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

Federal Coordination

The Mackenzie Gas Project Office (MGPO) was established in Environment Canada in October 2008, when responsibilities related to the project were transferred from Industry Canada. The MGPO is now responsible for overarching Government of Canada coordination related to the MGP, including the implementation of the MGP Impact Fund.

While Environment 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.