Mackenzie Gas Project

Public Consultation

Volume 1: Consultation Program

Submitted to: National Energy Board

Submitted by: Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited

IPRCC.PR.2004.11

August 2004

Cover photograph courtesy of the Government of the Northwest Territories Section P.1 PREFACE

MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

P.1.1 PROJECT COMPONENTS

The proposed Mackenzie Gas Project includes:

• developing three natural gas fields in the Mackenzie Delta, commonly referred to as the anchor fields

• constructing and operating the Mackenzie gathering system, commonly referred to as the gathering system, consisting of:

• gathering pipelines and associated facilities from the anchor fields to a natural gas liquids (NGL) separation facility near Inuvik

• the Inuvik area facility, where natural gas and associated natural gas liquids (NGLs) will be separated and processed

• an NGL pipeline and associated facilities from Inuvik to Norman Wells

• constructing and operating the Mackenzie Valley pipeline, commonly referred to as the gas pipeline, and associated facilities from the Inuvik area facility through the Mackenzie Valley to connect with the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) Northwest Mainline (Dickins Lake Section) south of the Northwest Territories–Alberta boundary

P.1.2 PROJECT PROPONENTS

The Mackenzie Gas Project proponents are:

• Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited • Mackenzie Valley Aboriginal Pipeline Limited Partnership (APG) • ConocoPhillips Canada (North) Limited (ConocoPhillips) • ExxonMobil Canada Properties (ExxonMobil) • Shell Canada Limited (Shell)

P.1.3 CONSULTATION PROGRAM

The project proponents recognized that early public consultation was an integral part of the assessment process. The primary goals of the consultation program were to:

• provide timely information and solicit comments from affected members of the public about proposed development and activities that might affect their

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P.1.3 CONSULTATION PROGRAM (cont’d)

communities, including the potential environmental and socio-economic effects, by increasing public awareness of the project

• respond to public input and concerns, and take them into account during project planning, design and implementation

• encourage the participation of Aboriginal and other northern residents, as well as other Canadians, in the employment and business opportunities created by the project

• identify, and take measures to reduce or mitigate, any negative effects that the project might have on the biophysical or socio-economic environment

Most of the consultation activities for the gathering system and the gas pipeline are being conducted jointly by representatives of all of the proponents. In addition, a separate consultation program for each anchor field is being carried out by the operator of each field. These programs are documented by each anchor field operator as part of its development plan application.

P.1.4 COMMUNICATION BY PROJECT PHASE

During the course of the consultation process, the proponents have sought opportunities to explain the purpose and needs of the project. In return, they want to understand local concerns and, where possible, use this information effectively in project planning.

The project proponents consulted with people and organizations in the communities that might be affected by the project development, as well as with government agencies, regulatory authorities, potential shippers and suppliers, labour groups, industry representatives and others. They organized and made presentations to communities and organizations throughout the project area in the Northwest Territories and elsewhere in Canada to support engineering work, pipeline route and facility siting, the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), discussions on land access and benefits plans, and commercial negotiations.

P.1.5 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

The information and feedback gathered from the affected communities and organizations during the course of the consultation program identified a number of areas of concern. Some of the concerns were expressed by more than one group. Other concerns were more localized and affected only one group or area.

In many cases, the common and localized concerns raised were dealt with by the proponents. In a few cases, additional study and consultation will be required to develop satisfactory solutions.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface Executive Summary ...... i

Contents Table of Contents ...... iii List of Illustrations ...... vii

1. Overview 1. Introduction...... 1-1 1.1.1 Purpose ...... 1-1 1.1.2 Mackenzie Gas Project Components...... 1-1 1.1.3 Project Proponents...... 1-3 1.1.4 Scope Of Consultation Program...... 1-3 1.1.4.1 Proponents’ Public Consultation...... 1-3 1.1.4.2 Environmental Public Participation Consultation...... 1-4 2. Public Consultation Program ...... 1-5 1.2.1 Guiding Principles...... 1-5 1.2.2 Consultation Methods...... 1-6 1.2.3 Consultation with Aboriginal Groups ...... 1-7 1.2.4 Crown Consultation...... 1-7 3. Consultation Plan ...... 1-9 1.3.1 Approach ...... 1-9 1.3.2 Program Scope ...... 1-9 1.3.3 Program Activities...... 1-10 4. StakeHolders ...... 1-13 1.4.1 Stakeholder Groups ...... 1-13 5. Communication Tools...... 1-17 1.5.1 Objectives...... 1-17 1.5.2 Methods Used...... 1-17 1.5.3 Internet Web Site...... 1-17 1.5.4 Media Information...... 1-18 1.5.4.1 Media Practices...... 1-18 1.5.4.2 Media Coverage and Dissemination ...... 1-18 1.5.4.3 News Releases...... 1-19 1.5.5 Project Consultation Materials ...... 1-19 1.5.5.1 Project Publications...... 1-20 1.5.5.2 Mackenzie Gas Project Newsletter ...... 1-20 1.5.6 Commercial Advertising ...... 1-20 1.5.7 Posters ...... 1-20 1.5.8 Video and DVD...... 1-20 1.5.9 Presentations...... 1-21 1.5.10 School Materials...... 1-21

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1.5.10.1 Purpose...... 1-21 1.5.10.2 Learning Activities...... 1-22 1.5.10.3 School Posters...... 1-22 1.5.11 Industry Publications...... 1-22 6. Organization...... 1-23 1.6.1 Scope ...... 1-23 1.6.2 Gathering System and Gas Pipeline Consultation...... 1-23 1.6.2.1 Operator’s Consultation and Community Affairs ...... 1-23 1.6.2.2 Roles ...... 1-23 1.6.2.3 Project Regional Offices ...... 1-24 1.6.3 Anchor Field Consultation ...... 1-25 1.6.4 Technical Consultation...... 1-26 1.6.5 Environmental Impact Statement Consultation...... 1-26

2. Communication by Project Phase 1. Introduction...... 2-1 2.1.1 Project Phases...... 2-1 2. Feasibility Study Phase ...... 2-3 2.2.1 Scope of Meetings...... 2-3 3. Project Definition Phase...... 2-13 2.3.1 Project Initiation...... 2-13 2.3.2 Opportunities for Public Input...... 2-13 2.3.3 Scope of Meetings...... 2-13 2.3.4 Consultation Formats ...... 2-14 2.3.4.1 Informal Consultation ...... 2-14 2.3.4.2 Meetings...... 2-14

3. Community Consultation 1. Introduction...... 3-1 3.1.1 Community Meetings...... 3-1 3.1.1.1 Purpose of Meetings...... 3-1 3.1.1.2 Using Feedback from Meetings ...... 3-1 3.1.2 Community Concerns and Responses to Concerns ...... 3-2 3.1.3 Ongoing Consultation...... 3-2 2. Inuvialuit Settlement Region...... 3-7 3.2.1 Location...... 3-7 3.2.2 Communities ...... 3-8 3.2.3 Regional Project Activities...... 3-8 3.2.3.1 Niglintgak Field Development...... 3-8 3.2.3.2 Taglu Field Development...... 3-11 3.2.3.3 Parsons Lake Field Development...... 3-12 3.2.3.4 Gathering System...... 3-13 3. Gwich'in Settlement Area ...... 3-17 3.3.1 Location...... 3-17 3.3.2 Communities ...... 3-18 3.3.3 Settlement Area Project Activities ...... 3-18 3.3.4 Unique Concern...... 3-18 3.3.4.1 Response to Concern...... 3-19 4. Sahtu Settlement Area...... 3-21 3.4.1 Location...... 3-21 iv Mackenzie Gas Project August 2004 MGRA3-1 CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

3.4.2 Communities ...... 3-22 3.4.3 Sahtu Organizations ...... 3-22 3.4.4 Regional Project Activities...... 3-22 3.4.5 Unique Concerns ...... 3-23 3.4.5.1 Déline District...... 3-23 3.4.5.2 K’ahsho Got’ine District...... 3-23 3.4.5.3 Tulita District ...... 3-24 5. Deh Cho Region...... 3-25 3.5.1 Location...... 3-25 3.5.2 Communities ...... 3-26 3.5.3 Regional Project Activities...... 3-26 3.5.4 Unique Concerns ...... 3-27 6. Northwestern Alberta...... 3-29 3.6.1 Location...... 3-29 3.6.2 Communities ...... 3-29 3.6.3 Regional Project Activities...... 3-29 3.6.4 Area Concerns ...... 3-29 7. NWT Non-Corridor Area...... 3-31 3.7.1 Location...... 3-31 3.7.2 Communities ...... 3-31 3.7.3 Regional Project Activities...... 3-31 3.7.4 Approach to Public Consultation in the Region...... 3-31 3.7.5 Community Concerns...... 3-32

Glossary

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1 Mackenzie Gas Project Location...... 1-2 Figure 1-2 Consultation and Community Affairs Staffing by Region...... 1-24 Figure 2-1 Mackenzie Gas Project Phases...... 2-1 Figure 3-1 Project Development in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region...... 3-7 Figure 3-2 Project Development in the Gwich’in Settlement Area ...... 3-17 Figure 3-3 Project Development in the Sahtu Settlement Area ...... 3-21 Figure 3-4 Project Development in the Deh Cho Region ...... 3-25

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1 Stakeholder Groups...... 1-14 Table 2-1 Feasibility Study Phase Meetings ...... 2-4 Table 2-2 Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings ...... 2-15 Table 3-1 Community Concerns and Responses...... 3-3 Table 3-2 Parsons Lake Concerns Addressed in Project Planning...... 3-14

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

1.1.1 PURPOSE

This public consultation document addresses the consultation program that is being conducted for the Mackenzie Gas Project. Information is presented in two volumes:

• Volume 1: Consultation Program, which:

• describes the principles, goals and design of the consultation program as it applies to each of the project components

• identifies the stakeholders who are most likely to be affected by the construction and operation of the project

• describes the major methods used to communicate information about the project and to solicit input

• summarizes the concerns expressed by the local communities and how they were dealt with

• Volume 2: Appendices, which provides samples of some of the materials used to aid communication in the consultation program

1.1.2 MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT COMPONENTS

The Mackenzie Gas Project involves:

• developing three natural gas fields in the Mackenzie Delta (Niglintgak, Taglu and Parsons Lake), commonly referred to as the anchor fields

• constructing and operating the Mackenzie gathering system, commonly referred to as the gathering system, consisting of:

• gathering pipelines and associated facilities from the anchor fields to a natural gas liquids (NGL) separation facility near Inuvik

• the Inuvik area facility, which includes facilities for separating and processing natural gas and associated natural gas liquids (NGLs)

• an NGL pipeline and associated facilities from Inuvik to Norman Wells

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1.1.2 MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT COMPONENTS (cont’d)

• constructing and operating the Mackenzie Valley pipeline, commonly referred to as the gas pipeline, and associated facilities from the Inuvik area facility through the Mackenzie Valley to connect with the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) Northwest Mainline (Dickins Lake Section) south of the Northwest Territories–Alberta boundary

Constructing and operating these facilities will require infrastructure and logistical support, including:

• barge landing sites • stockpile sites, including fuel storage • camp sites • all-weather and winter access roads • airstrips and helipads • borrow sites

Figure 1-1 shows the location of the major project facilities.

Figure 1-1: Mackenzie Gas Project Location

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1.1.3 PROJECT PROPONENTS

The Mackenzie Gas Project is being developed by:

• Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited, which will construct and operate the Mackenzie gathering system and the Mackenzie Valley pipeline on behalf of the gathering system and pipeline proponents. Imperial Oil Resources Limited currently holds the Significant Discovery Licence for, and operates, the Taglu gas field.

• the Mackenzie Valley Aboriginal Pipeline Limited Partnership (APG), which was formed by representatives of various Aboriginal groups to represent the ownership interest of the Aboriginal people of the Northwest Territories (NWT) in the Mackenzie Valley pipeline

• ConocoPhillips Canada (North) Limited (ConocoPhillips) and ExxonMobil Canada Properties (ExxonMobil), which jointly hold the Parsons Lake gas field and which will have an interest in the Mackenzie gathering system and Mackenzie Valley pipeline. The Parsons Lake field is 75% held by ConocoPhillips and 25% held by ExxonMobil, and is operated by ConocoPhillips.

• Shell Canada Limited (Shell), which holds and operates the Niglintgak gas field and will have an interest in the Mackenzie gathering system and Mackenzie Valley pipeline

1.1.4 SCOPE OF CONSULTATION PROGRAM

1.1.4.1 Proponents’ Public Consultation

Consultation on the gathering system and gas pipeline is described in this document, which also outlines some consultation initiatives undertaken jointly with the anchor field operators. In addition, consultation for each anchor field is being conducted separately by each field development operator and is documented in each of the field development plan applications.

The project proponents consulted with people in communities that might be affected by the project development, and with the public, governments, regulatory authorities, potential shippers, potential suppliers, labour groups, non- government organizations (NGOs) and industry representatives.

For information on consultation with potential shippers and explorers, see the application for the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, Volume 2: Economics, Tolls and Tariffs.

For information on additional consultation for the anchor field developments, see the development plan application for each field.

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1.1.4.2 Environmental Public Participation Consultation

The proponents also took part in the complementary program of public participation that was conducted by the Mackenzie Gas Project environmental contractor. This program was conducted to obtain input for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the three field development plans, the gathering system and the gas pipeline. For additional information on consultation with the public, including non-government organizations, and the principles, goals and results of the EIS public participation program, see EIS Volume 1: Overview and Impact Summary.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROGRAM

1.2.1 GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The project’s guiding principles for public participation and consultation are to:

• inform and solicit comments from affected members of the public in a timely manner about proposed developments and activities affecting their community. Information will be provided throughout all project phases.

• be responsive to public input and concerns, and take these into account during project design and planning

• record and respond to public concerns raised

Through consultation, the proponents seek to explain the purpose, needs and limitations of the project. At the same time, they seek to understand local concerns and to use this information in project planning.

Consultation does not imply or convey consent. It is a fully integrated and iterative process and is based on:

• beginning consultation early and conducting it often, because expectations and acceptance within communities can change with time, and information and previous knowledge might be forgotten

• allowing the communities time to consider and review project information, concerns and development plans

• considering the community’s workload and seasonal availability

• providing information on plans, locations and timing of the proposed project, in a non-technical way, where practical

• showing how input from the community and local or traditional knowledge affects project decisions or plans

• maintaining consistent messages

Projects are dynamic and change as they proceed from the initial concept through to the final stages. If people have an opportunity to be part of the project development process from the beginning, it is easier for them to understand any changes made to the project later.

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1.2.1 GUIDING PRINCIPLES (cont’d)

The consultation program will extend beyond the regulatory submission and will continue through the Construction Phase as well as throughout the Operations Phase and decommissioning.

1.2.2 CONSULTATION METHODS

The proponents have used various methods to address the broad range of interests, levels of understanding and needs of the potentially affected parties. The methods and activities were also designed to accommodate the remote location of some of these stakeholders. Considerable effort was made to respect the communities’ approach to consensus-based decision making and information exchange. The proponents made their best efforts to develop a consultation program that would provide the communities with the opportunity for input into project design and planning.

To provide opportunities for community input, regional liaison staff, community representatives, proponents and contractors’ consultation staff have:

• conducted one-on-one visits

• contacted community leaders, individually and collectively

• provided written communications, such as:

• letters, brochures, project Internet Web site materials, illustrations and posters, and advertisements

• third-party materials, such as the Cooperation Plan for the Environmental Impact Assessment and Regulatory Review of a Northern Gas Pipeline Project through the Northwest Territories (Cooperation Plan) and publications from the Petroleum Communication Foundation

• been interviewed by local media, including stations that broadcast local- language programs

• created audio-visual tapes

• held workshops, public meetings and open houses

• made project presentations at many community events and conferences

• sponsored project-focused appropriate events, such as an organized tour of a pipeline construction site, for community residents

• visited schools, made presentations and attended career fairs

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1.2.3 CONSULTATION WITH ABORIGINAL GROUPS

The public consultation outlined in this volume is primarily focused on Aboriginal and other northerners. In most cases, interactions with the public, governments, regulatory authorities, local businesses, some NGOs, and people directly affected by the project development involved Aboriginal people of Inuit, Dene and Métis heritage.

1.2.4 CROWN CONSULTATION

To support and encourage government consultation with Aboriginal people, representatives from territorial and federal government agencies were invited to participate in Mackenzie Gas Project workshops specific to the EIS and were informed of open house activities related to the project. The proponents held regular meetings with representatives from the territorial and federal government agencies to provide activity updates, discuss emerging issues and plans to manage the issues, and to coordinate schedules for upcoming activities of interest to all parties.

Crown involvement for the Mackenzie Gas Project has included:

• working with the Deh Cho First Nations to establish a pipeline study corridor, as specified in the Interim Measures Land Withdrawal Agreement between the Deh Cho First Nations and the Government of Canada

• participating as observers in Mackenzie Gas Project EIS workshops in all the regions, as well as in the NGO workshops

• corresponding with Aboriginal leaders in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR), Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA), Sahtu Settlement Area (SSA) and Deh Cho Regions in the Northwest Territories, and with the Dene Tha’ in Northern Alberta

• announcing a Crown Consultation Unit to facilitate and report to the National Energy Board (NEB) on Crown consultation with Aboriginal groups

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM CONSULTATION PLAN

1.3.1 APPROACH

The Mackenzie Gas Project covers a considerable geographic and political landscape within the jurisdictions of federal, provincial, territorial, regional and specific land claim areas in the Northwest Territories and Alberta. A consistent approach for public consultation was employed across all jurisdictions, to:

• satisfy regulatory requirements for public consultation

• work with communities to encourage and develop a meaningful trusting relationship

• respect all cultures

• accommodate language differences, as required

• develop effective strategies to deal with the remoteness of communities, facilities and services in the various regions within the project area

• develop strategies to interface with the overlapping diverse and complex levels of government, ranging from the community level to the territorial, provincial and federal level

• understand, accommodate and work with the complex, interwoven political and regulatory array of local, regional and territorial authorities, such as band councils, community groups, land administration authorities, hunters and trappers committees (HTCs), renewable resources councils (RRCs), pipeline working groups, Elders, youth and communities

• respond to people who have varied levels of understanding of the oil and gas industry

• establish regional offices with local representation

• establish the role of community representatives (local residents who work part-time in various communities within the project area)

1.3.2 PROGRAM SCOPE

The consultation program consists of:

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1.3.2 PROGRAM SCOPE (cont’d)

• exchanging information with key stakeholders, including:

• Aboriginal communities • elected and non-elected officials • regulatory agencies • northern residents • environmental groups • potential natural gas shippers and explorers

• actively seeking input on:

• the routes for the gathering and transmission pipelines • the siting of facilities • the logistics in the construction phase • field development

• acquiring traditional knowledge through a specific program of contact with the Aboriginal community

• identifying and responding, where appropriate, to issues arising from consultation

• communicating with stakeholders throughout the regulatory process and construction, operations and decommissioning

1.3.3 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Activities that were undertaken to meet the program requirements included:

• identifying stakeholders

• providing communities near the three anchor fields and along the routes of the proposed pipelines with information, as well as receiving input about:

• the project

• environmental and socio-economic studies

• traditional knowledge studies

• how land access requirements were being assessed

• the benefits expected from the project, including training, job and business opportunities

• providing non-corridor communities in the Northwest Territories with general project information, job and business opportunities, and socio- economic information

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• meeting with parties, such as:

• municipal officials • federal and territorial government representatives • Aboriginal representatives • health service providers • emergency service providers

• interacting with youth and educators in schools and training centres

Through feedback from consulted parties on the effectiveness of communication and consultation activities, adjustments were made, where appropriate.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM STAKEHOLDERS

1.4.1 STAKEHOLDER GROUPS

Stakeholder groups include:

• band councillors and chiefs

• grand chiefs

• community corporations

• community members

• Elders

• mayors

• local, territorial and federal regulatory agencies and elected officials

• business interest groups

• non-corridor communities in the NWT

• other natural gas producers and explorers with interests in the NWT

• potential suppliers and service providers

• local, territorial and federal government departments and private groups involved in social and economic services, including:

• health and wellness • welfare • training • housing • education

Table 1-1 lists stakeholder groups and the agencies supporting them. Many of the stakeholder categories involve numerous associated agencies, associations, boards, offices or services.

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Table 1-1: Stakeholder Groups

Group Department, Agency or Association Communities and Organizations Inuvialuit • Aklavik • Inuvik • Sachs Harbour • Tuktoyaktuk • Holman • Paulatuk • Community corporations, one for each community • Hunter and Trapper Committees, one for each community • Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) Gwich'in • Aklavik • Inuvik • Tsiigehtchic • Fort McPherson • Chief and Council, one for each community • Renewable Resource Committees, one for each community • Gwich'in Tribal Council Sahtu • Fort Good Hope Métis Local 54 Financial Corporation • Fort Good Hope Métis Land Corporation • Yamoga Land Corporation, Xahweguweh Financial Corporation • K’ahsho Got'ine District Land Corporation • Ayoni Keh Land Corporation • Duhga Financial Corporation • Déline Land Corporation • Tulita Land and Financial Corporation • Tulita District Land Corporation • Fort Norman Métis Land Corporation • Fort Norman Métis Local No. 60 Financial Corporation • Ernie McDonald Land Corporation • HIB Hodson Financial Corporation • Déline Dene Council • Charter Community of Déline • Tulita Dene Band • Colville Lake Behdzi First Nation Ahda • K'ahsho Got'ine Community Council • Colville Lake Renewable Resources Council • Fort Good Hope Renewable Resources Council • Tulita Renewable Resources Council • Déline Renewable Resources Council

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Table 1-1: Stakeholder Groups (cont’d)

Group Department, Agency or Association Communities and Organizations Deh Cho • Deh Cho First Nations • Fort Simpson Dene (Liidlii Kue First Nation) • Fort Simpson Métis Local 52 • Kakisa (K’a’agee Tu First Nation) • Trout Lake (Sambaa K'e First Nation) • Wrigley (Pehdzeh Ki First Nation) • Fort Liard (Acho Dene Koe First Nation) • Fort Liard Métis Local 67 • Fort Providence (Deh Gah Gotie First Nation) • Fort Providence Métis Local 57 • Hamlet of Enterprise • Hay River Reserve (K’atlodeeche First Nation) • Jean Marie River • Nahanni Butte (N’ah adehe First Nation) • Town of Hay River • Village of Fort Simpson • West Point (Ts’uehda First Nation) Other • Dogrib Treaty 11 Council (Yellowknife office) • Community of Dettah (Yellowknives Dene First Nation) • Community of N’dilo (Yellowknives Dene First Nation) • Community of Fort Resolution • City of Yellowknife • Dene Tha' First Nation • Non-government organizations Business Groups • Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce • NWT Chamber of Commerce • Hay River Chamber of Commerce • Fort Simpson Chamber of Commerce • Northern Alberta Development Council • Potential shippers and oil and gas explorers (see the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Application, Volume 2: Economics, Tolls and Tariffs) • Union and non-union labour groups • Potential suppliers and service providers Government Agencies Federal • Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency • Canadian Wildlife Service • Environment Canada • Finance Canada • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Table 1-1: Stakeholder Groups (cont’d)

Group Department, Agency or Association Government Agencies Federal (cont’d) • Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC) • Natural Resources Canada • Transportation • Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Northwest Territories • Education, Culture and Employment • Aboriginal Affairs • Health and Social Services • Housing Corporation • Municipal and Community Affairs • Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development • Transportation • Workers’ Compensation Board Municipal Councils • Inuvik • Norman Wells • Fort Simpson • Hay River • Yellowknife • Enterprise Regulatory Authorities • Gwich'in Land and Water Board • Gwich'in Land Use Planning Board • Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat • Inuvialuit Land Administration • Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board • Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board • National Energy Board • Northwest Territories Water Board • Sahtu Land and Water Board • Sahtu Land Use Planning Board • Sahtu Secretariat Inc.

