AGENDA Agnico Eagle | May 2018 2 Agnico Eagle Mines - Overview AGNICO EAGLE | 4 AGNICO EAGLE AROUND THE WORLD Finland Kittila Mexico Pinos Altos, Creston Mascota La India Canada, Abitibi LaRonde Lapa, Goldex Canadian Malartic (50%) Toronto, Head Office Canada, Nunavut Amaruq Meadowbank Meliadine El Barqueño USA Reno, NV Tucson, AZ Canada Vancouver, BC. Sweden Barsele Canada, Ontario Upper Beaver 50% Hammond Reef 50%  8 mines in operation globally  More than 9000 employees;  Largest gold producer in Quebec  60 years in operation Last update: 4-2016 A senior gold mining company that producing precious metals since 1957. Agnico Eagle | Presentation Title 5 <Original signed by> <Original signed by> Agnico Eagle | Presentation Title 6 <Original signed by> AEM Acquisition Press Release AEM – December 21st, 2017 8 AGNICO EAGLE | 9 KIRKLAND LAKE PROJECT 35 km 16 km LARD ER LAKE DOBIE KIRKLAND LAKE SWASTIKA KING KIRKLAND AGNICO EAGLE | 10 AEM ACQUISITION OF KL PROPERTIES • Agnico Eagle will honor previous all agreements with Indigenous Nations and other stake holder • Agnico Eagle will continue to fulfill the commitments of these agreements AEM ...
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  • 1 October 4, 2021 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 55 York Street, 6th Floor Toronto, ON M5J 1R7 By email: UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Re: Agnico Eagle Upper Beaver Project Initial Project Description IAAC Reference Number: 82960 Dear Sirs, Madams, I am writing in response to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (IAAC) invitation for comments in order to establish whether an Impact Assessment for the above-mentioned project is necessary. Underlining, italics, and bold print are mine. I would like to draw your attention to the following from page 13 of the IPD: “The Upper Beaver Gold project is not part of a larger project that is not listed on the Project List.” However: 1a. The company’s properties in the northern Timiskaming Region in Ontario, including other large gold ore deposits close to Upper Beaver The company owns 25,506 hectares (63,026 acres) of land from west of Kirkland Lake, ON, all the way east, past Larder Lake, ON, as can be seen on slide 14 from its public Zoom meeting for this project, held in June of this year. The location of the Upper Beaver project site and the village of Dobie, ON, have been marked as well. The entire slide show can be found here: https://upperbeaver.agnicoeagle.com/documents-downloads/ mailto:UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca https://upperbeaver.agnicoeagle.com/documents-downloads/ 2 On its website, the company shows the, at present, known locations of significant gold deposits on those lands: https://s21.q4cdn.com/374334112/files/doc_downloads/GeologyMaps/June2019/Kirkland-Lake-Project- Regional-Geology-Map.png Note again the Upper Beaver deposit in the northeast corner of the property. ...
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Attachment Response to Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Temagami First Nation submitted by Victoria Winsor
  • Reference number: 77
  • Submitted: 2022-03-12 - 11:38 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Social Access to jobs for community members is far from the project site, so there would be limited job opportunities for Temagami First Nation community members. Training opportunities that took place in the community might allow a greater access to jobs. We would recommend considering that indigenous communities be directly involved in environmental monitoring throughout the entire project. We would like to see the positive economic effects clarified and specified. We would be interested in understanding what economic benefits the region will experience, and how long these economic benefits will last. There is a potential for this project to impact the section of highway 11 which cuts through our traditional territory. The transportation of heavy-duty equipment for mining or mine construction, or gold doré, would add to the presently dangerous conditions of this highway, making life more difficult for local residents. It is our understanding that some archaeological assessments have already been completed. We would request that copies of the assessment reports be made available, and that all parties could be assured that members of a local First Nation’s community participated in the archaeological assessment process. First Nations being directly involved in the work which reveals their own history is an invaluable step towards reconciliation which cannot be overlooked. Demonstration of need When fulfilling the requirement to demonstrate the need for another gold mine, we would request that the proponent reconcile their answer with the exclusion of gold from Ontario’s Critical Minerals list. Climate ...

