Our Work
The Goal of the IAMC
It is the goal of the IAMC to form the basis of a new relationship between Indigenous communities, the government and the National Energy Board (NEB) in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Project, existing pipeline and associated shipping.
The IAMC provides for a collaborative, inclusive and meaningful Indigenous involvement in the review and monitoring of environmental, safety and socioeconomic issues related to TMX and the existing pipeline over their life cycles.
Organizational Structure
The committee is made up of a 13-member Indigenous Caucus and six senior federal representatives, with a Co-chair from the Indigenous Caucus and from Natural Resources Canada.
Indigenous Caucus
Members of the Indigenous Caucus are selected by community members. They make up 13 of the 19 seats at the committee table.
The Indigenous Caucus strives to represent the interests of the 129 Indigenous communities identified by the IAMC-TMX Terms of Reference. They regularly engage with communities with a view to developing shared understandings and common approaches to problem-solving.
A Technical Advisor, Communications Manager, and Legal Counsel are accountable to the Caucus and work under its direction. The Caucus is also supported by the Secretariat.
Map of Indigenous Members
Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee – Trans Mountain Expansion Project and Existing Pipeline
Subcommittees
IAMC forms and oversees subcommittees to work on specific issues or regional concerns. The subcommittees undertake work that requires more expertise or focus on a particular issue. There are currently four subcommittees:
Indigenous Monitoring
Marine Shipping
Socioeconomic
Engagement
Secretariat
The Secretariat is based out of Natural Resources Canada’s Indigenous Partnerships Office – West and provides a range of support services to the Committee.