For information on consultation with non-government organizations, see EIS Volume 1: Overview and Impact Summary.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM COMMUNICATION TOOLS

1.5.1 OBJECTIVES

In developing consultation materials, the consultation team considers the makeup of the audience and applies the most effective information exchange processes, either oral, written or visual. This includes:

• using plain language principles when conveying information

• providing translation services at public meetings and in selected materials, in:

• North Slavey • South Slavey • Inuvialuktun • Gwich’in

• using oral communication supplemented by visual displays

1.5.2 METHODS USED

The following methods were used to communicate project information:

• an Internet Web site (www.mackenziegasproject.com) • media information • project brochures and newsletters • commercial advertising • posters and maps • videos and DVDs • presentations • school materials • industry publications

1.5.3 INTERNET WEB SITE

The project Web site was developed to provide project-related information. The Web site information was written in plain language to assist non-technical readers. For the northern audience, a project summary was translated into the four local languages, North Slavey, South Slavey, Inuvialuktun and Gwich’in. The speed for downloading in northern communities was also a factor in Web site construction. Files were broken down into manageable sizes to accommodate

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1.5.3 INTERNET WEB SITE (cont’d)

bandwidth limitations. The Web site www.mackenziegasproject.com will continue to be updated as the project evolves.

1.5.4 MEDIA INFORMATION

1.5.4.1 Media Practices

The project proponents work with the media to increase public awareness by providing accurate, timely information through:

• issuing press releases • conducting media interviews • holding media briefings

Proactive media practices help the proponents to reach all those who might be affected by the project. These media practices also enable the proponents to:

• position the project activities in the appropriate context

• influence the expectations of interested parties

• distinguish the Mackenzie Gas Project concept from other development concepts, past and present

• ensure that key media receive timely, factual and consistent information directly from the proponents

Although most media relations work has been conducted from Imperial’s Calgary office, project representatives are available in person to media in the North through:

• attending public meetings, open houses, Aboriginal assemblies and industry conferences

• providing briefings to individual and small groups of reporters

1.5.4.2 Media Coverage and Dissemination

Since early 2000, when the proponents announced that they were proceeding with a feasibility study, many print articles have been published and radio shows aired. A variety of media have carried project information released by the proponents, including:

• major Canadian national, provincial and territorial daily and weekly newspapers

• business wire services

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• industry trade publications

• national and local radio

1.5.4.3 News Releases

The proponents issue news releases on:

• newsworthy events • project milestones • important information

This information is disseminated to local, territorial, provincial and national media through a third party, and directly from Imperial via e-mail, fax and hardcopy. The names and telephone numbers of contact people are provided, in case more information is required, or if interested parties want to provide their input. For sample news releases, see Appendix A in Volume 2.

1.5.5 PROJECT CONSULTATION MATERIALS

Stakeholders have been provided with general information on the project, such as information on:

• the anchor fields • the gathering system • the gas pipeline and related facilities • logistics, including:

• barge and truck movements • aircraft activity

• infrastructure, including:

• barge landing sites • stockpile sites, including fuel storage • camp sites • all-weather and winter access roads • airstrips and helipads • borrow sites

• jobs and business opportunities • the approach for public involvement, including participating in the EIS

Information packages containing maps, project plans and pictures are occasionally distributed by mail, during personal visits and at meetings.

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1.5.5.1 Project Publications

Publications on the project have been distributed broadly throughout the North, as handouts at community meetings, in consultations with special interest groups, and in mailings to community residents and leaders, regulatory agencies and elected officials. For samples of these publications, see Appendix B in Volume 2.

1.5.5.2 Mackenzie Gas Project Newsletter

A project newsletter was first published in August 2002. Five subsequent issues were published between November 2002 and March 2004.

About 10,000 copies of each were distributed as inserts in newspapers delivered to communities along the proposed pipeline route. Copies were also mailed to community leaders, regulatory agencies and elected representatives. For samples of these newsletters, see Appendix C in Volume 2.

1.5.6 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING

Two advertisements highlighting the project’s commitment to the North were developed in the fall of 2003 and placed in seven publications. For samples of these advertisements, see Appendix D in Volume 2.

1.5.7 POSTERS

A series of posters has been developed for community use in the North. The posters have been:

• displayed in the project’s regional offices • distributed to community representatives and schools • used extensively in public meetings

For samples of these posters, see Appendix E in Volume 2.

1.5.8 VIDEO AND DVD

A 16-minute program entitled Building a Northern Pipeline was produced in VHS, CD and DVD formats in 2003 and shown in schools and community meetings. The program describes the proposed project and shows construction techniques used to build a pipeline. It was translated into the following languages:

• North Slavey • South Slavey • Inuvialuktun • Gwich’in

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A 15-minute program entitled Parsons Lake Field Development was produced by ConocoPhillips in VHS format in April 2003. A 10-minute program created by the Mackenzie Gas Project proponents entitled Tour the Pipeline Construction – TransCanada PipeLine, Peerless Lake, Alberta was produced in January 2004.

The audio-visual productions can be viewed by contacting the Mackenzie Gas Project regional offices in Inuvik, Norman Wells and Fort Simpson.

1.5.9 PRESENTATIONS

Presentations were created by proponents for use in community meetings. They are customized to cover information specific to individual regions and, in some cases, individual communities. Major presentations include those for:

• open houses in 2002:

• presenting a project overview for 2002 • discussing the winter work program for 2003 • discussing field developments

• open houses in 2003, providing information on:

• a project update • EIS issues-scoping • the winter work program for 2004 • logistics and infrastructure • the first round of EIS issues-gathering and assessment • field developments

• open houses in 2004, providing information on:

• logistics and infrastructure • the second round of EIS issues-gathering and assessment • project permit applications • field developments

For samples of various presentations, see Appendix F in Volume 2.

1.5.10 SCHOOL MATERIALS

1.5.10.1 Purpose

School activities and posters targeted at northern junior and senior high school students were developed in March and April 2003. The purpose was to increase students’ awareness of the petroleum industry, and, in particular, to make them aware that staying in school would help them qualify for better jobs in the petroleum industry. For samples of school activities and posters, see Appendix G in Volume 2.

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1.5.10.2 Learning Activities

Three activities were developed to introduce teenagers to the natural gas and pipeline industries and prepare them to ask questions of project representatives who visited the schools. These activities included a pipeline construction puzzle called Where is Roy Going? and a scavenger hunt. Teachers also received instructional guidelines and answer sheets.

Project regional office staff contacted secondary schools in their regions to disseminate this information. Three hundred copies of each activity and 150 teacher guides were printed.

1.5.10.3 School Posters

Three posters were developed and distributed to encourage students to stay in school or get job training. The posters show various northerners working at different industry jobs. The intent was to help students connect their personal interests and abilities to potential jobs.

1.5.11 INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS

In addition to the consultation materials created by the proponents, industry publications were distributed at community meetings and open houses. These publications included the following two booklets published by the Petroleum Communication Foundation:

• Canada’s Pipelines • Canada’s Natural Gas Resources

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

1.6.1 SCOPE

The public consultation program for the Mackenzie Gas Project was conducted by representatives of the:

• gathering system and gas pipeline operator • anchor field proponents • engineering consultants • environmental and socio-economic consultants

1.6.2 GATHERING SYSTEM AND GAS PIPELINE CONSULTATION

1.6.2.1 Operator’s Consultation and Community Affairs

Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited, as operator, was responsible for the gathering system and gas pipeline consultations. The operator’s consultation and community affairs group is organized to provide a multi-layered support system (see Figure 1-2), which is structured to provide consistent activities and information exchange in all regions and communities throughout the project area.

The consultation and community affairs group plans, implements and develops consultation activities, including:

• organizing and facilitating open houses • preparing communication material • holding meetings and workshops

1.6.2.2 Roles

Consultation and Community Affairs Manager

The consultation and community affairs manager is responsible for developing the goals and strategies supporting the consultation activities of the Mackenzie Gas Project. All of the consultation staff and the communication materials consultants report directly to the manager.

Regional Consultation Advisors

The consultation staff, located in Calgary, is organized to lead consultation activities on a regional basis. Five regional consultation advisor roles were established, one for the City of Yellowknife, two for the Deh Cho Region, one for the Sahtu Settlement Area, and one for both the Inuvialuit Settlement Region

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Regional Consultation Advisors (cont’d)

and the Gwich’in Settlement Area. One of the Deh Cho advisors also serves Mackenzie Gas Project needs in northern Alberta. The regional consultation advisors work with the consultation and community affairs manager to develop consistent regional-based consultation strategies. In carrying out these activities, the regional advisors provide supervision to the regional liaisons and community representatives in their regions.

Consultation and Community Communications Affairs Manager

Inuvialuit Gwich’in Sahtu Dehcho and City of Settlement Settlement Settlement Slavey Yellowknife Region Area Area Regions

Regional Advisor Regional Advisor Regional Regional Advisor Advisor Regional Advisor

ISR Regional Administrative GSA Regional SSA Regional Administrative Regional Administrative Liaison Assistant Liaison Liaison Assistant Liaison Assistant

Tuktoyaktuk Tsiigehtchic Fort Good Hope Hay River Community Community Community Community Representative Representative Representative Representative

Aklavik Fort McPherson Colville Lake Jean Marie River Community Community Community Community Representative Representative Representative Representative

Déline Trout Lake Community Community Representative Representative

Tulita Kakisa Community Community Representative Representative

Figure 1-2: Consultation and Community Affairs Staffing by Region

Community Representatives

In 2003, local community representatives were hired as part-time employees to provide for ongoing discussion, information exchange and consultation within their respective communities in the project area. The community representatives also provide the project staff with an understanding of current community interests and activities for consideration by the consultation staff. Meetings within a community are arranged and attended by the community representative. The community representatives are guided by the regional liaisons to achieve consultation objectives.

1.6.2.3 Project Regional Offices

In 2002, the project proponents opened regional offices in Inuvik, Fort Simpson and Norman Wells to meet the needs of the residents in the Inuvialuit Settlement

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Region, Deh Cho and Slavey regions as well as the Gwich’in and Sahtu settlement areas. Staff was hired locally for the regional liaison positions.

Each office is staffed by:

• an administrative assistant

• a regional liaison, except for the Inuvik office, which has two (one for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region and one for the Gwich’in Settlement Area)

• a benefits advisor

In early 2003, part-time Mackenzie Gas Project resident community representatives were hired in the communities of Tuktoyaktuk, Aklavik, Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson, Jean Marie River, Trout Lake, Kakisa, Fort Good Hope, Colville Lake, Déline and Tulita to enhance communication and dialogue between project proponents and community members. Personnel were selected for their knowledge of the communities and their awareness of, and sensitivity to, local concerns. A part-time representative was also hired for the Hay River area because of its location as a logistical hub during construction. Although the project proponents offered to have a community representative in Wrigley, the community has not yet chosen to nominate candidates.

The roles of the regional liaisons are to:

• handle logistics for the many meetings

• dispense project information

• gather information on, and advise the project proponents about, issues of importance to the region

• support benefits discussions

1.6.3 ANCHOR FIELD CONSULTATION

Each anchor field operator retained responsibility for consultation on its particular field and staffed its project team to facilitate consultation objectives, methods, activities and materials, as outlined previously in this volume. Where possible, consultation activities were combined and coordinated by project consultation staff to include the gathering system.

The proponents often shared open houses, allocating time to field development, gathering system and gas pipeline environmental and socio-economic matters. Environmental and socio-economic consultation reflected a broad range of topics. Where appropriate, project regional and community consultation staff were involved with information sharing and consultation on anchor field development.

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1.6.4 TECHNICAL CONSULTATION

The engineering contractors worked with consultation staff in communicating information on the design, site and route selection, and initial site investigation to support the project.

1.6.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT CONSULTATION

The environmental consultants developed and implemented a complementary, but distinct, program of biophysical and socio-economic public participation (see EIS Volume 1: Overview and Impact Summary).

Target-audience meetings, open houses and workshops provided venues for collecting information and feedback that is incorporated into the EIS. These meetings were led by the environmental consultants. The information gathered influenced decisions on matters such as pipeline routes and facility siting, and will continue to influence project design.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

2.1.1 PROJECT PHASES

The Mackenzie Gas Project will proceed through the following four project phases (see Figure 2-1):

• Feasibility Study Phase (see Section 2.2) • Project Definition Phase (see Section 2.3) • Design and Construction Phase • Operations Phase

Feasibility Study Decision to Prepare Regulatory Complete Applications Project Decision to Construct • Concurrently Assess External Definition Matters 3 - 4 years • Assess Natural Gas Design and Markets • Engineering Studies Construction • Assess Reserves • Environmental Field Work 3 - 4 years • Little, if any, • Public Consultation Operations Field Work • Detailed Design of • Northern Benefits Facilities 25+ years Plans • Drill Wells • Regulatory • Gas Sales • Purchase Goods Applications • Potential Expansion and Services • Regulatory Review • Abandonment • Construct Pipeline Process and Reclamation and Field Facilities

Figure 2-1: Mackenzie Gas Project Phases

Currently, the Mackenzie Gas Project is in the Project Definition Phase of development.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM FEASIBILITY STUDY PHASE

2.2.1 SCOPE OF MEETINGS

During the Feasibility Study Phase, which was completed in 2001, about 200 meetings were held (see Table 2-1) with representatives or groups from:

• territorial and federal governments • northern communities • regulatory agencies • industry groups

Major topics of discussion at meetings included:

• the regulatory and environmental review process • pipeline ownership • northern support, including benefits expectations • fiscal terms • employment, training opportunities and business opportunities • project scope, including pipeline routing and project alternatives • understanding land use plans • planning and executing baseline studies • social and environmental issues

In January 2002, the project progressed from the Feasibility Study Phase into the Project Definition Phase, which marked the start of a more widespread public communication and consultation process.

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Table 2-1: Feasibility Study Phase Meetings

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2000 Mar 17 Study overview and plans Mackenzie Valley Development Planning Steering Committee Apr 10 Study overview and plans Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Premier’s Office Apr 11 Study overview and plans TransCanada PipeLines Limited and Westcoast Energy Inc. Apr 12 Study overview and plans Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. Apr 14 Study overview and plans Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Apr 14 Study overview and plans Natural Resources Canada, Industry Canada, Environment Canada, Finance Canada Apr 20 Study overview and plans BP Amoco Apr 20 Study overview and plans Burlington Resources May 2 Study overview and plans National Energy Board May 3 Study overview and plans Déline May 3 Study overview and plans Norman Wells Town Council May 4 Study overview and plans Fort Good Hope May 4 Study overview and plans Sahtu Land and Water Board May 5 Study overview and plans Tulita May 5 Study overview and plans Ernie McDonald Land Corporation, Norman Wells May 17 Study overview and plans, regulatory Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat process, Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat community conservation plans May 17 Study overview and plans Inuvialuit Regional Corporation May 18 Study overview and plans, Inuvialuit Land Inuvialuit Land Administration Administration regulatory process, administrative procedures and guidelines, list of fees May 18 Study overview and plans, Gwich’in Land Gwich’in Land and Water Board and Water Board regulatory process May 18 Study update INAC regional office, Inuvik May 19 Study overview and plans Inuvialuit Regional Corporation May 19 Study overview and plans Gwich’in Tribal Council and staff May 23 Study overview and plans, Arctic Arctic Resources Company Resource Company plans May 24 Study overview and plans Deh Cho First Nation staff May 24 Study update, Mackenzie Valley Mackenzie Valley Development Planning Steering Development Planning Steering Committee Committee nonrenewable resource strategy May 25 Study overview and plans, Mackenzie GNWT, Ministry of Transportation Highway plans May 25 Study overview and plans, Ministry of GNWT, Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs Aboriginal Affairs department overview

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Table 2-1: Feasibility Study Phase Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2000 May 25 Study overview and plans GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development – Minerals, Oil and Gas Division May 25 Study overview and plans Federal Interdepartmental Task Force May 25 Study overview and plans Ministers’ Assistants from the Federal Government May 26 Study update GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development – GNWT overview Policy, Planning May 26 Study update INAC regional office in Yellowknife May 26 Study overview and plans Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board Jun 1 Study overview and plans Senator from NWT Jun 13 Study overview and plans Ministers and MLAs from the GNWT Jun 14 Study update TransCanada PipeLines Limited, Westcoast Energy Inc. Jun 15 Study overview and plans B.C. Oil and Gas Commission Jun 20 Study update Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. Jun 22 Study update, tax clarifications Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Natural Resources Canada and Ministry of Finance Jun 28 Study update, regulatory overview and National Energy Board information exchange Jul 4 Study update Federal Interdepartmental Task Force Jul 4 Study overview and plans Foothills Pipeline Company Jul 5 Study overview and plans Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Aug 2 Study update, understanding of benefits INAC plans Aug 17 Study understanding of benefits plans INAC Aug 21 Study overview and plans, Gwich’in Draft Gwich’in Land Use Planning Board, Gwich’in Land Land Use Plan Administration Aug 21 Presentation on Study overview and Canadian Association of Members of Public Utility Tribunals plans, quality assurance Conference Aug 22 Study overview and plans GNWT, Municipal and Community Affairs Aug 22 Study update GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development Aug 22 Study overview and plans Northwest Territories Water Board Aug 22 Study update INAC Aug 30 Study overview and plans GNWT, Ministry of Education, Culture and Employment Aug 31 Study update Industry Canada, INAC Sep 6 Study overview and plans Mackenzie Delta exploration companies Sep 11 Study overview and plans Aboriginal Pipeline Group Executive Committee Sep 12 Study overview and plans Métis Nation representatives Sep 13 Study overview and plans Dene Nation, Denendeh Development Corporation Sep 13 Study update Mackenzie Valley Development Planning Steering Committee Sep 13 Study overview and plans Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service

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Table 2-1: Feasibility Study Phase Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2000 Sep 19 Study update GNWT, Premier’s Office Sep 20 Presentation on Study update Insight Conference, Calgary Sep 26 Study update National Energy Board Oct 16 Study overview and plans Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, Calgary Oct 17 Study overview and plans El Paso and Tennessee Pipeline companies Nov 2 Presentation on Study update Regional Oil and Gas Information Workshop, Hay River Reserve Nov 9 Presentation on Study overview and plans Certified General Accountants Annual Meeting (NWT) Nov 27 Study overview and plans Canadian Hunter Nov 28 Study update, regulatory road map National Energy Board Nov 29 Study update, regulatory road map Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board Nov 29 Study update, regulatory road map GNWT, including Transportation, Finance and Resources; Wildlife and Economic Development Nov 29 Study update, benefits and protocol GNWT, including Transportation, Finance and Resources; Wildlife and Economic Development Nov 30 Study regulatory road map Federal agencies, including INAC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Yellowknife Nov 30 Study regulatory road map INAC, Inuvik regional office Dec 1 Study regulatory road map Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat, Environmental Impact Screening Committee and Environmental Impact Review Board, Inuvialuit Land Administration, Inuvialuit Game Council Dec 4 Study regulatory road map GNWT, Deputy Minister of Transportation Dec 4 Presentation on Study regulatory road Federal and Northern Regulatory Agencies Workshop map Dec 4 Study Memorandum of Understanding Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board and the National Energy Board Dec 6 Study update Federal Interdepartmental Task Force – Regulatory Subgroup Dec 12 Study update Chevron, Burlington and BP Dec 18 Study overview and plans Dene Tha’ Chief and Council 2001 Jan 9 Study overview and plans Yukon Government, Economic Development Jan 11 Study overview and plans Gwich’in Tribal Council, Calgary Jan 12 Study update Natural Resources Canada, Calgary Jan 26 Presentation on Study update Annual Energy Conference, Peters and Company Jan 29 Study overview and plans Alaska Gas Producers (International) Feb 6 Study update Arctic Resources Company Feb 8 Study update Mackenzie Valley Development Planning Steering Committee Feb 8 Study update GNWT, Standing Committee on Governance and Economic Development

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Table 2-1: Feasibility Study Phase Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2001 Feb 8 Study update GNWT Minister and Deputy Ministers of Finance, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development; Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Feb 9 Study update INAC, Yellowknife Feb 12 Study update Natural Resources Canada Feb 13 Study update Federal ministerial assistants Feb 13 Study update INAC Feb 13 Study update Federal Department of Finance Feb 15 Study update, ATCO corporate overview ATCO Group, ATCO Pipeline, ATCO Frontec Feb 21 Study update Sahtu Land Use Planning Board Feb 21 Study update Sahtu Land and Water Board Feb 22 Study update Yamoga Land Corporation Feb 26 Study update Sahtu Land Use Planning Board, Sahtu Land and Water Board Feb 26 Study regulatory road map National Energy Board Mar 2 Study update National Energy Board, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Environmental Impact Screening Committee, Environmental Impact Review Board, Inuvialuit Mar 2 Study update Mackenzie Delta Exploration Companies Mar 5 Study update Arctic Institute of North America Mar 6 Study overview and plans, northern Fort Chicago Energy Partners pipeline presentation Mar 9 Study update Mosbacher Energy Company Mar 15 Study update Alaska Gas Producers Mar 19 Study update TransCanada PipeLines Limited and Westcoast Energy Inc. Mar 28 Study overview and plans; wildlife, noise, Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee design, construction, communication and consultation process; soils and geology Mar 29 Study update, regulatory roadmap INAC Mar 30 Study update Alliance Pipeline Apr 6 Presentation on Study update Canadian Gas Producers Conference Apr 10 Presentation on Study update Canadian Energy Research Institute, North American Natural Gas Conference Apr 12 Study update Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. Apr 26 Study update Alliance Pipeline Apr 30 Study update Gwich’in Land Use Planning Board, Gwich’in Land Administration, Gwich’in Land and Water Board, Gwich’in Renewable Resource Board May 4 Study update Natural Resources Canada May 7 Study update Alaska Gas Producers May 23 Workshop on study update Mackenzie Delta Exploration Companies

