Webequie Supply Road Project

May 1, 2025

AtkinsRéalis Ref: 661910

Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement

SECTION 2: ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION SUMMARY

Contents

• Engagement and Consultation Summary……………………………………………………………………………… 2-4
  • Overview of Engagement and Consultation Program……………………………………………………….. 2-4
  • Regulatory Engagement and Consultation…………………………………………………………………….. 2-5
    • Engagement and Consultation Prior to Initiation of the EA/IS Phase……………………….. 2-5
    • Provincial and Federal Regulatory Requirements……………………………………………….. 2-6
      • Fulfillment of Duty to Consult…………………………………………………………. 2-7
      • Issues Resolution………………………………………………………………………… 2-7
  • Identification of Participants……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-8
    • Indigenous Communities and Groups……………………………………………………………… 2-8
    • Stakeholder Participants…………………………………………………………………………….. 2-10
      • Ontario Government Review Team and Federal Agencies…………………… 2-10
    • Engagement Milestones and Timelines………………………………………………………….. 2-11
  • Indigenous Communities/Groups Engagement and Consultation………………………………………. 2-12
    • Principles and Approach to Engagement and Consultation…………………………………. 2-12
      • Webequie-Led Indigenous Engagement and Consultation…………………… 2-12
      • Elders’ Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………. 2-13
      • Webequie First Nation Three-Tier Approach…………………………………….. 2-13
    • How Indigenous Knowledge was Obtained, Used and Protected…………………………. 2-15
    • Indigenous Engagement and Consultation Methods…………………………………………. 2-17
      • Newsletters………………………………………………………………………………. 2-21
    • Summary of Indigenous Engagement and Consultation Activities………………………… 2-26
      • Round 1 – Engagement and Consultation Activities…………………………… 2-26
      • Round 2 – Engagement and Consultation Activities…………………………… 2-29
      • Round 3 – Engagement and Consultation Activities…………………………… 2-34
    • Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised by Indigenous Communities and

Groups and Status of Resolution…………………………………………………………………. 2-39

• Public and Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Methods……………………………………….. 2-53
  • Summary of Engagement and Consultation Activities for the Public andStakeholders…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-54
    • Project Notifications and Monthly Newsletters…………………………………… 2-54
      • Notices to Stakeholders…………………………………………….. 2-54
      • Monthly Newsletter……………………………………………………. 2-55
    • Public Information Centres……………………………………………………………. 2-55
    • Project Website…………………………………………………………………………. 2-56
    • Provincial and Federal Agencies Review of Study Plans and

Baseline Studies……………………………………………………………………….. 2-56

• Feedback for Evaluation of Alternatives…………………………. 2-57
  • Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised by the Public and Stakeholders and

Status of Resolution………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-58

Contents (Cont’d)

• Record of Engagement and Consultation…………………………………………………………………….. 2-70
  • Ongoing and Proposed Future Engagement and Consultation………………………………………….. 2-71
  • References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-72

In-Text Figures

Figure 2.1:    EA/IA Engagement Activities and Milestones……………………………………………………………………. 2-12

Figure 2.2:    Webequie First Nation Three-Tier Consultation Approach……………………………………………………. 2-14

In-Text Tables

Table 2-1:     Indigenous Communities Consulted and Engaged………………………………………………………………. 2-9

Table 2-2:     Indigenous Engagement and Consultation Methods During the EA/IA…………………………………….. 2-17

Table 2-3:     Monthly Newsletters Circulated During EA/IA Process………………………………………………………… 2-22

Table 2-4:     Consultation Activities Conducted During Consultation Round 1……………………………………………. 2-27

Table 2-5:     Consultation Activities Conducted During Consultation Round 2……………………………………………. 2-30

Table 2-6:     Consultation Activities Conducted During Consultation Round 3……………………………………………. 2-35

Table 2-7:     Key Issues and Concerns Raised by Indigenous Communities and Groups from Engagement

and Consultation Activities…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-40

Table 2-8:     Public and Stakeholder Engagement Methods During the EA/IA Process……………………………….. 2-53

Table 2-9:     Notices to the Public and Stakeholders During the EA/IA Process…………………………………………. 2-54

Table 2-10: Select Provincial and Federal Agencies Technical Comments and/or Concerns on Study Plans……. 2-58

Table 2-11: Select Provincial and Federal Agencies Comments and/or Concerns on Draft Natural

Environment Existing Conditions Report………………………………………………………………………….. 2-62

Table 2-12: Select Provincial and Federal Agencies Comments and/or Concerns on Draft Socio-Economic

Existing Conditions Report…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-66

Table 2-13: Select Provincial and Federal Agencies Comments on the Alternatives Assessment

(Consultation Round 2)……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-68

Table 2-14: Issues and/or Concerns Raised by the Public and Other Stakeholders…………………………………… 2-69

2.               Engagement and Consultation Summary

2.1            Overview of Engagement and Consultation Program

This section summarizes the engagement and consultation activities undertaken for the Project to date and/or planned by Webequie First Nation with Indigenous communities and groups, the public, government agencies, and stakeholders. A separate Record of Engagement and Consultation has been prepared to support this Draft Environment Assessment Report/Impact Statement (EAR/IS) and provides details of all the engagement and consultation activities. Whilst the early circulation of the Draft EAR/IS for review by Indigenous communities/groups will exclude the Record of Engagement and Consultation, the release of the formal Draft EAR/IS for review by Indigenous communities, the public, government agencies, and stakeholders will include this document. In substitution of the Record of Engagement and Consultation, this early circulation of the Draft EAR/IS for Indigenous review the reader should refer to the community- specific Consultation Progress Reports for Rounds 1, 2 and 3 previously provided to each community that document in detail all engagement and consultation activities and outcomes for the Project up to September 2024. In this section, reference is made, where applicable, to the detailed records of Environmental Assessment/Impact Assessment (EA/IA) engagement activities, copies of materials shared and formal correspondence that are appended to the Record of Engagement and Consultation.

