James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement: Environmental Regimes Applied to the Territory

This course explores the history and context of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA). It explains the environmental assessment process applicable in the territory, and addresses the fundamental principles of the Agreement. The course also touches on federal, provincial and Aboriginal responsibilities under the JBNQA.

Ideal participants

Individuals involved in projects (funding, licensing, etc.) on the JBNQA territory.

Outcomes and benefits

The course will:

• help you to understand the fundamental principles, and historical and social contexts of the JBNQA

• enhance your understanding of EA and federal, provincial, and Aboriginal responsibilities relevant to JBNQA

• examine current possibilities and future prospects concerning harmonization of environmental assessment processes

Features

You will have the opportunity to:

• explore environmental assessment within the context of the JBNQA and touch on federal environmental assessment processes

• walk through recent examples of environmental assessments on the JBNQA

• interact with key stakeholders involved with JBNQA projects and share participant experiences

Course duration

1 day

"This is a very good introduction for anyone having to work on site."

Course Participant, Quebec City, April 2002

Schedule and Registration