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Table 2-1: Feasibility Study Phase Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2001 Jun 4 to 6 Study overview and plans, Memorandum NWT Aboriginal leaders of Understanding Jun 8 Study update Arctic Institute of North America Jun 11 Study update, wildlife Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Jun 11 Study overview and plans, communication Wildlife Management Advisory Committee (NWT) and consultation process Jun 12 Study overview and plans, business Gwich’in Development Corporation Board opportunities Jun 12 Study overview and plans, land and Gwich’in Renewable Resource Board resource use Jun 13 Study overview and plans, communication Fisheries Joint Management Committee and consultation process, EIA requirements, wildlife, fisheries Jun 14 Study update, land and resource use, Inuvialuit Game Council design, construction, fisheries Jun 14 Study overview and plans, land and Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee resource use, cumulative effects Jun 14 Study update, Memorandum of Mackenzie Delta exploration companies Understanding Jun 15 Presentation on Study update, NWT Association of Municipalities, 35th Annual General Memorandum of Understanding Meeting Jun 18 Study update, Memorandum of INAC Understanding Jun 18 Study update, Memorandum of INAC Understanding Jun 22 Presentation on Study update, Inuvik Petroleum Show Memorandum of Understanding Jun 26 Study update Federal Department of Finance Jun 27 to Study update, Memorandum of Ninth Annual Deh Cho Assembly 29 Understanding Jun 29 Study overview and plans, communication Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee and consultation process, biophysical baseline program scope Jul 4 Study update, communication and Gwich’in Land and Water Board consultation process Jul 5 Study update Sahtu Land and Water Board Jul 5 Study overview and plans Colville Lake, Behdzi Ahda’ First Nation, Ayoni Keh Land Corporation Jul 5 Study overview and plans, Environmental Fort Good Hope Renewable Resources Council, Yamoga Research Permit consultation Land Corp, K’ahsho Got’ine Band, K’ahsho Got’ine Community Councils, Fort Good Hope Métis Nation Local No. 54, GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development Jul 17 Study overview and plans, biophysical Nihtat Band Council and Inuvik Renewable Resources baseline program scope Council

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Table 2-1: Feasibility Study Phase Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2001 Jul 23 Study update, biophysical baseline Nihtat Band Council and Inuvik Renewable Resources program scope Council Jul 24 Study overview and plans, traditional Tsiigehtchic (Gwichya Gwich’in) Renewable Resources knowledge Council Jul 25 Study overview and plans, traditional Fort McPherson (Tetlit Gwich’in) Renewable Resources knowledge, socio-economic process, land Council and resource use Jul 31 Study overview and plans, Memorandum Trout Lake of Understanding, environmental protection, employment, business opportunities, training, consultation process Aug 1 Study overview and plans, Memorandum Fort Simpson, Harvest and Trappers Association of Understanding, capacity building, jobs, business opportunities, consultation process Aug 1 Study overview and plans, environmental Tulita Land and Financial Corporation, Fort Norman Métis baseline program scope Land Corporation, Sahtu Renewable Resources Council, Tulita Renewable Resources Council Aug 13 Study overview and plans, Memorandum ADK Corporate Group, Fort Liard Community of Understanding Aug 14 Study overview and plans, Memorandum Nahanni Butte of Understanding Aug 14 Study overview and plans, biophysical Norman Wells Renewable Resources Council baseline program scope Aug 15 Study overview and plans, biophysical Tulita District Land Corporation baseline program scope Aug 15 Study update, Memorandum of Hay River Reserve, West Point Understanding, employment, business opportunities Aug 17 Study update Alberta Energy, Minister’s Office Aug 17 Study update TransCanada PipeLines Limited Aug 23 Study overview and plans, Memorandum Fort Simpson of Understanding, benefits, education, employment, pipeline route, river crossings, impact on wildlife harvesting Aug 23 Memorandum of Understanding Gwich’in Community, Inuvik Aug 28 to Study update, Memorandum of Deh Cho Special Assembly, Wrigley 30 Understanding Sep 11 Study overview and plans, EIA Fisheries and Oceans Canada requirements for aquatic resources Sep 21 Presentation on Study update Insight Conference, Far North Sep 25 Study update Mackenzie Delta exploration companies Oct 15 Signing ceremony for Memorandum of Public event, including guests from government and Understanding industry, N’dilo

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Table 2-1: Feasibility Study Phase Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2001 Oct 26 Study update, Cameron Hills Paramount Resources Development Process Oct 29 Study update Mackenzie Delta exploration companies Oct 29 Study update, biophysical baseline Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee program scope Nov 2 Study update, Memorandum of Mackenzie Delta Exploration Companies Understanding Nov 6 Study update, vegetation, fisheries, Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee biophysical baseline program scope Nov 6 Study overview and plans, fisheries, water Nihtat Gwich’in Renewable Resources Council quality, socio-economic program scope Nov 8 Study update, wildlife, fisheries, noise, Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee consultation process, Environmental Impact Assessment requirements Nov 9 Study overview and plans, employment Ehdiitat Gwich’in Renewable Resources Council opportunities, socio-economic process Nov 12 Study update, water crossings, noise Sahtu Land and Water Board and 13 Nov 12 Study overview and plans, noise, water Fort Good Hope Renewable Resources Council and 13 crossing, permits Nov 13 Study update, biophysical baseline Fort Good Hope Renewable Resources Council program scope Nov 13 Study update, biophysical baseline Fort Good Hope Métis Local No. 54 Land Corporation program scope Nov 13 Study overview and plans, biophysical K’ahsho Got’ine District Land Corporation baseline program scope Nov 13 Study update, biophysical baseline Sahtu Land Use Planning Board program scope Nov 14 Study overview and plans, biophysical Fort Norman Renewable Resources Council baseline program scope Nov 15 Study update, socio-economic program Sahtu Land and Water Board scope Nov 15 Study update, noise, employment Fort Norman Métis Land Corporation, Fort Norman Métis opportunities, communication and Financial Corporation consultation process Nov 15 Study overview and plans, Environmental Sahtu Renewable Resources Board Impact Assessment requirements Nov 15 Study update, biophysical baseline GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development program scope Nov 15 Study update, environmental field Tulita District Land Corporation program Nov 16 Study overview and plans, traditional Inuvialuit Cultural Resource Centre, Inuvik knowledge Nov 20 Presentation on Study update Insight Conference, Vancouver Nov 21 Presentation on Study update 2001 Geoscience Forum, Yellowknife

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Table 2-1: Feasibility Study Phase Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2001 Nov 22 Study update Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. Nov 22 Study update World Wildlife Fund Nov 28 Study update, wildlife studies GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development office, Inuvik Nov 29 Study overview and plans, Memorandum Sahtu Secretariat Inc., Sahtu Dene Council, Fort Good of Understanding Hope Nov 30 Study update Ernie McDonald Land Corporation, Norman Wells Nov 30 Study update, water bird baseline studies Canadian Wildlife Service, Yellowknife Dec 5 Study update INAC Dec 6 Study overview and plans, environmental, Beaufort Delta Leaders Conference, Inuvik route selection, employment and business opportunities Dec 6 Study update, Memorandum of South Slave Métis Association, Annual General Meeting, Understanding Edmonton Dec 11 Study overview and plans, biophysical Fort Simpson Métis Local No. 54 baseline program scope Dec 11 Study overview and plans, environmental Liidlii Kue First Nation, Denendeh Resource Committee employment opportunities Dec 11 Study update, biophysical baseline GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development program scope Regional Office, Fort Simpson Dec 12 Study update, environmental research Deh Cho First Nation permit Dec 13 Study overview and plans, traditional Jean Marie River Band Office knowledge Dec 13 Study update, design, construction, Trout Lake Band Council Office communication, biophysical baseline program scope

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM PROJECT DEFINITION PHASE

2.3.1 PROJECT INITIATION

In January 2002, the proponents held briefings for the media, government and stakeholder groups to announce their decision to proceed with the Project Definition Phase and regulatory submission. This initiated studies by the proponents to obtain information from individuals and communities, a range of local authorities, potential shippers, and government and non-government sources throughout the project area.

Compared to the Feasibility Study Phase, the Project Definition Phase has a more extensive consultation process to support:

• engineering work • pipeline route and facility siting • the EIS • discussions on land access and benefits plans • commercial negotiations

2.3.2 OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC INPUT

The proponents have been made aware of the issues that are important to the public through:

• workshops • traditional knowledge studies • public consultation meetings • one-on-one contact • project regional office staff and community representatives • meetings with potential shippers

2.3.3 SCOPE OF MEETINGS

Major topics of discussion at these meetings included:

• pipeline ownership • northern support, including benefits expectations • the regulatory and environmental review process • fiscal terms • employment, training opportunities and business opportunities • commercial issues

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2.3.3 SCOPE OF MEETINGS (cont’d)

• benefits and land access • project scope, including pipeline routing and project alternatives • understanding land-use plans • planning and executing baseline studies • social and environmental issues

2.3.4 CONSULTATION FORMATS

2.3.4.1 Informal Consultation

Informal consultation, initiated either by stakeholders or the project proponents, consists of:

• spontaneous discussions • informal conversations • regional office visits • telephone conversations

2.3.4.2 Meetings

Individual, small and large-group meetings are often pre-arranged at the request of the proponents, to engage a specific group of stakeholders. Individual and small-group sessions might take the form of:

• school visits and presentations • focus-group sessions • meetings with community and local authorities • meetings with potential shippers

Large-group meetings are typically conducted as open-house sessions and workshops that are used to:

• convey project information to large groups

• provide flexibility and convenience to the stakeholders for interacting with project representatives

• facilitate community input to the EIS

• facilitate non-government organization input to the EIS

To avoid overwhelming the communities with a large number of meetings on individual topics, several topics are covered at a single meeting, where practical. For example, an open-house meeting could cover a project overview, field development update, EIS and upcoming geotechnical work.

Table 2-2 summarizes meetings that were held with external groups during the Definition Phase study between January 2002 and May 31, 2004. For information

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on other public participation meetings that were held by the environmental contractor, see EIS Volume 1: Overview and Impact Summary.

The informal consultations initiated by stakeholders or project proponents are not included in the summary table. Such discussions are excluded because they were typically brief one-on-one meetings and often related to distributing project materials, arranging future meetings or clarifying project information.

Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Jan 16 Project update, infrastructure GNWT representatives, Yellowknife Jan 22 Project update Chiefs and Council members of the Tetlit, Nihtat, Gwichya Gwich'in Bands, Chief and Council of the Aklavik Métis Local No. 56, Inuvik Jan 23 Project overview Northrock, in Calgary Jan 27 Project update Gwich’in Tribal Council Board of Directors Feb 5 Project update, review of draft cooperation The Northern Pipeline Environmental Impact plan Assessment and Regulatory Chairs’ Committee Feb 6 Project update, BHP/Billeton’s recent BHP/Billeton and 7 regulatory approval process Feb 8 Project update Mackenzie Valley Development Planning Steering Committee Feb 11 Project update MLA from Boot Lake Feb 12 Project update, contracting process Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Feb 12 Project update, formation of Pipeline Federal and Territorial Government, Aurora Operation Training Committee College, industry representatives Feb 12 Project update Deh Cho Resource Development Conference Feb 12 Project update NexPlore Group Feb 12 Project update, northern support, Deh Cho Resource Development Conference, and 13 employment and business opportunities Fort Simpson Feb 13 Project update Norman Wells Chamber of Commerce, Norman Wells Feb 14 Project update Northern Cross (Yukon) Limited Feb 19 Project update, technical review of arctic Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. pipeline experience Feb 20 Project update, environmental work Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Feb 21 Project update, Aurora Research Institute Aurora College and Aurora Research Institute Research permitting process Feb 21 Project update, status of engineering Gwich’in Tribal Council, Inuvik contract Feb 27 Project update Federal Department of Finance Mar 5 Project update Mackenzie Delta exploration companies Mar 8 Project update, infrastructure GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development Mar 13 Project update, career information Inuvik Career Fair to 15

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Mar 18 Project update, socio-economic impacts Tulita Mar 19 Project update, socio-economic impacts Colville Lake Mar 20 Project update, socio-economic process, Déline traditional knowledge Mar 20 Project update, socio-economic impacts Norman Wells Mar 21 Project update, socio-economic impacts Fort Good Hope Mar 27 Project update Prime Minister’s office Mar 27 Project update, biophysical baseline Liidlii Kue First Nation program scope Apr 12 Presentation on project update Economic Society of Northern Alberta Conference Apr 17 Presentation on project update, Economic Development Discussion Group Memorandum of Understanding Apr 24 Project update Minister of Natural Resources Apr 24 Project update Assistant Deputy Ministers, Federal Interdepartmental Task Force on Northern Energy Apr 24 Project update INAC Apr 25 Project update Assistants to Federal Cabinet Ministers Apr 25 Project update Finance Canada Apr 25 Project update Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Apr 29 Arctic Gas Pipelines – opportunities in the Insight Conference (presentation), Houston north May 9 Project update, recent events Mackenzie Delta exploration companies May 16 Project update, fiscal certainty GNWT May 27 Project update, traditional knowledge and Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Simpson archaeology May 28 Project update Jean Marie River, community meeting May 29 Fort Good Hope traditional knowledge case Chief, Fort Good Hope Dene Community Council, study Fort Simpson May 29 Project update, socio-economic impacts Wrigley, community meeting May 30 Project update, benefits, vegetation, land Deh Cho First Nation, Fort Simpson and resources May 30 Project update, vegetation Trout Lake, community meeting May 31 Project update, consultation process Deh Cho First Nation, Fort Simpson Jun 4 Project update National Association of Petroleum Investment Analysts Jun 5 Project update GNWT MLAs Jun 8 Project update, socio-economic impacts Manager of Economic Development, Nahanni Butte Jun 11 Project update, Protected Areas Strategy in INAC, Yellowknife the Deh Cho Region area of Horn Plateau

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Jun 11 Project update, pipeline routing Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board Jun 11 Project update Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Jun 11 Project update, socio-economic impacts Community meeting, Aklavik Jun 12 Project update, employment, business Northern regulatory agencies, Inuvik opportunities, training and education, community and cultural impacts, traditional knowledge, migratory birds, other wildlife Jun 12 Project update, socio-economic impacts, Community meeting, Inuvik employment and business opportunities, training and education, monitoring, communication and consultation process Jun 12 Project update, communication and Nihtat (Inuvik) Renewable Resources Council consultation process, employment opportunities, socio-economic impacts Jun 12 Project update, socio-economic impacts, Inuvik Native Band employment, business opportunities, training and education, monitoring, traditional knowledge Jun 13 Project update, socio-economic impacts, Community meeting, Sachs Harbour employment, training and education, community and cultural impacts, monitoring Jun 13 Project update, fisheries, employment Community meeting, Tsiigehtchic opportunities, design, construction, socio- economic impacts, Travaillant Lake sensitivities Jun 13 Project update, traditional knowledge, Community meeting, Fort McPherson socio-economic impacts, employment opportunities Jun 14 Project update, socio-economic impacts, Community meeting, Paulatuk employment, business opportunities, training and education, traditional knowledge Jun 15 Traditional knowledge progress report Inuvialuit Game Council, Holman Jun 17 Project update, socio-economic and Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Tuktoyaktuk environmental impacts Jun 18 Traditional knowledge methodology in the Executive Director and Research Director of the Gwich'in Settlement Area Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute, Yellowknife Jun 18 Project update Natural Resource Committee, Calgary Chamber of Commerce Jun 20 Project update, employment, business Inuvik Petroleum Show and 21 opportunities, training, education and environment Jun 24 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik Study Jun 24 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline GNWT Municipal and Community Affairs, Inuvik Study

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Jun 25 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Aurora Research Institute, Inuvik Study Jun 25 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Health Region Study Jun 25 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Housing Authority Study Jun 25 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline GNWT, Municipal and Community Affairs, Inuvik Study Jun 25 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Region, GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Study Economic Development Jun 26 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik RCMP Study Jun 26 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, Study Beaufort Delta District Jun 26 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Social Programs Office, Inuvik Health and Social Study Services Jun 26 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Church of the Ascension, Inuvik Study Jun 26 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre Study Jun 27 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Mayor’s Office, Inuvik Study Jun 27 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Mackenzie Delta Social Service, Inuvik Hospital, Study Alcohol and Drug Program and Foster Care Jun 27 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Education, Culture and Employment, GNWT Study Jun 27 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Aurora College, Inuvik Campus Study Jun 28 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Aurora College, Inuvik Campus Study Jun 28 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Samuel Hearne Secondary School, Inuvik Study Jun 28 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Justice Committee Study Jul 2 Cooperation Plan and Preliminary Project Leader, Northern Gas Executive Office, Information Package NEB, Calgary Jul 3 Project update, traditional knowledge Fort Good Hope Jul 3 Project update, traditional knowledge Tulita Jul 4 Information gathering session on Dene Tha’ Dene Tha’ First Nation, Chateh for community profile Jul 8 Progress report on regional traditional Inuvik Community Corporation knowledge study work Jul 9 Potential for hydroelectric development in Chief of the Déline Dene Band, Yellowknife the Dogrib and Sahtu regions

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Jul 12 Project update, traditional knowledge President, Déline Renewable Resource Council, Yellowknife Jul 15 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Study Development Jul 15 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Study Yellowknife Jul 15 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline INAC, Director of Mineral and Petroleum Study Resources Jul 15 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Study Jul 15 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Regional Health and Social Services Study Board Jul 15 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Public Health, Inuvik Study Jul 15 EIA and SEIA fieldwork Gwich'in Tribal Council and Gwich'in Development Corporation, Inuvik Jul 16 Project update, social impact, waste Planning and Assessment, Lands Administration, management, employment Municipal and Community Affairs, GNWT Jul 16 Project update, Land and Resource Use GNWT Minerals, Oil and Gas, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development Jul 16 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Region Health and Social Services Board Study Jul 16 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Employment Development, Northwest Territories Study Education, Culture and Employment Jul 16 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Community Development Division, Inuvialuit Study Regional Corporation Jul 16 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Community Corporation Study Jul 16 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Aklavik Band Office Study Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Roman Catholic Church, Tuktoyaktuk Study Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Regional Health and Social Services Study Board Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Conrad Realty Study Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Hay River Community Health Board Study Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Hay River RCMP Study Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline MLA, Hay River South Study Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Hay River Housing Authority Study

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Hay River Chamber of Commerce Study Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Northern Transportation Company Limited Study Jul 17 Effects of recent economic boom conditions Senior Administrative Officer of Tuktoyaktuk on Tuktoyaktuk Jul 17 Harvesting of renewable resources in President , Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Tuktoyaktuk Committee, Tuktoyaktuk Jul 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Community meeting, Tuktoyaktuk Study, benefits, pipeline access Jul 18 Project update, benefits plans and access INAC agreements Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Tuktoyaktuk RCMP Study Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Special Advisor to the Premier on Energy, Study – Shared Energy Northwest Territories Energy Secretariat, Yellowknife Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Town of Hay River Study Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Public Works and Planning, Town of Hay River Study Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Community and Allied Health Service, Hay River Study Community Health Board Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline E. Gruben Transport Ltd. Study Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Tuktoyaktuk Health Centre Study Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Tenant Relations Office, NWT Housing Study Corporation, Tuktoyaktuk Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Chief, Aklavik Métis Local No. 56, Aklavik Band Study, traditional knowledge, land and Office resource use Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Aklavik RCMP Study Jul 18 Project update, training and education, Aklavik Renewable Resource Committee, Aklavik community and cultural impacts, human Band Office health, employment, benefits Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Aklavik Health Centre Study Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Employment Department, Aklavik Study Jul 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Moose Kerr School, Aklavik Study Jul 19 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Public Health Unit, Inuvik Study

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Jul 19 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Region Health and Social Services, Inuvik Study Hospital Jul 19 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline E. Gruben Transport Ltd. Study Jul 19 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Region Health and Social Services Board Study Jul 19 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Health and Social Services, Inuvik Study Jul 19 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Deputy Mining Recorder, INAC, Yellowknife Study Jul 23 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Liidlii Kue First Nation, Calgary Study Jul 26 Project update, Cooperation Plan and Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Preliminary Information Package Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Northwest Territories Land and Water Board Jul 26 Project update, traditional knowledge Sahtu Land Use Planning Board, Fort Good Hope Jul 30 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Chief, Tetlit Gwich'in Council, Fort McPherson Study Jul 31 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Executive Office, Inuvik Regional Health Study Jul 31 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Coordinator, Renewable Resources Council, Fort Study McPherson Jul 31 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Community Health Centre, Fort McPherson Study Aug 5 Pipeline route discussions Representatives from the Sahtu Settlement Area, to 9 Norman Wells and Fort Good Hope Aug 6 Socio-economic data verification and Fort Providence chief, band manager and traditional knowledge councillors, Yellowknife Aug 7 Project update, traditional knowledge Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Good Hope and Tulita, Fort Simpson Aug 8 Project update, traditional knowledge Tuktoyaktuk Community Corporation Aug 8 Project update, traditional knowledge Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee Aug 12 Project update, traditional knowledge Inuvik Community Corporation, Inuvik Hunters to 16 and Trappers Committee, Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk and Paulatuk Aug 13 Project update, traditional knowledge Inuvik Community Corporation Aug 13 Socio-economic impact data verification Yellowknife RCMP Aug 13 Review of baseline biophysical program Cooperative Regulatory Review Committee, Yellowknife Aug 13 Socio-Economic Baseline Study NWT Education Culture and Employment, Fort Simpson Aug 14 Socio-economic impact data verification Chief Executive Officer of the Deh Cho Health and Social Services Authority, Fort Simpson

