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==About the Oversight Group ==

==About the Oversight Group ==

The Oversight Group was established as a result of the ''Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA)'' Reset Memorandum of Understanding, signed in November 2017, by Yukon First Nations with Final Agreements, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada.  The Parties are committed to working together to re-establish collaboration for the purpose of fully implementing the development assessment process in accordance with the Yukon First Nation Final Agreements and facilitating its improvement in the spirit of partnership, respect and cooperation.  

The Oversight Group was established as a result of the ''Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act'' (YESAA) Reset Memorandum of Understanding ("Reset MOU"), signed in November 2017, by Yukon First Nations with Final Agreements, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada.  The Parties are committed to working together to re-establish collaboration for the purpose of fully implementing the development assessment process in accordance with the Yukon First Nation Final Agreements and facilitating its improvement in the spirit of partnership, respect and cooperation.  

The purpose of the Oversight Group is to oversee the development assessment process in the Yukon and promote its ongoing improvement while respecting the independence of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB).

The purpose of the Oversight Group is to oversee the development assessment process in the Yukon and promote its ongoing improvement, while respecting the independence of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB).

The Oversight Group consists of four members:   

The Oversight Group consists of four members:   

*Dionne Savill, who is the representative appointed by the Government of Canada

*Dionne Savill, who is the representative appointed by the Government of Canada

First Nations and stakeholders that are not party to the Reset Memorandum of Understanding (including YESAB, Yukon First Nations without Final Agreements, Transboundary First Nations, industry and other interested groups) are encouraged to contact the Oversight Group if they have questions or input.

First Nations and stakeholders that are not party to the Reset MOU, including YESAB, Yukon First Nations without Final Agreements, Transboundary First Nations, industry and other interested groups, are encouraged to contact the Oversight Group if they have questions or input.

 

For further information about the Oversight Group, please see the Oversight Group Fact Sheet.  

==Oversight Group Priorities==

==Oversight Group Priorities==

The Oversight Group approved a series of priorities, which was informed by submissions from Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, the Government of Canada and YESAB.  The Oversight Group also took into consideration the concerns and interests expressed by various non-governmental organizations, including industry and conservations groups.  These priorities may be addressed through forums, working groups, technical committees, or any other means as agreed upon by the Oversight Group.   

The Oversight Group approved a series of priorities, which was informed by submissions from Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, the Government of Canada and YESAB.  The Oversight Group also took into consideration the concerns and interests expressed by various non-governmental organizations, including industry and environmental conservation groups.  These priorities may be addressed through the YESAA Forum, working groups, technical committees, or any other means as agreed upon by the Oversight Group.   

The priorities generally fall into three common themes:  

The priorities generally fall into three common themes:  

<ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">

<ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">

   <li>''Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act'' Forum</li>

   <li>YESAA Forum </li>

   <li>Consultation and Engagement </li>

   <li>Consultation and Engagement </li>

   <li>Policy/Procedural Aspects  </li>

   <li>Policy/Procedural Aspects  </li>

</ol>

</ol>

For further details on the priority areas, see the [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/7/70/YESAA_OVERSIGHT_GROUP_-_2018-19_PRIORITIES_-_APPROVED2.pdf Oversight Group Priorities Document].

For further details on the priority areas, please see the [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/7/70/YESAA_OVERSIGHT_GROUP_-_2018-19_PRIORITIES_-_APPROVED2.pdf Oversight Group Priorities Document].

==YESAA Forum==

==YESAA Forum==

The ''YESAA'' Forum originally flowed from the ''YESAA'' 5-year review as a means to continuously and collaboratively improve the environmental assessment process for all Yukoners.  Though the Forum has been inactive in recent years, the outcomes of the Reset Memorandum of Understanding and the establishment of the Oversight Group have encouraged the revitalization of the Forum.

The YESAA Forum originally flowed from the YESAA 5-year review as a means to continuously and collaboratively improve the environmental assessment process for all Yukoners.  Although the Forum has been inactive in recent years, the outcomes of the Reset MOU and the establishment of the Oversight Group have encouraged the revitalization of the Forum as a key priority moving forward.

The purpose of the YESAA Forum is to create a community of practice for practitioners to engage in discussion, analysis and training, and to develop recommendations to address a number of related topics.  The Oversight Group will provide guidance and direction to the YESAA Forum.   

The purpose of the Forum is to create a community of practice for YESAA practitioners to engage in discussion, analysis and training, and to develop recommendations to address a range of YESAA-related topics.  The Oversight Group will provide guidance and direction to the YESAA Forum.   

The ''YESAA'' Forum may include discussion of the following priority areas:  

The YESAA Forum may include discussion of topics from the YESAA 5-year Review, further exploration of previous Forum event topics, and priority areas identified by the Oversight Group, such as:  

*Cumulative Effects  

*Cumulative Effects  

*Traditional Knowledge

*Traditional Knowledge

*Consultation and Engagement  

*Consultation and Engagement  

*Mitigative Measures  

*Mitigative Measures  

*Providing Economic Potential and Benefits  

*Proving Economic Potential and Benefits  

*Improving Communications of Pre-submission Requirements

*Improving Communications of Pre-submission Requirements

*Other priority areas identified by the Oversight Group   

*Other priority areas identified by the Oversight Group   

The next ''YESAA'' Forum is planned for November 2019.

==YESAA Forum Documents==

[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/5/5f/Final_Signed_YESAA_Oversight_Group_Terms_of_Reference.pdf Updated Forum Terms of Reference]

==''YESAA'' Forum Documents==

==Upcoming YESAA Forum Events==

[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/5/5f/Final_Signed_YESAA_Oversight_Group_Terms_of_Reference.pdf Updated Forum Terms of Reference]

A YESAA Forum event is planned for '''November 5, 2019''' at the Yukon Inn in Whitehorse.  Initial topics for discussion at this Forum event will include an introduction and update from the Oversight Group, a review of the updated YESAA Forum Terms of Reference and outcomes of the previous YESAA Forum, as well as discussions regarding cumulative effects assessment and management and a facilitated discussion and information sharing on amendments and renewals. Further details and a draft agenda will be provided shortly.

 

==Oversight Group Meetings and Records of Decision==

* July 19, 2018 - Initial meeting of the Oversight Group and signature of the Terms of Reference

 

The next ''Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act'' Forum is planned for November 2019.  Details will follow once confirmed.

* November 26, 2018 - Oversight Group meeting and approval of priorities

* October 26, 2018 - Oversight Group meeting

* September 11, 2019 - Oversight Group meeting - Record of Decision         

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