Regulatory and Policy Framework Timeline

This image outlines the steps along the path toward Indigenous Impact Assessment Co-Administration Agreement Regulations, including what we’ve done and next steps. The first step was early engagement. From 2019 to 2020, national engagement focused on partnership and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples. The second step, in 2022, was to work with the Indigenous Advisory Committee to establish the Circle of Experts. The third step was the development of the discussion paper. From 2022 to 2024, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Circle of Experts co-developed a discussion paper with input from national Indigenous representatives. The fourth step, in 2024, is the national comment period, including engagement with Indigenous rights-holders and organizations on the discussion paper, as well as engagement with provinces, territories, and stakeholders. Following the national comment period, the path splits in two. One path leads to regulations. The Department of Justice drafts the regulations based on instructions developed by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada in consultation and collaboration with Indigenous partners. The other path leads to Policy and Guidance. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada works in consultation and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples to develop policy and guidance documents to support implementation.