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On August 28, 2019, the Impact Assessment Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and the Navigation Protection Act came into force. This archived Web page remains online for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. This page will not be altered or updated.
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News releases
- May 1, 2019: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency - Public invited to comment on draft regulations for proposed impact assessment system
- December 5, 2018: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency - Funding Available to Support Indigenous Participation in the Development of Policy and Guidance on the Proposed new Impact Assessment System
- February 8, 2018: Government of Canada – Government of Canada takes steps to ensure a clean environment and strong economy
- February 6, 2018: Fisheries and Oceans – Government of Canada introduces new protections for fish and their habitat
Statements
- January 27, 2016: Government of Canada – Government of Canada Moves to Restore Trust in Environmental Assessment
Public notices
- May 1, 2019: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency - Public invited to comment on draft regulations for proposed impact assessment system
- December 5, 2018: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency - Funding Available to Support Indigenous Participation
- September 12, 2018: Natural Resources Canada - Upcoming Engagement on Regulations for the Canadian Energy Regulator Act
- August 21, 2018: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency - Indigenous Advisory Committee
- August 21, 2018: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency - Technical Advisory Committee on Science and Knowledge
- February 8, 2018: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency – Public Comments Invited to support the Development of Regulations under the proposed Impact Assessment Legislation
Useful links
- Bill C-68 (An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence)
- Bill C-69 (An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts)
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development’s Bill C-69 web page
- Parliament of Canada’s Bill C-68 web page
Information applicable to all reviews
Infographic: How new laws and regulations are created
Infographic: Benefits to Canadians – better rules to protect Canada’s environment and grow the economy
Information by each review
Impact assessment
One-pager comparison: current system vs. system with proposed changes
Infographic: a focus on Indigenous peoples
Technical guide: a proposed new impact assessment system
Handbook: Better rules for major project reviews
Certainty, Confidence, Competitiveness: Helping Good Projects Move Forward Sustainably
A new Canadian Energy Regulator
Fish and fish habitat
Navigable waters
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