Government of Nunavut

Government of NunavutGovernment of Nunavut

Presentation to the Newmont Hope Bay Project

Mineral Development Advisory Group

October 26-28, 2010

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Department of FinanceDepartment of Finance

Roles and Responsibilities

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Four main taxes apply

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Income Tax

Payroll Tax

Fuel Tax

Property Tax

• 12% corporate rate• No mining-specific taxes or credits

• 2% of employment earnings• Normally deducted from paycheques

• 1.0 - 11.4¢ per litre by fuel type• Levied on imported fuel as well as fuel purchased in Nunavut

• Fuel-Tax Rebate Program available

• 9.76 mills (0.976%) on assessed value of property

GN offers fuel-tax rebate

• Any Nunavut-registered company may be eligible annually for a rebate on taxes paid for fuel used in:

– Licensed prospecting– Mine development– Mineral extraction– Mine reclamation

• Fuel for which taxes were paid must have been either:– Purchased in Nunavut– Imported in accordance with Petroleum Products Tax Act

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www.finance.gov.nu.ca

!Companies must sign a DPA with the GN before obtaining a rebate

Training tax credit in development

• Any large company physically operating in Nunavut may be eligible for a refundable income-tax credit of up to $50,000 annually for:

– Onsite training– Offsite training– Distance training

• Training programs must be:– Pre-approved by GN Finance– Relevant to the employee’s current or future job duties

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Taxation Sector: 1-800-316-3324

!Companies must register with GN Finance for payroll tax

Finance has further responsibilities

• If there is intention to lease Commissioner’s Land:– GN Community and Government Services consults with GN Finance on

financial-security provisions

• If there is intention to negotiate a DPA:– GN Economic Development and Transportation consults with GN

Finance on DPA provisions– GN Finance participates in monitoring compliance to determine

eligibility for fuel-tax rebate

• If there is intention to make tobacco products available (e.g. at a company store):

– GN Finance issues licenses and collects tobacco taxes

• If there is intention to make liquor products available (e.g. at a licensed company cafeteria):

– GN Finance issues import permits and conducts inspections

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Department of Economic Department of Economic Development and TransportationDevelopment and Transportation


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Development Partnership Agreements

An instrument that the GN can use to engage major project proponents in programs of mutual benefit – the GN can offer direction on plans of development or monitoring that can be beneficial to Nunavummiut during or after the life of a project.

Ensures that maximum benefits from economic development initiatives accrue to Nunavut residents, businesses, and communities.

Results-oriented with clearly defined outcomes and measurable benefits

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Nunavut Mining Strategy: The Government of Nunavut encourages companies proposing mining developments in Nunavut to negotiate a Development Partnership Agreement (DPA).

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A DPA focuses on 5 strategic areas:

1. Infrastructure Development2. Education and Training3. Local Employment4. Business Development5. Community Development

Through a DPA, the GN can work with industry to coordinate: Infrastructure development through shared facilities or transfer of

ownership

Training programs and community business development initiatives

Socio-economic monitoring and mitigation

Negotiating a DPA: Between the project proponent and the GN, led by the Department of

Economic Development and Transportation

Process can commence once a project has been referred to an Environmental Review.

– Proponents can express formal interest after the project has been referred to a Part 5 or Part 6 review by NIRB - This initiates the process.

Negotiations can occur during the development of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

– ED&T recommends that proponents initiate negotiations as early as possible in order to discuss potential DPA provisions that can compliment their EIS.

A DPA can be signed once a Project Certificate is issued.

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Negotiating a DPA is voluntary– Proponents must sign a DPA and submit annual reports to claim the

Territorial Fuel Tax Rebate

– A DPA provides proponents with a means of engaging the GN in planning infrastructure and reducing reclamation costs should the facilities be deemed an asset to the territory after mine operations.

A DPA is not intended to duplicate Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreements, but rather compliment them.

The GN currently has one DPA in place, with Agnico-Eagle

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Socio-Economic Monitoring Socio-Economic Monitoring Committees (SEMC) coordinate the required

monitoring responsibilities and programs contained within any terms or conditions issued by NIRB.

Regional SEMCs were established in 2007 through collaboration with the GN and INAC and endorsed by NIRB to replace project certificate requirements for project-specific monitoring programs.

Advantages of a Regional approach: Efficient way of bringing stakeholders to the table to discuss issues Ensures consistency of socio-economic monitoring in the territory Improves the monitoring of cumulative effects by major project activity

Added value of community involvement

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ED&T has been the GN lead on the regional SEMCs

The ED&T Regional Directors of Community Operations have been acting Chairs of their respective regional committee.

