Federal Lands
This level of risk assessment is more detailed than a Basic assessment. And much more popular amongst the youth; basic is boring amiright?
What is a non-basic assessment?
The first SEEA public statements were released in November. This many were included in the initial posting. Did you see?
What is 6?
This project was the first IA by IAAC to reach the IS stage. Sadly it did not receive a ribbon to mark the accomplishment.
What is Crawford Nickel?
This is efficiency! One assessment to rule them all! Everyone shout it out together.
What is one project one assessment/one project one review?
After water, this is the most popular beverage in the world. Surprisingly it's not scotch.
What is tea?
In determining that s.82 did not apply to a wind power project in Nunavik, the Federal Lands team looked into the provincial assessment regimes within the territory of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. They found the project is on this side of the 55th parallel, putting it in the purview of the Kativik Environmental Advisory Committee. I know, it was a long time to get to a simple question.
What is the north side of 55?
The SEEA team assessed CNELs in this many budgets in 2025. Hopefully you know, they all blur together for us.
What is 2?
This project, though no longer in operation, continues to haunt us every 5-6 years. You could say it's undead, if you're still in the Halloween mood (if this is you, may I suggest looking into Mari Lwyd, to get a bit more seasonal without forgetting Halloween).
What is Victor Diamond Mine?
These focused, snack-sized bites seek to address specific important topics within the IA in place of the extra large EIS. Looking for the full name here, none of that governmenty behaviour of relying on the acronym!
What are Key Issue Briefs?
In The Lord of the Rings, the elves call Gandalf this. You cannot pass! if you are like me circa 3 years ago and have not seen or read LOTR. (If this is you - go watch/read and thank me later).
What is Mithrandir?
This species of tree had to be removed from the Cantley satellite installation project. Apparently it's rare for these trees to reproduce naturally, so unsurprisingly they are endangered in Canada and caused quite a kerfuffle related to the project.
What is the Butternut?
Matt focused on this aspect of the CNEL in his October conference presentation. The question he got after the presentation however did not; wasn't related to SEEA at all.
What is climate adaptation?
This proposed project in the Western Arctic would unlock access to critical minerals and the Northwest Passage. Buy your property now to avoid the rush!
What is Gray's Bay?
IAAC wants to do this to the IA process. Grab your hardhats and blueprints!
What is re-engineer?
This province is sometimes known as the Smiling Land. TIL...
What is Newfoundland and Labrador?
The Federal Lands team recently received a submission for a potential project outside of Canada, which would trigger this section of the IAA if it is eligible. If your memory is good you may find last year's Jeopardy had a somewhat similar question...
What is s.83?
The SEEA Cabinet Directive went into effect on this date. Do you remember what you were doing?
What is April 1, 2024?
This project claims it will capture and sequester an unspecified amount of GHGs, which will allow for decarbonized(?) oil production. May also be subject to possibly (likely?) valid claims of greenwashing...
What is Pathways Alliance?
These documents will spell out the commitments and responsibilities of all parties to the IA. IAAC's version of the Magna Carta?
What are Project Charters?
A group of these animals is known as an embarrassment. No, this is not my opinion, it's true! A conspiracy of lemurs probably came up with the name.
What are pandas ?
Projects can be excluded from federal lands assessment by this document. This is one of the rare times people want to be excluded.
What is the Ministerial Order?
SEEA applies to budget proposals, MCs, TBSubs, and this other type of proposal. We just started getting these recently, after they reportedly spent years wandering through the desert.
What are regulatory proposals?
This team is supporting a potential new industry in Canada and is identifying key issues, tools and guidance to support future assessments. The Big Bad Wolf is practicing his huffing and puffing in hopes of joining.
What is the Offshore Wind Readiness Team?
As part of the new accelerated IA process, departments are going to need to take on this. According to our chief executive, I mean Minister, we have been averse to this in the past.
What is risk?
On Christmas Eve, the people of this country hide their mops and brooms so that the evil spirits who return at night can't steal them to go on a Christmas joyride. Cars however are left out and available for use.
What is Norway?