Minerals, Oil & Gas
Socio Economic Agreements
The Government of the Northwest Territories cannot set terms for resource development on Federal Crown land. However, when an environmental assessment takes place for a major resource development, the GNWT asks for follow-up programs to be put in place in the form of socio-economic agreements (SEA).
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is responsible for negotiating these agreements on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
The department also oversees the implementation of these agreements and coordinates Government efforts under each agreement while monitoring how well each company carries out its respective responsibilities.
Reports under the Diamond Mine Socio-Economic Agreements are available on the Publications page, listed under Diamonds.
Socio-economic agreements are in place for the following resource projects:
Prairie Creek Mine (pdf 400k)
BHP Ekati Mine (pdf 295k)
Diavik Diamond Mine (pdf 86k)
DeBeers Snap Lake Project (pdf 180k)
Mackenzie Gas Project (pdf 2.8M)
These agreements reflect the commitments and predictions made by the company during its environmental assessment including:
- Employment and business opportunities;
- Cultural well-being and traditional economy;
- Community, family, and individual well-being;
- Net effects on government; and
- Sustainable development.