The Government of Canada, through Impact Assessment Act, (IA Act) recognizes that the impact assessment contributes to Canada’s understanding and ability to meet, first, its environmental obligations, and second, its commitments in respect of climate change.

In accordance with the factors to consider in Section 22 (1)(i) of the IA Act and the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) for the Webequie Supply Road Project the proponent is required to consider the extent to which the
effects of the Project hinder or contribute to the Government of Canada’s ability to meet its environmental obligations and its commitments to climate change relevant to decision-making.

This section presents how the Project’s effects may contribute or hinder Canada’s ability to meet its environmental obligations and its (climate change commitments to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 as contained in the Canadian
Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (2021).The section focuses on the net, or residual effects of the Project on Canada’s ability to meet its environmental obligations and its commitments, so excludes details on mitigation and
enhancement measures and relevant recommended follow-up monitoring programs that have been described in previous sections of the EAR/IS.

We have created this easier to understand visual and written version of the introduction with links to the source material, to ensure that not only scientists and policy personnel can understand this, but lay people as well.