Nunavut Canada NPC Platform: A Step Forward for Land Use Planning
The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has made significant progress in developing a land use plan for Nunavut, Canada. In June 2023, the NPC submitted its *2023 Recommended Nunavut Land Use Plan* to the Government of Canada, Government of Nunavut, and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. for approval.¹ ²
Key Highlights of the 2023 Recommended Nunavut Land Use Plan
- *Coverage*: The plan sets out requirements for how 3.3 million square kilometers of Nunavut's land and marine areas will be used.
- *Inuit Vision*: The plan reflects the vision of Inuit, balancing diverse and competing interests.
- *Approval Pending*: The final plan is pending approval from the federal and territorial governments and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Goals and Implications
- *Inuit Self-Determination*: An approved land use plan would help advance Inuit self-determination.
- *Certainty for Land Users*: The plan provides certainty for all land users.
- *Conservation Targets*: The plan could contribute significantly to Canada's conservation targets.
Background and Process
- *Nunavut Agreement*: The land use plan is a legal requirement under the 1993 Nunavut Agreement.
- *Extensive Consultations*: The NPC conducted five rounds of public hearings across Nunavut and considered input from various stakeholders
Stakeholders in Nunavut, Canada
The stakeholders involved in the Nunavut land use planning and management include¹ ² ³:
- *Government of Nunavut (GN)*: Works collaboratively with other stakeholders to improve the lives of Nunavummiut.
- *Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI)*: Ensures promises made under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement are carried out.
- *Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC)*: Develops, implements, and monitors land use plans guiding resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.
- *Inuit Organizations*:
- *Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KitIA)*
- *Kivalliq Inuit Association (KivIA)*
- *Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA)*
- *Regulatory Bodies*:
- *Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB)*: Assesses potential impacts of proposed development.
- *Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB)*: Main instrument of wildlife management.
Collaboration and Goals
These stakeholders work together to balance competing interests like conservation, social uses, and economic activities. The Nunavut Partnership Committee, consisting of the GN and NTI, meets to advance shared priorities like Child Welfare, Elders, Housing, Community Economic Development.
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