Legislation and Resources Informing Marine Planning and Project Review in the Nunavik Marine Region
This page provides legislation and resources relevant to marine planning and project review in the Nunavik Marine Region. The list is informed by a scan conducted by Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission (NMRPC) staff as well as a legislative overview of legislation applicable in the Nunavik Marine Region conducted by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Please contact the NMRPC at admin@nmrpc.ca to add resources to this list.
DISCLAIMER: The NMRPC disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy, reliability and completeness of all information and resources on this webpage (which includes content and links provided by third parties), and for any actions which may be taken based on such information and resources. Project proponents are therefore advised to verify with the appropriate permitting/authorizing agencies to ensure compliance with all requirements applicable to projects undertaken in the Nunavik Marine Region. The information and resources available on this webpage were last updated as of the date indicated above and do not account for any subsequent changes in law or circumstances.
FEDERAL PERMITS
- Federal Permits List potentially required for project construction (bilingual)
- Other Federal Legislation and Regulations (bilingual)
- Disposal at Sea (English)
- Demande de permis d’immersion en mer (Français)
- Applying for an International River Improvement Licence (English)
- Demande d’un permis pour un ouvrage destiné à l’amélioration d’un cours d’eau international (Français)
- Schedule 2 amendment of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) (English)
- Modification de l’annexe 2 du Règlement sur les effluents des mines de métaux et des mines de diamants (REMMMD) (Français)
- Applying for a Species at Risk Act (SARA) permit administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) (English)
- Processus de demande de permis en vertu de la Loi sur les espèces en péril (LEP) administré par Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) (Français)
FEDERAL ACTS
- Oceans Act, (S.C. 1996, c31)
- Fisheries Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-14)
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, (S.C. 1999, c. 33)
- Impact Assessment Act, (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 1)
- Canadian Navigable Waters Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-22)
- Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. A-12)
- Canada Marine Act, (S.C. 1988, c. 10)
- Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, (S.C. 2002, c. 18)
- Canada Water Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-11)
- Coasting Trade Act, (S.C. 1992, c. 31)
- Dominion Water Power Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. W-4)
- Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-24)
- Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Inter-Provincial Trade Act, (S.C. 1992, c. 52)
- Species at Risk Act, (S.C. 2002, c. 29)
- Canada Wildlife Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. W-9)
- Migratory Birds Convention Act, (S.C. 1994, c. 22)
- Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act, (S.C. 1991, c. 50)
- Historic Sites and Monuments Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
- Territorial Lands Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. T-7)
- Aeronautics Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. A-2)
- Canada Transportation Act, (S.C. 1996, c. 10)
- Canada Shipping Act, (S.C. 2001, c. 26)
- Forestry Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-30)
- Canada Petroleum Resources Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.))
- Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. O-7)
- Northern Pipeline Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-26)
- Explosives Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-17)
- Nuclear Safety and Control Act, (S.C. 1997, c. 9)
- Energy Efficiency Act, (S.C. 1992, c.36)
NUNAVUT LEGISLATION
- Nunavut Act, (S.C. 1993, c. 28)
- Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act, (S.C. 2013, c. 14, s. 2)
- Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act, (S.C. 2002, c. 10)
- Environmental Protection Act, (Nunavut, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7)
- Scientists Act, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-4)
- Wildlife Act, (S.Nu. 2003, c. 26)
- Environmental Rights Act, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. 83 (Supp))
- Explosives Use Act, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-10)
- Forest Protection Act, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. F-10)
- Forest Management Act, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. F-9)
- Building Code Act, (S.Nu. 2012, c. 15)
- Pesticide Act, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. P-4)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1990, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, C. 81 (Supp))
- Business License Act, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. B-4)
QUEBEC LEGISLATION
- An Act Approving the Agreement Concerning James Bay and Northern Québec, (CQRL, C67)
- An Act Respecting the Land Regime in the James Bay and New Quebec Territories, (CQRL, R13.1)
- Act establishing the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government, (CQRL, G1.04) 34
- Tourist Accommodation Act, (CQLR, c. H1.01)
- Act Respecting Assistance for Tourist Development, (CQLR, c. A13.1)
- Cultural Heritage Act, (CQLR, c. P9.002)
- Charter of French Language, (CQLR, C11)
IMPACTS AND BENEFITS AGREEMENTS
- Nunavik Inuit Park Impacts and Benefits Agreement (Request to Parks Canada has been made to obtain copy of the PIBA, which is not available online).
- Inuit Impacts and Benefits Agreements for National Wildlife Areas and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in the Nunavut Settlement Area (2016 to 2023)
OTHER POLICIES OF INTEREST
- Federal Contaminated Sites Management Policy
- Northern Contaminants Program and Policy
- Soil Protection and Contaminated Sites Rehabilitation Policy
- Federal Contaminated Sites Management Policy
- Northern Contaminants Program and Policy
OTHER RESOURCES
- ArcNet (Arctic Ocean Network of Priority Areas for Conservation)
- Arctic Marine Strategic Plan: 2015-2025
- Canadian Arctic Marine Priority Areas for Conservation
- Definition of an Inuit Cultural Model and Social Determinants of Health for Nunavik
- From Science to Policy in the Yukon and Northwest Territories: An Integrated Regional Impact Study (IRIS) of Climate and Societal Change
- Integrated Ocean Management Plan (IOMP) for the Beaufort Sea: 2009 and beyond
- Kativik Regional Master Plan
- Nunavik Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
- Nunavut Impact Review Board Five Year Strategic Plan
- Nunavut Marine Council Strategic Plan 2018-2023
- Nunavut Planning Commission Broad Planning Policies, Objectives, and Goals
- Parnasimautik Consultation Report On the Consultations Carried Out with Nunavik Inuit in 2013
- Pinasuqatigiitsuta: A guideline for community planning in Nunavik
- Plan d’affectation du territoire public de la Côte-Nord
- Plan Nord
- Plan Nunavik
- The Oceans That We Share: Inuit Nunangat Marine Policy Priorities and Recommendations
- Working together to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, and to promote the sustainable use of wildlife resources in Nunavik (Five Year Protection Plan, 2010-2015)
Last updated: December 13, 2025