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Attachment Upper Beaver House Gold Project Comment

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: MALORIE YORK
  • Reference number: 76
  • Submitted: 2022-03-12 - 10:25 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • I thank you for the ability to comment on this project. My hope that this comment is received with the sincerity & concern with which it has been written. As an owner of a residence on the Misema River downstream from Beaver House, Ava and York Lake (the proposed Upper Beaver House Project site).  There is a large concern with the detrimental environmental effects that the proposed project could have on the overall health of the surrounding ecosystems/ fish habitat recreation & drinking water for our families and animals as well as others who live or cottage to the adjacent areas. There has been a multitude of concern shown from the public, indigenous communities and many environmental groups regarding the concern over the huge potential for this project distrub the surronding ecosysems & to pollute the environment with toxic chemicals, heavy metals, seasonal/stormwater run-off from tailing ponds and waste water effluent. Seeing as the Misema River forms the catch basin for three provincial parks: Gem Lake, Pushkin Hills, Esker Lakes; The project can negatively impact the fishing colonies that migrate between these watersheds with a devastating impact on reproduction, life & toxic load along with habitat destruction ( York Lake).  This would indirectly have a huge negative impact on the overall health of the animals, humans and migration of birds that depend on these fish colonies as a food source. The concern extends into the future plans that the proponent has for Ore processing after the onsite ore recourse is depleted.  Thier suggestion of potentially processing ore from other ore bodies would significantly increase the ...

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Attachment CELA's Comments on the Upper Beaver TISGs and Participation Plan

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Canadian Environmental Law Association
  • Reference number: 92
  • Submitted: 2022-03-12
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Canadian Environmental Law Association T 416 960-2284 • F 416 960-9392 • 55 University Avenue, Suite 1500 Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2H7 • cela.ca March 12, 2022 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 160 Elgin Street, 22nd floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3 Via email: UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Re: Comments on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines & Public Participation Plan - Upper Beaver Gold Project (Reference No. 82960) We are pleased to provide the following comments in response to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (“Agency”) notice inviting comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (“TIS Guidelines”) and the draft Public Participation Plan.1 I. BACKGROUND The Canadian Environmental Law Association (“CELA”) is a public interest law group founded in 1970 for the purposes of using and enhancing environmental laws to protect the environment and safeguard human health. Funded as a specialty legal aid clinic, CELA lawyers represent low- income and vulnerable communities in the courts and before tribunals on a wide variety of environmental and public health issues. CELA’s mandate pertains to advancing environmental justice and protection and as a result, CELA has carefully considered the draft TIS Guidelines and Public Participation Plan provided by the Agency from a public interest perspective. CELA previously provided comments on the project description, requesting that the Agency conduct an impact assessment (“IA”) for the Upper Beaver Gold Project (the “project”) given the potential for significant, adverse effects to Canada’s ability to meet its climate ...
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Attachment Comments: Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Template for Designated Projects

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Chris Marshall
  • Reference number: 91
  • Submitted: 2022-03-12
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Skip to main content Skip to "About government" Language selection Français fr / Gouvernement du Canada Search Search Canada.ca Search IAAC Search Menu Main Menu Jobs and the workplace Immigration and citizenship Travel and tourism Business and industry Benefits Health Taxes Environment and natural resources National security and defence Culture, history and sport Policing, justice and emergencies Transport and infrastructure Canada and the world Money and finances Science and innovation You are here: 1. Canada.ca 2. Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 3. Policy and guidance 4. Practitioner’s Guide to the Impact Assessment Act Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Template for Designated Projects Subject to the ImpactImpact Assessment Act and the Nuclear Safety and ControlAssessment Act and the Nuclear Safety and Control ActAct Table of Contents Abbreviations and Short Forms Part 1 – The Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Template 1. Introduction 1.1 Factors to be considered in the Impact Assessment Part 2 – Content – Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Template 1. Overview 1.1 The proponent 1.2 Project overview 1.3 Project location 1.4 Regulatory framework and the role of government 1.5 Qualifications of individuals preparing the Impact Statement 2. Project Description 2.1 Project components 2.2 Project activities 2.1.1 Site preparation and construction 2.2.2 Operation 2.2.3 Abandonment or decommissioning 2.3 Workforce requirements 3. Project Purpose, Need and Alternatives Considered 3.1 Purpose of the project 3.2 Need for the project 3.3 Alternatives to the project 3.4 Alternative means of carrying out the project 4. Description of Public Participation and Views 5. Description of Engagement With ...
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  • March 12, 2022 Chris & Sue Marshall Via email: UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Re: Comments on the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines & Public Participation Plan - Upper Beaver Gold Project (Reference No. 82960) Our family provides the following comments in response to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s email inviting comments and concerns on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (“TIS Guidelines”) and the draft Public Participation Plan. 1 I. BACKGROUND The idea of having an open pit mine, an underground mine , a mill, associated waste ponds and a dry stacking area abutting our property is unnerving. Our family want this remote piece of rugged natural environment in northern Ontario left as it is for future generations. Last fall we provided comments on the Initial Project description, which has culminated in the Impact Assessment Agency conducting a detailed assessment for the Upper Beaver Gold Project (the “Project”). Our comments are provided based on: Life experience growing up in mining towns in northern Ontario. Owning property abutting the mine provides intimate knowledge of the work site. Knowledge of mining catastrophes and legacy scars left in the spent mine footprint. Knowledge of associated health risks related to miners. <Personal information removed> <Personal information removed> mailto:UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca?subject=CEAR,%2520Information%2520Request ! 2 Our family appreciates this communication vehicle that is providing a forum for us to voice our sententious concerns, and to be able to request information related to the mine’s specific location on ...
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Attachment MFN comments on the Draft TISG for the Upper Beaver Project