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Aug 14 Socio-economic impact data verification Administrator for Fort Simpson Health Centre, Fort Simpson Aug 14 Socio-economic impact data verification Mayor, Senior Administrative Officer and President of the Fort Simpson Chamber of Commerce, Fort Simpson Aug 14 Project update, traditional knowledge Research director, Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute – Inuvik, Yellowknife Aug 15 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Fort Simpson RCMP drugs and alcohol Aug 15 Project update, winter field geotechnical Acting Grand Chief and Resource Management investigation program Coordinator, Deh Cho First Nation, Fort Simpson Aug 15 Environmental Impact Assessment, land GNWT, Resources Wildlife and Economic and resource use data verification Development, Fort Simpson Aug 16 Traditional knowledge, archaeology permit Tulita District Land Corporation Aug 16 Socio-Economic Baseline Study Manager, Business Development Services – Investment and Economic Analysis RWED, Yellowknife Aug 16 Presentation on traditional knowledge Inuvialuit Cultural Resource Centre process Aug 17 Project update, pipeline route Representatives from the Gwich’in Settlement Area Aug 19 Project update Natural Resources Canada, Calgary Aug 19 Project update Chief of the Deh Gah Gotie Dene Council, Fort Providence Aug 20 Project update Mayor of Enterprise Aug 21 Project update Nahanni Butte First Nation council members Aug 21 Project update, traditional knowledge Aklavik Community Corporation Aug 21 Project update Acho Dene Koe First Nation Chief, Fort Liard Aug 22 Project update Hay River Chamber of Commerce Aug 22 Project update Town of Hay River, Hay River Reserve and West Point Reserve, Hay River Aug 23 Project update, traditional knowledge Liidlii Kue First Nation and Nogha Enterprises, Fort Simpson Aug 26 Project update, traditional knowledge Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, program Inuvik Aug 27 Socio-economic impact, employment President, Gwich’in Tribal Council; Research opportunities Director, Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute, Yellowknife Aug 27 Project update, traditional knowledge Tuktoyaktuk Community Corporation Sep 3 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich’in Tribal Council, Gwich’in Development investigation program Corporation, Inuvik Sep 4 Project update, winter field geotechnical President of the Gwichya Gwich’in, Mayor of investigation program Tsiigehtchic, Tsiigehtchic Band Manager, Tsiigehtchic

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Sep 4 Project update, winter field geotechnical Mayor, Tetlit Gwich’in Council, Tetlit Renewable investigation program Resource Council, Fort McPherson Sep 5 Project update and review GNWT, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Yellowknife Sep 5 Regulatory and royalty review INAC, Calgary Sep 5 Project update, winter field geotechnical President of the Ehdiitat Gwich’in, Mayor of investigation program Aklavik with council members Sep 5 Project update, winter field geotechnical Nihtat Renewable Resource Council, Inuvik investigation program Sep 10 Project update, traditional knowledge Representatives from the Inuvialuit Settlement Region and the Inuvik Elders Committee, Inuvik Sep 12 Socio-economic impact data verification Chiefs from NWT, GNWT ministers and industry representatives, Fort Liard Sep 12 Project update, traditional knowledge Representatives from the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvik Sep 16 Mackenzie Gas Project office opening Open house, Fort Simpson Sep 17 Mackenzie Gas Project office opening Open house, Norman Wells Sep 17 Project update, traditional knowledge President of GreenPipe Industries Ltd., representatives of Colville Lake and Norman Wells Métis, Tulita Sep 17 Socio-economic impact data verification Representatives from the Inuvialuit Settlement to 19 Region, Sachs Harbor and Holman Island Sep 18 Socio-economic impact data verification, Chief of the Nahanni Butte First Nation, Nahanni employment opportunities, traditional Butte knowledge Sep 18 Socio-economic impact data verification Executive Director of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation, Fort Liard Sep 18 Socio-economic impact data verification President, Métis Local No. 67, Fort Liard Sep 18 Project update and structure of future Dene Tha’ First Nation Chief and Band Council, consultations Chateh Sep 18 Project update Deh Cho Teachers Convention, Fort Simpson Sep 19 Project update, traditional knowledge Representatives of the Liidlii Kue First Nation and Nogha Enterprises, Fort Simpson Sep 19 Socio-economic impact data verification Senior Administrative Officer for the Town of Fort Liard Sep 19 Socio-economic impact data verification Representatives of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation, Fort Liard Sep 19 Socio-economic impact data verification GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Fort Liard Sep 19 Socio-economic impact data verification Fort Liard RCMP Sep 19 Socio-economic impact data verification Community Adult Educator, Fort Liard Sep 19 Socio-Economic Baseline Study Adult educator, Aurora Campus, Fort Liard Sep 20 Socio-economic impact data verification Band Manager, Jean Marie River First Nation

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Sep 23 Project overview Fort Simpson Chamber of Commerce, Fort Simpson Sep 24 Socio-economic impact data verification Principal, Chief T’Selehya School, Fort Good Hope Sep 25 Socio-economic impact data verification K’a’agee Tu First Nation, Kakisa Sep 25 Socio-economic impact data verification, Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Enterprise, Manager employment opportunities of the Enterprise Resource and Information Centre Sep 25 Socio-economic impact data verification Fort Providence RCMP Sep 25 Traditional knowledge study progress Inuvialuit Game Council Sep 26 Socio-economic impact data verification Fort Providence RCMP Sep 26 Socio-economic impact data verification, Principal of the Fort Providence Deh Gah School employment opportunities, training and education Sep 26 Socio-economic impact data verification Manager of the Fort Providence Northern Store Sep 26 Socio-economic impact data verification, Nurse of the Fort Providence Health Centre employment opportunities Sep 26 Socio-economic impact data verification Career Development Coordinator, Fort Providence Sep 26 Project update Sahtu General Assembly, Tulita Oct 1 Mackenzie Gas Project office opening Open house, Inuvik Oct 3 Project update, winter field geotechnical Inuvialuit Land Administration, Inuvik investigation program Oct 3 NWT Protected area strategy World Wildlife Fund, Calgary Oct 7 Project update, traditional knowledge Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute, Inuvik Oct 8 Project update Representatives of the Pehdzeh Ki First Nation, Wrigley Oct 8 Project update, traditional knowledge Gwich’in Tribal Council, Inuvik Oct 16 Traditional knowledge Chief Operating Officer for the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik Oct 17 Project update Representatives of the Dene Tha’ First Nation, Chateh Oct 17 Project update, winter field geotechnical INAC, Calgary investigation program Oct 18 Project update Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita Oct 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Dene Community Council and Fort Good Hope investigation program, benefits and access Métis Local No. 54, Fort Good Hope Oct 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Jean Marie River First Nation investigation program, review of the land- use permit and water licence for Camsell Bend development Oct 21 Review of the land-use permit and water GNWT Department of Transportation, Inuvik licence for Camsell Bend development Oct 21 Review of the land-use permit and water Lands Manager, Gwich'in Tribal Council, Inuvik licence for Camsell Bend development

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Oct 22 Traditional knowledge President of the Tulita District Land Corporation, President of the Yamoga Corporation, Vice- president of Mackay Range Contracting, Executives of Mackay Range Contracting and GreenPipe Industries Ltd. Oct 22 Review of the land-use permit and water Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik licence for Camsell Bend development Oct 22 Review of the land-use permit and water Senior Administrative Officer for the Town of licence for Camsell Bend development Inuvik Oct 22 Review of the land-use permit and water Sahtu Land and Water Board, Fort Good Hope licence for Camsell Bend development Oct 22 Review of the land-use permit and water Representatives of the Liidlii Kue First Nation, licence for Camsell Bend development Fort Simpson Oct 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical Ayoni Keh Land Corporation, Behdzi Ahda’ First investigation program Nation Band Council, Colville Lake Oct 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical Representatives of the Liidlii Kue First Nation, investigation program Fort Simpson Oct 22 Traditional knowledge Tulita District Land Corporation Oct 23 Project update, winter field geotechnical Ernie McDonald Land Corporation, Norman Wells investigation program Oct 23 Project update, winter field geotechnical Deh Cho First Nation Grand Chief, Fort investigation program Providence Oct 23 Review of the land-use permit and water Town Manager for Norman Wells licence for Camsell Bend development Oct 23 Traditional knowledge Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvik Elders and Community Corporation Oct 23 Traditional knowledge Sahtu Grand Chief, Tulita Oct 23 Review of the land-use permit and water GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic and 24 licence for Camsell Bend development Development, Yellowknife Oct 23 Socio-economic impact, business Gwich’in Development Corporation, Inuvik and 24 opportunities Oct 24 Review of the land-use permit and water INAC regional office, Yellowknife licence for Camsell Bend development Oct 24 Review of the land-use permit and water Sambaa K’e First Nation, Trout Lake licence for Camsell Bend development Oct 24 Project update Northern Cross (Yukon) Ltd., Calgary Oct 24 Project update, winter field geotechnical Pehdzeh Ki First Nation, Wrigley investigation program Oct 25 Project update, winter field geotechnical K’a’agee Tu First Nation, Kakisa investigation program, land-use permit and water licence for Camsell Bend development Oct 29 Review of the land-use permit and water Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, licence for Camsell Bend development Yellowknife Oct 29 Project update, pipeline route INAC regional office, Yellowknife

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Oct 29 Project update, winter field geotechnical Déline Dene Band, Déline Land and Financial investigation program Corporation, Sahtu Land and Water Board, Déline Oct 29 Socio-economic data verification Nurse and Community Researcher for the Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita Oct 29 Socio-economic data verification Tulita District Land Corporation Oct 30 Socio-economic data verification Housing Coordinator and Community Researcher for the Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita Oct 30 Socio-economic data verification Employment Officer and Community Researcher for the Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita Oct 30 Traditional knowledge Chief, K’ahsho Got’ine Community Council, Mayor of Fort Good Hope, Community Council Accountant, Band Manager, Band Advisor, Fort Good Hope Oct 30 Socio-economic data verification – health Social Service Coordinator, Child Protection Services, Community Researcher for the Tulita District Land Corporation Oct 30 Socio-economic data verification Principal, Chief Albert Wright School, Community Researcher for the Tulita District Land Corporation Oct 30 Socio-economic data verification RCMP, Community Researcher for the Tulita District Land Corporation Oct 30 Permit requirements and regulations Sahtu Land and Water Board, Fort Good Hope Oct 30 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Good Hope Métis Local No. 54 Land investigation program, benefits and access Corporation, K’ahsho Got’ine District Land agreements Corporation, Xahweguweh Financial/Yamoga Land Corporation, Fort Good Hope Oct 31 Socio-economic data verification Community Researcher for the Tulita District Land Corporation Oct 31 Project update, winter field geotechnical Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita investigation program Renewable Resource Council, Fort Norman Métis Land No. 60 Financial Corporation, Fort Norman Métis Association, Tulita Oct 31 Training related to the oil and gas industry GNWT Territorial Oil and Gas Committee, Yellowknife Nov 4 Review of field development for Parsons Gwich’in Development Corporation, Gwich’in Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Tribal Council, Inuvik Nov 4 Review of field development for Parsons Nihtat Gwich’in and Nihtat Renewable Resource Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Council, Inuvik Nov 4 Review of field development for Parsons Principal, Vice Principal and student Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak representatives for Samuel Hearne Secondary School, Inuvik Nov 5 Review of field development for Parsons Department of Justice, Canadian Coastguard, Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Inuvik Community Corporation, Inuvik Development Corporation, INAC, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Arctic Oil and Gas, Beaufort Delta Self Government, Gwich’in Tribal

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Nov 5 Review of field development for Parsons Council, Environment Canada, Aboriginal (cont’d) Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak (cont’d) Pipeline Group, Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat Community Support Unit, Inuvik Nov 5 Review of field development for Parsons EIRB – Inuvialuit, Joint Secretariat – Community Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Support Unit, Inuvialuit Environmental and Geotechnical Inc., GNWT – Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Inuvik Nov 5 Project update, winter field geotechnical Inuvialuit Land Administration, Inuvik to 7 investigation program, access agreement and participation Nov 5 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich’in Tribal Council, Inuvik to 7 investigation program, benefits and access agreements Nov 6 Cross-cultural training President, Ehdiitat Gwich’in, Nethru Consulting, Calgary Nov 6 Project update, winter field geotechnical President, Ehdiitat Gwich’in, Nethru Consulting, investigation program and EBA representatives, Calgary Nov 6 Review of field development for Parsons Aklavik Indian Band, Aklavik Elders Committee, Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak – workshop Aklavik Community Corporation, Aklavik Renewable Resource Council, Inuvialuit Environmental and Geotechnical Inc., Aurora Research Institute, Aklavik Nov 6 Review of field development for Parsons Aklavik Band, Aklavik Elders Committee, Aklavik Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Community Corporation, Ehdiitat Renewable Resource Council, Inuvialuit Environmental, Geotechnical Inc., Aklavik Nov 7 Review of field development for Parsons Moose Kerr School District Education Authority, Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak school representatives from Moose Kerr School, Aklavik Nov 7 Review of field development for Parsons Inuvialuit Land Administration, Tuktoyaktuk Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Nov 7 Review of field development for Parsons Mangilatuk School, Tuktoyaktuk Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Nov 7 Tuktoyaktuk Working Group member Tuktoyaktuk Community Corporation, appointments Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, Tuktoyaktuk Elders Committee, Tuktoyaktuk Nov 8 Review of field development for Parsons Inuvialuit Land Administration, Tuktoyaktuk Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Environmental Services, Tuktoyaktuk Development Corporation, Tuktoyaktuk Nov 8 Review of field development for Parsons Tuktoyaktuk Community Corporation, Lake, Taglu and Niglintgak Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, Tuktoyaktuk Elders Committee Nov 8 Project update Senator for the NWT, Calgary Nov 12 Environmental Impact Assessment, noise Representatives of the Fort Simpson Métis Nation Nov 13 Traditional knowledge Ernie McDonald Land Corporation, Norman Wells

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Nov 14 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Open house, Tuktoyaktuk Environmental Impact Assessment, issues scoping workshop Nov 18 Project overview Nihtat Gwich'in Council, Inuvik Nov 18 Socio-Economic Impact data verification Ehdiitat Gwich'in Renewable Resource Council, Aklavik Nov 18 Traditional Knowledge Working Group Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee Nov 18 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Open house, Aklavik and 19 Environmental Impact Assessment, issues scoping workshop Nov 19 Project update, winter field geotechnical Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, investigation program Yellowknife Nov 19 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Aklavik Band Council Environmental Impact Assessment Nov 20 Project update, winter field geotechnical Town manager and business and community investigation program representatives, Norman Wells Nov 20 Project update INAC, Calgary Nov 20 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Open house, Inuvik Environmental Impact Assessment Nov 21 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Area Supervisor of Social Programs Study Nov 21 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Gwich’in and Inuvialuit Elders, Inuvik Study, employment, training Nov 21 Traditional knowledge Chief of the Jean Marie River First Nation Nov 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic investigation program Development, Calgary Nov 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical Sahtu Land and Water Board, Fort Good Hope investigation program Nov 22 Project update, design and construction, Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvik cumulative effects and training Nov 22 Environmental Impact Assessment, land GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic and resource use Development – Senior Advisor for Wildlife and Fisheries Nov 22 Project overview Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik Nov 22 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Chief of the Nihtat Gwich’in Council Study, human health, employment and benefits Nov 25 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Tetlit Gwich’in Council (Band and RRC), Fort Study, employment McPherson Nov 25 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Open house, Fort McPherson Environmental Impact Assessment – design and construction, employment, traditional land, permafrost Nov 25 Traditional knowledge Members of the Déline community Nov 26 Project update, pipeline route alternatives Gwichya Gwich’in Council, Tsiigehtchic

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Nov 26 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Open house, Tsiigehtchic Environmental Impact Assessment Nov 28 Traditional knowledge Community of Colville Lake Dec 3 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Tuktoyaktuk Community Council and Elders Environmental Impact Assessment Dec 3 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, Study representatives from Holman, Paulatuk, and Sachs Harbour, Tuktoyaktuk Dec 3 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Holman Hunters and Trappers Committee and Study Community Council Dec 4 Project update Open house, Tuktoyaktuk Dec 4 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Head Nurse of the Tuktoyaktuk Health Centre Study Dec 4 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Tuktoyaktuk Housing Corporation Study Dec 4 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Mental health worker, Tuktoyaktuk Study Dec 4 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Private resident, Tuktoyaktuk Study – air Dec 4 Environmental Impact Assessment – Private resident, Tuktoyaktuk remediation and odours Dec 4 Project update Private resident, Tuktoyaktuk Dec 5 Environmental Impact Assessment – land GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic and resource use Development, Yellowknife Dec 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Inuvik Community Council Study, employment opportunities Dec 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Independent business person, Paulatuk Study Dec 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline School Principal, Angik School, Paulatuk Study Dec 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Assistant Senior Administration Officer for Hamlet Study of Paulatuk Dec 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Paulatuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, Study – wildlife Paulatuk Community Council Dec 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Paulatuk RCMP Study Dec 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Community Health and Addictions Worker, Inuvik Study Regional Health and Social Services Authority Dec 6 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Paulatuk Health Centre Study Dec 10 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Study Therapist, Yellowknife Dec 10 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Yellowknife RCMP Study Dec 10 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Public Health Nurse for Yellowknife Study

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2002 Dec 12 Traditional knowledge progress report Inuvialuit Game Council, Inuvik Dec 12 Resources of the Inuvik Health and Social Nursing supervisor, Inuvik Hospital Services Board Dec 12 Community and Family Services demands Director, Community and Family Services, in Yellowknife Yellowknife Dec 13 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Alcohol and Drug Supervisor for the Beaufort Study Delta Region, Inuvik Dec 13 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Regional Health and Social Services Authority, Study Inuvik Dec 13 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Manager of the Transition House, Inuvik Study Dec 13 Project update, Socio-Economic Baseline Community Health representative for Inuvik Study Dec 16 Project update, winter field geotechnical Representatives of the Dene Tha’ First Nation, investigation program Edmonton Dec 18 Project update Pehdzeh Ki First Nation, Fort Simpson Dec 18 Traditional knowledge Tulita Dene Band, Fort Good Hope Dene Community Council, Xahweguweh Financial/Yamoga Land Corporation, Tulita District Land Corporation, GreenPipe Industries Ltd., Ernie McDonald Land Corporation, Tulita Dec 19 Project update, winter field geotechnical Chief of the Gwichya Gwich’in Band and investigation program community representatives, Tsiigehtchic 2003 Jan 9 Project update GNWT Deputy Premier, Yellowknife Jan 9 Project update INAC Associate Regional Director General, Yellowknife

Jan 16 Project update, winter field geotechnical Dene Tha' First Nation, Chateh, Alberta investigation program – benefits and access agreements Jan 16 Project update, discussion regarding the Comprehensive Claims Branch of INAC, Calgary Resource Development Agreement

Jan 22 Project update, including winter field Chief and President, Nihtat Gwich'in Council; geotechnical investigation program and Chief, Tetlit Gwich'in Council; Chief, Gwichya pipeline routing near Travaillant Lake Gwich'in Council; Chair, Gwichya Gwich'in Elders committee; Councillor, Tetlit Gwich'in Renewable Resources Council; GNWT Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Inuvik Jan 31 Deh Cho interim land withdrawals and Representatives from Deh Cho First Nations and Mackenzie Valley pipeline project routing INAC, Fort Simpson corridor needs Jan 31 Traditional knowledge Sambaa K'e First Nation, Trout Lake Feb 4 Project update Representatives from the Yukon Government, Calgary

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Feb 4 Cooperation Plan Working Group Environment Canada, Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, DFO and the NEB, Calgary Feb 4 Traditional knowledge working group, Sahtu Xahweguweh Financial/Yamoga Land and 5 Corporation, Fort Good Hope Dene Community Council, Tulita District Land Corporation, Behdzi Ahda’ First Nation, Norman Wells Feb 6 Project update, design flexibility in project NEB, Calgary development activities Feb 9 Project update and review of field Open house, Fort McPherson development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Feb 10 Project update and review of field Open house, Tsiigehtchic development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Feb 10 Traditional Knowledge Working Group Liidlii Kue First Nation, Nogha Geomatics, Fort Simpson Métis Local No. 52, Fort Simpson Feb 11 Project update and review of field Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and and community members, Tuktoyaktuk Niglintgak Feb 11 Project update and review of field Workshop involving Tuktoyaktuk Community development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Corporation, Elders committee, DFO and Niglintgak Inuvialuit Environmental and Geotechnical, Tuktoyaktuk Feb 11 Project update and review of field Open house, Tuktoyaktuk development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Feb 12 Project update and review of field Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee; Joint development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Secretariat, Gwich'in Renewable Resource Niglintgak Council; GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development; Aurora Research Institute; Aurora College; Kavik Group; DFO; local businesses representatives, Inuvik Feb 12 Project update and review of field Workshop, with representatives from the Joint development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Secretariat, Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Niglintgak Committee, Elders Committee, DFO, Inuvialuit Game Council, Gwich'in Band Council and Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik Feb 14 Traditional knowledge Jean Marie River First Nation, Jean Marie River Feb 21 Project opportunities for Hay River Mayor, Deputy Mayor and town officials, Hay River Feb 21 Project update Hay River Chamber of Commerce, Hay River Feb 21 Traditional knowledge studies Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute, Tsiigehtchic Feb 24 Unincorporated Joint Ventures and NEB, Calgary coordination of the application process Feb 24 Socio-economic impact data verification – GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic employment opportunities Development, Norman Wells

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Feb 24 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Open house, Norman Wells Assessment Feb 25 Traditional knowledge Yamoga Land Corporation, Fort Good Hope Renewable Resource Council, Fort Good Hope Feb 25 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Sahtu Land Use Planning Board, Fort Good Assessment and Environmental Impact Hope Assessment overview Feb 26 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Good Hope Renewable Resource Council, investigation program and Aurora Research Yamoga Land Corporation, Fort Good Hope Institute permits for Noise and Aquatics Métis Local No. 54, Fort Good Hope Feb 27 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Senior students, Mackenzie Mountain School, Assessment – employment opportunities Norman Wells and training Feb 28 Traditional Knowledge Working Group Nogha Enterprises, Fort Simpson Feb 28 Project update Representatives of the Arctic Institute, Calgary Mar 4 Project update Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Calgary Mar 6 Project update Fort Good Hope Métis Local No. 54, Fort Good Hope Mar 6 Project update, benefits and access GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Calgary Mar 7 Review of permit conditions between INAC INAC, Inuvik and ColtKBR Mar 10 Canada's Potential – Pipeline Projects Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council and conference conference attendees, Grande Prairie Mar 11 Project update, discussion regarding Regulatory representatives from the Government Federal and Provincial roles of Alberta and the Federal Government of Canada, Edmonton Mar 11 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Community Representative, Déline Community Awareness Mar 11 GNWT infrastructure workshop Municipal and Community Affairs; GNWT and 12 Resource, Wildlife and Economic Development; INAC; NWT Housing Corporation; Mayor, Norman Wells; Mayor, Fort Simpson; GNWT Department of Transportation, Yellowknife Mar 12 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Economic Development Officer, Fort Good Hope issues scoping Mar 12 Traditional knowledge Executive Director, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yellowknife Mar 13 Project update, Biophysical Study Permits Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita Mar 13 Project update, Biophysical Study Permits Tulita Renewable Resource Council, Tulita Mar 13 Project update, Aurora Research Institute Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita permits for aquatics and noise Mar 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, Assessment and Environmental Impact Tuktoyaktuk Assessment