SEMC members include the GN, INAC, Project Proponents, Inuit Organizations, and Communities

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Doris North socio-economic monitoring: Condition 28 of the Doris North Gold Mine Project Certificate states that a Hope

Bay Belt SEMC shall be formed.- The SEMC is to include the same membership as the Kitikmeot regional SEMC and

must engage with the affected communities.

The company has proposed to establish the Doris North Socio-Economic Monitoring Program in compliance with the NIRB project certificate.

The GN continues to support a single regional SEMC approach as the practical way to meet project certificate requirements in an efficient and consistent manner- However, we recognize that the existing Doris North Project specific socio-economic

monitoring program will allow the proponent to fulfill the requirements of the project certificate with the support of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association.

The GN anticipates that the project-specific socio-economic program will eventually be incorporated into the regional SEMC.

The GN has been collecting socio-economic information for the regional SEMCs for over a year, and will be able to provide this information to the Doris North SEMP.

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Nunavut Mine Training Roundtable Established by ED&T, the Department of Education and Nunavut Arctic

College, with participation from industry, Inuit Organizations, INAC, and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Goal: Establish a Nunavut-wide organization to coordinate mine training

– Identify needs, priorities

– Secure funding for training programs

Review training project proposals and make recommendations to the GN for allocating the Training Fund

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Objectives: Provide Nunavummiut with training opportunities that lead to jobs in the

mining industry

Coordinate training programs to reduce costs and maximize participation

Present a united voice for Nunavut and lobby for funding from other sources

Encourage and support the development of training infrastructure in Nunavut

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Industry Participation: Roundtable members determine when to invite an industry member to

participate

Generally:– Prospecting/Early Exploration – Representation at the Roundtable is by the

Chamber of Mines– Advanced Exploration and Development - Some companies will be invited to

sit on the Roundtable while others will be kept informed about the Roundtable’s purpose and activities – Early involvement by providing info about training needs and employment opportunities.

– Operation - These companies should be sitting members of the Mine Training Roundtable.

– Reclamation - Companies are expected to continue participating as Roundtable members.

Agnico-Eagle, Baffinland, Newmont, and AREVA have all joined the table as industry members

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Department of Environment (DOE)Department of Environment (DOE)


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Overview

• Role of DOE in Environmental Assessment• DOE Interests• Legislative Expectations

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• Protection• Promotion• Sustainable Use

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Summary of DOE Interests

Wildlife/Wildlife Habitat Trans-Boundary Effects

Vegetation Climate Change Considerations

Spill Contingency Planning Abandonment & Restoration

Hazardous Material Management Water Quality

Waste Management Legislation & Regulatory Context/Compliance

Air Quality Alternative Analysis

Noise Appropriate Baseline Data Relative to Impacts

Cumulative Effects Analysis Impact Analysis

Management & Mitigation of Impacts Monitoring of Impacts

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DOE Interests

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Wildlife










Wildlife Act

Section 117 (1): No person shall conduct research on wildlife or collect wildlife

specimens for research without a license authorizing it.

Section 73(1): No person shall, unless authorized by a permit, engage in any

activity, other than harvesting, that is likely to result in a significant disturbance to a

substantial number of wildlife

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Wildlife

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Air & Water Quality Alternative Analysis




DOE Interests

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Environmental Protection

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Environmental Protection Act

Section 5: No person shall discharge or permit the discharge of a contaminant

into the environment

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Environmental Protection Act

Section 5: No person shall discharge or permit the discharge of a contaminant

into the environment

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CCME Canada-Wide Standards (CWS)

Dioxins and FuransMercury EmissionsParticulate Matter and

OzonePetroleum Hydrocarbons

(PHC) in Soil

Environmental Protection

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Waste ManagementLegislation & Regulatory

Context/Compliance





DOE Interests

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Waste ManagementLegislation & Regulatory

Context/Compliance





Legislation & Regulations

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• Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations

• Contingency Planning and Spill Reporting in Nunavut: A Guide to the New Regulations

• Guideline for Dust Suppression

• Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste in Nunavut

• Guideline for Air Quality - Sulphur Dioxide & Suspended Particulates

• Guideline for the Management of Waste Antifreeze

• Guideline for the Management of Waste Batteries

• Guideline for the Management of Waste Paint

• Guideline for the Management of Waste Solvents

• Disposal Guidelines for Fluorescent Lamp Tubes (Policy)

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DOE Interests

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Terrestrial Wildlife Monitoring Programs

• Ensures that the proponent is accountable for predicted impacts

• Provides concrete evidence of environmental outcomes

• Allows for the transition from theory (predictions) to understanding

• Results from these programs contribute to better environmental management

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Monitoring

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Vegetation Climate Change ConsiderationsSpill Contingency Planning Abandonment & Restoration







DOE Interests

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Vegetation Climate Change ConsiderationsSpill Contingency Planning Abandonment & Restoration