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Matachewan First Nation
  • Reference number: 93
  • Submitted: 2022-03-12
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Matachewan First Nation Comments and Recommendations on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Agnico Eagle Upper Beaver Gold Project March 12, 2022 Matachewan First Nation Comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Agnico Eagle Upper Beaver Gold Project 1 Notes: -All comments provided herein require substantive responses and revisions to the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for Agnico Eagle Upper Beaver Project -Proposed revisions to wording in the TISG are underlined -Matachewan First Nation looks forward to further discussing our recommendations with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada MFN Comment # Section Title Sub-section; Page # Relevant TISG Requirement(s) Matachewan First Nation Comments and Recommendations 1 3 Project Description 3.4 Project components and Activities, p. 13 “Describe project activities to be carried out during each project phase, with a focus on activities with the greatest potential to have environmental, health, social and economic effects, or impacts on Indigenous people and their rights” (p.13) MFN is concerned that emphasis is put on probability rather than potential severity of impact. To fully understand risk, worst case scenarios should also be examined even if the potential to occur is lower, especially in relation to impacts to Indigenous rights. Please ...
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Attachment Resident of Beaverhouse Lake

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: simon jutras
  • Reference number: 75
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11 - 9:49 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see attached PDF comment.
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  • Upper Beaver Gold Project—Comment Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Public Participation Plan Beaverhouse Lake 2 Upper Beaver Gold Project Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Public Participation Plan My name is Simon Jutras. I am a full time resident on Beaverhouse Lake from May to October. I am submitting this comment on behalf of myself, my son Kyle Jutras, my brother Richard Jutras and his daughter Heather Jutras. My family has been on Beaverhouse lake for 72 years. It is my hope this comment will be received by the IAAC with the sincerity it is offered. I worked on a mine site for 7 years. Four years in mine security and three years driving a rock truck underground. The objective of this comment is to express my concerns regarding project splitting, road access, and component parts of the project that were not adequately addressed in the Initial and Detailed Project Descriptions Equally address the lack of trust that has developed between local stakeholders on Beaverhouse Lake and the proponent Agnico Eagle. Engagement began in 2018, by the fall of 2021 we no longer any faith in the claims of the proponent regarding an inclusive and transparent process. I thank you for your consideration on the comment before you. I would like to acknowledge the efforts and time of Linda Heron, The Ontario River Alliance and Kerrie Blaise of The Canadian Environmental Law Association. Sincerely, Simon Jutras 3 Upper Beaver Gold Project Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Public Participation Plan Section 3.1. Project Overview The potenial synergies between the Upper Beaver, Upper Canada, McBean, and Anoki properties combined with the merger of Kirkland Lake Gold, requires the attention of ...
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Attachment ORA Comments on Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, and Draft Public Participation Plan

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Ontario Rivers Alliance
  • Reference number: 74
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11 - 5:45 PM
  • Updated: 2022-08-19 - 8:42 AM
  • Rationale: Comment updated at the author's request
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • The Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) is a not-for-profit grassroots organization with a mission to protect, conserve and restore riverine ecosystems in Ontario.  ORA advocates for effective policy and legislation to ensure that development affecting Ontario rivers is environmentally and socially sustainable. The ORA commented on the Initial Project Description (IPD) and requested that the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Agency) require a full federal Impact Assessment on the Upper Beaver Gold Project (Project), due to its potential ongoing cumulative effects on the environment, Indigenous communities and the public, and to ensure a more environmentally and socially sustainable outcome. We strongly support the Agency’s decision to require a full federal Impact Assessment and appreciate the opportunity for the public and Indigenous communities to provide meaningful input into the Project. The Agency has deemed the Project to be within federal jurisdiction and required it to undergo a federal Impact Assessment, and yet Agnico Eagle (AE) is planning to move forward with their advanced exploration as soon as weather permits. ORA objects to the Project moving forward with any advanced exploration activities that would result in any damage to the environment...
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  • 379 Ronka Road Worthington, ON P0M3H0 LindaH@OntarioRiversAlliance.ca OntarioRiversAlliance.ca “A World of Healthy River Ecosystems” 11 March 2022 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 55 York Street, 6th Floor Toronto, ON M5J 1R7 By email: UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Re: Agnico Eagle Upper Beaver Gold Project Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, and Draft Public Participation Plan IAAC Reference Number: 82960 Dear Sirs: The Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) is a not-for-profit grassroots organization with a mission to protect, conserve and restore riverine ecosystems in Ontario. ORA advocates for effective policy and legislation to ensure that development affecting Ontario rivers is environmentally and socially sustainable. The ORA commented on the Initial Project Description (IPD) and requested that the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Agency) require a full federal Impact Assessment on the Upper Beaver Gold Project (Project), due to its potential ongoing cumulative effects on the environment, Indigenous communities and the public, and to ensure a more environmentally and socially sustainable outcome. We strongly support the Agency’s decision to require a full federal Impact Assessment and appreciate the opportunity for the public and Indigenous communities to provide meaningful input into the Project. The Agency has deemed the Project to be within federal jurisdiction and required it to undergo a federal Impact Assessment, and yet Agnico Eagle (AE) is planning to move forward with their advanced exploration as soon as weather permits. ORA objects to the Project moving forward with any advanced exploration activities that would result in any ...
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Attachment hydro

