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 promote sustainable development by conducting federal impact assessments of major projects, like mines, ports, and dams. We do this by looking at the environmental, economic, social, and health impacts of these projects and engaging meaningfully with Indigenous Peoples and the public. Learn more about our mandate.
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Canadian Impact Assessment RegistryInformation 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
Policy and guidance
Guides, templates, and policies for different assessment types:
- Interim administration of the Impact Assessment Act pending legislative amendments
- Impact assessments under the Impact Assessment Act
- Regional and strategic assessments
- Environmental assessments under under former legislations
- Strategic environmental assessments
- Projects on federal lands and outside Canada
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
About the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
On social media
Ministers
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
News
Features
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