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Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development AANO Ï NUMBER 036 Ï 2nd SESSION Ï 41st PARLIAMENT EVIDENCE Monday, March 30, 2015 Chair Mr. Blake Richards 1 Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Monday, March 30, 2015 Ï (0900) We're here today to convey our support for the passage of Bill S-6 [English] as it pertains to the proposed amendments to the Yukon Environ- mental and Socio-economic Assessment Act, YESAA. We believe The Chair (Mr. Blake Richards (Wild Rose, CPC)): Welcome, after this bill is passed, there is work to be done here in the territory everyone. We have a lot of Yukoners, who have come out today to among— attend and we appreciate it. Thank you for being here. Before we get started with our first witness of the day, the premier, A voice:Dzenu shäwkwathän. Good afternoon, everyone. This is a I'd like to welcome everyone to the meeting this morning. This is the traditional welcome to our land. We appreciate the standing 36th meeting of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and committee coming here to listen to Yukoners. We have some very Northern Development here in Whitehorse. important things to say, and we'd like to share a couple of songs with you. This is our traditional ceremonial way. I thought I would just quickly let everyone know how a parliamentary standing committee hearing works. We have a very [Musical presentation] full day today, and we hope everything will go quite smoothly. We'll have to work at keeping on time. I'm sure that not all of you spend Ï (0905) your days with your eyes riveted to CPAC watching how Parliament and its committees function, essentially what we will do today, but just so everyone is aware of how a meeting works—and you may The Chair: Thank you very much for the welcome. I'm sure all have a schedule—we will have panels of individuals who will committee members greatly appreciated that. provide opening statements to the committee, and then each committee member will have time allotted equally to ask the We'll move back to the premier. You can recommence. We'll allow panellists questions or make comments. We'll move from one to the you your time for your opening remarks. other in that fashion during the day. Hon. Darrell Pasloski: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank the If anyone requires translation, we have access to that. When the drummers as well for their welcome. hearings are in session, people aren't able to take pictures or make recordings. Mr. Chair, we're here today to convey our support for the passage Other than that, we thank everyone for coming today and we will of Bill S-6 as it pertains to the proposed amendments to the Yukon get started so that we can keep on track. Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act, YESAA. We believe that after this bill is passed, there is work to be done here in I'd like to welcome as our first witness this morning, the Premier the territory among first nations and the Yukon government. of Yukon, the Honourable Darrell Pasloski. We will now turn the floor over to you, Mr. Premier, to make some As you will no doubt hear today, Yukoners are proud capable opening remarks. people. We like to resolve our own issues as much as possible. We like to work things out Yukoner to Yukoner, government to Hon. Darrell Pasloski (Premier of Yukon, Government of government. Today I hope we can broaden your appreciation of Yukon): Good morning. the Government of Yukon's perspective regarding the benefits of amending this act. I hope to share with you a path forward that I I'd like to thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the Standing believe advances all interests. Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, for your invitation to appear before you today. I'd also like to acknowledge that we are gathered today on the traditional territory Last year marked 10 years since the devolution of responsibility of the Kwanlin Dun and the Ta'an Kwach'an Council. for lands and resources from the Government of Canada to the Government of Yukon. Devolution, or evolution as I like to call it, I'd also like to introduce the Minister of Energy, Mines and marked a turning point in Yukon's modern history. In that pivotal Resources, the Honourable Scott Kent, and our official, Julie moment, we set out on a road to self-determination and managing Stinson. our own resources. 2 AANO-36 March 30, 2015 The benefits of devolution are tremendous. In our view, what is However, like most new legislation YESAA requires some, good for Yukon is good for Canada. When the Yukon Act came into mostly minor, amendments. These mostly minor amendments will effect on April 1, 2003, Yukon gained law-making authority with enable YESAA to continue to serve our territory well into the future. respect to the vast majority of our natural resources. This has enabled When Canada pursued amendments to the act, it engaged with the us to develop sustainable management regimes, working coopera- Yukon government, the Council of Yukon First Nations, individual tively with first nations and industry. Since 2003 we've experienced Yukon first nations, and the Yukon Environmental and Socio- steady prosperity, and private sector contributions to our economy economic Assessment Board, YESAB. The changes that have been have soared. Our population has increased for the 10th consecutive tabled are a result of the close work of these parties, as was mandated year. by the YESAA five-year review process. Over the same period, Yukon's leadership and governance capacity has grown alongside our population. The 20th anniversary Ï (0910) of the Umbrella Final Agreement was marked in 2013. The Umbrella Final Agreement, UFA, is a framework for individual Yukon first nations to negotiate their land claim agreements. To date, 11 of These changes were also informed by the federal action plan to Yukon's 14 first nations have modern-day treaties and self- improve northern regulatory regimes. During the review phase, government agreements. This represents almost half of the modern Canada asked the Government of Yukon to provide input into first nation treaties and self-government agreements that exist in the several amendments that focus on improving the overall efficiency entire country today. and effectiveness of the assessment regime. That growth in governance capacity has also informed the modernization of our regulatory regime. For the past 10 years, I cannot and I will not speak to first nation views on consultation. Yukon has enjoyed a reputation as having one of the most advanced To do so would be disrespectful of first nation leaders, who will regulatory systems in Canada. Yukon's resource economy has grown share or have shared their own views with you. However, I can and I since devolution, with the mining and mineral exploration sector will speak for the Yukon government. In our view the Yukon continuing to expand and develop. government was adequately consulted during this phase, and our feedback and our comments were taken into consideration. That said, it is becoming increasingly clear that changes to the legislation before you today are essential in order for Yukon to remain a competitive place to do business. Together, these changes stand to benefit Yukon because they focus on the following areas: clarification of roles and responsibilities, As you likely know, YESAA is the implementation of chapter 12 cost-effective and efficient processes, and the value and timeliness of of the UFA and the final agreements. Yukoners worked hand in hand the assessment process. It is also essential that Yukon remain for years to create the legislation that came into force on May 13, competitive with other jurisdictions while aiming to protect and 2003. Federal, territorial, and first nation partners all play important promote the environmental and socio-economic well-being of the roles in ensuring that projects undertaken in Yukon are in accordance territory and its people. with the principles that foster economic benefits. Each and every order of government helps appoint the board, acts as a decision body, and informs every assessment. As partners, we ensure protection of Although in the past YESAA has worked well for Yukoners, we the ecological and social systems on which communities, their believe these proposed amendments are necessary to remain residents, and societies in general depend. competitive. The amendments outlined in Bill S-6 update the The proposed amendments to YESAA will, in our view, improve requirement that only the federal government can fulfill. YESAA is, environmental and socio-economic outcomes. Since it came into after all, federal legislation. force, some Yukoners, including some first nations, have expressed concern about the narrow scope of activities that YESAA looked at It is also important, however, that Yukoners resolve concerns when considering the possible cumulative effects of projects. These among themselves as far as possible. The last time I met with the amendments help address those concerns. chiefs, I was clear that I wanted to focus on those issues that we can Under the proposed legislation, assessors will now consider the control. I stand by that statement, and I think Bill S-6 offers us just socio-economic and environmental effects that are likely to occur such an opportunity. from projects, both those that have occurred and those that are going to occur. Taking into account the effects of potential activities is a positive step forward in our environmental stewardship and Yukon government and first nations have a long history of demonstrates our commitment to Yukon communities.
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