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Mar 19 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Behdzi Ahda’ First Nation, Xahweguweh Assessment and Environmental Impact Financial/Yamoga Land Corporation, Ayoni Keh Assessment Land/Dugha Financial Corporation, Colville Lake Mar 20 Traditional knowledge K’a'agee Tu First Nation, Kakisa Mar 20 Traditional knowledge Sambaa K'e Dene Band, Trout Lake Mar 28 Traditional knowledge Tulita District Land Corporation and GreenPipe Industries Ltd., Calgary April 2 Project update Sahtu District Land Corporations, Calgary Apr 2 to Traditional Knowledge Working Group, Xahweguweh Financial/Yamoga Land 4 Sahtu Corporation, Fort Good Hope Dene Community Council, GreenPipe Industries Ltd., Tulita District Land Corporation, Norman Wells Apr 3 Traditional knowledge – Sahtu Project Coordinator Selection Committee, Norman Wells Apr 5 Regulatory applications and Biophysical Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvik Baseline Study Apr 5 Socio-economic data verification Inuvik RCMP, Inuvik Apr 7 Regulatory requirements and review GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic process Development, Yellowknife Apr 7 Project update Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yellowknife Apr 7 Public participation strategy association with Land Officer, Gwich'in Tribal Council, Inuvik the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement Apr 11 Socio-economic data verification – Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of employment and training Mines, Yellowknife Apr 11 Traditional Knowledge Working Group – Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvialuit Settlement Region Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvik Elders Committee, Inuvik Apr 13 Socio-economic baseline data verification Town Manager, Norman Wells Apr 15 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Open house, Colville Lake Assessment – business and employment opportunities, public participation, traditional culture Apr 16 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Open house, Fort Good Hope Assessment – camp impact, public participation Apr 17 Project update, review of water licence and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Inuvik land-use permit for Camsell Bend development Apr 22 Project update, roles and responsibilities GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, INAC (Pipeline Readiness Office), Yellowknife

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 May 5 Regulatory applications, Biophysical Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvik Baseline Study May 7 Project update, Pipeline Readiness Office INAC, GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic updates Development, Calgary May 7 Review of Regulatory Applications, Inuvialuit Land Administration, Calgary coordination procedures May 7 Regulatory applications, Biophysical Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Baseline Study Aklavik Renewable Resource Council, Aklavik May 8 Regulatory applications, Biophysical Nihtat Gwich'in Renewable Resource Council, Baseline Study Inuvik May 13 Project update, winter field geotechnical Nihtat Gwich'in Renewable Resource Council, investigation program, Aurora Research Designated Gwich'in Organization, Inuvik Institute licence application, potential trenching study May 14 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Good Hope Elders, Fort Good Hope investigation program, Aurora Research Institute licence application May 14 Project update, winter field geotechnical Public meeting, Fort Good Hope investigation program May 14 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Good Hope Renewable Resource Council, investigation program, Aurora Research K'ahsho Got'ine District Land Corporation, Fort Institute licence application Good Hope Métis Nation No. 54, Fort Good Hope Dene/Métis Lands Ltd., Fort Good Hope May 15 Project update, winter field geotechnical Northwest Territories Housing Corporation; investigation program Sahtu/Great Slave Helicopters; Scott Taxi; McCoy Enterprises Ltd.; Harold's Construction; Deh Cho Safety; Manager and Economic Development Officer, Norman Wells; Norman Wells Transportation, Norman Wells May 15 Project update, consideration of hydro- Northwest Territories Power Corporation and the electric power – Great Bear River Hydro GNWT, Calgary Project May 16 Project update, winter field geotechnical GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic investigation program Development, Norman Wells Chamber of Commerce, Norman Wells May 20 Project update, winter field geotechnical Open house, Colville Lake investigation program May 20 Project update Minister, Minister's Assistant and Press Secretary of INAC, Calgary May 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Déline Renewable Resource Council, Déline investigation program Land Corporation, Déline Dene Band Council, Déline May 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Public meeting, Déline investigation program May 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical Ernie McDonald Land Corporation, Norman Wells investigation program Renewable Resource Council, Norman Wells May 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical Open house, Tulita investigation program

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 May 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical Tulita Renewable Resource Council, Tulita Land investigation program Corporation, Tulita Dene Band, Tulita May 26 Discussion on technical workshops NEB, Calgary May 27 Project update GNWT Premier, Calgary May 27 Review of the Camsell Bend Development Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Applications Yellowknife May 27 The Cooperation Plan and INAC’s Pipeline DFO; INAC; Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Readiness Office mandate and Centre; Canadian Wildlife Services; GNWT responsibilities Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development; Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency; National Energy Board, Yellowknife May 28 Project update, winter field geotechnical GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic investigation program – Deh Cho Development, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Geotechnical Permits Centre, Yellowknife May 28 Project update, winter field geotechnical Sahtu Land and Water Board, Fort Good Hope investigation program – Sahtu geotechnical permits May 29 Business opportunities for the Inuvialuit Inuvialuit Development Corporation, Calgary May 29 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Open house, Fort Simpson issues scoping May 30 Traditional Knowledge Working Group Nogha Enterprises and Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Simpson Jun 2 Project update and review of field Open house, Tuktoyaktuk development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Jun 3 Review of Norman Wells–Zama pipeline Representatives from Enbridge, Calgary experience, design construction and operation Jun 3 Project update and review of field Open house, Inuvik development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Jun 4 Project update, winter field geotechnical Liidlii Kue First Nation and Nogha Enterprises, investigation program Fort Simpson Jun 4 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Private resident, Aklavik employment opportunities and safety Jun 4 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Private resident, Aklavik Environmental Impact Assessment – safety, education, traditional culture, wildlife and consultation Jun 4 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Private resident, Aklavik Environmental Impact Assessment – safety, employment opportunities and environmental protection Jun 4 Project update and review of field Open house, Aklavik development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Jun 5 Project update and review of field Open house, Tsiigehtchic development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Jun 5 Project update and review of field Open house, Fort McPherson development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Jun 10 Update on application preparation NEB, Calgary Jun 10 Project update Pehdzeh Ki First Nation, Calgary Jun 11 Traditional knowledge Sambaa K'e First Nation, Trout Lake and 12 Jun 11 Discussion on the progress of Aurora Band Manager, Sambaa K'e First Nation, Trout and 12 Research Institute permit processing Lake Jun 12 Project update, winter field geotechnical Sambaa K'e First Nation, Trout Lake investigation program Jun 12 Business relationship between the project’s President, Sambaa K'e Development environmental consultants and the Sambaa Corporation, Trout Lake K'e Development Corporation Jun 17 Traditional knowledge Band Manager, Jean Marie River Band, Jean Marie River Jun 17 Project update, winter field geotechnical Jean Marie River Band, Jean Marie River investigation program Jun 17 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Open house, Jean Marie River Environmental Impact Assessment Jun 18 Canada Benefits Plan INAC, Inuvik Jun 18 Project update, including news releases on Inuvik Petroleum Show, Inuvik APG funding and participation agreements, and Preliminary Information Package submission Jun 19 Discussion of granular resources, the Chief Land Administrator, Inuvialuit Land Cooperation Plan, project permit application Administration, Inuvik and environmental research permits Jun 19 Project update, Status on Environmental Manager, Aurora Research Institute, Calgary Impact Statement baseline studies, Aurora Research Institute process Jun 19 Socio-Economic Baseline study Municipal and Community Affairs, Hay River Jun 19 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Open house, Hay River Business and Employment opportunities, training and education, and transportation infrastructure impact on communities Jun 24 Project update, including the Crown's Representatives of INAC, including the Manager fiduciary responsibility to consult of Pipeline Readiness Office, Calgary Jun 25 Project update Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Yellowknife

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Jun 26 Pre-qualification of businesses for project- Regional Petroleum Business Manager, GNWT and 27 related work Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, and representatives of various northern businesses, Norman Wells Jun 27 Project update, winter field geotechnical Oil and Gas Advisor and Sub-Chief of K’a'agee investigation program Tu First Nation, Kakisa Jun 27 Project update, Deh Cho General Assembly The Chiefs and some Elders and councillors from all Deh Cho communities, Kakisa Jul 8 Traditional knowledge Tulita District Land Corporation, Fort Norman Métis Land Corporation, GreenPipe Industries Ltd., Tulita Jul 8 to Review of the traditional knowledge study Consultant to Sambaa K'e Dene Band, Trout 10 guidelines Lake Jul 9 Pre-qualification information session Business Development Officer, GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development; Keson Electrical and Mechanical; Déline Land Corporation; J. Yukon & Company, Déline Jul 10 Pre-qualification information session Business Development Officer, GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development; LJ Contracting; Fort Good Hope Services; TJ Services; Economic Development Officer for Fort Good Hope, Fort Good Hope Jul 10 Pre-qualification information session Regional Petroleum Advisor GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, representatives from various businesses Fort Simpson, Fort Simpson Jul 10 Traditional Knowledge Working Group Liidlii Kue First Nation, Nogha Geomatics, Fort Simpson Métis Local No. 52, Fort Simpson Jul 15 Presentation of the Mackenzie Gas Project Mackenzie Land and Water Board, Mackenzie and 16 Preliminary Information Package Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yellowknife Jul 16 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Simpson Town Council, Chamber of investigation program Commerce, Fort Simpson Jul 16 Project update, winter field geotechnical Jean Marie River Chief, Band Manager and some investigation program councillors, Jean Marie River Jul 17 Project update, winter field geotechnical President, Fort Simpson Métis Nation Local No. investigation program 52, Fort Simpson Jul 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Nihtat Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board, investigation program Inuvik Jul 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Tetlit Gwich'in Renewable Resource Council, investigation program Designated Gwich'in Organization and some Gwich'in public, Fort McPherson

Jul 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Canadian Wildlife Services, Yellowknife investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Jul 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich'in Land and Water Board, Inuvik investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering – land-use permit and water licence Jul 21 Project update, winter field geotechnical Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, investigation program, conceptual and Yellowknife preliminary engineering Jul 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical Ehdiitat Renewable Resource Council, Aklavik investigation program Jul 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic investigation program, conceptual and Development, Yellowknife preliminary engineering Jul 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical INAC, Yellowknife investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering Jul 22 Project update, winter field geotechnical Municipal and Community Affairs, Yellowknife investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering Jul 22 Traditional knowledge Consultant to Sambaa K'e Dene Band, Trout to 24 Lake Jul 23 Traditional knowledge Band Manager and Councilor, Jean Marie River First Nation, Jean Marie River Jul 23 Traditional knowledge Chief, Jean Marie River First Nation, Jean Marie River Jul 23 Project update, winter field geotechnical DFO, Yellowknife investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering Jul 23 Project update, winter field geotechnical Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, investigation program, conceptual and Yellowknife preliminary engineering Jul 23 Project permit applications – preparation Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, and filing Yellowknife Jul 23 Project update, winter field geotechnical Chief, K’a'agee Tu First Nation, Kakisa program Jul 24 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Simpson Department of Transportation, investigation program, conceptual and Yellowknife preliminary engineering Jul 24 Project update, winter field geotechnical Sambaa K'e First Nation Chief and community investigation program members, Trout Lake Jul 25 Project update, winter field geotechnical Regional Petroleum Advisor, GNWT Resources, investigation program, conceptual and Wildlife and Economic Development, Xan Nda preliminary engineering – Waste Resources, Fort Simpson Management Jul 25 Traditional knowledge Executive Director, Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute, Tsiigehtchic Jul 25 Project update, winter field geotechnical GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic investigation program, conceptual and Development, Fort Simpson preliminary engineering

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Jul 28 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich'in Land Administration, Inuvik investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering – land-use permit applications for private lands Jul 28 Project update, winter field geotechnical Aurora Research Institute, Inuvik investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering – Aurora Research Institute (ARI) research permit Jul 29 Discussion of Preliminary Information Environmental Impact Screening Committee, Package Environmental Impact Review Board, Joint Secretariat, Inuvik Jul 29 Project update, winter field geotechnical INAC, Inuvik investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering Jul 29 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute, investigation program, conceptual and Tsiigehtchic preliminary engineering Jul 29 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich'in Land and Water Board, Inuvik investigation program Jul 30 Discussion of Preliminary Information INAC, Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat, Wildlife Package and Cooperation Plan Management Advisory Committee, Inuvialuit Game Council, Inuvik Jul 30 Project update, winter field geotechnical Sahtu Land and Water Board, Fort Good Hope investigation program, conceptual and preliminary engineering – land-use permit and water licence Jul 30 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment MLA, Mackenzie Delta, Calgary Jul 31 Traditional knowledge Nogha Geomatics, Fort Simpson Aug 5 Project update, winter field geotechnical Ayoni Keh Land/Dugha Financial Corporation, investigation program Behdzi Ahda’ Renewable Resource Council, Behdzi Ahda’ First Nation, Colville Lake Aug 6 Traditional knowledge Fort Simpson Métis Local No. 52, Fort Simpson Aug 6 Project update, winter field geotechnical Economic Development Officer, Town of Norman investigation program Wells; Norman Wells Renewable Resource Council, the Mackenzie Valley Viewer, Norman Wells Aug 6 Project overview Hay River Chief, Economic Development Officer, Secretary and some councillors, Hay River Aug 6 Project update, including Deh Cho Process Deh Cho Grand Chief, Fort Simpson Aug 6 Project update Senator, NWT, Fort Simpson Aug 7 Project update, winter field geotechnical Open house, Fort Good Hope investigation program Aug 7 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Good Hope Renewable Resource Council, investigation program Fort Good Hope Aug 7 Project update Chief, Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Simpson Aug 7 Traditional knowledge Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Simpson

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Aug 7 Project update, winter field geotechnical Liidlii Kue First Nation and Nogha Enterprises, investigation program Fort Simpson Aug 7 Project update, including discussions with GNWT, Deputy Minister, Fort Simpson labour groups Aug 7 Project update Chief and Band Manager, Jean Marie First Nations, Jean Marie River Aug 8 Memorandum of Understanding K'ahsho Got'ine Pipeline Working Group, Fort Good Hope Aug 11 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Inuvialuit Environmental and Geotechnical Inc., Public Participation Inuvik Aug 12 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board, Inuvik Public Participation Aug 12 Project update, winter field geotechnical Déline Land and Financial Corporation, Déline investigation program Aug 13 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Business Unit Leader, Aboriginal Relations for participation of the Dene Tha' First Nation the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, Chateh Aug 13 Project update, winter field geotechnical Ernie McDonald Land Corporation; Tulita Land investigation program – Access and Corporation; Lawyer, Tulita District; Fort Norman Benefits Métis Association; Tulita Dene Band; Tulita Renewable Resource Council, Norman Wells Aug 13 Project update, winter field geotechnical Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita investigation program Aug 13 Project update, winter field geotechnical Tulita District Land Corporation; Tulita Dene investigation program Band; Fort Norman Métis Association; Ernie McDonald Land Corporation; Lawyer and Negotiator, Tulita District; Tulita Renewable Resource Council, Tulita Aug 13 Project update, winter field geotechnical Open house, Tulita investigation program Aug 20 Pre-qualification information session Tulita Dene Band, MacKay Range Contracting, Tulita Aug 21 Environmental Impact Assessment – Nahanni National Park Office, Fort Simpson Vegetation and Reclamation Aug 27 Great Bear River hydro-electric GNWT Minister – MLA Weledeh, Northwest development Territories Power Corporation representatives, Calgary Aug 27 Project update Open house, Fort Liard Aug 27 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Jean Marie River First Nation, Jean Marie River traditional knowledge and business opportunities Aug 27 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Director, Community Governance GNWT, Jean community governance and devolution Marie River Aug 28 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – GNWT Department of Transportation, Regional Infrastructure Concerns Yellowknife (Transportation) Aug 28 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment – Municipal and Community Affairs, Yellowknife Infrastructure impacts

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Sep 3 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich'in Tribal Council, Gwichya Gwich'in investigation program Council, Elders Committee, Renewable Resource Committee, Tsiigehtchic Sep 3 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Open house, Wrigley Environmental Impact Assessment – issues scoping Sep 4 Traditional knowledge Pehdzeh Ki First Nation and Elders Committee, Wrigley Sep 5 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board, Inuvik investigation program Sep 5 Project update, winter field geotechnical Gwich'in Tribal Council, Inuvik investigation program Sep 8 Discussion of possible partnership building Beaufort Delta Education Council, Inuvik between the Beaufort Delta Education Council and the Mackenzie Gas Project Sep 9 Project update, concerns regarding Little Open house, Fort Good Hope Chicago Sep 9 Project update Open house, Fort Providence Sep 10 Project update, winter field geotechnical Oil and Gas Advisor, K’a'agee Tu First Nation, investigation program Kakisa Sep 10 Project update, concerns regarding Open house, Fort Good Hope Rabbitskin River infrastructure Sep 10 Project update, discussion on Pipeline Fort Good Hope Pipeline Working Group, Fort Working Group mandate Good Hope Sep 11 Project update Executive assistants and policy advisors to cabinet ministers, Ottawa Sep 11 Project update Representatives from the Federal Department of Finance, Ottawa Sep 11 Project update Representatives from the Assistant Deputy Minister's interdepartmental committee on Northern Energy, Ottawa Sep 12 Project update Pembina Institute, Calgary Sep 12 Project update Representatives of Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa Sep 12 Project update INAC Minister’s Office, Ottawa Sep 12 Project update INAC Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister – Northern Affairs, Director General – Natural Resources and Environment, Director— Northern Oil and Gas Directorate, Ottawa Sep 12 Project update, Benefits and Access Gwich'in Tribal Council, Inuvik Agreement for Mackenzie Gas Project Sep 16 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Good Hope Pipeline Working Group, Fort investigation program Good Hope Sep 17 Northwest Territories Power Corporation Representatives from the Northwest Territories technical follow-up regarding the Great Bear Power Corporation, Calgary River hydro-electric development

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Sep 18 Project update, Master Services Agreement Chief, Dene Tha' First Nation, Edmonton for Assistants in the Dene Tha' Sep 19 Discussion on aspects of the ARI and Inuvialuit Land Administration, Aurora Research Inuvialuit Land Administration (ILA) Institute, Inuvik research permitting processes Sep 22 Project update, including discussion on the INAC Minister and Special Advisor – Northern need for a federal focal point Affairs, Ottawa Sep 23 Project update, including discussion on the Natural Resources Canada Minister and Senior need for a federal focal point Policy Advisor, Ottawa Sep 23 Project update, Shell Canada's Niglintgak Environmental Impact Screening Committee, barge processing option Inuvik Sep 23 Project update, Master Services Agreement Chief, Dene Tha' First Nation, Calgary for Assistants in the Dene Tha' Sep 25 Project update Inuvialuit Game Council, Whitehorse Sep 25 Project update, Benefits and Access Benefits and Access Agreements Negotiating Team, Tulita Sep 26 Project update, winter field geotechnical Deh Cho Pipeline Working Group, Fort Simpson investigation program Sep 28 Discussion of the outcomes of the Inuvialuit Chief Executive Officer, Inuvialuit Regional Regional Corporation Board of Directors Corporation, Inuvik meeting Sep 29 Project update, regulatory issues NEB, Calgary Sep 29 Traditional knowledge Consultant, Sambaa K'e Dene Band, Hay River Sep 29 Introduction to the newly appointed Director Director of Human Resources and Employment of Human Resources of the Inuvialuit and Training Officer, Inuvialuit Regional Regional Corporation Corporation, Inuvik Oct 1 Project update Tulita District Land Corporation, Tulita Renewable Resource Council, Norman Wells Oct 1 Project update Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board, Fort McPherson Oct 3 Project update Pembina Institute, Calgary Oct 3 Project update Inuvialuit Game Council, Whitehorse Oct 3 Project update, including opportunity to ship Yukon Energy Minister and Assistant, Whitehorse Eagle Plains gas Oct 5 Project update Grade 8 students, Frank T'Seleie School, Fort Good Hope Oct 9 Northern Forum – Interactive Government Federal and Territorial Governments, Mackenzie in an Evolving North Valley Land Water Board representatives, a Dene speaker from Fort Smith, Fort Smith Oct 10 Traditional knowledge Aklavik Community Corporation, Aklavik Oct 10 Environmental Impact Assessment – INAC, a representative from the Department of Climate Change Scenario Geology and Environmental Studies of Carleton University, Calgary Oct 16 Traditional knowledge Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute, Tsiigehtchic

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Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Oct 16 Project update, review Letter of Intent (LOI) Dene Tha' First Nation, Calgary regarding cooperation protocol Oct 16 Project update GNWT Executive Committee, Yellowknife Oct 17 Traditional knowledge Fort Simpson Traditional Knowledge Working Group, Fort Simpson Oct 17 Traditional knowledge Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute, Inuvik Oct 17 Traditional knowledge Inuvialuit Settlement Region Traditional Knowledge Working Group, Inuvik Oct 20 Water Licence Application process Northwest Territories Water Board, Calgary Oct 20 Project update Private residents, Tsiigehtchic Oct 21 90-minute presentation from the Preliminary Radio presentation, Tsiigehtchic Information Package, winter field geotechnical investigation program Oct 23 Discussion on Preliminary Information Chief, Gwichya Gwich'in Council, Tsiigehtchic Package, winter field geotechnical investigation program Oct 27 Project update, Inuvik area facility Chief Executive Officer, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik Oct 27 Project update and review of field Inuvik development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak – workshop Oct 27 Project update and review of field Community meeting, Inuvik development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Oct 28 Project update MLA, Twin Lakes, Inuvik Oct 28 Project update and review of field Aklavik development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak – workshop Oct 28 Project update and review of field Community meeting, Aklavik development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Oct 29 Project update MLA for Boot Lake, Inuvik Oct 29 Project update and review of field Tuktoyaktuk development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak – workshop Oct 29 Project update and review of field Community meeting, Tuktoyaktuk development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak Oct 29 Traditional knowledge study guidelines and Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Simpson interview protocols Oct 29 Project update Corporate Manager, Inuvik Community Corporation, Inuvik Oct 29 Winter field geotechnical investigation Inuvialuit Land Administration, INAC, Tuktoyaktuk program Oct 30 Project update Annual Community Assembly, Fort Good Hope

