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The Review Boards response to SSI extension request. The Deadline for Reviewer Comments is extended to August 19 for all parties. The deadline for Imperial's response is extended to August 31st. Review is on the ORS.
The Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI) requests the Review Board extend the response deadlines for the Information Requests (IRs) on roles, responsibilities, land tenure, jurisdiction, and governance arrangements. Review is on the ORS.
High level meeting summary report from the Jurisdiction Workshop hosted by the Review Board on June 24, 2026.
Imperial's response to the IRs issued by the Review Board regarding the authorizations Imperial currently holds, as well as authorizations Imperial will require moving forward.
Timeline extension request from Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government. The Review Board has extended the comment period for the workplan to July 10. Review is on the ORS.
During the June 24, 2026 Jurisdictional workshop the SLWB provided a brief presentation about its regulatory system.
Material from Imperial used during the June 2026 community updates. Includes: Norman Wells cessation of production slide deck, Interim Care and Maintenance (IC&M) overview and engagement process, and Update on Cessation of Production activities one pager.
Presentation from CER for the jurisdiction workshop.
This is the agenda for the June 24, 2026 jurisdictional workshop.
To join virtually use the following Teams link, Imperial Closure - Jurisdictional meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
This is an information request issued to Imperial regarding authorizations it requires now and into closure.
The Northern Participant Funding Program has approved the transfer of remaining participant funding from the Line 490 and the Norman Wells Operations Projects to support participation in the scoping phase of the Closure environmental assessment. This document summarizes the amount of participant funding each organization has access to in 2026-2027.
This Notice of Proceeding describes the Information Requests, upcoming workshops (including proposed dates, and a request for parties to provide comment on the proposed dates), and draft workplan for the closure EA.
The following Information Requests seek clarification regarding roles, responsibilities, land tenure, jurisdiction, and governance arrangements associated with the closure and post-closure phases of the Project. Responses to the IRs will help the Review Board evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and durability of mitigation measures and oversight mechanisms, and determine whether potential environmental and socio-economic effects can be appropriately managed over time.
These IRs are on the Online Review System (ORS), a link can be found on the public registry page for this project under "active reviews", located below the map.
This draft workplan is on the ORS for public review and comment. A link to the ORS can be found on the public registry page for this project under "active reviews", located below the map.
A letter from the K'áhshó Got'ı̨nę Committee responding to SSI's May 24 letter.
A letter from the Review Board responding to SSI's May 14 letter regarding EA timelines .
On April 28, 2026, the Review Board staff met with K’áhshó Got’ı̨nę Committee and Rádeyı̨lı̨kóé leadership to discuss the environmental assessment process. This is a summary report of this meeting.
On April 29, 2026, the Review Board held an open house in Fort Good Hope to discuss the environmental assessment process. This document provides a summary of the open house and the Review Board's presentation.
On April 14, 2026, the Review Board held an open house in Norman Wells to discuss the environmental assessment process. This document provides a summary of the open house and the Review Board's presentation.
On May 12, 2026, the Review Board held a meeting in Deline to discuss the environmental assessment process. This document provides a summary of the meeting and the Review Board's presentation.
On May 11, 2026, the Review Board held a meeting with leadership to discuss the environmental assessment process. This document provides a summary of the meeting and the Review Board's presentation.
SSI letter to the Sahtu Land and Water Board
SSI letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
A letter from the Sahtu Secretariat Inc. to the Review Board.
Additional consultation letters from the GNWT.
Government of Canada (GC) and GNWT letters to: Ayoni Keh Land Corporation, Dehcho First Nations, Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Fort Good Hope Métis Local #54 Land Corporation, Fort Norman Métis Land Corporation, Gwich in Tribal Council, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Sahtu Secretariat Inc., Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’ı̨nę Government, Tulı́t’a Land Corporation, Yamoga Land Corporation, Sahtu Dene Council.
Letters are to provide an update on the status of Imperial Oil Resources N.W.T Limited's environmental assessments: Cancellation of the EAs for Line 490 Replacement Project (EA2425-01) and Norman Wells Operations (EA2425-02); and Confirmation that the EA for the Closure and Reclamation of Imperial s Norman Wells Facilities (EA2526-01) remains active and is proceeding; and, Reiterate the Government of Canada's and the GNWT's approach to consultation.
The Review Board is hosting an open house in Fort Good Hope on April 29th to discuss the environmental assessment process for Imperial's Closure and Reclamation of its Norman Wells oilfield. The Review Board continues to work with communities to find dates for additional meetings. Please see PR#49. https://new.reviewboard.ca/sites/default/files/project_document/notice-of-proceeding-closure-planning-terminology-workshops.pdf
Review Board staff met with the developer to discuss Imperial's involvement in Review Board led meetings in Norman Wells on April 13 and 14.
The Review Board is hosting an open house in Norman Wells on April 14th to discuss the environmental assessment process for Imperial's Closure and Reclamation of its Norman Wells oilfield. The Review Board continues to work with communities to find dates for additional meetings. Please see PR#49.
https://new.reviewboard.ca/sites/default/files/project_document/notice-…
The Review Board is preparing to host Closure Planning and Terminology Workshops. These workshops will begin in Tłegǫ́hłı̨ (Norman Wells) and Rádeyı̨lı̨kóé (Fort Good Hope), followed by sessions in Tulita, Délı̨nę, and possibly Yellowknife.
