Environmental assessment processes: Draft Terms of Reference for Expert Panel
A comment period was held from June 20, 2016 to July 20, 2016 on the draft Terms of Reference for the Expert Panel that will review federal environmental assessment processes. The Terms of Reference is a document that outlines the Expert Panel's mandate, timelines and procedures.
The comment period is now closed.
Expert Panel's Draft Terms of Reference
View the Draft Terms of Reference for the Expert Panel.
Distribution list
The comment period was open from June 20, 2016 to July 20, 2016. Once finalized, the Expert Panel will be established and will consult broadly with Indigenous peoples and the public.
To be included on the distribution list and to be kept informed of the review process and activities, contact:
CEAA.EAReview-ExamenEE.ACEE@ceaa-acee.gc.ca; or write to:
Review of Environmental Assessment Processes
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor, Ottawa ON K1A 0H3
All comments will be reviewed and considered as the Terms of Reference are finalized. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change will then appoint an Expert Panel.
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| Doc # | Date | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 20, 2016 | Jon MacDonald |
| 2 | June 20, 2016 | Frank O’Donnell |
| 3 | June 21, 2016 | Carl Myers |
| 4 | June 21, 2016 | Jenifer Hill |
| 5 | June 22, 2016 | Mary Everrett |
| 6 | June 22, 2016 | Mary Everrett |
| 7 | June 22, 2016 | Robert Dick, on behalf of Royal Astronomical Society |
| 8(a) | June 22, 2016 | Peter Douglas Elias |
| 8(b) | June 22, 2016 | Peter Douglas Elias |
| 9 | June 22, 2016 | Jason & Daniela Fisher |
| 10 | June 23, 2016 | Ryan Abel |
| 11 | June 23, 2016 | Peter McCartney |
| 12 | June 27, 2016 | Nick J. McLeod |
| 13 | June 27, 2016 | Patricia Spencer |
| 14 | June 29, 2016 | David Hahn |
| 15 | June 29, 2016 | Angela Jensen |
| 16 | July 3, 2016 | John Kraan |
| 17 | July 4, 2016 | C.D. Anglin |
| 18 | July 5, 2016 | Sharon Antoniak |
| 19 | July 7, 2016 | Penny Beal |
| 20 | July 13, 2016 | MJ Willard |
| 21 | July 8, 2016 | Gail Meston |
| 22 | July 11, 2016 | Donald Deer |
| 23 | July 11, 2016 | Martin Olszynski |
| 24 | July 12, 2016 | Paige Cousineau |
| 25 | July 13, 2016 | John Sollows |
| 26 | July 13, 2016 | Erica Westwood |
| 27 | July 13, 2016 | West Coast Environmental Law |
| 28 | July 14, 2016 | Roger Emsley |
| 29 (a) | July 14, 2016 | Robert Gibson, Meinhard Doelle, A. John Sinclair |
| 29 (b) | July 14, 2016 | Robert Gibson, Meinhard Doelle, A. John Sinclair |
| 30 | July 15, 2016 | Sara Seck |
| 31 | July 15, 2016 | Elisabeth Hazell |
| 32 | July 16, 2016 | John Fyke |
| 33 | July 16, 2016 | Ron Hart |
| 34 (a) | July 16, 2016 | Randal Hadland |
| 34 (b) | July 16, 2016 | Randal Hadland |
| 35 | July 16, 2016 | Sherry Ridout |
| 36 | July 17, 2016 | Cecil Robinson |
| 37 | July 18, 2016 | Omni Milne |
| 38 | July 18, 2016 | Ray and Nancy Kendel |
| 39 | July 18, 2016 | Greg Brown |
| 40 | July 18, 2016 | Bruce Rosove |
| 41 | July 18, 2016 | Peter Whitelaw |
| 42 | July 18, 2016 | Kay Watson-Jarvis |
| 43 | July 18, 2016 | Angela Jensen |