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Oct 31 Project update, Fort Good Hope Annual Community meeting, Fort Good Hope Community Assembly Nov 4 Project update, business opportunities NorthwesTel, Calgary Nov 5 Project update Private resident, Inuvik Nov 5 Access Agreement, Beneficiary List per Vice-president, Gwich'in Tribal Council, Inuvik community Nov 5 Project update, training, education and Sub-Chief, Nihtat Gwich'in Council, Inuvik employment Nov 5 Project update, winter field geotechnical Deh Cho Pipeline Working Group, Fort Simpson investigation program – benefits Nov 7 Project update, winter field geotechnical Chief, Inuvik Dene Band, Inuvik investigation program Nov 7 Project update, winter field geotechnical CBC Gwich'in announcer, Inuvik investigation program Nov 12 Project update, winter field geotechnical Trades Program Coordinator, Aurora College, investigation program, Preliminary Inuvik Information Package Nov 12 Project update, including a focus on policing NWT RCMP management, Yellowknife and security needs Nov 17 Mackenzie Gas Project overview Chief, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Yellowknife Nov 17 Mackenzie Gas Project overview Dene National Chief, Yellowknife Nov 18 Project update, winter field geotechnical Nihtat Gwich'in Council and Renewable investigation program Resource Council, Inuvik Nov 18 Project update, including a focus on INAC – Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Task Team, consultation, Benefits and Access Yellowknife Agreements and funding Nov 18 Project update, Aurora Research Licence Land Use Planner, Gwich'in Land Use Planning Application Review Board, Inuvik Nov 19 Project permit application approach for Fort Fort Good Hope Pipeline Working Group, Fort Good Hope communities Good Hope Nov 24 Habitat suitability modelling process for GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic wildlife Development, Inuvik Nov 25 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Tuktoyaktuk Elders Committee and Community Environmental Impact Assessment Corporation, Tuktoyaktuk Nov 25 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Open house, Tuktoyaktuk Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Nov 26 Habitat suitability modelling process for GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic wildlife Development, Inuvik Nov 26 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Open house, Inuvik Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Nov 26 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Inuvik Interagency Committee Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2003 Nov 26 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Inuvik Elders Committee, Inuvik Community Assessment and Environmental Impact Corporation, Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Assessment Committee, Inuvik Nov 26 Winter work conditional contract awards, Grand Chief, Deh Cho First Nations; Coordinator, advanced funding for winter work Deh Cho Pipeline Working Group, Fort Simpson agreements negotiations, request for meeting Nov 27 Environmental Impact Assessment – Gwich'in Tribal Council, Inuvik Environmental Impact Statement and Mitigation Nov 28 Project update, including conditional NWT senator and assistant, Calgary contract awards Nov 28 Expectation issues between Dene Tha' Dene Tha' negotiating Team, Edmonton negotiating team and the Mackenzie Gas Project Dec 2 Project update Energy Council for Canada, Washington and Calgary Dec 4 Blue Fish River fly-over with Fort Good Blue Fish River by Fort Good Hope Hope representatives Dec 9 Project update, winter field geotechnical Nihtat Gwich'in Council, Inuvik investigation program Dec 9 Project update Inuvik Community Corporation, Inuvik Dec 10 Project update, winter field geotechnical Deh Cho Pipeline Working Group, GNWT investigation program Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Fort Simpson Dec 11 Project update, winter field geotechnical Deh Cho Pipeline Working Group, GNWT investigation program Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Fort Simpson Dec 12 Traditional knowledge study progress with Executive Director and Research Director of the the Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute, Yellowknife Dec 16 Winter field geotechnical investigation Lawyer and coordinator, Deh Cho Pipeline to 17 program agreement negotiations Working Group, Fort Simpson Dec 18 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Gwich'in Negotiating Team, Inuvik Assessment Dec 19 Project update Manager, Inuvik Interagency Committee, Inuvik 2004 Jan 6 Project update, barge options Environmental Impact Review Board, Inuvik Jan 15 Project update Joint Secretariat, Inuvik Jan 15 Discussion regarding benefits and access Gwich'in Tribal Council, Inuvik to 16 Jan 20 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Nihtat Gwich'in Council, Inuvik Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Jan 21 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Open house, Tsiigehtchic Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2004 Jan 22 Tour of TransCanada's pipeline construction Various northern representatives to 24 Jan 28 Project update Municipal and Community Affairs, Norman Wells Jan 28 Discuss project permit applications, explain Town Council, Ernie McDonald Land geographic bundles of project permit Corporation, Renewable Resource Council, application information, obtain input on Norman Wells infrastructure and facility sites Jan 28 Project update and review of field Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Task Team, development for Taglu, Parsons Lake and Yellowknife Niglintgak Jan 29 Project update Deputy Minister and Director of Corporate Affairs, Municipal and Community Affairs, Yellowknife Jan 29 Project update Assistant Deputy Minister, Mackenzie Valley Development Project, GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Yellowknife Jan 30 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Good Hope Pipeline Working Group, Fort investigation program Good Hope Feb 3 Environmental Impact Assessment – Environment Canada and DFO dredging Feb 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Open house, Fort McPherson Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Feb 5 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Fort McPherson Focus Group, Fort McPherson Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Feb 6 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment NorthWest Resources Consulting, Inuvik Feb 6 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment GWNT Health and Social Services, Yellowknife Feb 10 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Gwich'in Negotiating Team, Inuvik to 12 Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Feb 17 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Resource Development Impact Group, Norman Assessment and Environmental Impact Wells Assessment Feb 18 Project permit application procedure Community corporation chairs of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Inuvik Feb 25 Project update GNWT, Health and Social Services and Workers' Compensation Board, Yellowknife Feb 26 Project update, winter field geotechnical Fort Good Hope Métis Local No. 54, Fort Good investigation program Hope Feb 26 Project update Chief Negotiator and Implementation Facilitator (Lands), Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, Yellowknife Feb 26 Project update NWT Housing Corporation, GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Yellowknife Feb 26 Traditional knowledge Jean Marie River First Nation Feb 27 Project update GNWT Municipal and Community Affairs, Yellowknife

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2004 Mar 2 Project update GNWT Education, Culture and Employment, GNWT Transportation, Yellowknife Mar 3 Project update GNWT Aboriginal Affairs, GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Yellowknife Mar 9 Project update President, vice-president and six board members, Hay River Métis Council, Hay River Mar 12 Project update to Northern Alberta Northern Alberta Development Council, High Development Council Seminar Level Mar 12 Project update Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Mar 22 Project update, regulatory process Gwich'in Negotiating Team, Inuvik to 25 overview, financial support for Gwich'in Settlement Area negotiations, project permit application consultation process, Benefits Implementation Advisory Committee update, land access negotiation process south of 60, project labour agreements, proposed interim benefits agreement, principles and framework of a benefits agreement, access agreement discussion Mar 24 Project review process Joint Secretariat, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Northern Gas Project Secretariat, Inuvik

Mar 25 Project update Community meeting, Yellowknife Mar 31 Infrastructure and design planning Town manager and council members, Fort Simpson Mar 31 Infrastructure and design planning Mayor and council members, Enterprise Apr 2 Infrastructure and design planning Town infrastructure representatives, mayor and council members, Hay River Apr 6 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Social Impacts Committee, Fort Good Hope Assessment Apr 6 Project update, Socio-Economic Impact Social Impacts Committee, Fort Good Hope Assessment Apr 7 Project infrastructure and logistics design Ernie McDonald Land Corporation, Town of for the Town of Norman Wells Norman Wells Council members, GNWT Municipal and Community Affairs, Norman Wells Apr 13 Discussion of the granular and water Tuktoyaktuk Community Corporation, resources identified for use in constructing Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, the pipeline gathering system and facilities Tuktoyaktuk Apr 13 Discussion of the granular and water Hamlet councillor, Tuktoyaktuk resources identified for use in constructing the pipeline gathering system and facilities Apr 14 Project update Canadian North Sales and Marketing, Norman Wells Apr 14 Logistics and infrastructure in the Inuvik Gwich'in Tribal Council, Town of Inuvik council area members, Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Inuvik Airport, Tuktoyaktuk Airport Authority, Inuvik RCMP Detachment, Department of Transport – North/South, Inuvik

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2004 Apr 14 Discussion of the granular and water Ehdiitat Gwich'in Renewable Resource Council, resources identified for use in constructing Aklavik the pipeline gathering system and facilities Apr 15 Discussion of the granular and water Community meeting, Inuvik resources identified for use in constructing the pipeline gathering system and facilities Apr 15 Discussion of the granular and water Inuvik Community Corporation, Inuvik Hunters resources identified for use in constructing and Trappers Committee, Inuvik the pipeline gathering system and facilities Apr 20 Project update Chief and Band Manager, Jean Marie River Band, Jean Marie River Apr 21 Discussion on arctic pipeline engineering NEB, Calgary Apr 22 Conceptual and preliminary engineering Department of Transportation, Yellowknife Apr 27 2004 summer reconnaissance program Sub-Chief and Band Manager, Tetlit Gwich'in Council, Fort McPherson Apr 27 Project update Assistant Superintendent and Coordinator – Aboriginal Language and Culture, Yellowknife District No.1 Education Authority Apr 27 Project update Superintendent, Public Denominational District Education Authority, Yellowknife Apr 28 Technical briefing on materials engineering NEB, Calgary to the National Energy Board Apr 28 Project update Open house, Fort Resolution Apr 29 Project update Superintendent and Supervisor of Schools, South Slave Divisional Education Council, Fort Smith May 4 Route and facility site selection NEB, Calgary May 5 Project update, including a discussion Gwich'in Negotiating Team, Inuvik to 7 regarding benefits and access May 19 Construction and logistics NEB, Calgary May 20 Implications of the Inuvialuit Land Chief Land Administrator, Inuvialuit Land Administration's Inuvialuit Land Administration, Inuvik Management System and the project permit application approval process May 21 Project update Pembina Institute, Calgary May 25 2004 Summer reconnaissance program and Fort Good Hope Renewable Resource Council, the 2004 Aurora Research Licence Fort Good Hope May 26 Project update and overview Open house, N'dilo May 27 Project update General Manager, North Slave Métis Alliance, Yellowknife May 27 Project update Open house, N'dilo May 27 Project update Executive Assistant, Dettah

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Table 2-2: Project Definition Phase Communication and Consultation Meetings (cont’d)

Date Topics Community or Organization Contacted 2004 May 28 Discussion on the next steps for Yellowknife Assistant Deputy Minister; Director, Policy and NWT government consultations Coordination and Senior Advisor, GNWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development – Mackenzie Valley Development Office, Yellowknife May 31 Development planning Tulita Community Development Working Group, Tulita

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

3.1.1 COMMUNITY MEETINGS

3.1.1.1 Purpose of Meetings

Since January 2002, hundreds of meetings and open houses have been held in the Mackenzie Valley and Mackenzie Delta communities within the project area to support project activities for the gathering system, gas pipeline and field developments (see Section 2, Communication by Project Phase).

The purpose of these meetings was to:

• introduce the public to the project’s scope and component parts

• continue the frequent communication with the public, local leaders and authorities during the Project Definition Phase

• keep the public informed of the various options for the project

• gather and incorporate community input, where appropriate

• present the environmental information that influenced the selection of the preferred sites and route alignment

• provide an opportunity to those most directly affected by the development and operation of these facilities to meet with the proponents and their consultants to discuss their concerns

3.1.1.2 Using Feedback from Meetings

The Mackenzie Gas Project proponents used feedback gathered from these public consultations to help them refine the:

• field development plans and gas gathering route north of the Inuvik area facility

• facility sites

• route of the NGL pipeline to the Enbridge interconnection in Norman Wells

• route of the gas pipeline from the Inuvik area facility to the NGTL interconnect facility

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3.1.1.2 Using Feedback from Meetings (cont’d)

The outcomes of these considerations were communicated to the community when they became available.

3.1.2 COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND RESPONSES TO CONCERNS

Common concerns were raised in community and small group sessions throughout the project area. Table 3-1 summarizes the Mackenzie Gas Project proponents’ responses to these concerns. Detailed responses to concerns are found in other volumes of the Mackenzie Gas Project regulatory submission. While the concerns can be captured under broad categories, they were often presented to the project proponents with specific examples, such as those outlined in the table. For example, concerns about caribou or bird migration were heard in different communities over a large geographical range. These concerns have been broadly identified as potential wildlife migration concerns.

Specific concerns about pipeline routing, facility siting and other local impacts were raised in all regions. The responses to such concerns were specific to the affected region or community.

For specific concerns and responses on a regional or community basis, see:

• Section 3.2, Inuvialuit Settlement Region • Section 3.3, Gwich’in Settlement Area • Section 3.4, Sahtu Settlement Area • Section 3.5, Deh Cho Region • Section 3.6, Northwestern Alberta • Section 3.7, NWT Non-Corridor Area

3.1.3 ONGOING CONSULTATION

Consultation will continue after the regulatory applications have been filed, and feedback on responses to concerns will continue to be provided through discussions and through responses to information requests.

Assuming that regulatory approvals are obtained and that the project proceeds, public consultation will continue throughout the construction, operation and decommissioning of the project. The consultation will continue to meet the mutual needs of the stakeholders and project proponents.

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Table 3-1: Community Concerns and Responses

Concerns in the Community Examples of Concerns Response to Community Concerns Impact of • Noise, lights and dust The proponents provided information on the project's environmental construction causing displacement of impact study, construction plans and experience from other pipeline activities on birds, caribou and foxes construction projects. local wildlife • Noise causing attraction of The proponents informed residents that scientific data is being habitats and animals collected to understand the animals and birds that might be affected migratory routes during construction. As well, traditional studies, conducted by the • Increased risk of bear and communities, are contributing to the proponents' understanding of the human interaction project’s potential impacts on wildlife. • Land disturbance causing The proponents provided information on engineering design, displacement of wildlife, construction schedules and construction practices to better understand such as caribou, bears, the duration and degree of impact of construction on wildlife. muskrat and birds The proponents are continuing to inform residents about changes that • Above-ground pipe have been made to the project design as a result of these discussions. disrupting migration Examples include incorporating breaks in the construction of the pathways pipeline trench to allow wildlife migration, planning to hire local wildlife • Hunting by non-local monitors during construction and fencing off certain areas. workers staying in camps Impact of • Increased sediment from The proponents provided information on the project's environmental construction dredging at river and impact study, construction plans and experience from other pipeline activities during stream crossings construction projects. fish spawning displacing or eliminating The proponents informed residents of the scientific data that is being and running fish habitats and whale collected in the project development regions to understand the fish seasons migration patterns and fish habitats that might be affected during construction. As well, • Seismic and construction traditional studies, conducted by the communities, are contributing to noise displacing fish the proponents' understanding of local harvesting. With the habitats proponents and communities working together, several changes have been made to the project’s design, such as river crossing locations in • Accidental spills the Sahtu Settlement Area near Tulita, and pipeline routing in the contaminating fish habitat Gwich’in Settlement Area near Travaillant Lake. • Fishing by construction The proponents provided residents with engineering design workers information, construction schedules and construction practice information to help them better understand the duration and degree of the impact of construction on fish, especially at lake, river and stream crossings and at designated water-withdrawal locations. The proponents are continuing to inform residents about approaches that have been adopted in the project design as a result of these concerns. Examples include assessing the feasibility of isolation or trenchless methods (horizontal directional drilling) for river and stream crossings, and working with the communities and the Department of Fisheries to establish water-withdrawal locations. Preserving • Damage to medicinal The proponents provided information on the environmental impact terrestrial, plants, burial sites or study, field development, pipeline routing, facility locations and archeological culturally significant sites infrastructure plans to support construction. and culturally through land disturbance significant sites • Disrupting previously unknown sites during construction

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Table 3-1: Community Concerns and Responses (cont’d)

Concerns in the Community Examples of Concerns Response to Community Concerns Preserving • Ownership of the The proponents informed residents of the traditional knowledge work terrestrial, knowledge of such sites that, with financial support by the proponents, would be conducted and archeological owned by the communities. In addition, scientific data collection, and culturally including archeological information and public participation, for the significant sites environmental impact study is contributing to the proponents' (cont’d) understanding of such sites. With the proponents and communities working together, changes have been made to the project’s plans, such as a heater-facility location near Trout Lake in the Deh Cho and pipeline routing near Willowlake River. Preserving the • Land disturbance The proponents provided information on the environmental impact land and disturbing peace and study, field development, pipeline routing, facility locations, and environment for tranquility, especially near infrastructure plans to support construction. future traditional camping areas The proponents informed residents that traditional knowledge and generations to • Land disturbance archeological data collection as well as public participation in the engage in disrupting revegetation environmental impact study are contributing to the proponents' traditional rates or pristine waters and understanding of how these traditional pursuits can be preserved. For pursuits subsequent impacts on example, construction practices will incorporate ways to reduce land fishing, hunting and requirements and to reclaim land that was disturbed during project trapping development. • Accidental spills and improper waste treatment or disposal methods The impact of • Loss of habitat for fishing The proponents provided information on the environmental impact development and hunting study, field development, pipeline routing, facility locations, and adversely infrastructure plans to support construction. • Land disturbance changing affecting the the visual aesthetics The proponents informed residents that scientific data collection, tourist potential including archeological information, and public participation in the • Increased traffic, noise, in the area environmental impact study are contributing to the proponents' lights and dust during understanding of tourist activities and of the businesses supporting construction such activities. • Reduced availability of The proponents provided residents with facility locations and accommodations and infrastructure plans as well as construction practice information to supplies in communities allow residents to better understand the project's consideration for • Increased noise from tourism. For example, the project is coordinating road use planning compressors and light from and maintenance with the territorial government. The project will flare stacks comply with the NWT requirements pertaining to noise. The visibility of, • Disruption to peace and The proponents provided information on the environmental impact and noise from, tranquility study, field development, pipeline routing, facility locations, facilities and infrastructure plans to support construction, and project operations • Decreased safety for the activities at or plans. public near sites that • The proponents informed residents that the scientific data collection in are used and Displacement of fish and the project development area, including archeological, wildlife and fish wildlife enjoyed by habitat and noise studies, as well as public participation for the residents and environmental impact study, are contributing to the proponents' visitors in the understanding of areas enjoyed by residents and visitors. area The proponents provided residents with facility locations and infrastructure plans as well as construction-practice information to allow residents to better understand the project's consideration of

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Table 3-1: Community Concerns and Responses (cont’d)

Concerns in the Community Examples of Concerns Response to Community Concerns The visibility of, aesthetics. For example, the project will incorporate visual breaks, and noise from, such as a row of trees, where appropriate, to reduce visual facilities and disturbances from the facilities. As well, the project will develop activities at or communication plans during the construction and operations phase to near sites that coordinate activities with the local residents, such as non-routine are used and facility maintenance. Working together to find alternatives has resulted enjoyed by in changes to the project design, such as the location of a camp in the residents and Fort Good Hope area in the Sahtu region being changed. visitors in the In addition, to help residents better understand pipeline construction area (cont’d) and operations, tours have been conducted to view other operations that are similar to those of the Mackenzie Gas Project. The potential • Desire for road access to The proponents provided information on the environmental impact effects of the certain areas study and infrastructure plans, and held workshops with municipalities project on to discuss such project specifics. • Desire to not have road infrastructure access to certain areas The proponents provided residents with information about construction within the • practices to address some of these concerns. For example, worker project area, Desire for use of spare and public safety is a priority, camps will be self-sufficient, and road- waste management such as roads, use planning and maintenance will be coordinated with the GNWT. capacity water supply, Working together to find alternatives has resulted in changes to the waste treatment, • Decreased safety for the project design, including the potential use of existing spare municipal and medical and public capacity, such as land, water and waste management. other social services • Accidental spills and improper waste treatment or disposal methods • Increased strain on existing medical and social services The capacity in • Lack of funds The proponents provided project information and made consultation the communities staff available to address questions. • Time constraints for reviewing To help identify community capabilities, the proponents discussed with • Disruptions to regular regulatory the residents how the EIS studies were being conducted and how they community business material, could become involved. conducting consultation and The proponents contributed funds to negotiate access and benefits negotiating agreements, encouraged governments to provide resources to support benefits negotiations and regulatory reviews, and hired and trained consultation field workers to help review draft regulatory materials. The possible • Increased incidence of The proponents informed residents that the scientific data collection, effects of drug and alcohol abuse including public participation, for the environmental impact study increased included assessing the existing problems and how the proponents • Increased availability of disposable might support the communities in reducing impacts. alcohol and drugs to income residents and to youth contributing to alcohol and drug • Fewer residents going on abuse and the land and participating displacement of in traditional activities traditional • Increased strain on lifestyles families left behind by workers • Diminished support for the Elders

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Table 3-1: Community Concerns and Responses (cont’d)

Concerns in the Community Examples of Concerns Response to Community Concerns The ability of the • People having to leave the The public expressed their views regarding accessing job skill training people within communities for training, and obtaining employment and business opportunities. communities to leaving families behind The proponents published information brochures on job and business access training, with no support opportunities typically associated with pipeline construction and employment and • People unable to afford to distributed them widely during public meetings, door-to-door visits, business get training career fairs, local radio information programs and community opportunities gatherings. • People with good skills but no certification will not be Community residents were encouraged to send resumes and able to get jobs employment or training interests to project regional offices. • Local companies will be Career fairs were attended and supported by the proponents, unable to compete with encouraging students to stay in school to be better positioned to have high-volume low-cost career choices. companies from the South Seminars were given to local businesses to show them how to qualify • Local workers and for project work. businesses will not get The proponents participated in and supported the development of work pipeline-operation and construction-skills training programs. As well, • Local businesses will be the proponents co-sponsored, with Resources, Wildlife and Economic unable to afford to grow Development (RWED), site-safety training in the Deh Cho corridor without certainty of communities to better position local people for employment in planned receiving contracts geotechnical work. Contracts were awarded for geotechnical work, with preference for local businesses, and proponent representatives met with contractors to encourage local employment. Geotechnical work was broken down into smaller packages to allow local businesses to qualify for the work, and insurance requirements were adjusted to facilitate participation from smaller community businesses. Benefits agreements are being negotiated. The possibility • Aboriginal people not The public expressed concerns that unions involved in the project of unions employed to do work for construction would limit opportunities for local residents and reducing the which they were qualified businesses. The proponents communicated that they are meeting with ability of local union and non-union labour representatives and are developing • Local businesses ineligible residents to measures to address these concerns. for work because of lack of qualify for and union affiliation access employment and business opportunities Land-access • Desire to ensure that The proponents entered into land-access and benefits discussions and revenues and benefits are maximized negotiations in all of the affected regions. other associated from the land claims benefits • Land ownership for the Deh Cho • Land use rights for the Dene Tha'

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM INUVIALUIT SETTLEMENT REGION

3.2.1 LOCATION

The Inuvialuit Settlement Region (see Figure 3-1) extends along the Arctic coast from the Alaska border on the west to the boundary with Nunavut on the east, from the Gwich’in Settlement Area boundary on the south and north across the Beaufort Sea to include Banks Island, parts of Victoria Island and the western Queen Elizabeth Islands.