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Mike Sutton
  • Reference number: 73
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11 - 4:37 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • My understanding is that a hydro-electric plant would be built at the water pypass to the pit. I think it would be a good idea, if it isn't in the current plans, to build a second plant at the site of the dam on the Victoria creek where the infrastructure already exists and I think was built for the original mine. Both of these should be given to Dobbie and/or Beaverhouse after mining ceases and any excess power given to them for free.

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Attachment Public Engagement Plan and Tailored Impacts Statement Guidelines Comments

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Keepers of the Circle submitted by Alexandra Bridges
  • Reference number: 72
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11 - 3:14 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • The following are comments regarding the Upper Beaver Gold Project, in response to the invitation for comments on the Public Engagement Plan, and the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Our overall takeaways were that the guidelines were thorough and provided good direction about data collection. We appreciate the clear articulation of GBA+ applications throughout the guidelines and the instructions with respect to impacts on Indigenous rights and livelihood. We do note however that how the information collected would be applied to the context of the project is left to the discretion of the proponent, including standards of research and methodology of data collection and presentation. This leaves an overall suggestion of independence to choose project impacts mitigation standards that best reflect the needs of proponent. We also would like to note instruments such as the departmental formatted word document being filled out by other departments is an accessible way to help folks prepare comments. Having optional devices such as that or other similar tools, such as valued components determination figures/charts be publicly available would be beneficial to all those interested in participating in these comment periods.   Public engagement plan 2. Description of the Proposed Project The opportunity to comment on the Detailed project description led to some significant listings in the Summary of Issues statement issues by the ministry. The opportunity for the public to comment on project activities was limited in scope and for a very brief period of time. It would be helpful to provide longer windows of opportunity to be able to review documents at the ...

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Attachment Taykwa Tagamou Nation's Review and Comments on the Upper Beaver Gold Mine Project Federal Impact Assessment Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, Draft Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan, Draft Permitting Plan, Draft Cooperation Plan and Input on Value Components

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Shared Value Solutions on behalf of Taykwa Tagamou Nation submitted by Chris Wagner
  • Reference number: 71
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11 - 2:23 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • On behalf of Taykwa Tagamou Nation, please find attached their review and comments on the Upper Beaver Gold Project federal impact assessment draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, draft Indigenous Engagement and Patnership Plan, draft Permitting Plan, draft Cooperation Plan and input on valued components.
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  • TAYKWA TAGAMOU NATION Technical Review of the Upper Beaver Gold Mine Project Federal Impact Assessment Planning Phase Documents 1 Taykwa Tagamou Nation (TTN) and our technical and legal advisors have reviewed the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG; the Guidelines), Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan (IEPP), Cooperation Plan, and Permitting Plan for Agnico Eagle’s (Agnico; the Proponent) Upper Beaver Gold Mine Project (Upper Beaver Gold; the Project) Federal Impact Assessment (IA). We have provided comments on these documents for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC; the Agency) to respond to in Appendix A. The IAAC has correctly identified TTN as an Indigenous Nation requiring consultation on the Project. TTN’s Traditional Territory includes the Project area and surrounding watersheds. Our Nation has deep historical and family ties to the Project area, as well as Indigenous knowledge and land use in the Project area which we are currently documenting. TTN appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the valued components of importance to our members in order to ensure that our Aboriginal rights and Treaty rights and interests are protected, but seeks to make clear that without a completed Project-specific IKLUS or Project-specific socio-economic study that the valued components provided are PRELIMINARY ONLY. The valued components present in the area surrounding the Project site include, but are not limited to, gathering sites, fishing sites, hunting sites and areas, trapping areas, spring water sites, cultural sites, and areas with important habitat for fish and wildlife species of cultural importance. MEMO To: Spencer Roth, Impact Assessment ...
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Attachment Metis Nation of Ontario Comments on the TISG and IEPP.

