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10 - Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) Flashcards

1
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What does KHFL stand for?

A

Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link

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Nukik Corporation is an Inuit owned company that was formed to lead major infrastructure projects in the _________ region of Nunavut.

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Kivalliq

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What is the KIA?

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Kivalliq Inuit Association

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What are the 5 pillars to address throughout the KHFL project?

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  1. Telecommunications
  2. Healthcare
  3. Housing
  4. Energy
  5. Transportation
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True or False: The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) is a national infrastructure project to connect Nunavut to the rest of Canada for the first time.

A

True

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6
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The KHFL High-voltage Transmission Line spans ___________km.

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1,200km

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7
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What is the Electricity Transmission Capacity of KHFL?

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150 MW

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8
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How much of a reduction in GHG emissions does KHFL propose to reduce per year?

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371,000 tonnes

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9
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What are the key six benefits of the KHFL for Kivallirmiut?

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  1. 100% Inuit-led project developed to reflect Inuit values
  2. Stabilize energy costs and improve reliability
  3. New employment, business and procurement opportunities during construction and operation of the KHFL
  4. Single largest initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the territory
  5. Protecting marine ecosystem by reducing heavy fuel shipments through arctic waters
    Unlock new business opportunities in energy generation and trade, telehealth, and education
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10
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What are the three types of project challenges?

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  1. Commercial
  2. Technical
  3. Regulatory / Social License
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Provide the three commercial project challenges:

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  • Project not viable without federal support
  • Nukik reliant on grant funding
  • Complex commercial model
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What is the technical project challenge associated with KHFL?

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Engineering and design need to be able to withstand the harsh environment and consider climate change.

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What are the two regulatory / social license project challenges for KHFL?

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  • Transboundary project spanning a province and a territory, two EA processes.
  • Communities have limited experience with linear infrastructure.
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What are the four stages of the KHFL project pathway?

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  1. Pre-Development
  2. Development
  3. Engineering & Procurement
  4. Construction
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15
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What stage is the KHFL project currently in?

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Development

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What six stages are included in the current, Development, project phase for KHFL?

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1: Wildlife Assessment
2: Human Environmental Assessment
3: Geotechnical Assessment
4: System Impact Study
5: Preliminary Route Design & Refinement.
6: File PDEA

17
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What six baseline fieldwork studies are underway for the KHFL project?

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  • Wildlife data collection (caribou, bats, waterfowl, birds)
  • Vegetation surveys
  • Archeological assessment of Nunavut corridor and Churchill route
  • Preliminary geotechnical assessments
  • Socio-economics
  • Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit / Indigenous Knowledge
18
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What is the NIRB?

A

Nunavut Impact Review Board

19
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What are the 3 key IQ principles upheld in the projects engagement approach?

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  1. Aajiqatgiinniq
  2. Piliriqatgiinniq / Kajuqtigiinniq
  3. Qanuqtiuuriq
20
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What does “Aajiqatgiinniq” mean?

A

Decision making through discussion and consensus

21
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What does “Piliriqatgiinniq / Kajuqtigiinniq” mean?

A

Working together for a common cause.

22
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What does “Qanuqtiuuriq” mean?

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Being innovative and resourceful

23
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What are the five communities in Nunavut involved in this project?

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  1. Arviat
  2. Whale Cove
  3. Rankin Inlet
  4. Chesterfield Inlet
  5. Baker Lake
24
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Who are the four Manitoban communities involved in this project?

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  1. Tataskweyak Cree Nation
  2. Fox Lake Cree Nation
  3. Churchill
  4. Ghotelnene K’odtineh Dene
25
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True or False: Interpreter always required for Nunavut community engagement

A

True

26
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What are four things to note regarding the engagement in this project?

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  • Coordination of Kivalliq Inuit Association, Nukik, and consultant team
  • Communities are difficult to access - reliable travel four months of the year
  • Community events can easily have an engagement meeting cancelled
  • Participant Fatigue
27
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What does the current Development stage of engagement involve?

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  • Meetings with communities, organizations and governments
  • Learning what’s important
  • Hire and train community researchers to connect with communities
28
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What is a priority for the engagement process in this project?

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regular communication with community leaders and the public

29
Q

What are the engagement methods used in this project?

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  • Leadership Meetings
  • Public Open Houses
  • Social Media
  • Radio
  • Newsletter
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