FAQ
- What is involved in the public consultation process?
In addition to written and on-line input opportunities, the public consultation process will include:
• May 26 - ½ day stakeholder group conference;
• May 27 and 28, June 22 and 23 - opportunities for stakeholder organizations to provide 15 minute presentation to the chair. Briefs to be forwarded at least two days in advance of meetings.
• June - ten community consultation meetings.
- What exactly do you mean by a stakeholder group?
We recognize that all individuals are stakeholders. However, at this time, and for the purpose of the stakeholder group meetings, a stakeholder is an organization and not an individual.
- What is the format for the stakeholder conference on May 26?
The stakeholder group conference will include remarks on the consultation process and its purpose by the Chair of the public consultation process, Dan Perrins, and a presentation by Dr. Richard Florizone, Chair of the Uranium Development Partnership (UDP).
This will be followed by facilitated discussion of all five areas of the UDP report. Those are exploration and mining; upgrading (conversion, enrichment, and fuel fabrication); power generation; used fuel management; and research, development, and training.
Participants will have an opportunity to discuss all areas of the report with representatives from other organizations. Proceedings will be audio-recorded and made available on-line.
- Who will be attending the stakeholder conference?
A broad list of Saskatchewan stakeholder organizations from industry, education, business, labour, First Nations and Metis, environmental groups, community groups, government, and health were invited.
- What is the format of the one-on-one meetings?
Organizations will have an opportunity to present and discuss with the Chair, their views on the findings and recommendations. Presentations should be no longer than 15 minutes. The Chair requests that groups provide him with a written presentations/brief at least two days prior to the meeting. These will be made available on the public consultation's website.
- Are the one-on-one meetings open to the public?
Yes, the public can attend these meetings, as space allows.
- How does my organization book a one-on-one meeting with the Chair?
Organizations can call 1-877-791-4667 to register for a one-on-one meeting with the Chair. Stakeholder organizations are requested to submit their written presentation prior to the Chair at least two working days in advance of the meeting:
By mail: P.O Box 7, Regina, SK, S4P 2Z5
By email: dan.perrins@saskuranium.ca
- How many submissions can I put forward to the Chair?
It is preferred that one submission be provided, however, if you wish to provide additional information, this will be combined and submitted to the Chair as one submission.
- Even though I am an individual, and not an organization, I would still like to make a presentation to the Chair. Can I do that?
Our priority at this time is for organizations to make a one-on-one presentation to the Chair as we can't accommodate individual presentations. However, we are not ruling out the possibility of individuals making a presentation depending upon number of requests and the availability of the Chair.
- Where will the community consultations take place?
Community consultations will take place in ten communities across the province, which include Yorkton, Estevan, Swift Current, Regina, Prince Albert, Buffalo Narrows, Lloydminster, North Battleford, Saskatoon, La Ronge. Click here for the full schedule.
- What is the format of the community consultations?
The community consultations will include remarks on the consultation process and its purpose by the Chair of the public consultation process, Dan Perrins, and a video presentation by Dr. Richard Florizone, Chair of the Uranium Development Partnership (UDP).
This will be followed by facilitated discussion of all five areas of the UDP report. Those are exploration and mining; upgrading (conversion, enrichment, and fuel fabrication); power generation; used fuel management; and research, development, and training.
Participants will have an opportunity to discuss all areas of the report with representatives from other organizations. Proceedings will be audio-recorded and made available on-line.
- Will the community consultation have an "open mic" format?
There will be opportunities for input. The community consultations will be led by a facilitator and all five areas covered in the UDP report will be discussed to ensure attendees participate and have an opportunity to express their views. A note taker will record the discussion for the facilitator. The facilitator will then provide the results of these discussions along with their observations to the Chair of the public consultation process.
- Will I be able to make a presentation at the community consultation meetings?
No. Discussion will be led by a facilitator in the five areas covered in the UDP report. In this way as many participants as possible will be provided with an opportunity to express their views.
- How long will the community consultation meetings be?
The community consultation meetings will take place in the evening and will be 2 and half hours long from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30p.m. Extra time will be allotted if necessary.
- What can I do to prepare for the community consultations?
You can read the full UDP report or executive summary. These are available on line, at your public library, or by calling 1-877-791-4667. You are also invited to visit the website at www.saskuranium.ca.