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Metis Nation of Ontario submitted by Vanessa Potvin
  • Reference number: 70
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11 - 2:22 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see attached file with comments. 
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  • Métis Nation of Ontario Lands, Resources and Consultations 311 – 75 Sherbourne Street, Toronto ON M5A 2P9 | Tel: 416-977-9881 | metisnation.org 11 March 2022 Spencer Roth Crown Consultation Coordinator Upper Beaver Gold Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Government of Canada E-mail: upperbeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL RE: Métis Nation of Ontario comments on IAAC’s Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has had the opportunity to review the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (IAAC’s) Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) and Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan (IEPP) for the proposed Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Upper Beaver Gold Project (the Project). As you are aware, the Project lies within the MNO’s James Bay/Abitibi-Temiskamingue Traditional Territory of the regional rights-bearing Métis community as represented by the James Bay/Abitibi-Temiskamingue Traditional Territory Consultation Committee (the Regional Consultation Committee). The MNO’s comments are attached to this letter, with summaries provided below for both the TISG and IEPP. The MNO’s comments note that substantial research and consultation must be undertaken in order to meet the requirements of the TISG and IEPP. Capacity, in terms of both available MNO staff and funding for studies and reviews, will be the biggest challenge for the MNO to meaningfully participate in this project. Tailored Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines For the Métis specific information required by the TEISG to be included in the Impact Statement, ...
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  • No. TEISG Section, Page Number and Quote MNO Comment 1 3.2 Project Location Page 11-12 “The following information must be included and, where appropriate, located on maps: …  Indigenous traditional territories and/or consultation areas, Treaty and/or Title lands, Indian Reserve lands, Indigenous harvesting regions (with permission of Indigenous communities); …” The MNO has a democratic, province-wide governance structure that is broken down into Regions. Within these Regions, the MNO has Community Councils. These Community Councils get their mandate to support local governance from the MNO through signed Community Charter agreements and work collaboratively with the MNO and other Community Councils to represent the rights and interests of regional rights-bearing Métis communities throughout the province. Further, the Project is located within Region 3 which includes historic Métis Community of Abitibi Inland Historic Métis Community and the Métis Nation of Ontario Métis Harvesting Areas of Abitibi/Temiscamingue or James Bay as per the Métis Nation of Ontario Framework Agreement on Métis Harvesting with the Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry (2018). 2 3.2 Project Location Page 11-12 The MNO has not identified culturally important features of the landscape in proximity to the Project or within potential spatial boundaries. “The following information must be included and, where appropriate, located on maps: …  Culturally important features of the landscape.” In order to collect this information for inclusion in the Project Location information to be contained in the Impact Statement, MNO ...
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Attachment RE: Upper Beaver Gold Project - Potential meeting during the current comment period on the Project

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Wahgoshig First Nation
  • Reference number: 90
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Lands & Resources Department March 11, 2022 Spencer Roth Crown Consultation Coordinator – Upper Beaver Gold Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 600-55 York Street Toronto, ON, M5J 1R7 UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Sent via email only Dear Mr. Roth: Subject: Wahgoshig First Nation Comments on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan for the Upper Beaver Gold Project Federal Impact Assessment Wahgoshig First Nation engaged our technical advisors, Shared Value Solutions (SVS), to conduct a technical review of the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) and draft Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan (IEPP) prepared by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC; the Agency) for the Upper Beaver Gold Project (UBGP; the Project) Federal Impact Assessment (IA). Following the initial technical review of the TISG and IEPP by SVS, the Wahgoshig First Nation Lands and Resources staff reviewed, revised and approved the comments and recommendations in Appendix A and B of this memo, respectively. The comments in Appendix A and B identify ways in which the TISG and IEPP must be improved to ensure that the substantial impacts that the Project will have on our Treaty and Aboriginal rights and interests are accurately and completely assessed by the Proponent and Agency. This will facilitate proper avoidance, mitigation and accommodation of these vast and substantial impacts. As a Nation highly impacted by the Project, we request that you incorporate all Wahgoshig First Nation’s recommendations in Appendix A and B, or provide us with written rationale as to why you have ...
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Attachment RE: Upper Beaver Gold Project - Meeting with Timiskaming First Nation