Engagement and consultation leading up to the release of the Draft EAR/IS focused on EA/IA methodology and preliminary assessment outcomes, including:

• Identification and confirmation of Valued Components;
• Criteria and indicators for evaluation of alternatives and project effects assessment;
• Characterizing the baseline environment;
• Evaluation of Alternative routes, and locations for supportive infrastructure (e.g., aggregate source areas, construction camps), including identification of a preliminary recommended preferred route and supportive infrastructure, as the basis for the Project Footprint;
• Process for sharing and incorporating shared Indigenous Knowledge and Land and Resource Use (IKLRU) into the EA/IA, including assessment of impacts on Aboriginal Treaty and/or Rights and Interests (ATRI);
• Process to determine potential effects and recommended mitigation measures, including assessment outcomes; and
• Recommended follow-up monitoring and commitments.

Detailed descriptions of engagement and consultation activities during the EA/IA process specific to Indigenous communities and groups are provided in Consultation Progress Reports 1, 2, and 3 and form part of the Record of Engagement and Consultation. Consultation Progress Reports are required to be prepared as a condition of the provincially approved EA Terms of Reference (ToR) and are intended to document engagement activities at each EA/IA milestone, which were conceptualized into three consultation rounds that are also applicable to the engagement and consultation with the public and stakeholders.

Consultation Progress Reports to address conditions in the Notice of Approval for the EA ToR are:

• Organized by each Indigenous community;

• Contain a consultation log and summary of consultation activities, information shared by the proponent

(Webequie First Nation) with the community, community feedback received and the proponent’s responses to such input; and

• Contain a discussion of how any input and information provided by Indigenous communities have informed the development of the EA/IA milestone.

Consultation Progress Reports were provided to both the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and each Indigenous community, with a copy of the community-specific portion of the Consultation Progress Report that relates to that community, before proceeding to the next EA/IA milestone.

2.2            Regulatory Engagement and Consultation

This section describes the regulatory requirements for engagement and consultation to support the EA/IA for the Project.

2.2.1             Engagement and Consultation Prior to Initiation of the EA/IS Phase

On May 3, 2018, the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (formally Minister of the Environment and Climate Change) signed a voluntary agreement with Webequie First Nation to make the Project subject to an Individual (now Comprehensive) Environmental Assessment (EA) under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act

(EA Act). The Project is also subject to an Impact Assessment (IA) and must meet the requirements of the federal

Impact Assessment Act (IA Act).

Consultation regarding all-season roads alternative routes in and around the McFaulds Lake area with remote Matawa First Nations has been conducted through various studies over the past several years. Some of this consultation provides important context for the Webequie Supply Road Project. In many respects, consultation on the

various road studies provides a continuum of engagement, all of which is relevant to the Webequie Supply Road (WSR) EA/IA study. A description of key relevant studies and supportive information in the context of the Project are presented in Section1 – Introduction and Section 3 – Evaluation of Project Alternatives of this document.

In August 2020, a proposed ToR for the EA was submitted to MECP by Webequie First Nation. As part of the development of the ToR, engagement and consultation was conducted with 22 Indigenous communities and organizations/groups, as well as the public, government agencies, and other stakeholders, and comments received during the review period were incorporated into the final ToR as applicable (Webequie First Nation, 2020b).

Engagement and consultation activities during the provincial EA ToR phase and IA Planning Phase, prior to the formal commencement of the EA/IA, are summarized in Part 1 of the Record of Engagement and Consultation. Part 2 of the Record of Engagement and Consultation includes all records of engagement activities during the EA and IA

(Impact Statement Phase) and collectively parts 1 and 2 are intended to meet the requirements of the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) to provide a “Record of Engagement” for the Project and the requirements of Ontario under the EA Act. Key outstanding issues and concerns raised during the ToR phase and IA Planning Phase and where they are addressed in the Draft EAR/IS are presented in a concordance table in Appendix A1 of this Draft EAR/IS.

In October 2021, a Notice of Approval (NoA) of the ToR was issued by the MECP, defining the framework for preparing the EA for the Project. This includes adhering to the approved ToR and amendments made by MECP as described in the NoA. Finally, a Notice of Commencement of the EA was published in November 2021, signifying the formal start of the provincial EA and related engagement and consultation activities.

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (“IAAC” or “the Agency”) reviewed the proponents Initial and Detailed Project Descriptions, including the proponent’s response to the Summary of Issues from the Agency-led engagement and consultation activities during the IA Planning Phase. On December 2, 2019 the Agency issued a Notice of Decision to Webequie First Nation that a federal IA is required for the Project under the IA Act. Following the determination that a federal IA was required, the Agency as part of the Planning Phase of the IA process developed the following planning documents for the Project: Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) (2020); Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan (2020); Public Participation Plan (2020); Permitting Plan (2020); and Cooperation Plan (2020).

The purpose of the federal IA planning documents was to identify the scope of the factors that are to be considered by the proponent in its IS and guide engagement and consultation on the Project. As part of the Planning Phase the Agency provided opportunities for Indigenous communities, the public, and stakeholders to provide comments on the draft IA planning documents. Based on review of comments received the Agency posted a Notice of Commencement of the IA for the Project to their Registry on February 24, 2020, including the final TISG and supportive plans. The Project is now in the IS Phase of the federal IA process.

2.2.2             Provincial and Federal Regulatory Requirements

Section 5.1 of Ontario’s EA Act states that “consultation with interested persons (i.e., individuals or organizations with an interest in a particular undertaking) during the preparation of the EA is mandatory”. The Code of Practice: Consultation in Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Process (MECP 2014b) defines consultation as “a two-way communication process that involves affected and interested persons in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of an undertaking”.

Under the federal IA process, meaningful public participation opportunities are mandated under Section 27 of IA Act with objective to provide greater public trust in impact assessment and decision-making. In addition, a key objective of the IA Act is to respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples; and provide opportunities and capacity to participate in impact assessments. To support and assist the proponent, the Agency prepared a Public Participation Plan and Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan for the WSR Project.

The Project Team conducted the engagement and consultation activities for the EA/IA based on the Webequie First Nation Three-Tier Approach to engagement (refer to Section 2.4) and conventional principles and approaches that are consistent with legislative requirements of the MECP, the Agency and recognized best practices for Indigenous communities, the public, and stakeholders. In this context, the Project Team adhered to the following principles while conducting the Engagement and Consultation Program for the Project:

• Early, ongoing, clear, timely and respectful communication and dialogue with all identified Indigenous communities, government agencies, stakeholders and other affected/interested parties;
• Providing multiple and ongoing opportunities for all affected and interested parties to communicate with members of the Project Team and to provide input and responses in a way that meets their needs;
• Open, transparent, traceable and flexible planning and decision-making processes; and
• Documenting input received during the consultation process and follow-up with all participants on how their input was considered and (as appropriate) incorporated into project plans, or an explanation of why it could not be incorporated.