The Review Board is considering the week of April 14, 2026, for the Workshop in Tłegǫ́hłı̨. Before choosing final dates, the Review Board is reaching out leaders in your community to share information about the Workshops and to work together to find dates that will enable community participation
The Review Board is preparing to host Closure Planning and Terminology Workshops. These workshops will begin in Tłegǫ́hłı̨ (Norman Wells) and Rádeyı̨lı̨kóé (Fort Good Hope), followed by sessions in Tulita, Délı̨nę, and possibly Yellowknife.
The Review Board is considering the week of April 14, 2026, for the Workshop in Tłegǫ́hłı̨. Before choosing final dates, the Review Board is reaching out leaders in your community to share information about the Workshops and to work together to find dates that will enable community participation
The Review Board is preparing to host Closure Planning and Terminology Workshops. These workshops will begin in Tłegǫ́hłı̨ (Norman Wells) and Rádeyı̨lı̨kóé (Fort Good Hope), followed by sessions in Tulita, Délı̨nę, and possibly Yellowknife.
The Review Board is considering the week of April 14, 2026, for the Workshop in Tłegǫ́hłı̨. Before choosing final dates, the Review Board is reaching out leaders in your community to share information about the Workshops and to work together to find dates that will enable community participation
The Review Board is preparing to host Closure Planning and Terminology Workshops. These workshops will begin in Tłegǫ́hłı̨ (Norman Wells) and Rádeyı̨lı̨kóé (Fort Good Hope), followed by sessions in Tulita, Délı̨nę, and possibly Yellowknife.
The Review Board is considering the week of April 14, 2026, for the Workshop in Tłegǫ́hłı̨. Before choosing final dates, the Review Board is reaching out leaders in your community to share information about the Workshops and to work together to find dates that will enable community participation
The Review Board is planning to host Closure Planning and Terminology Workshops related to the closure of Imperial's Norman Wells Facilities.
The Review Board proposes to initially hold Workshops in Rádeyı̨lı̨ kóé (Fort Good Hope) and Tłegǫ́hłı̨ (Norman Wells) and followed by workshops in Tulita and Délı̨nę. A Workshop in Yellowknife is also being considered.
This document provides parties with the Review Board’s approach for this environmental assessment and provides information on next steps.
Contains parties comments and Imperials response on the draft Scoping Document. These responses were taken from the Online Review System (ORS).
This report summarizes what the Review Board heard during the scoping session in Tsiigehtchic on September 25 2025.
This report summarizes what the Review Board heard during the scoping session in Inuvik on September 26, 2025.
Communication between the GTC and Imperial clarifying ESA and armouring comments from the scoping sessions in Tsiigehtchic and Inuvik.
A letter from CIRNAC announcing the approval of participant funding.
This report summarizes what the Review Board heard during the scoping session in Yellowknife on September 16 and 17, 2025.
This report summarizes what the Review Board heard during the scoping session in Délı̨nę on September 10, 2025.
This report summarizes what the Review Board heard during the scoping session in Tulít'a on September 9, 2025.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Agenda and zoom link for community scoping session.
Agenda and zoom link for community scoping session.
agenda for scoping sessions in Yellowknife
A letter from the Tulita Land and Financial Corporation and Tulita Dene Band regarding Norther Participant Funding.
agenda and Zoom link for community scoping meeting
agenda and Zoom link for community scoping meeting
The Review Board held an information session on Aug 28 for the technical scoping sessions on Sept 16-18. The note to file provides a summary of the meeting and the Board's presentation is attached.
The Review Board will host a meeting on Thursday, August 28, 1:30 to 3:30 pm, to describe the technical scoping session, ask parties what topics they are interested in addressing at the scoping session and discuss logistics.
The Review Board will host community scoping sessions in September including:
- Tulít’a on Tuesday Sept 9
- Délı̨nę on Wednesday Sept 10
- Tsiigehtshic on Thursday Sept 25
- Inuvik on Friday Sept 26
The Review Board will also host a technical scoping session in Yellowknife on Sept 16 – 18.
Review Board staff met with developer to discuss the Board's proposed process for the early stages of the environmental assessment.
CIRNAC invites parties to apply for participant funding by Aug 15.
Application guide for Northern Participant Funding. CIRNAC is inviting parties to apply by Aug 15, 2025.
Parties can apply to CIRNAC for participant funding by Aug 15.
This notice of proceeding describes the next steps for the scoping phase including the review of a draft Terms of Reference for the Operations EA and a Scoping document for the Closure and Reclamation EA.
This is a draft scoping document. The Review Board is seeking comments on the proposed scope and approach described in this document and will incorporate what is heard into future scoping documents.
A summary of the scoping information sessions held on June 6 and 10.
A summary report of the scoping session held in Norman Wells on June 25, 2025.
A summary report of the scoping session held in Fort Good Hope, June 24, 2025.
Environment and Climate Change Canada letter regarding the Species at Risk Act.
The Review Board will host a scoping information session on June 6 and 10. This notice of proceeding provides details on how to join.
This Notice describes the Review Board's first steps for scoping Imperial Oil's Norman Wells Operations Closure and Reclamation and Norman Wells Operations environmental assessment.
This Notice of Proceeding describes the Review Board's approach to scoping the environmental assessments of Imperial's Norman Wells Operations and the closure of the Norman Wells Operations.