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69°0'0"N Fuel Storage PARSONS LAKE PRODUCTION TUNUNUK POINT (BAR C) AREA Barge Landing Camp - 15 Person Stockpile Fuel Storage KP-S0 PARSONS LAKE LATERAL

STORM HILLS PIGGING FACILITY Camp - 40 Person Stockpile Fuel Storage

STORM HILLS LATERAL Map Extent

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Figure 3-1: Project Development in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region

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3.2.2 COMMUNITIES

Communities in the region are:

• Sachs Harbour • Paulatuk • Holman • Tuktoyaktuk • Inuvik • Aklavik

The Western Arctic Claim – The Inuvialuit Final Agreement – is applicable throughout the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. In accordance with the Inuvialuit Final Agreement, community corporations represent the Aboriginal populations.

The Inuvialuit people regard the land and wildlife of the region as assets that must be protected in the long term.

3.2.3 REGIONAL PROJECT ACTIVITIES

The operators of the three anchor fields have participated in many of the consultation activities documented in this volume. Each has also conducted independent consultation with respect to its field. They have sought to coordinate their independent activities, where possible, to mitigate the impact on community members’ time. The following is a summary of the approaches to and results of consultation undertaken individually by the anchor field operators.

3.2.3.1 Niglintgak Field Development

Discovered by Shell Canada Limited in 1973, Niglintgak is located in the Mackenzie Delta about 105 km northwest of Inuvik and 90 km west of Tuktoyaktuk. The Niglintgak natural gas field lies within the Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary and is one of the three anchor fields in the Mackenzie Gas Project. The gas produced from Niglintgak will be collected by the Niglintgak lateral and commingled with the volumes received from Taglu. Volumes from both fields will then be transported to the junction with the Storm Hills lateral, where production from Parsons Lake will be combined before being transported to the Inuvik area facility for processing.

Development plans for Niglintgak have involved assessing several options to best fit the constraints at the field location. Most of the shallow (700 to 1,000 m), compartmentalized reservoir lies below the Middle Channel of the Mackenzie River. This presents drilling challenges to access all of the reservoir. Drilling and production will occur from three surface locations that have been chosen next to previously disturbed exploration drilling locations. The field production will be delivered by above-ground flow lines to a gas conditioning facility, which will dehydrate (dry), compress and cool the gas to gathering system specifications. Shell has been evaluating both a barge-based option (preferred) and a land-based alternative option for siting the gas conditioning facility.

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Consultation on the Niglintgak field development has been coordinated with the Mackenzie Gas Project, and many of the meetings regarding Niglintgak have been combined with the other fields and the gathering system. However, Shell arranged several meetings to consult specifically on Niglintgak.

Concerns and Responses

Most concerns with Shell’s Niglintgak development are similar to the community concerns common throughout the Northwest Territories. However, during consultation, specific concerns were raised, including:

• the size and nature of the development’s land footprint

• the biophysical and socio-economic effects of the proposed gas conditioning facility concept

• the drilling waste disposal method and the use of drilling sumps

Size and Nature of Footprint

The location of the development inside the Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary requires that the land footprint be reduced as much as possible. Concerns were expressed about:

• the amount of disturbed land that might affect wildlife habitat and their activities

• sensory disturbances, such as light and noise, that might interfere with wildlife use of habitat

In response to these concerns, Shell made reducing the development’s footprint a priority in its assessment criteria when evaluating development options. The conceptual development design reduced surface disturbance and sensory impacts by:

• locating drilling sites at predisturbed locations • preferentially scheduling drilling and construction activities in the winter • using above-ground flow lines to reduce surface disturbance • locating the gas conditioning facilities on a foundation in the river channel

Gas Conditioning Facility

Although the chosen gas conditioning facility concept helped reduce the land disturbance footprint, it raised several unique concerns, including the:

• environmental impact of potential dredging required to transport the gas conditioning facility to the site

• potential loss of jobs and business opportunities during construction because the gas conditioning facilities would be constructed off site

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3.2.3.1 Niglintgak Field Development (cont’d)

• protection of the river system during construction and operations activities

These concerns were expressed in community meetings and in a letter from the Inuvialuit Game Council on April 15, 2004. Shell has responded to the Inuvialuit Game Council’s letter and has initiated a number of design evaluations and work activities to address them.

Dredging

The potential impact of dredging in the Mackenzie Delta was assessed in the EIS, and it was concluded that dredging could be managed with no significant environmental impact. Additional studies are being done to further refine the scope for any dredging and potential design modifications needed to avoid or reduce dredging in the delta area. Shell will continue to share information with concerned and interested parties as design work continues and site-specific mitigation plans are refined.

Potential Loss of Jobs and Business Opportunities

Shell is aware of the public concern with the potential loss of jobs and business opportunities during construction with the current development compared to other land-based options. A review of the planned Mackenzie Gas Project activities in the region indicates that labour and business opportunities during the three years of scheduled Mackenzie Gas Project construction will exceed the Inuvialuit Settlement Region’s capacity to supply the required resources. Therefore, although the proposed gas conditioning facility would remove some jobs from the Inuvialuit Settlement Region during construction, there would still be more employment opportunities available than could be filled locally. In addition, long-term operations jobs and business opportunities will be unaffected by the construction plan chosen for the gas conditioning facility.

Protecting the River System

Protecting the river system is a key component of the Niglintgak design work and construction plans. The gas conditioning facility has been designed to reduce the use of, and increase the control of, chemicals and fuels that might be spilled from it. The environmental impact of locating the gas conditioning facility in the river channel has been assessed in the EIS and mitigation strategies have been identified to address environmental concerns. Additional studies will be undertaken in ongoing engineering studies to develop the site-specific mitigation plan details for Niglintgak.

Shell will continue to consult with stakeholders and respond to concerns raised about the gas conditioning facility as more information is obtained.

Drilling Waste Disposal

The use of drilling sumps as a method of disposing of drilling waste was raised as a concern for all of the anchor field developments. Exploration sumps are

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usually built adjacent to the wells. Historically, some have been built in less than ideal sites or in areas prone to flooding, and local stakeholders have raised concerns about their long-term aesthetics and integrity.

Shell assessed a number of options for disposing of drilling waste from the Niglintgak development. The options assessed for drilling waste disposal included:

• a Niglintgak-owned and operated drilling waste disposal well • a third-party-owned and operated drilling waste disposal well • transporting drilling waste to, and using, a remotely located engineered sump

Important in the consideration of these options was the volume and nature of the drilling wastes proposed for Niglintgak. Because of the shallow nature of the reservoir and low well count (6 to 12 wells), the volume of drilling waste is expected to be low. In addition, the drilling fluid will be water based, reducing the environmental concerns with longer term sump storage.

The characteristics of the Niglintgak drilling program favour the use of an engineered remote sump as the preferred method for containing and disposing of Niglintgak drilling cuttings and fluids. Downhole injection at Niglintgak was rejected because of a lack of a suitable injection formation and the prohibitive disposal costs given the small volume of Niglintgak drilling cuttings. Disposing of drilling cuttings and fluids into a third-party injection facility is a possible option, but is not currently feasible, as no facility has been identified with confirmed capacity for the Niglintgak cuttings volume.

Shell will continue to consult with interested parties within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region to try to address any remaining concerns with drilling cuttings disposal.

3.2.3.2 Taglu Field Development

Discovered in 1971 by Imperial Oil Limited, the Taglu natural gas field is located in the Mackenzie Delta about 120 km northwest of Inuvik and 70 km west of Tuktoyaktuk. It lies partially within the Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary and is one of the three anchor fields in the Mackenzie Gas Project. The natural gas produced from this field will be commingled with the natural gas received from the Niglintgak lateral. Natural gas from both fields will move through the Taglu lateral to the junction with the Storm Hills lateral.

The Mackenzie Gas Project proponents’ coordinated approach to consultation has provided the opportunity for Imperial Oil Resources Limited, the proponent for the Taglu field development, to directly participate in, or be represented in, many of the Mackenzie Gas Project consultation activities. These activities have included providing printed materials and brochures, exchanging information at workshops, public meetings and open houses, and seeking input from community representatives and leaders.

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Concerns and Responses

During consultation, many of the concerns raised about the Taglu field development were similar to the community concerns common throughout the Northwest Territories. However, specific concerns raised by stakeholders in the Beaufort Delta Region about the proposed Taglu field development included land disturbance and footprint in the Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary, and the disposal of drilling waste.

Drilling waste, including drilling cuttings and fluids, will be disposed of in a disposal well. This will eliminate the need for a permanent sump and reduce the footprint in the Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary.

Potential mitigation to address land disturbance and footprint includes:

• conducting all drilling from a single well pad

• staging materials and supplies offsite at an existing disturbed area at Tununuk Point

A study was completed to evaluate the potential effects of constructing and transporting the Taglu gas conditioning facility on a marine barge to further reduce the footprint within the Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary. The results of this study indicated that this option would not reduce the footprint because of the excavation requirements along the shoreline. Additional concerns were raised about the foundation requirements for the barge and the limited ability to manoeuvre the barge through the narrower sections of the river channels. As a result, the barge-mounted gas conditioning facility option was rejected and the community was notified of this decision.

3.2.3.3 Parsons Lake Field Development

The Parsons Lake field, discovered in 1972, is located about 70 km north of Inuvik and about 55 km southwest of Tuktoyaktuk, in the Mackenzie Delta Region. Parsons Lake is one of the three anchor fields in the Mackenzie Gas Project. The natural gas produced from the Parsons Lake field will be collected by the Parsons Lake lateral and transported to the Storm Hills junction of the Mackenzie Gas Project gathering system.

ConocoPhillips’ approach to consultation for the Parsons Lake field development is proactive, community-based in design and flexible in its implementation. Ongoing and changing stakeholder interests and priorities are being accommodated throughout the consultation process. Particular efforts are being made to accommodate the unique culture and character of communities. Resources and materials are being provided to stakeholders, particularly local communities, to enhance their capacity to participate in the consultation process.

ConocoPhillips’ commitment to consultation involves seeking community input on project plans. Community input is one of five factors that ConocoPhillips considers in making decisions. The others are safety, environment, technical feasibility and cost. To listen to and understand input from the community,

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ConocoPhillips has engaged in formal consultation, including workshops, meetings and correspondence, and informal consultation, as well as one-on-one meetings, school visits and door-to-door visiting with community members and leaders. ConocoPhillips values and responds to community input, as it contributes to project planning and the evolving consultation process.

Concerns and Responses

Most concerns with the Parsons Lake development were similar to the community concerns common throughout the Northwest Territories. However, concerns raised in the Beaufort Delta Region (including portions of the Gwich’in Settlement Area) specific to Parsons Lake are shown in Table 3-2.

3.2.3.4 Gathering System

Many of the project’s proposed activities will occur in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, because the three anchor fields are located in the region. Gas from these anchor fields will feed a gathering system that will connect to the Inuvik area facility.

Niglintgak Lateral

The Niglintgak lateral, about 16 km long, will originate at the Niglintgak field, cross the Kumak Channel and traverse eastward, cross two more large channels and terminate at the outlet of the Taglu gas field gas conditioning facility. The entire route is on crown land.

Taglu Lateral

The Taglu lateral will begin south of Big Lake, traverse southeast, cross the Harry Channel onto Richards Island and leave the island by crossing the East Channel north of Swimming Point. It will continue southeast to the junction of the Parsons Lake lateral at the Storm Hills pigging facility. The distance is about 81 km, of which 23.5 km is on private Inuvialuit land.

Parsons Lake Lateral

The Parsons Lake lateral originates at the northeast corner of Parsons Lake, continues south around the lake, then southwest between West Hans Lake and East Hans Lake, a distance of about 27 km. The entire route is on crown land.

Storm Hills Pigging Facility

The Storm Hills pigging facility, where pipeline cleaning and inspection devices might be launched and received, is a 4 ha site located at the junction of the Parsons Lake and Taglu laterals. Gas volumes from both of these laterals will be metered before entering the Storm Hills lateral, which will terminate at the Inuvik area facility.

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Table 3-2: Parsons Lake Concerns Addressed in Project Planning

Description of Issue Issue or Concern Expressed by Community Response Access (movement of Construction of an all-weather An extensive analysis was conducted on options to people, supplies and road from Inuvik to access the project considering safety, environment, equipment) to project Tuktoyaktuk. Some community input, technical feasibility and economics. community members and After careful consideration, the proposed access leaders support this. option for the Parsons Lake field is a blend of winter ice roads, air support (helicopter and fixed-wing) and low-ground-pressure vehicles. ConocoPhillips will not build an all-weather road from Inuvik to the Parsons Lake area to support the proposed Parsons Lake development. Reduce footprint Size of north pad The size of the north pad will decrease from 20 ha to 15 ha. Equipment on the north pad will be moved closer together. The drilling pad size will be reduced. Size of south pad The size of the south pad will decrease from 4 ha to 1 ha. Fewer buildings are planned on the south pad. Construction and location of The two required flare stacks will be located together flare stacks to reduce the land area required. Reduce disturbance Zed Creek Parsons lateral Recommended to gathering system operator that crossing gathering system plans be evaluated for potential to change from a below-ground crossing to an above- ground crossing. Height of above-ground lines Lines crossing tundra or flow lines will be designed to be 2.2 m above ground level to ensure safe passage of people and animals below, even with snow cover. Respect the environment Avoiding use of drilling The use of permanent sumps will be avoided. If the sumps. Managing drilling proposed geological formation is found suitable for wastes responsibly. injection, and regulatory approval is obtained, drilling cuttings will be injected for disposal. Otherwise, drilling cuttings will be stabilized, stored and transported to an approved disposal facility. Oil-based drilling fluids will continuously be reused and eventually transported out of the region for recycling or disposal. Prevention and management Recommended that buildings be designed with an of spills or leaks integral floor that will contain spills. Design work is ongoing. Emergency Response Management of incidents An approved emergency response plan will be in place.

Storm Hills Lateral

The Storm Hills lateral traverses southeast from the Storm Hills junction, east of Noell Lake, until it reaches the Inuvik area facility, a distance of about 51 km. The entire route is on crown land.

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Unique Concern

A continuing concern in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region is the proposed Storm Hills lateral.

Residents expressed concern about the possible effects of the pipeline construction and the proposed route south from the Storm Hills pigging facility to the Inuvialuit–Gwich’in regional boundary. The communities believed that the route should be adjusted to parallel the existing Ikhil pipeline right-of-way, which is located about 15 km west of the proposed route, to reduce the environmental impact. They also expressed concern about potential impacts on the caribou.

Response to Concern

In response to this concern, the proponents studied alternative routes for the gathering system, including the route paralleling the Ikhil pipeline right-of-way, which would be about 19 km longer than the proposed route. The study concluded that the alternative routes did not provide incremental protection of the environment. Further, a study of the caribou and their habitat concluded that any disruption would be minor and temporary during the construction period. These results were communicated by letter and in person at various meetings with the Inuvialuit Game Council and other interested parties.

In April, the Inuvialuit Game Council reinforced their preference in a letter to the Mackenzie Gas Project for the eastern route alternative, the twinning of the current Ikhil pipeline right-of-way.

The timing of construction activities and potential caribou movements will be considered as construction planning progresses for the proposed Storm Hills lateral.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM GWICH'IN SETTLEMENT AREA

3.3.1 LOCATION

The Gwich’in Settlement Area (see Figure 3-2) is bordered on the north by the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, on the west by the Yukon Territory, on the south and east by the Sahtu Settlement Area.

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STORM HILLS LATERAL

INUVIALUITINUVIALUIT SETTLEMENT SETTLEMENT REGION REGION 68°30'0"N Inuvik KP-0 Map Extent INUVIK AREA FACILITY Camp - 250 Person Stockpile Fuel Storage

CAMPBELL LAKE Camp - 1,350 Person Stockpile TOWN OF INUVIK Fuel Storage Barge Landing (2) Stockpile Fuel Storage Airport (existing) 2010 0 20

Kilometres 107-0000-011-381 002 REV E

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GWICH'IN SETTLEMENT AREA KP-150 67°30'0"N Tsiigehtchic 67°30'0"N 134°0'0"W

KP-200

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Figure 3-2: Project Development in the Gwich’in Settlement Area

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3.3.2 COMMUNITIES

Communities in the Gwich’in settlement area include:

• Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River) − Gwichya Gwich’in • Fort McPherson − the Tetlit Gwich’in • Aklavik − Ehdiitat Gwich’in • Inuvik − Nihtat Gwich’in

The people of the Gwich’in Settlement Area regard the land and wildlife as assets that must be protected in the long term. The Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement describes the lands to which the Gwich’in people have rights. On Gwich’in-owned lands, the Gwich’in enjoy all rights of private property ownership. The Gwich’in Tribal Council administers surface land use.

3.3.3 SETTLEMENT AREA PROJECT ACTIVITIES

The Gwich’in Settlement Area will not have the same degree of project activity as the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. Activities in the Gwich’in Settlement Area will be focused on constructing and operating the Inuvik area facility and the accompanying road and right-of-way for the gas and NGL pipelines. The Inuvik area facility will be located just south of the regional boundary between the Inuvialuit Settlement Region and the Gwich’in Settlement Area, and will:

• process the gas collected in the gathering system

• separate the natural gas from the NGLs

• stabilize the NGLs and compress the gas, so that they can be transported south through two separate single-phase pipelines in the same right-of-way through the Gwich’in Settlement Area to Norman Wells

• include a large (1,350-person capacity) camp site at the north end of Campbell Lake

• include a smaller (250-person capacity) camp site at the Inuvik area facility

3.3.4 UNIQUE CONCERN

A unique concern in the Gwich’in Settlement Area is about the pipeline right-of- way route in the Travaillant Lake area.

The Gwich’in Land Use Plan designates the Travaillant Lake area as a protected area because it is:

• an area of numerous lakes where the community harvests fish stocks • the headwater for the Kugaluk and Anderson river systems • of cultural significance to the Gwich’in • a potential wintering area for the bluenose caribou

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This concern was expressed in meetings with the community of Tsiigehtchic, the Renewable Resource Committee, Elders, and the Chief and Council. The Gwich’in Land Use Plan acknowledges and allows for a pipeline through this protected area. The community did not want to oppose the pipeline but wanted to ensure that their concerns were weighed equally with those of the project. The proponents asked the community to provide an alternative route, so that they could take that input and review the feasibility of a route change.

3.3.4.1 Response to Concern

Through work with the community of Tsiigehtchic, the Chief, the Council and the Elders affected by the route in this area, an alternative route was drawn up by the community for review by the project proponents. After analyzing the alternative from an environmental and engineering perspective, the proponents determined that the alternative was an appropriate route. Therefore, the alternative route was adopted.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM SAHTU SETTLEMENT AREA

3.4.1 LOCATION

The Sahtu Settlement Area (see Figure 3-3) is bordered to the north by the Gwich’in and Inuvialuit settlement areas, to the east by Nunavut, to the southeast by the North Slave Region, to the south by the Deh Cho Region and to the west by the Yukon.

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SAHTU SETTLEMENT AREA Map Extent K'AHSHO GOT'INE DISTRICT GWICH'IN GWICH'IN LITTLE CHICAGO SETTLEMENT KP-200 COMPRESSOR STATION AREA Camp - 120 Person Stockpile Fuel Storage Airstrip (existing) Colville Lake 67°0'0"N 67°0'0"N LITTLE CHICAGO Barge Landing Camp - 1,350 Person NGL AND GAS PIPELINES Stockpile Fuel Storage 5005025 Airstrip (existing) KP-300 Kilometres FORT GOOD HOPE 107-0000-011-381 003 REV E Barge Landing Camp - 1,350 Person Stockpile Fort Good Hope Fuel Storage Airstrip (existing) 66°0'0"N 66°0'0"N

KP-400 SAHTU SETTLEMENT AREA DÉLINE DISTRICT

NORMAN WELLS COMPRESSOR STATION Barge Landing Stockpile Fuel Storage Norman Wells KP-500 Déline 65°0'0"N Tulita LITTLE SMITH CREEK 65°0'0"N Barge Landing Camp - 950 Person NORMAN WELLS TULITA WEST KP-600 Stockpile Barge Landing Barge Landing Fuel Storage Camp - 1,350 Person Stockpile Airstrip (existing) Stockpile Fuel Storage Fuel Storage TULITA EAST (town) Airstrip (existing) Barge Landing Stockpile Airstrip (existing)

GAS PIPELINE

64°0'0"N SAHTU SETTLEMENT AREA KP-700 64°0'0"N TULITA DISTRICT DEH CHO REGION

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Figure 3-3: Project Development in the Sahtu Settlement Area

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3.4.2 COMMUNITIES

Communities in the Sahtu Settlement Area are:

• Colville Lake • Fort Good Hope • Norman Wells • Tulita • Déline

Each of the five Sahtu communities has its own renewable-resource council that deals with hunting and trapping matters associated with the land claim.

3.4.3 SAHTU ORGANIZATIONS

The Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement was completed in 1993. Title to the settlement lands is held by the three district land corporations. There are also seven community-based land corporations in the Sahtu Settlement Area. The Sahtu Secretariat Inc. is the coordinating body for the seven community land corporations and for matters related to the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. The mandate of the Sahtu Secretariat Inc. is to ensure that programs and services implemented under the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement benefit the Sahtu people. The Sahtu Secretariat Inc. takes direction from the Sahtu Dene Council, which includes the Sahtu Grand Chief and the Sahtu Chiefs.

3.4.4 REGIONAL PROJECT ACTIVITIES

The Sahtu Settlement Area is divided into three districts. Project construction activities will take place on K’ahsho Got’ine District and Tulita District lands. No construction will occur in the Déline District lands.

In the K’ahsho Got’ine District, three construction camps are proposed:

• one large temporary construction camp (about 1,350-person capacity) in the Little Chicago area

• one large temporary construction camp (about 1,350-person capacity) in Fort Good Hope

• one small camp (about 120-person capacity) at the proposed compressor site location

The Little Chicago area will also have a barge landing site, equipment and materials storage area, fuel storage facilities, two airstrips and a compressor station site. Also proposed near Fort Good Hope is an equipment, materials and fuel storage area, and the use of an existing barge landing site and airstrip.