2.2.2.1       Fulfillment of Duty to Consult

It is the Crown’s constitutional duty to determine whether a Duty to Consult has been triggered by a Project and, if so, identify the Indigenous communities to be engaged and the appropriate consultation to be undertaken with those communities. As the Webequie Supply Road Project is subject to both the provincial EA Act, and the federal IA Act, both federal and provincial ministries and agencies represent the Crown. The Ontario Crown can delegate some procedural aspects of the Duty to Consult to project proponents. Project proponents are obliged under the EA Act to consult with all interested parties, including Indigenous communities. To ensure engagement and consultation with Indigenous communities is meaningful, it is important to recognize that Indigenous communities have varying rights and interests in respect of the Project; consequently, they may request different approaches to engagement and consultation, as well as accommodation, where appropriate, to mitigate impacts to their rights and interests. In addition, the “public” consultation process is also open to Indigenous communities.

The MECP and the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines (ENDM), on behalf of the Ontario government, have formally delegated some procedural aspects of consultation required under the EA Act to Webequie First Nation, as the proponent of the Project. While some Duty to Consult responsibilities have been delegated to the proponent, the Government of Ontario still retains overall responsibilities related to the constitutional Duty to Consult.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MECP, ENDM and Webequie First Nation, setting out how roles and responsibilities related to the Duty to Consult are shared between the Crown and the proponent was finalized on February 7, 2020. In general, Webequie First Nation is responsible for carrying out Statutory Consultation in respect of the Project in accordance with the EA Act and will consult with the Indigenous communities for that purpose; and the Crown may rely on Statutory Consultation in fulfilling its Duty to Consult.

The federal Crown have not delegated any, or part, of its Duty to Consult with Indigenous Peoples. As part of

IA Planning Phase, the Agency prepared an Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan to guide the proponent which outlines opportunities and methods for meaningful Agency-led consultation with potentially affected and interested Indigenous groups throughout the impact assessment process for the Project. The key objectives of the Indigenous Engagement and Participation Plan are to address:

• Crown consultation on the potential effects and impacts of the Project on the exercise of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights of Indigenous Peoples as defined in Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 19821 (Aboriginal and Treaty Rights); and
• Consultation with Indigenous groups regarding Indigenous Knowledge and how it may inform the consideration of potential effects of the Project and impacts on the exercise of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights;

Webequie First Nation will continue to exercise due diligence in carrying out the delegated aspects of consultation. In addition to fulfilling its obligations under the MOU with Ontario, Webequie First Nation has and will continue to carry out relationship-building activities that extend beyond the procedural requirements of consultation and in the context of their Three-Tier Approach to engagement and consultation with Indigenous communities as described in Section 2.3.

Webequie First Nation uses the term engagement to describe both its delegated procedural aspects and relationship- building activities that apply its traditional cultural values, customs and beliefs. It is recognized that the ultimate responsibility for meeting any Duty to Consult rests with the Crown.

2.2.2.2       Issues Resolution

In alignment with Webequie First Nation commitment in the ToR, issues and concerns raised through engagement and consultation during the EA/IA (Impact Statement Phase) are summarized in Section 2.4.2 (Public and Stakeholders) and Section 2.4.5 (Indigenous Communities and Groups) and were considered in the Project assessment.

Documentation of issues and concerns is also contained in the Record of Engagement and Consultation supporting this Draft EAR/IS.

Webequie First Nation’s engagement with other Indigenous communities is intended to be an open and respectful process, which offers a means to resolve issues and disputes concerning the EA/IA. Where there are disputes and/or issues that cannot be resolved through discussions, Webequie First Nation would like to maintain its traditional approach to resolving potential disputes as the first step in the process. This traditional approach may involve establishing a community representatives’ group (e.g., Webequie Project Team), including Elders, youth, women and others to share perspectives, understand the issue(s) identified, engage in respectful dialogue and recommend appropriate options.

2.3            Identification of Participants

2.3.1             Indigenous Communities and Groups

Collectively the Crown (MECP and IAAC) provided a list of First Nations and Métis whose exercise of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights may be adversely affected by the Project and/or that may have interest in the Project. The federal Crown’s list of Indigenous communities and groups to be consulted for the Project is in the Agency Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan provided to the proponent on February 24, 2020. The collective list of the twenty-two

(22) Indigenous communities that have been consulted and engaged as part of the EA/IA process for Project are listed in Table 2-1. Communities marked with an asterisk are those whose Aboriginal and Treaty Rights may be affected by the Project, as identified by the Crown.

Webequie First Nation, as the proponent of the Project, reviewed the Crown’s understanding of communities whose Aboriginal and Treaty Rights may be adversely affected by the Project and assessed them based on the following criteria:

• Geographically closer to the Project area than others;
• Known to have traditionally used some of the potentially affected lands in the past, or currently;
• Downstream of the Project and may experience impacts as a result of effects to waterways;
• Considered to have closer familial/clan connections to the members of Webequie First Nation; and/or
• Have been involved in all-season road planning in the Region, either directly with Webequie First Nation, or in consideration of all-season road planning that Webequie First Nation has been involved with in recent years.

From the review by Webequie First Nation, the communities they identified whose Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Interests could potentially be most impacted by the Project and thereby facilitating a greater level of effort for engagement and dialogue, are listed below.

• Webequie First Nation (its community members);
• Marten Falls First Nation;
• Kasabonika Lake First Nation;
• Attawapiskat First Nation;
• Nibinamik First Nation;
• Neskantaga First Nation;
• Weenusk (Peawanuck) First Nation; and
• Eabametoong First Nation.

A greater level of effort is defined as the following:

• More extensive literature review for any existing Indigenous Knowledge and Land Use information (i.e., more time dedicated to this task for the above communities and academic/scholarly searches undertaken); and
• More requests, follow-up and support to obtain Indigenous Knowledge and Land Use information from the above communities, if needed.

