Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

On June 20, 2024, the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, received Royal Assent and brought into force amendments to the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). These changes were made in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on the constitutionality of the IAA. Over the coming weeks and months, this website along with procedures, policy and guidance documents will be updated to reflect these legislative changes, as required.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

We facilitate the sustainable development of major projects subject to the Impact Assessment Act through open and efficient assessments. These assessements identify ways to ensure the environment and Indigenous Rights are protected as projects get built. To support needed investment in major projects, we work closely with other jurisdictions to achieve the goal of “one project, one assessment.” Learn more about our mandate.

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Canadian Impact Assessment Registry

Information for participants

Impact assessment 101

Description, goal, benefits, types, and process

Public participation

Why, how and when to participate in impact assessments, and participant funding

Indigenous Peoples

Knowledge, funding for Indigenous Peoples, consultation, regulations, and reconciliation

Training

Self-pace e-learning, live webinars, and training for people involved in impact assessments

Information for proponents and practitioners

Act and regulations

Impact Assessment Act, regulations, agreements, and transitional provisions under the former Act

Research

Research related to the field of impact assessment

Proponent Portal

Exchange of files, data and contact information

Permitting coordination for clean growth projects

Permitting coordination support for clean growth projects requiring multiple federal authorizations

Contact us

Ministers

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault

Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Terence Hubbard

President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

News

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Features

Regional Assessment of the St. Lawrence River Area

Submit your comments by March 29, 2025.

Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project

Apply for participant funding by March 24, 2025.

Sorel-Tracy Port Terminal Project

Apply for participant funding by March 14, 2025.

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