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Timiskaming First Nation
  • Reference number: 81
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Band Council 24 Algonquin Avenue Tel: 819-723-2370 Timiskaming First Nation, QC Fax: 819-723-2799 J0Z3B0 Ni Dakinan Lands and Resources Tel: 819-723-2291 13 Kateri Street Timiskaming First Nation, QC J0Z3B0 General Comments The Timiskaming First Nation (TFN) wants to reiterate that participating in the process of commenting on documentation from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada does not mean that in any way that TFN agrees with the timeframe or budget that the Federal government has provided. Both are inadequate in terms of allowing for meaningful review of the impact assessment of the Upper Beaver Mine Project. TIMISKAMING FIRST NATION 24, Algonquin Ave. Tel : (819) 723-2370 T.F.N Fax: (819) 723-2799 Notre Dame du Nord, QC J0Z 3B0 Ni Dakinan Tel : (705) 647-4969 #1B, 213 Whitewood Avenue New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 PRESENTATION DOCUMENT QUESTIONS: Draft Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan •How you want to be consulted •When you would like to be consulted and your objectives What are your community’s consultation objectives? With support from the Agency, Timiskaming First Nation will identify potential impacts on the exercise of our rights. Timiskaming First Nation will work collaboratively with the Agency to draft the impacts on rights report. By completing this process, our goal ...
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Attachment Kebaowek First Nation Comments on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines & Public Participation Plan - Upper Beaver Gold Project (Reference No. 82960)

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Kebaowek First Nation
  • Reference number: 82
  • Submitted: 2022-03-11
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • KEBAOWEK FIRST NATION 110 OGIMA STREET KEBAOWEK (QUEBEC) J0Z 3R1 TEL: (819) 627-3455 FAX: (819) 627-9428 March 11, 2022 Spencer Roth Crown Consultation Coordinator Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 160 Elgin Street, 22nd floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3 Via email: spencer.roth@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Re: Comments on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines & Public Participation Plan - Upper Beaver Gold Project (Reference No. 82960) Dear Mr. Roth This report is submitted by the Algonquin First Nation of Kebaowek in response to the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) and Indigenous Participation Plan developed by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) on January 31, 2022. Kebaowek First Nation along with the Algonquin Anishinaabeg Nation asserts and exercise authority, jurisdiction and stewardship over the Ottawa River watershed and lands threatened by the proposed project. We do not consent to the project, which, if built, would violate both our watershed and our laws. Nor do we accede to Canadian state law as determinative of the project’s legality. We have already raised these concerns with your Agency, both verbally and in writing on numerous occasions requesting that the Impact Assessment Act 2019 (IAA) responds immediately to the realities of our Algonquin jurisdiction being acknowledged within the law at section 114 (1) (c) and the Upper Beaver assessment. As your government and Agency contemplate measures to implement section 114 (1) (c) via the development of a policy discussion paper we remain convinced this could ...
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  • 1 Appendix A – Kebaowek First Nation Detailed Upper Beaver Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Review Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (Section, Page, Text) Kebaowek First Nation (KFN) Comment 1 Introduction, Page 4 Section d) “the impact that the Project may have on any Indigenous peoples and any adverse impact that the designated project may have on the rights of the Indigenous peoples 1 of Canada recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982; “ Footnote1 1 These guidelines use the term “Indigenous peoples” to represent the “aboriginal peoples of Canada” which includes “Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples” as defined in subsection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982, and “rights of Indigenous peoples” is used to reflect the full scope of Aboriginal and treaty rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 The terms "Aboriginal" and "Indigenous” illustrate the complex entanglement of pre and post contact identity distinctions between Aboriginal rights, treaty and title- holders--who are defined as "Aboriginal" under the colonial context of Section 35 in the 1982 Canadian Constitution-- and “Indigenous” as representing various First Nations; such as Mi’kmaq, Wabenaki, Cree, Innu, Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Assiniboine, Dakota, Ktunaxa, Secwepmec, Carrier-Sekani, Dene, Salish, and Haida etc. who in their own totality are their own Nations embracing deep and powerfully committed connections to the land they occupy. (Van Schie 2022) KFN recommends that the Agency should not unilaterally impose or change the definition of Indigenous Peoples’ to represent “Aboriginal Peoples’ of ...
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Attachment From the Mining Association of Canada re: Comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Mining Association of Canada
  • Reference number: 102
  • Submitted: 2022-03-10 - 12:45 PM
  • Project phase: Impact Statement
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see attached document
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  • March 10, 2022 Upper Beaver Gold Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Email: UpperBeaver@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Subject: Reference number 82960 Upper Beaver Gold Project draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is the national organization representing the Canadian mining industry, comprising companies engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi‐fabrication. Our members account for most of Canada’s production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, steelmaking coal, and mined oil sands. Information about MAC and MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative can be found on our web site. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG). We note that the draft TISG are specific to the project and its location. However, the breadth and depth of information asked for is comprehensive rather than tailored. It is unlikely that all this information will be material in the final decision. Our position remains that an assessment should focus on the most material residual impacts, particularly those unique to a project and its location. Canada has extensive regulatory frameworks at the provincial and federal level and is not reliant solely on federal impact assessment to regulate mining projects. The impact assessment process is resource and time consuming for all involved and requires focus. We recognize the efforts of the Agency to articulate a risk-based approach to tailoring. What requires further discussion and refinement is how much and what kind of evidence is required to support successful tailoring. It is our view that evidence ...
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Attachment ESDC's Response to Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for Upper Beaver Gold Mine Project