Table 2-1:      Indigenous Communities Consulted and Engaged

2.3.2             Stakeholder Participants

In addition to the public, Webequie First Nation identified a list of stakeholders at the outset of the Project that may be affected by, or interested in, the EA/IA for the Project, including those identified in the Agency’s Public Participation Plan provided to the proponent on February 24, 2020. Stakeholders identified include:

• Local municipalities, towns or townships located within the Project area, as defined by the study area and include:
  • City of Thunder Bay;
  • Municipality of Greenstone;
  • Township of Pickle Lake;
  • City of Timmins; and
  • Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
• Any elected representative or federal government agency or provincial ministry with an interest in the Project;
• Any member of the public with an expressed interest in the Project; and
• Any other stakeholders (e.g., local businesses, trappers, resource-based companies including Crown land tenure and claim holders within the mineralized zone in the McFaulds Lake area, non-government organizations, etc.) with a potential interest in the Project.

The Project contact list was updated throughout the EA/IA process as new stakeholders were identified, and when stakeholders asked to be included on the list or asked to be removed.

The Project contact list for contacts affiliated with municipalities, government agencies and organizations including businesses, and interest groups can be found in the Record of Engagement and Consultation supporting this Draft EAR/IS.

2.3.2.1       Ontario Government Review Team and Federal Agencies

Based on the project components and potential project effects, the following provincial and federal ministries and agencies participated in the EA/IA at some level, including as members of the Ontario Government Review Team (GRT) and federal agencies. The listing is based on inclusions suggested by the MECP and IAAC.

Ontario Government Review Team

• Ministry of Mines;
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks;
• Ministry of Natural Resources;
• Ministry of Transportation;
• Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation;
• Ministry of Education;
• Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services;
• Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade;
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
• Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism; and
• Ontario Provincial Police.

Government of Canada

• Impact Assessment Agency of Canada;
• Environment and Climate Change Canada;
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada;
• Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada;
• Indigenous Services Canada; and
• Transport Canada.

In addition, an EA Coordination Team was established to coordinate the requirements of the provincial EA and federal IA processes as efficiently as possible. The EA Coordination Team is comprised of the following provincial and federal agencies:

• Ministry of Mines;
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks;
• Ministry of Natural Resources;
• Ministry of Transportation; and
• Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.

The mandate of the EA Coordination Team was to meet with the Webequie Project Team on a regular basis, in a forum where team members can exchange information, including providing each other with updates on the EA/IA process; explore issues and collectively try to resolve them; work on coordinating the EA/IA and keep the processes moving forward in lockstep to the greatest possible extent; and seek feedback on Indigenous and public and stakeholder consultation. EA Coordination Team meetings occurred regularly via teleconference and/or in Thunder Bay and will continue throughout the EA/IA process. The EA Coordination Team may invite other GRT members or federal agencies to its meetings as needs and opportunities arise.

2.3.3             Engagement Milestones and Timelines

Engagement and consultation have been an important aspect of the Project throughout the EA/IA process. The approach to engagement and consultation during the EA/IA was established to be flexible and adaptable as a means to respect community engagement and consultation preferences and protocols between individuals and/or groups or communities and those who may require more consultation than others. Similarly, engagement methods were adapted to public health restrictions and community protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic over the course of the engagement period, including creating opportunities for virtual meetings and virtual open houses.

A timeline of key EA/IA engagement activities is provided in Figure 2.1. Activities undertaken to achieve these EA/IA milestones and as part of ongoing engagement are described in the following subsections.

Figure 2.1: EA/IA Engagement Activities and Milestones

2.4            Indigenous Communities/Groups Engagement and Consultation

This section outlines principles and approach that have guided the engagement and consultation process undertaken with Indigenous communities and groups. Summaries of engagement and consultation activities that have occurred during the EA and IS Phase of the IA process are also provided. Detailed descriptions of engagement and consultation activities with Indigenous communities and groups are provided in Consultation Progress Reports – Rounds 1, 2, and 3 that is part of the supporting Record of Engagement and Consultation to this Draft EAR/IS.

2.4.1             Principles and Approach to Engagement and Consultation

2.4.1.1       Webequie-Led Indigenous Engagement and Consultation

• In addition to the requirements of applicable legislation, policies and guidelines described in Section 2.2.2, the engagement and consultation plan for Indigenous communities was developed and conducted in accordance with the following overarching guidance:, Elders’ guiding principles; and
• Webequie First Nation Three-Tier approach to Indigenous community consultation/engagement.

2.4.1.2       Elders’ Guiding Principles

Guidance has been provided to the Webequie Project Team by Elders. This guidance has been provided to ensure that the Webequie First Nation conducts consultation/engagement for the Project in a respectful manner that reflects the culture and traditions of the Webequie people and their clans and neighbours outside of Webequie First Nation. As guided, the consulting Project Team (AtkinsRéalis) in collaboration with the Webequie Project Team ensured that all project-related engagement and consultation activities were inclusive of the following guiding principles:

• Mutual recognition of nation to nation;
• Mutual recognition of ancestral knowledge;
• Mutual recognition of traditional knowledge and practices;
• Mutual recognition of clan families and relationships;
• Mutual recognition of sustainable livelihood; and
• Mutual recognition of traditional protocols.

When visiting other communities, the Project Team respected the specific engagement protocols, values and traditions of other First Nations. Additionally, consultation activities have included the key elements of consultation as outlined in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Handbook on Consultation in Natural Resource Development (2007) to ensure that consultation is:

• A continuous process;
• About exchanging information;
• About building relationships;
• About getting feedback;
• About exchanging additional information, as required;
• About identifying issues;
• About accommodation and reconciliation;
• About fairness; and
• About negotiating with the right attitude.

2.4.1.3       Webequie First Nation Three-Tier Approach

Webequie First Nation has developed a Three-Tier framework for their approach to Indigenous consultation. The Three-Tier approach is consistent with the Webequie First Nation’s traditional cultural values, customs and beliefs, as shown in Figure 2.2 and described below.

Figure 2.2: Webequie First Nation Three-Tier Consultation Approach

This consultation approach has been inherently passed on through generations by Webequie First Nation’s Knowledge Keepers and forms part of the Elders’ Guiding Principles that harmonize with regulatory requirements for consultation.

