Implementation of YESAA has resulted in a number of improvements
and changes to the assessment process in the Yukon:
- A single assessment process that will apply throughout the
Yukon, to all projects, and to the federal, territorial and
First Nation governments
- A neutral process done at arms length from governments (ie.
the end of “self-assessments” by government departments)
- A high level of transparency – decisions and actions
will include written reasons and will be made available in the
public registry
- Broader consideration of socio-economic factors
- Guaranteed provisions for public participation
- Guaranteed opportunities for First Nation participation
- Traditional and local knowledge are listed as factors to be
considered
- Increased certainty regarding information and coordination
requirements, as well as mandatory time lines for both assessment
and decision-making stages
- Both positive and negative effects of development projects
will be considered
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