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Employment and Social Development Canada
  • Reference number: 100
  • Submitted: 2022-03-10
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 1 of 6 UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines– Federal Review Team Upper Beaver Gold Project Response requested by: March 7, 2022 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (Reference #82960 at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/82960). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the registry directly at iaac.registry-registre.aeic@canada.ca. All comments submitted using this table would be posted on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site. Please note that this will be your final opportunity to make changes to the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: ESDC IA Contact: Jason Maurice Telephone: Email: Section 1: 1. Confirm that all applicable legislative and regulatory oversight that may apply to the Project, under the authority of your department, is accurately listed in the Permitting Plan. Insert response here: ESDC is not involved in reviewing the permitting plan. 2. Indicate whether your department has identified any power that it will be unable to exercise to allow the Project to proceed, in whole or in part. For more information, refer to subsection 17(1) of IAA. Insert response here: n/a <Email address removed> mailto:iaac.registry-registre.aeic@canada.ca Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 2 of 6 UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Section 2: 1. ...
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Attachment RE: Upper Beaver Gold Project - IAAC to Federal Authorities - Request for comments on the Upper Beaver Gold Project

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Women and Gender Equality Canada
  • Reference number: 97
  • Submitted: 2022-03-09
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 1 of 3 Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines– Federal Review Team Upper Beaver Gold Project Response requested by: March 7, 2022 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (Reference #82960 at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/82960). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the registry directly at iaac.registry-registre.aeic@canada.ca. All comments submitted using this table would be posted on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site. Please note that this will be your final opportunity to make changes to the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Women and Gender Equality Canada IA Contact: a) Primary contact: Denise Gareau b) Alternate Contact: Jessica Bialek Telephone: Email: Section 1: 1. Confirm that all applicable legislative and regulatory oversight that may apply to the Project, under the authority of your department, is accurately listed in the Permitting Plan. Insert response here: Draft Permitting Plan: https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/documents/p82960/142687E.pdf WAGE does not hold any regulatory power, functions or duties as it relates to the Project. 2. Indicate whether your department has identified any power that it will be unable to exercise to allow the Project to proceed, in whole or in part. For more information, refer to subsection 17(1) of IAA. Insert response here: WAGE does not hold any regulatory power, ...
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Attachment RE: Upper Beaver Gold Project - IAAC to Federal Authorities - Request for comments on the Upper Beaver Gold Project

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of First Nations & Inuit Health Branch
  • Reference number: 95
  • Submitted: 2022-03-08
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 1 of 3 UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines– Federal Review Team Upper Beaver Gold Project Response requested by: March 7, 2022 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (Reference #82960 at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/82960). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the registry directly at iaac.registry-registre.aeic@canada.ca. All comments submitted using this table would be posted on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site. Please note that this will be your final opportunity to make changes to the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations & Inuit Health Branch IA Contact: Debra Nkusi Telephone: Email: Section 1: 1. Confirm that all applicable legislative and regulatory oversight that may apply to the Project, under the authority of your department, is accurately listed in the Permitting Plan. Insert response here: N/A 2. Indicate whether your department has identified any power that it will be unable to exercise to allow the Project to proceed, in whole or in part. For more information, refer to subsection 17(1) of IAA. Insert response here: N/A ISC/FNIHB does not exercise power or perform a duty/function under any Act of Parliament in relation to the Project. <Personal information removed> <Email address ...
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Attachment RE: Upper Beaver Gold Project - IAAC to Federal Authorities - Request for comments on the Upper Beaver Gold Project

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Natural Resources Canada
  • Reference number: 98
  • Submitted: 2022-03-08
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 1 of 10 Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines– Federal Review Team Upper Beaver Gold Project Response requested by: March 7, 2022 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (Reference #82960 at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/82960). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the registry directly at iaac.registry-registre.aeic@canada.ca. All comments submitted using this table would be posted on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site. Please note that this will be your final opportunity to make changes to the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Natural Resources Canada IA Contact: Marie Eve Lenghan Laurence Davidson Telephone: Email: Section 1: 1. Confirm that all applicable legislative and regulatory oversight that may apply to the Project, under the authority of your department, is accurately listed in the Permitting Plan. Insert response here: Depending on the proponent’s final mine design and operational plans, Explosives Act licensing may be required. 2. Indicate whether your department has identified any power that it will be unable to exercise to allow the Project to proceed, in whole or in part. For more information, refer to subsection 17(1) of IAA. Insert response here: NRCan is not aware of any power that it will be unable to exercise to allow the Project to proceed Section 2: 1. Please review the draft ...
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Attachment NRF comments for the TISG