Core Tier – Webequie First Nation

The community approach to project development and consultation in Webequie First Nation is based on Bimachiiowiin (life sustaining or sustainable), Ondatissiwiin (source of life) and Minobiimatissiwiin (prosperity and good life agreements).

Bimachiiowiin is a result of sustainable community, which relies on the Foundational Tier. This is the tier where relationships are made with the Ontario government and its various ministries undertaking the projects. The benefits are brought back to flow to the community, which triggers federal judiciary responsibility and involvement.

Ondatissiwiin is the source of life. The source of livelihood depends on the relationship and benefit agreements with First Nation Partners, governments and industry, which is a benefit for the community. The source is realized through project development or exploring and it either must be found or created. For this project, access to the source of Bimachiiowiin is a supply road project and, as such, must be explored and created.

Minobiimatissiwiin is the result of prosperity and good life agreements. It is measurable through baseline studies of existing social and economic conditions today. The ToR and the EA will identify the socio-economic benefits for the community.

Relational Tier – First Nations Neighbours and Government Agencies

In order to sustain its way of life, the community must breathe and the people must be able to practice their way of life with the land, as well as their languages and culture. The Relational Tier next to the core of the community is an adaptive transitional tier supporting the fixed location of the community, and relies on the land animals and wildlife to allow community members to practice the creator-given rights to hunt and fish without having to move the family to different locations for harvesting purposes.

It is well understood by the people of the Webequie First Nation that any project developed within their traditional territory could have effects on others. It is also well understood that the regulatory environment to develop projects, requires approvals and authorizations from government agencies.

The Relational Tier of Webequie’s approach to consultation and project development involves outreach to and involvement of other potentially affected First Nations, many of whom are home to Webequie family/clan members; and developing relationships with and working closely with agencies of the provincial and federal governments. It is recognized that these relationships and connections are important to maintain in a positive way.

Foundational Tier – Social and Economic Benefits from the Land

The approach to project development and consultation is based on the overarching objective to create social and economic benefits for the members of the Webequie First Nation through the use and development of resources on their lands.

Social and economic benefits will result in a number of positive outcomes for the community, including improved standard of living through increased revenues; and self-determination – reduced reliance on provincial and federal government sources of funding, and the ability for the community to make decisions about activities and development within their traditional territory.

The social benefits of increased economic activity and revenues into the community are many, including improved housing and family well-being through reduced crowding that will also lead to improved health conditions. Creating economic activity will also increase skill levels and employment opportunities, all of which contribute to economic prosperity, which will then contribute to the improvement of all social outcomes for the community. One of those opportunities is mining potential within the mineralized zone in and around McFaulds Lake. This area is located approximately 75 km east of the Webequie First Nation and lies within their traditional lands. Increased mineral exploration and the proposed mine developments within and around the mineralized zone of McFaulds Lake is considered an important and long-term economic opportunity by Webequie First Nation.

Economic prosperity, social well-being and self-determination are at the foundation of the Three-Tier approach. Development opportunities must, in and of themselves, also be sustainable, providing long-term benefits to the community, and not at any cost. Any development within the traditional territory of the Webequie First Nation must be respectful of and consistent with the values, traditions and culture of the community.

2.4.2             How Indigenous Knowledge was Obtained, Used and Protected

The Project Team offered and continues to communicate the opportunity for Indigenous communities to undertake and/or share Indigenous Knowledge and Land and Resource Use (IKLRU) information to inform the EA/IA process. The Project Team extended an invitation to all 22 Indigenous communities to participate in the Project’s IKLRU Program, including supporting communities regarding the Province of Ontario offer of capacity funding for eligible Indigenous communities to participate in the IKLRU Program.

The purpose of the IKLRU Program is to:

• Promote sharing of IKLRU information relevant to the Project;
• Help identify potential impacts of the Project, including those on Indigenous rights and interests; and
• Collaborate and work with Indigenous communities to enhance positive impacts or to identify measures to avoid/reduce potential effects on Indigenous rights and interests.

The IKLRU Program for the Project occurred in two phases:

• Collecting existing Indigenous Knowledge and information on Indigenous land and resource use that communities are prepared to share with Webequie First Nation in order to help inform the early stages of the assessments; and
• Completing project-specific IKLRU studies, or compiling information/data in other form, that can be provided to the Project Team for integration into the assessment.

While the IKLRU Program is distinct from the Engagement and Consultation Program for the Project, the two are complementary and collectively serve to solicit Indigenous perspectives, values and inputs with respect to project planning and the assessment process. Communities were encouraged to share as much or as little IKLRU information as they wished, and in whatever form they preferred.

To date, the following First Nations have provided IKLRU information to the Project Team:

• Webequie First Nation;
• Marten Falls First Nation; and
• Weenusk First Nation.

Webequie First Nation used Indigenous Knowledge and other information received from community members for the Project to assist with several key elements of the EA/IA process, including:

• Assessing existing Indigenous Knowledge information in relation to the road project and to understand additional work that may be required;
• Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge currently available to establish a baseline to monitor change going forward;
• Evaluating alternatives and assessing potential impacts of the Project (e.g., criteria and indicators of relevance to Indigenous communities for all environmental components); and
• Developing environmental mitigation, protection and compensation measures, and monitoring commitments and accommodation measures, where necessary.

Indigenous Knowledge is a holistic body of knowledge containing information and records collected by Indigenous communities on places and things that are of cultural, spiritual, historical and community significance to its members. Much of this knowledge may have been passed on from generation to generation. Each community will have its own approach to collecting, recording, sharing and using this knowledge. While there are significant benefits to integrating IKLRU from communities in the assessment, the Project Team also recognize that this knowledge belongs to each community and that confidentiality needs to be respected. Protection and confidentiality of IKLRU information is of the utmost importance to the Project Team. To honour and respect this important information, Webequie First Nation established an Indigenous Knowledge Sharing Agreement with participating communities prior to the collection and use of information. The Sharing Agreement outlines how confidential and sensitive information will be utilized in the Project’s assessment and design process. It also adheres to all community-specific protocols and Ownership, Control Access and Possession (OCAP) principles.

