While more consultations will need to be conducted in the coming months, we feel that if new waterways are to be added to the Schedule of the NWPA, then there should be clear evaluation criteria including factors such as, the size of waterway, amount and type of navigation on the waterway, and the presence of obstructions on the waterway that limit navigation. [...] While the scope of public participation in the regulatory process must be fair, transparent, and meaningful, the level of involvement should also be based on the specifics of the project. [...] The scope of the assessment must be proportionate to the scope of the project. [...] Ultimately, section 52 should still apply to the project, thus the Minister or the Governor in Council must consider the implications of the project for all Canadians including the people served by the project’s electricity. [...] The nature of the project and the expertise of the proponent should be taken into consideration in the implementation of an Indigenous role in monitoring.