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources & Forestry submitted by Rick Gordon
  • Reference number: 68
  • Submitted: 2022-03-07 - 7:54 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • The attached file contains the Provincial Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NRF) comments for the draft tailored impact statement guidelines for the AE Upper Beave Gold Project.
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  • Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 1 of 4 Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Disposition Table – Provincial Review Team Upper Beaver Gold Project Deadline: March 7, 2022 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (Reference #82960 at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/82960). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the registry directly at iaac.registry-registre.aeic@canada.ca. Please note that all comments submitted using this table may be posted on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site. Please note that this will be your final opportunity to provide input to the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Ministry: NDMNRF (NRF) IA Contact: Rick Gordon Email: Rick.gordon@ontario.ca Telephone: 705-668-0408 1. Please review the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) sections that are applicable to your ministry’s mandate. 2. Using the table below, please describe any issues and include your recommendation for how the draft TISG should be adapted to address each issue. Please indicate any recommended additions or deletions to the text. Insert as many rows as applicable mailto:iaac.registry-registre.aeic@canada.ca Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 2 of 4 MINISTRY – COMMENT ID Draft TISG Section Context and Rationale (provide an explanation of your comments) Recommendation: provide text to be inserted or deleted. Be specific on the location within the draft TISG that the text would be ...
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Attachment ECCC's comments on the draft Permitting Plan and draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: Environment and Climate Change Canada submitted by Sheryl Lusk
  • Reference number: 67
  • Submitted: 2022-03-07 - 2:26 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please find attached ECCC's comments on the draft Permitting Plan and draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the proposed Upper Beaver Gold Project.
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  • Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 1 of 5 Upper Beaver Gold Project Comments on the Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Department/Agency: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) IA Contact: Sheryl Lusk Environmental Assessment Officer Telephone: 647-794-6070 Email: sheryl.lusk@ec.gc.ca Section 1: 1. Confirm that all applicable legislative and regulatory oversight that may apply to the Project, under the authority of your department, is accurately listed in the Permitting Plan. MDMER information (could be added to the references section in A2.3): add the following link to the text: Guide To The Regulatory Process For Listing Water Bodies Frequented By Fish In Schedule 2 Of The Metal And Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations - Canada.ca. It provides guidance to mine proponents on the steps and requirements in the Schedule 2 listing process. Section A2.2.4. Timelines The regulatory amendment process generally requires a period of 12 to 18 months after the end of the impact assessment, depending on whether the Streamlining Policy is applied. However, if additional information is required (i.e., missing data, missing information related to the cost of tailings disposal or the compensation plan for fish habitat loss, etc.) or there are significant concerns raised from impacted groups, the regulatory process may take longer. Replace text highlighted in green above by: The regulatory amendment process generally requires a period of 12 to 18 months following the completion of the Schedule 2 consultations, depending on whether the Streamlining Policy is applied. However, if additional information is required (i.e., missing ...
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Attachment MHSTCI Comments on Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines

  • Upper Beaver Gold Project
  • Author: MHSTCI submitted by Laura Romeo
  • Reference number: 66
  • Submitted: 2022-03-07 - 2:06 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Draft Public Participation Plan
  • Please find attached the MHSTCI's comments on the Upper Beaver Gold Project Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. 
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  • Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 1 of 9 Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Disposition Table – Provincial Review Team Upper Beaver Gold Project Deadline: March 7, 2022 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (Reference #82960 at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/82960). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the registry directly at iaac.registry-registre.aeic@canada.ca. Please note that all comments submitted using this table may be posted on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site. Please note that this will be your final opportunity to provide input to the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Ministry: Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (MHSTCI) IA Contact: Laura Romeo, Heritage Planner (A), Heritage Planning Unit Karla Barboza, Team Lead (A), Heritage Planning Unit James Antler, Policy Advisor, Tourism Policy Unit Email: laura.romeo@ontario.ca karla.barboza@ontario.ca James.antler@ontario.ca Telephone: 437-996-5218 416-660-1027 705-493-0880 1. Please review the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) sections that are applicable to your ministry’s mandate. 2. Using the table below, please describe any issues and include your recommendation for how the draft TISG should be adapted to address each issue. Please indicate any recommended additions or deletions to the text. Upper Beaver Gold Project Page 2 of 9 MINISTRY – COMMENT ID Draft TISG Section ...
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