About Us

The Pipeline Readiness Office (PRO) coordinates the review of the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP); and, it supports Aboriginal groups, northerners, regulators, industry and other government organizations in preparing for the proposed project.

Some Recent Changes

In December 2007, an Order in Council transferred the federal coordination responsibilities from our Pipeline Readiness Office and the Ottawa-based "Federal Project Coordination Secretariat" to Industry Canada (IC). IC is now responsible for overarching Government of Canada coordination related to the MGP, including the implementation of the MGP Impact Fund.

While Industry Canada  is taking on the federal coordinating role related to the MGP, INAC still has significant involvement in upwards of 70% of the regulatory responsibilities related to the project. This includes coordinating INAC input, issuing regulatory permits and land tenure authorizations, as well as providing expert advice into many processes related to the MGP.