What we’ve heard to date

To date, the Project has included two phases of engagement:  

Phase 1: Summer and Fall 2022 

Identified priority areas for change through broad engagement with First Nations, local governments and stakeholders. A backgrounder document was developed to inform dialogue: 

• Phase 1 Engagement Backgrounder (PDF, 1.5 MB) 

Outcomes from Phase 1 engagement are outlined in the following What We Heard Reports: 

• Phase 1 What We Heard Report – First Nations (PDF, 798 KB) 

• Phase 1 What We Heard Report – Stakeholders (PDF, 575 KB) 

Phase 2: Fall 2023 

Broad engagement on proposed short-term changes with First Nations, local governments and stakeholders. 

Outcomes from Phase 2 engagement with First Nations, local governments and stakeholders is outlined in the following What We Heard Report: 

• Phase 2 What We Heard Report (PDF 1 MB) 

Engagement in 2023 indicated that the proposed changes were in the right areas, but First Nations, local governments and stakeholders desired more robust, longer-term changes. In January 2024, a decision was made to develop a broader scope of proposed changes for future legislative session(s).