Climate Change

•Incorporation into Project Designs

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Ozone-

..Depleting Substances

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A Summary of DOE Interests

Department of Culture Department of Culture Language Elders and Youth Language Elders and Youth

(CLEY)(CLEY)Roles and Responsibilities

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CLEY Roles and Responsibilities

• Nunavut Act (Nunavut Archaeological and Palaeontological Sites Regulations),

• Historical Resources Act• Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (Article 33)

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CLEY Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensures that proponent has a professional archaeologist survey all areas of proposed ground disturbance well in advance of development plans and that archaeological resources are inventoried and impacts are assessed and mitigation plans proposed

• Reviews proponent’s proposed mitigation and management plans and ensure they are appropriate

• Reviews traditional knowledge and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit components of the EIS through Tuutarviit and/or IQK

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Department of Health and Social Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS)Services (H&SS)


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H&SS: Roles and Responsibilities

• Public Health Act and Regulations– Act Sec.14-18– Camp Sanitation Regulations– Public Sewage System Regulations– Water System Regulations– Communicable Disease Regulation – Eating of Drinking Places Regulations

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H&SS: Roles and Responsibilities

• Emergency Medical Aid Act• Hospital Insurance and H&SS Administration

Act• Child and Family Services Act

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Department of Community and Department of Community and Government Services (CGS)Government Services (CGS)


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CGS: Roles and Responsibilities

• Regulatory Responsibilities– Protective Services

• Code compliance• Building, fire, mechanical, electrical, etc.• Fuel storage facilities

– Commissioner’s Land Administration• Administering Commissioner’s Land in accord with the

Commissioner’s Land Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement

• Land use permits, leases, quarries

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• Regulatory Responsibilities (continued)– Community Land Use Planning

• Approval of community plans and development

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• Community Development By fostering self-reliance through initiatives like training that develop the capacity of communities to operate their own services such as water delivery, solid waste sites, municipal administration.


• Community Infrastructure Delivery– Capital Planning and Project Management

• Water Wastewater Systems• Territorial Government and Hamlet Buildings• Design and Construction of Building

Infrastructure( Health Centres, Schools, Community Halls, Fire Halls, Maintenance Garages, Offices etc.)

• Airport Buildings• Aggregate Resources• Municipal Solid Waste Facilities• Constructing Breakwaters, Roads, Bridges, Docks

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• Advisory Roles– Community Development

• Administrative and financial capacity– Municipal Services

• Increased demands from development– Petroleum Products

• Managing fuel resources in communities and airports– Technical Services

• Advice for infrastructure projects• Capital Planning; provide Technical advice; Technical

evaluations on infrastructure.

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Department of EducationDepartment of Education


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Education: Roles and Responsibilities

Primary Relevant Roles and Authorities

• Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Act and Regulations – Certification for tradespersons– Accreditation of programs and sites

• Bi-lateral Agreements with the Government of Canada to fund training programs – Labour Market Agreement (LMA) – Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) (for Employment

Insurance (EI) eligible clients only • Forum of Labour Market Ministers

– discussion on labour market issues for provinces, territories and the federal government

• Nunavut Adult Learning Strategy– The vision and plan for adult education in Nunavut

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Education: Roles and Responsibilities

Department of Education Services

• Service delivery through regional offices in– Cambridge Bay (1.800.661.0845) – Rankin Inlet (1.800.953.8516) – Pangnirtung (1.800.567.1514) – Career Development officers in many communities

• Services include:– Training programs – Career development– Labour market assistance– Income support – Apprenticeship support

• Manager of Labour Market Programs (1.867.975.5648)

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ContactsDepartment of Finance

Anthony Speca, A/Director, Fiscal PolicyPH: (867) 975-6813Daniel Young, A/Manager, TaxationPH: (867) 975-6851

Department of Economic Development and TransportationDianne Lapierre, Manager Environmental Assessment and RegulationPH: (867) 975-7803Kitikmeot Regional OfficePH867) 982-7442John Hawkins, Director, TransportationPH: (867) 975-7826

Department of Environment:Dee Karadag, Territorial Environmental Assessment Coordinator/Scientist PH: (867) 975-7732Allison Loder, Environmental Assessment AnalystPH: (867) 975- 7733

Department of Culture, Language, Elders and YouthJulie Ross, Chief ArchaeologistPH: (867) 934-2040

Department of Health and Social ServicesPeter Workman, Environmental Health ConsultantPH: (867) 975-5764

Department of Community and Government ServicesShane Slifka, Regional Project ManagerPH (867) 983-4141

Department of EducationBrad Chambers, Director, Policy and PlanningPH: (867) 975-5606Brenda Jancke, Director, Career and Early Childhood ServicesPH: (867) 983-4030

Department of Executive and Intergovernmental AffairsMarie Duchaine, Avatiliriniq CoordinatorPH: (867) 975-6026

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