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In the Tulita District, at Norman Wells, a large temporary construction camp (about 1,350-person capacity) is proposed, as well as a small temporary construction camp (about 120-person capacity), a compressor site, an equipment- and materials storage area and the use of existing barge landing sites, fuel storage facilities and the regional airport.

Near the community of Tulita, two temporary infrastructure sites are proposed. They consist of stockpile sites for equipment and materials, barge landings and fuel storage. Use of the existing airstrip will also be required. South of Tulita, near Little Smith Creek, a temporary infrastructure site, consisting of a 950- person construction camp, a stockpile site for equipment and materials, a barge landing site, an airstrip and fuel storage facilities will be located.

3.4.5 UNIQUE CONCERNS

3.4.5.1 Déline District

Access to private lands to carry out project activities will be required from the Sahtu district land corporations of K’ahsho Got’ine and Tulita. Déline has indicated that access and benefits agreements negotiated with these other districts should not disadvantage or exclude Déline from participating fully in project- related employment and business opportunities.

The project proponents encouraged Déline district leaders to work with the other two regions to facilitate:

• a single set of access and benefits arrangements with the proponents at a regional level

• incorporating Déline impact into the K’ahsho Got’ine and Tulita agreements

The proponents also encouraged Déline leaders to contact their counterparts in the other districts to make their concerns known. On several occasions, the proponents advised the other district leaders of Déline’s concerns. The proponents have included Déline in all consultation activities and workshops, contract pre-qualification orientation and pre-qualification processes, requests for bids for geotechnical programs, career fairs and other related project activities.

3.4.5.2 K’ahsho Got’ine District

Unique to the camp near Fort Good Hope was a concern about its proximity to a local swimming area. In response, the proponents held a public meeting in Fort Good Hope to help better understand the community’s concerns about the proposed construction camp and to involve residents in possible solutions.

Fort Good Hope residents also expressed concerns with the planned temporary infrastructure required near Little Chicago to support pipeline construction. A workshop was held in Fort Good Hope to help understand the residents’ concerns and involve them in possible solutions. The locations of cabins and burial sites near Little Chicago were discussed and mapped, so that infrastructure and

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3.4.5.2 K’ahsho Got’ine District (cont’d)

pipeline construction activities could be designed to avoid sensitive areas. There was also some discussion on pipeline routing. The residents offered differing opinions as to the best route, with support generally expressed for the proposed route.

K’ahsho Got’ine District representatives proposed that three committees be formed, comprising community residents and project staff, to address socio- economic issues and business opportunities. The proponents agreed to participate in these committees and have facilitated meetings with the K’ahsho Got’ine Pipeline Working Group to develop committee mandates, arrange meetings and address issues.

3.4.5.3 Tulita District

Some Tulita residents expressed concerns about how close the proposed pipeline route was to the community’s water intake system. It was also suggested that ice build-up in that vicinity could cause problems with construction and reliability of the pipeline operation.

In response, the proponents asked residents for their views on a more appropriate Great Bear River crossing to avoid the issues raised and to improve constructability. The project’s technical staff assessed the suggested alternatives and adopted one of the suggested alternatives.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM DEH CHO REGION

3.5.1 LOCATION

The Deh Cho Region (see Figure 3-4) is the southernmost region of the NWT on the proposed pipeline corridor. It is bordered by the Yukon to the west, the Sahtu Region to the north, the North Slave Region to the northeast, the South Slave Region to the southeast and Alberta to the south.

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BLACKWATER RIVER COMPRESSOR STATION Barge Landing Camp 120 Person KP-700 Stockpile

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OCHRE RIVER Map Extent Barge Landing Camp - 950 Person Stockpile Fuel Storage 63°0'0"N Wrigley KP-800 Rae SMITH CREEK (2 sites) 5005025 Stockpile Edzo Kilometres Fuel Storage 107-0000-011-381 004 REV E 63°0'0"N TOWN OF WRIGLEY Airstrip (existing) TRAIL RIVER COMPRESSOR STATION Camp - 120 Person Stockpile Fuel Storage KP-900

GAS PIPELINE 62°0'0"N

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES CAMSELL BEND Barge Landing DEH CHO REGION Camp - 950 Person Stockpile Fort Simpson 62°0'0"N Fuel Storage FORT SIMPSON KP-1000

Barge Landing 115°0'0"W Stockpile Airport (existing) Jean Marie River Fort Providence LIARD RIVER FERRY CROSSING 125°0'0"W Barge Landing Stockpile

Fuel Storage Hay River 61°0'0"N Kakisa KP-1100 Nahanni Butte TROUT RIVER MCGILL STATION HEATER STATION Camp - 950 Person Camp - 40 Person HAY RIVER

61°0'0"N Stockpile Stockpile Barge Loading Site Fuel Storage Fuel Storage Camp - 300 Person Enterprise Stockpile TROUT LAKE TROUT LAKE Fuel Storage Airstrip (existing) Camp - 900 Person Module Assembly Trout Lake Stockpile Rail Terminus Fuel Storage Airport (existing)

KP-1200 60°0'0"N Fort Liard NGTL INTERCONNECT FACILITY (Located in Alberta) ALBERTA Camp - 40 Person Stockpile BRITISH COLUMBIA Fuel Storage Steen River

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Figure 3-4: Project Development in the Deh Cho Region

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3.5.2 COMMUNITIES

The region includes 12 separate communities represented by 17 organizations, including First Nation, Métis and town, hamlet or village councils. The region is currently involved in the Deh Cho Process, which is intended to lead to decisions on land management and governance between the federal and territorial governments and the Deh Cho. The Deh Cho Process has not been concluded. This process involves negotiations between the federal government, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Deh Cho First Nations, which will set a framework for land management and governance.

The Deh Cho Region contains four territorial electoral constituencies:

• Nahendeh • Deh Cho • Hay River North • Hay River South

Early in 2002, the Aboriginal communities, through the Deh Cho First Nations, identified communities that would be most affected by the project, either because of proximity to the pipeline or traditional land-use implications. These communities are referred to as corridor communities and include:

• Wrigley − Pehdzeh Ki First Nation • Fort Simpson − Liidlii Kue First Nation and Métis Local 52 • Jean Marie River − Tthe’K’ehdeli First Nation • Trout Lake − Sambaa K’e Dene Band First Nation • Kakisa − K’a’agee Tu First Nation

In early 2003, the project proponents met with the Deh Cho First Nations and INAC to review the 2002 pipeline route through the Deh Cho Region. Subsequently, the Deh Cho Interim Land Withdrawal process established a route that could provide for development of a pipeline corridor.

A resolution creating and empowering a Deh Cho Pipeline Working Group was passed by Deh Cho First Nations leadership in February 2003. The working group was in place by September 2003.

The Hay River area, including Enterprise, will experience short-term impacts as a result of moving materials and equipment through the area during the Construction Phase of the project. This area received ongoing updates and presentations on the project and participated in scoping issues for the socio- economic and environmental impact assessments.

3.5.3 REGIONAL PROJECT ACTIVITIES

The proposed development in the Deh Cho Region involves the construction and long-term operation of a buried, 30 inch, sweet natural gas pipeline from the southern Sahtu boundary to the Alberta boundary.

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The proposed permanent facilities include:

• two compressor stations, one at Blackwater River and one at Trail River • a heater station east of Trout Lake

Eight temporary construction camps, ranging in size from 60 to 950 persons, will also be used.

3.5.4 UNIQUE CONCERNS

Community members, local and regional leaders and local business groups expressed concern to the proponents about matters related to land management and governance. The proponents urged those concerned to bring the Deh Cho Process to a timely conclusion and communicated a commitment to abide by any agreement arising from the process.

The proposed pipeline route near the Willowlake River area raised concern from Wrigley Pehdzeh Ki First Nation and Fort Simpson Liidlii Kue First Nation. The proposed route passed through an area of cultural and spiritual significance. As well, a problem identified was that construction activities would be too close to families living on the land. In response, the proponents evaluated several alternative routes proposed by the family living in the area. The result of this work was the adoption of a new route that stayed to the east of the all-weather road past Willowlake River.

The Trout Lake community expressed concern about the development potentially affecting the watershed feeding Trainor Lake. Specific concerns were raised regarding:

• potential borrow sites east of Trainor Lake • the planned location of the Trout Lake main construction camp • the proximity of the pipeline right-of-way to Trainor Lake

The proponents reviewed alternatives and agreed to move the proposed pipeline route about 2.5 km to the east side of the pipeline development corridor, as determined through the Interim Land Withdrawal process. The camp location was also moved farther east of Trainor Lake.

Through the traditional knowledge study at Trout Lake, concerns were raised about the proposed location for a heater station. The proposed location, at the intersection of the Trout Lake winter road and the Enbridge pipeline right-of- way, is on a heritage site and on low ground. The community proposed, and the project has adopted, an alternative location on higher ground, about 3 km south of the original site. As a result of the traditional knowledge work, the project has also eliminated a proposed granular development site east of Trainor Lake, which is a site of spiritual significance.

Kakisa raised concerns about protecting the Tathlina Lake inflow watershed. Tathlina Lake is used for traditional activities and is a primary inflow to Kakisa

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3.5.4 UNIQUE CONCERNS (cont’d)

Lake. Residents are concerned about potential impacts from the existing Enbridge pipeline and the proposed Mackenzie Valley natural gas pipeline.

The proponents offered to arrange for some community Elders to fly along the existing Enbridge right-of-way where it crosses the Tathlina Lake watershed and the proposed natural gas pipeline right-of-way.

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3.6.1 LOCATION

The Dene Tha’ is a Dene First Nation located in northwestern Alberta. They assert that they have traditional-use lands in the project area that extend into the southern portion of the Deh Cho Region.

3.6.2 COMMUNITIES

The Dene Tha’ communities are:

• High Level • Meandering River • Bushe River • Chateh (formally Assumption)

3.6.3 REGIONAL PROJECT ACTIVITIES

During the project’s Feasibility Study Phase and the first year of the Project Definition Phase, project proponents evaluated several options for the terminus of the pipeline. During this time, the Dene Tha’ were consulted and informed on current project plans. In mid-2003, a decision was made to terminate the Mackenzie Valley pipeline just south of the Northwest Territories–Alberta boundary. NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) will be responsible for submitting a regulatory application to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) for the required NGTL facilities. Facilities proposed by NGTL are:

• an interconnect facility • a 66 km pipeline to connect Bootis Hill to the interconnect facility

3.6.4 AREA CONCERNS

The proponents have offered to hold public meetings in the Dene Tha’ communities. Dene Tha’ leaders have opposed such meetings before signing a protocol agreement with the Mackenzie Gas Project proponents. The Dene Tha’ negotiating team and project representatives have met to discuss a protocol agreement. Until such an agreement is resolved, the Dene Tha’ leadership will not support public meetings.

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MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION VOLUME 1: CONSULTATION PROGRAM NWT NON-CORRIDOR AREA

3.7.1 LOCATION

The non-corridor area is the remaining area of the NWT after the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Gwich’in Settlement Area, Sahtu Settlement Area and Deh Cho Territory.

Most of the population is non-Aboriginal and located primarily in Yellowknife. Most of the population living outside of Yellowknife is Aboriginal.

3.7.2 COMMUNITIES

The communities in the non-corridor area are:

• Yellowknife • Rae Lakes • Wekweti • Wha Ti • Rae-Edzo • Dettah • N’dilo • Lutselk’e • Fort Smith • Fort Resolution

3.7.3 REGIONAL PROJECT ACTIVITIES

Project activities in this region are primarily related to federal and territorial governance, including regulatory bodies, which operate from Yellowknife.

3.7.4 APPROACH TO PUBLIC CONSULTATION IN THE REGION

The proponents offered to provide information sessions or open houses in each of the communities in the non-corridor area. Open houses were held in Dettah and N'dilo.

The City of Yellowknife is home to other organizations interested in the Mackenzie Gas Project. An open house forum and lunch-and-learn session provided project information and the opportunity to gather input. Representatives

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3.7.4 APPROACH TO PUBLIC CONSULTATION IN THE REGION (cont’d)

of some of these organizations and groups participated in the EIS non- government organization (NGO) workshops.

3.7.5 COMMUNITY CONCERNS

No specific community concerns were raised, except those that are closely associated with the general concerns identified in Section 3.1.

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% The symbol for percent. abandonment The act of permanently stopping operations, removing facilities and restoring land to a productive state.

Aboriginal person Any Indian, Inuit or Métis person who was born in the Northwest Territories or who is descended from an Aboriginal person born in the Northwest Territories. access road A temporary, permanent, or winter road that provides access to a facility, camp site, borrow site, barge landing site or a pipeline right-of-way and that is not open to the public. all-weather road A paved or unpaved, i.e., gravel, road that is open to traffic all year. anchor fields The three natural gas fields Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak, whose production will provide the basic volume of gas shipped in the Mackenzie Valley pipeline.

APG The abbreviation for Aboriginal Pipeline Group. aquatic Growing, living in, or frequenting water. Also, occurring in or situated on water.

ARI The abbreviation for Aurora Research Institute. barge A large, flat-bottomed boat used for transporting equipment and material. Usually propelled by towing with a tugboat. barge landing site A location on the shore or bank where a barge can land or dock to unload or load equipment and material. baseline A surveyed condition that serves as a reference point to which later surveys are coordinated or correlated. biophysical study The study of air, noise, aquatic (hydrogeology, hydrology, water quality and fisheries) and terrestrial (geology, permafrost, soils, vegetation and wildlife) conditions. borrow site An area that could be excavated to provide material, such as gravel or sand, to be used by the project.

August 2004 Mackenzie Gas Project GL-1 MGRA3-1 GLOSSARY

Canada Benefits Plan A plan to provide Canadians, including Aboriginal and other northerners, with a fair opportunity to participate competitively in supplying the goods, services and personnel required by the project.

CBC The abbreviation for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. compressor station A facility containing equipment that is used to increase pressure to compress natural gas for transportation.

ConocoPhillips The abbreviation for ConocoPhillips Canada (North) Limited. consultation, public The process of involving all affected parties in the design, planning and operation of a project. The process requires that the proponents give the parties to be consulted notice of the matter in sufficient form and detail to allow them to prepare their views on the matter. They are also given a reasonable amount of time to prepare their views and an opportunity to present their views to the proponents, who consider the views presented, fully and impartially. crown land Land whose mineral rights are owned by the federal or provincial government in Canada. decommissioning The act of taking a processing plant or facility out of service and isolating equipment, to prepare for routine maintenance work, suspending or abandoning. demographics Of or relating to the dynamic balance of a population, especially with regard to its density and capacity for expansion or decline.

DFO The abbreviation for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, a department of the federal government of Canada. disposal well A well into which process and other wastewater will be injected.

EIRB The abbreviation for Environmental Impact Review Board.

EIS The abbreviation for Environmental Impact Statement.

Enbridge The abbreviation for Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. environmental impact The process of evaluating the biophysical, social and economic effects of a assessment proposed project. environmental impact A report containing the environmental impact assessment. statement

EUB The abbreviation for Alberta Energy and Utilities Board.

ExxonMobil The abbreviation for ExxonMobil Canada Properties.

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flare stack A chimney used to dispose of surplus hydrocarbon gases by igniting them in the atmosphere. footprint The amount and shape of the area disturbed. gas, natural A compressible mixture of hydrocarbons with a low specific gravity that occurs naturally in a gaseous form. gas pipeline The proposed gas pipeline that would extend from the Inuvik area facility, parallel to the NGL pipeline along the Mackenzie River to Norman Wells, and continue south to connect to an extension of the TransCanada PipeLines Alberta system south of the Northwest Territories–Alberta boundary. Also known as the Mackenzie Valley pipeline. gathering system A system of pipelines and related facilities that include four gathering pipelines, the Inuvik area facility, the NGL pipeline and related facilities, such as valves, pig launchers and receivers. Also known as the Mackenzie gathering system. geotechnical Related to the application of scientific methods and engineering principles to civil engineering problems, by acquiring, interpreting and using knowledge of materials of the crust of the earth.

GNWT The abbreviation for Government of the Northwest Territories. granular resources The material deposits that have a granulated surface or structure, such as gravel.

GSA The abbreviation for Gwich’in Settlement Area. ha The metric symbol for hectare. helipad A cleared landing area for helicopters, located at camps and facilities. horizontal directional A water crossing technique used in pipeline construction in which the pipe drilling is buried under a watercourse at depths much greater than conventional crossings. An inverted arc-shaped hole is drilled beneath the watercourse and the assembled pipeline is pulled through it. Also known as a trenchless crossing.

HTC The abbreviation for Hunters and Trappers Committee. ice road A secondary road made of compact snow or ice, often ploughed over a frozen lake or ground, and that is impassable in the summer. Also known as a winter road.

ILA The abbreviation for Inuvialuit Land Administration.

Imperial Oil Resources A subsidiary of Imperial Oil Limited that currently holds the Significant Limited Discovery Licence for, and operates, the Taglu gas field.

August 2004 Mackenzie Gas Project GL-3 MGRA3-1 GLOSSARY

Imperial Oil Resources A subsidiary of Imperial Oil Limited that will construct and operate the Ventures Limited Mackenzie gathering system and the Mackenzie Valley pipeline on behalf of the gathering system and pipeline proponents.

INAC The abbreviation for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. infrastructure The basic facilities, such as transportation, communications, power supplies and buildings, that enable an organization, project or community to function.

Inuvik area facility The gas and NGL processing facility for the Mackenzie Gas Project, to be located near Inuvik.

IRC The abbreviation for Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.

ISR The abbreviation for Inuvialuit Settlement Region. km The metric symbol for kilometre.

Land Use Permit A permit issued by the designated managing body for a specific tract of land, allowing for an activity to be conducted on that land, as described in a land use application. lateral, pipeline A gathering pipeline that connects the production area facilities to the Inuvik area facility. logistics The activities associated with procuring, maintaining and transporting materials, equipment and personnel. m The metric symbol for metre.

Mackenzie gathering A system of pipelines and related facilities that include four gathering system pipelines, the Inuvik area facility, the NGL pipeline and related facilities, such as valves, pig launchers and receivers. Also known as the gathering system.

Mackenzie Valley The proposed gas pipeline that would extend from the Inuvik area facility, pipeline parallel to the NGL pipeline along the Mackenzie River to Norman Wells, and continue south to connect to an extension of the TransCanada PipeLines Alberta system south of the Northwest Territories–Alberta boundary. Also known as the gas pipeline.

Memorandum of The written statement, signed on October 15, 2001, and ratified by Understanding Imperial, the APG, ConocoPhillips, Shell and ExxonMobil, identifying mutually acceptable principles and arrangements for the economic and timely development of a Mackenzie Valley pipeline. mitigate To cause to become less harsh or hostile.

MLA The abbreviation for Member of the Legislative Assembly.

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natural gas A compressible mixture of hydrocarbons with a low specific gravity that occurs naturally in a gaseous form. natural gas liquids The hydrocarbons that are gaseous in the reservoir, but that will separate out in liquid form at the pressures and temperatures at which separators normally operate. The liquids consist of varying proportions of butane, propane, pentane and heavier fractions, with little or no methane or ethane.

NEB The abbreviation for National Energy Board.

NGL The abbreviation for natural gas liquid.

NGO The abbreviation for non-government organization.

NGTL The abbreviation for NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd.

North, the The Arctic, or the northern part of a province.

NWT The abbreviation for Northwest Territories. permafrost Perennially frozen ground, occurring wherever the temperature remains below 0°C for several years. pigging The act of pushing a device through a pipeline to physically clean deposits from the inner surface of the pipeline, to remove liquids or to conduct internal inspections of the pipeline. pigging facility Pipeline in-line inspection and cleaning tool receivers and launchers.

Preliminary Information The initial report submitted by the proponents of a proposed project, Package indicating their intentions and providing information relevant to the project. project proponents The five organizations (Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited, the APG, ConocoPhillips, Shell and ExxonMobil) that are undertaking the Mackenzie Gas Project. public consultation The process of involving all affected parties in the design, planning and operation of a project. The process requires that the proponents give the parties to be consulted notice of the matter in sufficient form and detail to allow them to prepare their views on the matter. They are also given a reasonable amount of time to prepare their views and an opportunity to present their views to the proponents, who consider the views presented, fully and impartially.

August 2004 Mackenzie Gas Project GL-5 MGRA3-1 GLOSSARY

reclamation The process of re-establishing a disturbed site to a former or other productive use, not necessarily to the same condition that existed before disturbance. The land capability might be at a level different, i.e., lower or higher, than that which existed before the disturbance, depending on the goal of the process. Reclamation includes the management of a contaminated site and revegetation, where necessary. Reclamation is not considered complete until the goals for reclamation have been achieved. reservoir A subsurface, porous, permeable rock body containing a natural accumulation of oil or gas, or both. revegetation The process of providing denuded land with a new cover of plants. right-of-way The right of passage or of crossing over someone else’s land. Also, an easement in lands belonging to others that is obtained by agreement or lawful appropriation for public or private use.

RRC The abbreviation for Renewable Resources Council.

RWED The abbreviation for Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development.

SEIA The abbreviation for Socio-Economic Impact Assessment.

Shell The abbreviation for Shell Canada Limited. socio-economics The study of social and economic factors.

SSA The abbreviation for Sahtu Settlement Area. stakeholders People or organizations with an interest or share in an undertaking, such as a commercial venture. stockpile A storage supply of something, such as line pipe or soil, to be used later. sweet natural gas Gas that has no more than the maximum sulphur content, as defined by the specifications for the sales gas from a plant or by a legal body. terrestrial The earth’s land area, including its human-made and natural surface and subsurface features, and its interfaces and interactions with the atmosphere and the oceans. traditional knowledge Cultural knowledge that is based on direct observation or information passed on orally from other community members, developed from centuries of experience of living off the land.

TransCanada The abbreviation for TransCanada PipeLines Limited. transmission pipeline A system of pipelines, compressor stations and other related facilities that transport natural gas from the gathering system to the southern terminus.

GL-6 Mackenzie Gas Project August 2004 MGRA3-1 GLOSSARY

trench, pipeline A long, narrow excavation dug in the earth in which a pipeline is buried. trenchless crossing A water crossing technique used in pipeline construction in which the pipe is buried under a watercourse at depths much greater than conventional crossings. An inverted arc-shaped hole is drilled beneath the watercourse and the assembled pipeline is pulled through it. Also known as horizontal directional drilling. tundra A vast treeless zone, lying between the ice cap and the timberline of North America and Eurasia, that has a permanently frozen subsoil. winter road A secondary road made of compact snow or ice, often ploughed over a frozen lake or ground, and that is impassable in the summer. Also known as an ice road.

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