(a) in relation to a first nation for which a final agreement is in effect, that first nation's traditional territory and any of its settlement lands within Yukon that are not part of that traditional territory;

(b) in relation to the first nation known as the Tetlit Gwich'in, the areas described in Annex A of Appendix C to the Gwich'in Agreement; and

(c) in relation to any other first nation, the geographic area within Yukon identified on the map provided by that first nation under the Umbrella Final Agreement for the purpose of delineating the first nation's traditional territory.

(a) by providing, to the party to be consulted,

(i) notice of the matter in sufficient form and detail to allow the party to prepare its views on the matter,

(ii) a reasonable period for the party to prepare its views, and

(iii) an opportunity to present its views to the party having the duty to consult; and

(b) by considering, fully and fairly, any views so presented.

GENERAL

(a) to provide a comprehensive, neutrally conducted assessment process applicable in Yukon;

(b) to require that, before projects are undertaken, their environmental and socio-economic effects be considered;

(c) to protect and maintain environmental quality and heritage resources;

(d) to protect and promote the well-being of Yukon Indian persons and their societies and Yukon residents generally, as well as the interests of other Canadians;

(e) to ensure that projects are undertaken in accordance with principles that foster beneficial socio-economic change without undermining the ecological and social systems on which communities and their residents, and societies in general, depend;

(f) to recognize and, to the extent practicable, enhance the traditional economy of Yukon Indian persons and their special relationship with the wilderness environment;

(g) to guarantee opportunities for the participation of Yukon Indian persons - and to make use of their knowledge and experience - in the assessment process;

(h) to provide opportunities for public participation in the assessment process;

(i) to ensure that the assessment process is conducted in a timely, efficient and effective manner that avoids duplication; and

(j) to provide certainty to the extent practicable with respect to assessment procedures, including information requirements, time limits and costs to participants.

(a) in relation to a project, as defined in that Act, that is not a project or existing project within the meaning of this Act; and

(b) to the extent provided, in relation to a project, by subsection (2) of this section or section 63 of this Act.

PART 1

YUKON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT BOARD AND DESIGNATED OFFICES

Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board

(a) an executive committee of three persons;

(b) four other members; and

(c) an even number of additional members that may be fixed from time to time by the federal minister following consultation with the territorial minister and the first nations.