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Welcome to the Mackenzie Valley Review Board's New Website!

We are delighted to introduce you to our revamped website, designed to provide an improved and seamless experience.

What's New:

  • Modernized Interface: Enjoy a fresh, intuitive design that makes navigation effortless.
  • New Public Registry Features: Explore our new public registry for the latest information.
  • Personalized Subscriptions: Subscribe to specific projects, news releases, and preliminary screening updates.
  • Improved Performance: Experience faster load times and optimized browsing across all devices.
  • Enhanced Security: Your data is protected with our upgraded security measures.

How to Access the New Public Registry:

To access the public registry, click the button below:

Public Registry

  • Explore Listings: Browse through the registry for detailed information on our projects.
  • Explore Categories: Browse by project, document listing or timeline.
  • Search Functionality: Use the search bar and advanced filters to find specific entries quickly.

How to Subscribe to Projects and Screenings:

  • Subscribe:
    • Use the subscribe button to add your email and receive notification about new documents for a project.
    • Choose to subscribe or unsubscribe from a specific project.
    • Existing subscribers from the Online Review System can also log in to the site to manage subscriptions.
  • Online Review System Dashboard:
    • Login using the Login with MVRB ORS button at bottom left of the home page.
    • Go to my account.
    • Manage and view subscriptions and comments.

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The Review Board's approach to coordination and collaboration with other regulatory and co-management boards in the Mackenzie Valley, as well as other environmental assessment bodies in neighbouring jurisdictions is:

  • focused on conducting and contributing to efficient and effective environmental assessment processes
  • based on living, collaborative and scalable cooperation documents
  • aligned with the principles of shared responsibility while respecting individual mandates
  • rooted in strong relationships with our partners

  • supported by clear communication and transparency

     

Efficient and effective processes

The Review Board’s environmental assessment and environmental impact review processes follow timelines legislated under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. To ensure transparency, we track the duration of each process using our Timeline Tracker tool, available on the public registry for every EA we conduct.

We collaborate with communities, developers, and EA participants to design workplans that are both reasonable and timely. Our goal is to minimize delays while conducting thorough and participatory reviews.

For more information on strategies to make EA processes as efficient as possible, please refer to our Reference Bulletin on Shorter EAs.

Shared Responsibility

The Review Board’s mandate for environmental assessment and environmental impact review is established under Part 5 of the MVRMA. Our processes are designed to meet the requirements of this mandate and the land claim agreements from which the MVRMA originates.

We recognize that effective environmental assessment is a shared responsibility. That’s why we work closely with our partners to ensure our processes not only meet our obligations but also support them to achieve their mandates in meaningful and respectful ways. The Review Board's mandate for cooperation and coordination set out in the MVRMA is described in our Reference Bulletin on Coordinated Processes

Living, collaborative and scalable plans

Our coordination with other co-management boards and environmental assessment bodies in adjacent jurisdictions is described in Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Coordination Frameworks, and project-specific cooperation plans.

  • MOUs set out high-level principles for cooperation, coordination, and collaboration. They also provide the basis for developing coordination frameworks and project-specific plans.
  • Coordination Frameworks offer a flexible “menu of options” for how the Review Board and our partners can work together effectively across different contexts.
  • Project-specific cooperation plans are developed on a case by case basis. These plans outline how we will collaborate on individual projects or assessments, tailored to the unique needs of each process and mindful of our respective roles and responsibilities.

Together, this ensure our approach remains adaptable and responsive to changes that might occur during an environmental assessment.

Strong Relationships: A pillar of our approach to coordination

Building and maintaining strong relationships is at the heart of how we coordinate and collaborate with our partners inside and outside of the Mackenzie Valley. Effective environmental assessment depends on trust, open communication, and shared understanding. By fostering these connections, we create the foundation for processes that are inclusive, efficient, and respectful of diverse perspectives.

To support this commitment, the Review Board has designated staff within our Policy and Planning team who focus on coordination and planning. These team members work directly with Indigenous organizations, co-management boards, other environmental assessment bodies, governments, and other groups to ensure that collaboration is not just a principle—but a practice embedded in every stage of our work.

Find us on our Contact Us page

Clear communication and transparency

Effective cooperation and coordination starts with clarity. We make sure everyone understands how the environmental assessment process works, what steps are involved, and when decisions will be made. This includes:

  • Explaining Each Step: From scoping to decision-making, we outline what happens at every stage and what is expected from participants.
  • Coordinating with Partners: We work closely with regulatory agencies and other assessment bodies to align timelines, share information, and avoid duplication.
  • Joint Communication: Where possible, we provide coordinated updates so EA participants receive consistent messages from all involved organizations.
  • Accessible Process Information: Key milestones, roles, and responsibilities are clearly posted and available in accessible formats.
  • Transparency in Decision-Making: We publish reasons for decisions and make supporting information easy to find, so everyone understands how outcomes were reached.

By clearly communicating the process and working in partnership, we help create a predictable, efficient, and inclusive assessment experience for all.