2.4.3             Indigenous Engagement and Consultation Methods

Table 2-2 provides an overview of the methods of engagement and consultation with Indigenous communities and groups identified in Section 2.2.1 and listed in Table 2-1. These methods and opportunities for engagement are consistent with those outlined in the approved EA ToR and the IAAC Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan.

Table 2-2:      Indigenous Engagement and Consultation Methods During the EA/IA

2.4.3.1       Newsletters

Monthly newsletters providing up-to-date information on various aspects of the Project (such as field studies, study plans, the IKLRU Program, alternatives assessment process, cumulative effects assessment, and consultation events) were sent to all Indigenous communities via email, mail and fax. The monthly newsletters were also posted on the Project Website, and the contents and dates of release of the newsletters is provided in Table 2-3. Additionally, Webequie First Nation received a community-specific newsletter that provided information and updates on the Project with highlights on community participation and community-specific activities.

Table 2-3:      Monthly Newsletters Circulated During EA/IA Process

2.4.4             Summary of Indigenous Engagement and Consultation Activities

This section summarizes key engagement and consultation activities conducted to date with Indigenous communities and groups during the EA/IA process. Descriptions of the engagement and consultation activities are organized and presented for each of the three (3) consultation rounds which had formal start and end dates. As the Project Team is dedicated to continuous engagement and consultation throughout the EA/IA process, this section also identifies and summarizes those engagement activities that occurred outside of the time periods specified for the three consultation rounds. Details of the engagement and consultation activities for each Indigenous community are provided in the Consultation Progress Reports – Rounds 1, 2 and 3 within the Record of Engagement and Consultation to this Draft EAR/IS.

A summary of key issues and concerns raised by Indigenous communities and groups from the engagement and consultation activities conducted to date, including the status of resolution, is presented in Section 2.4.5.

2.4.4.1       Round 1 – Engagement and Consultation Activities

Consultation Round 1 of the Engagement and Consultation Program occurred from October 29, 2021 to September 15, 2022. Key topics covered in this round of consultation included:

• Overview of EA/IA process;
• Consultation to date and what we have heard (i.e., during the ToR phase);
• Study Plans for discipline studies;
• Criteria and indicators for evaluation and selection of a preferred route and Project effects assessment;
• Approach for evaluation of alternatives (routes, aggregate areas);
• Overview and status of baseline studies;
• Indigenous Knowledge / Indigenous Land and Resource Use (IKLRU) Program; and
• Consultation approach and next steps.

A summary of key activities conducted during Consultation Round 1 are presented in Table 2-4 and are further described in Consultation Progress Report – Round 1 within the Record of Engagement and Consultation.

Table 2-4:     Consultation Activities Conducted During Consultation Round 1

2.4.4.2       Round 2 – Engagement and Consultation Activities

Consultation Round 2 of the engagement and consultation program occurred from March 9, 2023 to November 23, 2023. Key topics covered in this round of consultation included:

• Summary of input received from Consultation Round 1;
• Overview of results of baseline studies to characterize existing conditions within the study area;
• Identification and evaluation of “alternatives to” the Project and “alternative methods” of carrying out the Project;
• Criteria and indicators used for the evaluation of alternative methods (e.g., routes, construction camps and aggregate source areas) arranged under factors (e.g., natural environment, technical considerations, Indigenous land use and interests);
• Preliminary recommended preferred route and locations for supportive infrastructure (aggregate/rock source areas, construction camps, access roads) from multifactor analysis, including rationale for selection;
• Preliminary engineering design elements of WSR (bridges, culverts, road design); and
• Next steps and schedule.

A summary of key activities conducted during Consultation Round 2 are presented in Table 2-5 and are further described in Consultation Progress Report –- Round 2 within the Record of Engagement and Consultation.

Table 2-5:     Consultation Activities Conducted During Consultation Round 2

Note * ATRI Forum #1 was conducted prior to the formal commencement of Consultation Round 2

2.4.4.3       Round 3 – Engagement and Consultation Activities

Consultation Round 3 of the engagement and consultation program occurred from April 21 to September 13, 2024. Key topics covered in this round of consultation included:

• Summary of input received from Consultation Round 2;
• Summary of preliminary effects assessment of the Project valued components, including cumulative effects;
• Incorporation of IKLRU into EA/IA;
• Proposed impact management, mitigation, and follow-up monitoring program; and
• Next steps in EA/IA process.

A summary of key activities conducted during Consultation Round 3 are presented in Table 2-6 and are further described in Consultation Progress Report – Round 3 within the Record of Engagement and Consultation.

Table 2-6:     Consultation Activities Conducted During Consultation Round 3

Note: *Engagement activities held from January 2024 to April 2024, prior to the formal commencement of Consultation Round 3, to ensure continuous opportunities for feedback from communities.

2.4.5             Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised by Indigenous Communities and Groups and Status of Resolution

Key issues and concerns raised by Indigenous communities and groups from the engagement and consultation activities completed to date, as outlined in Section 2.4.4, are summarized in Table 2-7. The detailed feedback received from Indigenous communities and groups, and where applicable Project Team responses to the comments received, including resolution of issues, are contained in Consultation Progress Reports – Rounds 1, 2 and 3 and in the Record of Engagement and Consultation. Issues and concerns raised by Indigenous communities and groups, including how these are addressed in the Draft EAR/IS, are also further described in each of the valued component effects assessment sections (Section 6 to 20).

Table 2-7:      Key Issues and Concerns Raised by Indigenous Communities and Groups from Engagement and Consultation Activities

2.5            Public and Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Methods

Table 2-8 provides an overview of the methods of engagement with the public and stakeholders including the Ontario GRT, federal agencies, municipalities, elected representatives, and other stakeholders. These methods of engagement have considered the activities and public participation approach for the Agency-led consultation during the impact statement phase of the IA as contained the Agency’s Public Participation Plan for the Project.

Engagement methods undertaken with Indigenous communities, including supplemental methods and tools to those listed in Table 2-8 are described in Section 2.4.3

Table 2-8:      Public and Stakeholder Engagement Methods During the EA/IA Process

2.5.1             Summary of Engagement and Consultation Activities for the Public and Stakeholders

The following subsections summarize the engagement and consultation activities conducted to date with the public and stakeholders during the EA/IA. Detailed descriptions and documentation of engagement and consultation activities are provided in the supporting Record of Engagement and Consultation.

