community Engagement
Engagement Activities
A Regional Assessment was planned and conducted to involve considerable governmental, Indigenous, and public and stakeholder engagement throughout all stages of the process. A number of engagement initiatives were conducted, which used a variety of mechanisms to receive and disseminate information and perspectives about the project, including its methods, format and content. The meeting also addressed the key issues that it should address. An engagement log was created and maintained to track all activities, including the method of engagement (i.e., meeting, telephone, email, or Registry comment tool), names of participating organizations and representatives, meeting notes, action items and status, key issues and concerns raised, and any written submissions received from Indigenous and stakeholder groups. This log was updated throughout the engagement process.
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Funding
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada allocated $436,000 in funding to Indigenous groups and non-profit groups through grants and contribution agreements. The money was allocated to 12 Indigenous groups and eight non-profit organizations to provide participants with support to participate in in-person meetings with the committee, attend Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings, review materials, hire independent experts and to comment on the draft of the Regional Assessment Report.
Communication
An email address (iaac.nloffshorestudy-etudeextracotieretnl.aeic@canada.ca) was established so that Indigenous and stakeholder groups and members of the public could connect with the committee. This email allowed them to ask questions, voice concerns and make submissions. This email account was also used to issue invitations to Indigenous and stakeholder groups to participate in the various engagement activities and to distribute other information throughout the process.