Impact Assessment Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 1)

Marginal note:Advisory committee — interests and concerns of Indigenous peoples

• 158 (1) The Agency must establish an advisory committee to advise it with respect to the interests and concerns of the Indigenous peoples of Canada in relation to assessments to be conducted under this Act.

• Marginal note:Appointment

  (2) The Agency may appoint any person with relevant knowledge or experience as a member of the advisory committee.

• Marginal note:Membership

  (2.1) The membership of the committee must include at least

  • (a) one person recommended by an Indigenous governing body or other entity that represents the interests of First Nations;

  • (b) one person recommended by an Indigenous governing body or other entity that represents the interests of the Inuit; and

  • (c) one person recommended by an Indigenous governing body or other entity that represents the interests of the Métis.

• Marginal note:Publication

  (3) The Agency must post on the Internet site all advice it receives from the advisory committee.