2.5.1.1       Project Notifications and Monthly Newsletters

2.5.1.1.1         Notices to Stakeholders

Notices regarding key project milestones were sent to provincial and federal government agencies, municipalities, and other interested stakeholders via email and mail (Canada Post), as furthered described in Table 2-9 including the publication of formal public notices in local newspapers.

Table 2-9:      Notices to the Public and Stakeholders During the EA/IA Process

2.5.1.1.2         Monthly Newsletter

Monthly newsletters providing up-to-date information on various aspects of the Project (such as field studies, study plans, the IKLRU Program, alternatives assessment process, cumulative effects assessment, and consultation events) were posted on the Project Website throughout the EA/IA process, ensuring they were accessible to all public stakeholders, as applicable. A list of all monthly newsletters circulated during the EA/IA process, including a description of each newsletter’s contents, is provided in Table 2-3.

2.5.1.2       Public Information Centres

Stakeholders and members of the public were offered the opportunity to attend three (3) Public Information Centre sessions at key milestones and their associated timelines in the EA/IA process. The PIC sessions were held in the cities of Thunder Bay and Timmins and focused on the following:

1. PIC #1 (held on August 25, 2022 in Thunder Bay): Presented Study Plans for identified valued components

(e.g., vegetation, socio-economic, etc.), criteria and indicators for evaluation and selection of a preferred route and project effects assessment, approach for evaluation of alternatives, status of baseline studies, Indigenous Knowledge/Land and Resource Use program and next steps in EA/IA process.

• PIC #2 (held on October 3, 2023 in Thunder Bay and October 4, 2023 in Timmins): Presented identification and evaluation of alternatives, including preliminary recommended preferred route and aggregate/rock source areas, and information on road engineering design elements, and next steps in EA/IA process.

• PIC #3 (held on September 10, 2024 in Timmins and September 12 and 13 in Thunder Bay): Presented the preliminary recommended preferred route and other project components (e.g., aggregate source areas, construction camps, etc.), summary of preliminary effects assessment for select valued components, including cumulative effects, and proposed mitigation and follow-up monitoring program, and next steps in the EA/IA process.

The Notices of PIC sessions were circulated by letter and email to those on the Project contact list and were also published in local newspapers as noted in Table 2-8.

While the Municipality of Greenstone, Township of Pickle Lake, and Municipality of Sioux Lookout are included within the consultation program due to their location and low interest of stakeholders and the public, no PICs were held at these locations. Instead, PICs were in the City of Thunder Bay and Timmins, as this is the most central location to Webequie First Nation and other First Nations, including community members living off-reserve.

The PIC sessions included display panels and handout materials containing information on the topics described above and the Project Team were available to receive and respond to questions and have an open dialogue with participants regarding the EA/IA. A presentation was also provided at each session, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Comment sheets were available to all attendees during the sessions, and written comments received, where applicable, were reviewed by the Project Team and responses were provided. Feedback received from members of the public, stakeholders and Indigenous community members living off-reserve who attended the PIC sessions are provided in Section 2.5.2 – Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised by the Public and Stakeholders and Status of Resolution and Section 2.4.4 – Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised by Indigenous Communities and Groups and Status of Resolution.

2.5.1.3       Project Website

All interested parties can access the Project Website (www.supplyroad.ca) at any time for information on the Project. The website contains various resources and materials that may be of interest to Indigenous communities, the public, and stakeholders, including Project notices (such as the Notice of Impact Assessment Decision that IA is required for the Project (NoA), Notice of Commencement of provincial EA), documentation for review (such as the Draft/Final ToR and Record of Consultation), study plans, fact sheets, newsletters, and video presentations. The website is updated regularly to ensure all relevant documentation to date is readily available and to provide information and notices in a practical manner.

2.5.1.4       Provincial and Federal Agencies Review of Study Plans and Baseline Studies

Following the formal commencement of the EA/IA for the Project, Study Plans for each valued component were prepared and submitted to the MECP and IAAC for review and comments. Valued components (VCs) refer to elements of the human and natural environment that are important to participants in an EA/IA and for the Project have been identified based on feedback from Indigenous communities, the public, government agencies, and stakeholders (refer to Section 5).

The preparation and submission of Study Plans to federal and provincial agencies is a commitment in the EA ToR and a requirement of the TISG. The purpose of the Study Plans is to outline the proponent’s approach to meet the requirements in the TISG and a provincial EA for valued components to be assessed that include elements such as spatial and temporal study area boundaries; methodology for baseline studies; effects assessment; and methods and approach for engagement and consultation with Indigenous communities, the public, government agencies, and stakeholders. The Study Plans were validated by the MECP and IAAC and feedback and comments received by the Project Team were considered in finalizing the plans early in the EA/IA process.

Study Plans that were prepared and submitted to the MECP and IAAC for review and comment include:

• Geology, Terrain and Soils Study Plan;
• Surface Water and Groundwater Resources Study Plan;
• Climate Change and Air Quality Study Planes;
• Noise and Vibration Study Plan;
• Fish and Fish Habitat Study Plan;
• Vegetation Study Plan;
• Wildlife Study Plan (excluding birds);
• Migratory Birds Study Plan;
• Species at Risk Study Plan;
• Socio-Economic Study Plan;
• Human Health Study Plan;
• Visual Environment Study Plan; and
• Cumulative Effects Study Plan.

In addition to Study Plans, the Project Team also engaged provincial and federal agencies on the results from the baseline studies conducted to characterize existing conditions in the study area used for the evaluation of project alternatives and the effects assessment. Existing conditions were established based on data collected from the review of background information and studies (i.e., desktop review), field programs, engagement and consultation activities, and from IKLRU information. The purpose of this early circulation and engagement with the provincial and federal agencies on the results of baseline studies were to receive feedback and confirmation the proponent adequately addressed the methodologies and information requirements in the TISG and expectations of agencies for the EA/IA. The baseline study reports circulated for review and comment include:

• WSR Draft Natural Environment Existing Conditions Report (Appendix F); and
• WSR Draft Socio-Economic Existing Conditions Report (Appendix L).

