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1 The Nunavut Marine Council An Important Voice for Nunavut's Marine Areas An Important Voice for Nunavut's Marine Areas Adapting to a Changing Circumpolar North Ocean Innovation 2016: Iqaluit, NU, October 4-5, 2016

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4 The NLCA establishes an integrated resource management system for the Nunavut Settlement Area

5 Dispute Resolution Water Use Wildlife Licencing Management Land & Resources Impact Land Use Assessment Planning

6 The NIRB, the NWB, the NPC, and the NWMB may jointly, as a Nunavut Marine Council, or severally advise and make recommendations to other government agencies regarding the marine areas, and Government shall consider such advice and recommendations in making decisions which affect marine areas.

7 Avatimik Kamattiarniq Qanuqtuurunnarniq Pijitsirniq Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles Piliriqatigiingni Papattiniq Aajiiqatigiingni

8 1993 • Nunavut Land Claims Agreement comes into effect • Nunavut Marine Policy Advisory Council established by NPC, NIRB, and NWB, with support from NWMB and NTI 1998 2008 • NMC Terms of Reference are developed • NMC is formally established by NWMB, NPC, NIRB, and NWB 2010 • NMC business case published 2012 • NMC members begin to receive annual funding 2015

9 Areas of Focus Awareness: Promote awareness of issues affecting marine areas Policy: Review existing policy and new policy initiatives Regulatory: Review existing and proposed legislation Technical: Provide advice and recommendations with respect to technical matters

10 10 Marine Protected Areas Climate Change Marine Infrastructure Key Issues and Topics Oil & Gas Development Marine Transportation Commercial Fisheries

11 11 Marine Transportation

12 12 Oil & Gas Development • Substantial oil and natural gas reserves • Historic experience • Community concerns with more recent exploration programs and associated consultation

13 13 Commercial Fisheries • Need for investment in infrastructure to grow commercial fisheries • Concerns for low quota allotments for offshore fisheries

14 14 Marine Infrastructure

15 15 Climate Change

16 16 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Marine Protected Areas

17 17 Capacity Building Public Engagement Awareness Advice and Technical Recommendations

18 18 www.nunavutmarinecouncil.com

19 19 The Nunavut Marine Council will strive to ensure that an informed and relevant Nunavut voice is raised and considered in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing Arctic marine areas moving forward. We look forward to working with you! We look forward to working with you!

20 Quajannamiik! Quajannamiik! Thank you! Thank you! Merci! Merci!