The term “project” is fully determined in its definition in the bill. The bill offers some clarification on the definition of project under the agreement that Nunavut, Tunngavik, and Canada agreed could be read into the context of planning and assessment. For instance, it specifies that projects under the bill are only those that involve a use of land and water or resources, and that certain municipal activities are excluded. As well, it clarifies that those projects with impacts that are manifestly insignificant are not subject to the bill.
The term “manifestly insignificant” is the term that will exclude low-impact projects. This term is found in, for example, the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act, so there are some precedents for the use of this kind of term, namely, “manifestly insignificant”.