As part of the review of Study Plans and draft baseline reports, technical meetings were held with provincial and federal agencies to discuss key topics and resolve any issues or concerns. Documentation of these technical meetings are contained in the Record of Engagement and Consultation.

2.5.1.4.1         Feedback for Evaluation of Alternatives

A technical meeting was held on November 17, 2023 with the MECP, GRT members, IAAC and other federal authorities to solicit preliminary feedback and input on the evaluation of alternatives for the Project as described in Section 3 – Evaluation of Project Alternatives of this Draft EAR/IS. This engagement with provincial and federal agencies was part of Consultation Round 2 to Indigenous communities, the public, and stakeholders that focused on “Alternative to the Project” and “Alternative methods of carrying out the Project” (e.g., route alternatives). Topics for discussion and feedback included: alternative assessment process and approach; and evaluation of alternatives for routes, aggregate source areas and construction camp locations, including the preliminary results of the analysis. The presentation delivered at the session, including meeting notes and preliminary comments received are documented in the Record of Engagement and Consultation. The feedback and input received from provincial and federal agencies that attended the meeting is summarized in Section 2.5.2.

2.5.2             Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised by the Public and Stakeholders and Status of Resolution

Key issues and concerns raised by stakeholders from the engagement and consultation activities completed to date, as outlined in Section 2.5.1 are summarized in Table 2-10, Table 2-11, Table 2-12, Table 2-13 and Table 2-14. The detailed feedback received from the public and stakeholders, and where applicable Project Team responses to comments including resolution of issues, are contained in the supporting Record of Engagement and Consultation to this Draft EAR/IS.

Table 2-10:    Select Provincial and Federal Agencies Technical Comments and/or Concerns on Study Plans

Table 2-11:    Select Provincial and Federal Agencies Comments and/or Concerns on Draft Natural Environment Existing Conditions Report

Table 2-12:    Select Provincial and Federal Agencies Comments and/or Concerns on Draft Socio-Economic Existing Conditions Report

Table 2-13:    Select Provincial and Federal Agencies Comments on the Alternatives Assessment (Consultation Round 2)

Table 2-14:    Issues and/or Concerns Raised by the Public and Other Stakeholders

2.6            Record of Engagement and Consultation

The Record of Engagement and Consultation is a self-standing document that supports the EA/IA and documents all communication and engagement activities undertaken with Indigenous communities and groups, the public, government agencies, and stakeholders, including concerns and issues raised during the EA/IA process, and any proponent responses, resolutions, agreements and commitments.

The Record of Engagement and Consultation for the Project responds to Section 10.5 of the ToR (AtkinsRéalis, 2020a) for the provincial EA and fulfills conditions in the NoA of the ToR. As the Project is also subject to a federal IA, facilitated by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the proponent must also meet the requirements of the WSR TISG. As such, the Record of Engagement and Consultation specifically meets the requirements in Section 5 (Description of Public Participation and Views) and Section 6 (Description of Engagement with Indigenous Groups) of the TISG to provide a “Record of Engagement” that describes all efforts taken to seek the views of the Indigenous communities and groups, public, and stakeholders a with respect to the Project.

A copy of the Record of Engagement and Consultation will be provided to government regulators and will be available for review by Indigenous communities and groups, the public, government agencies, and stakeholders concurrent with the submission of the Draft and Final EAR/IS. The engagement and consultation database includes the following information relating to each engagement and consultation event or activity:

• Date on which the communication, event or activity occurred;
• Method of communication (e.g., letter, email, phone call, face-to-face);
• Identification of initiator and recipient of communication or, in the case of a meeting, organizer and participants attending the meeting;
• Copy of or link to communication in the case of written communication, as well as copy of/or link to any other relevant documentation provided or generated as part of the communication, including all information provided to fulfill regulatory requirements, notices for community meetings, and draft versions of all materials prepared for the EA/IA;
• Summary of communication or, in the case of a meeting, meeting notes; and
• Identification of issues raised or discussed and any follow-up action or undertaking and status of the issue (e.g., outstanding, addressed/resolved).

2.7            Ongoing and Proposed Future Engagement and Consultation

Webequie First Nation will continue to work with stakeholders and Indigenous communities and groups to resolve issues and address comments received in writing through the review period for the Draft and Final EAR/IS to clarify information on the Project, provide additional information, and discuss potential effects of the Project and proposed mitigation measures.

Future planned engagement and consultation activities for the Project will involve various engagement options for Indigenous communities to allow for the Project Team to explain the assessment findings in the Draft EAR/IS, including targeted sessions with Indigenous communities for feedback and input on the results of the cumulative effects assessment for the Project. Future engagement and consultation sessions for Indigenous communities are tentatively scheduled to start in Winter of fiscal year 2024/2025 and will coincide with the release of the Draft EAR/IS for review and comments. The outcomes from future engagement and consultation activities planned will be used by the Project Team to help inform in the development of the Final EAR/IS that will be submitted to provincial and federal regulators and circulated to all Indigenous communities for review and comments.

Webequie First Nation has developed an issues resolution strategy for the EA/IA that is intended to be an open and respectful process, which offers a means to resolve issues and disputes concerning the EA/IA. Where there are disputes and/or issues that cannot be resolved through discussions, Webequie First Nation will maintain its traditional approach to resolving potential disputes as the first step in the process. This traditional approach will involve establishing a community representatives’ group, including Elders, youth, women and others (to be determined by the community on a case-by-case basis) to share perspectives, understand the issue(s) identified, engage in respectful dialogue and recommend appropriate options. If no resolution can be made, then a conventional dispute resolution process will be used.

As the Project is proposed to be operated for an indeterminate time period, it is Webequie First Nation’s intention to engage Indigenous communities and Project stakeholders based on foundations of respect, trust, cooperation and open communication on a long-term basis with the intent of building mutually beneficial relationships and addressing the rights, values, traditions, concerns and aspirations of Indigenous communities.

2.8            References

Webequie First Nation. 2020a. Webequie Supply Road – Record of Consultation for the Terms of Reference.

August 2020.

Webequie First Nation. 2020b. Webequie Supply Road – Terms of Reference. August 2020. Available at: https://www.supplyroad.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SNC-Submission-ToR-for-Review-2020-08-12.pdf

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