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==About the Oversight Group ==

==About the YESAA Oversight Group ==

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 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.  

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.

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 [[:en:images/5/5f/Oversight_Group_Fact_Sheet_-_October_2019.pdf|Oversight Group Fact Sheet]].   

For further information about the Oversight Group, please see the [[:en:images/f/fb/Oversight_Group_Fact_Sheet.pdf|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 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 Oversight Group approved a series of priorities, which was informed by submissions from Yukon First Nations with Final Agreements, 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:  

==YESAA Forum Documents==

==YESAA Forum Documents==

[[:en:images/7/77/TOR_-_YESAA_Forum_-_Updated_-_FINALIZED_11SEPT19.pdf|YESAA Forum Terms of Reference]] - Updated as of September 11, 2019  

[[:en:images/f/f8/TOR_-_OVERSIGHT_GROUP_-_UPDATED_FINAL_-_AMENDED_11SEPT19.pdf|YESAA Forum Terms of Reference]] - Updated as of September 11, 2019

 

[[:en:images/5/5a/YESAA_Forum_Nov_2019_Slides_Final_2_-_Post_Session.pdf|YESAA Fourm Slide Deck "Reconnecting"]] - November 5, 2019  

==Upcoming YESAA Forum Events==

==Upcoming YESAA Forum Events==

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.  

A YESAA Forum event is planned for '''November 5, 2019''' at the Yukon Inn in Whitehorse.   

 

Topics that are being considered for discussion at this Forum event include an introduction and update from the Oversight Group, a review of the updated YESAA Forum terms of reference, as well as discussions on how new policy and regulatory changes may affect assessments, 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==

==Oversight Group Meetings and Records of Decision==

==Oversight Group Documents==

==Oversight Group Documents==

*[[:en:images/f/f8/TOR_-_OVERSIGHT_GROUP_-_UPDATED_FINAL_-_AMENDED_11SEPT19.pdf|Oversight Group Terms of Reference]]  

*[[:en:images/5/5f/Final_Signed_YESAA_Oversight_Group_Terms_of_Reference.pdf|Oversight Group Terms of Reference]]  

*[[:en:images/7/72/YESAA_OVERSIGHT_GROUP_-_2018-19_PRIORITIES_-_APPROVED.pdf|Oversight Group Priorities Document]]

*[[:en:images/7/72/YESAA_OVERSIGHT_GROUP_-_2018-19_PRIORITIES_-_APPROVED.pdf|Oversight Group Priorities Document]]

*[[:en:images/5/5f/Oversight_Group_Fact_Sheet_-_October_2019.pdf|Oversight Group Fact Sheet]]

*[[:en:images/5/5f/Oversight_Group_Fact_Sheet_-_October_2019.pdf|Oversight Group Fact Sheet]]