| 44 | July 18, 2016 | Monica Hromada |
| 45 | July 18, 2016 | Helen Hada |
| 46 | July 18, 2016 | R. Liam Mooney, Cameco Corporation |
| 47 | July 18, 2016 | Jonathan Moore, chair of Coastal Science Simon Fraser University |
| 48 | July 18, 2016 | Sherry Ridout |
| 49 | July 19, 2016 | Al Taylor |
| 50 | July 19, 2016 | Claudette Kelly |
| 51 | July 19, 2016 | Jon Healey |
| 52 | July 19, 2016 | Arthur Entich |
| 53 | July 19, 2016 | Robert Blair |
| 54 | July 19, 2016 | Robert McCroskey |
| 55 | July 19, 2016 | Coalition Saint-Laurent (French only) |
| 56 | July 19, 2016 | Saskatchewan Mining Association |
| 57 | July 19, 2016 | Rafe Sunshine |
| 58 | July 19, 2016 | NEI Investments |
| 59 | July 19, 2016 | Dean Whellan |
| 60 | July 19, 2016 | Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers |
| 61 | July 19, 2016 | CPAWS Wildlands League |
| 62 | July 19, 2016 | Canadian Electricity Association/Canadian HydroPower Association |
| 63 | July 19, 2016 | Lake Ontario Waterkeeper |
| 64 | July 20, 2016 | MiningWatch Canada |
| 65 | July 20, 2016 | Canadian Environmental Network |
| 66 | July 20, 2016 | Ecojustice |
| 67 | July 20, 2016 | The Mining Association of Canada |
| 68 | July 20, 2016 | Suncor Energy |
| 69 | July 20, 2016 | SaskPower |
| 70 | July 20, 2016 | Canadian Energy Pipeline Association |
| 71 | July 20, 2016 | Canadian Nuclear Association |
| 72 | July 20, 2016 | Areva Resources Canada |
| 73 | July 20, 2016 | Mikisew Cree First Nation |
| 74 | July 20, 2016 | Fort McMurray Métis |
| 75 | July 20, 2016 | Inuvialuit Game Council |
| 76 | July 20, 2016 | First Nations Fisheries Council |
| 77 | July 20, 2016 | Assembly of First Nations |
| 78 | July 20, 2016 | Matawa First Nations Management |
| 79 | July 20, 2016 | Stk’emlupsemc Te Secwepemc Nation (SSN) |
| 80 | July 20, 2016 | Curve Lake First Nation |
| 81 | July 20, 2016 | Red Rock Indian Band |
| 82 | July 20, 2016 | Tsleil-Waututh Nation |
| 83 | July 20, 2016 | Cold Lake First Nation |
| 84 | July 20, 2016 | Gwich’in Tribal Council |
| 85 | July 19, 2016 | Canadian Environmental Law Association |
| 86 | July 20, 2016 | Wildlife Conservation Society |
| 87 | July 20, 2016 | World Wildlife Fund Canada |
| 88 | July 20, 2016 | Ecology Action Centre |
| 89 | July 20, 2016 | Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society |
| 90 | July 20, 2016 | Arrowsmith Watersheds Coalition Society |
| 91 | July 20, 2016 | BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council |
| 92 (a) | July 17, 2016 | The McKay Métis |
| 92 (b) | July 17, 2016 | The McKay Métis |
| 92 (c) | July 17, 2016 | The McKay Métis |
| 93 | July 20, 2016 | Steelhead LNG |
| 94 | July 20, 2016 | Mike Emmet |
| 95 | July 20, 2016 | Matt Hodgson |
| 96 | July 20, 2016 | David Elderton |
| 97 | July 20, 2016 | Jacqui Miller |
| 98 | July 19, 2016 | Maria Raynolds |
| 99 | July 20, 2016 | Queenly |
| 100 | July 20, 2016 | Brian Jansen |
| 101 | July 19, 2016 | Jennifer Sullivan |
| 102 | July 19, 2016 | Ian and Audrey |
| 103 | July 19, 2016 | Karen Whiteside |
| 104 | July 19, 2016 | Ziggy Kleinau |
| 105 | July 20, 2016 | SSW Wiktorowicz |
| 106 | July 20, 2016 | Émilie Godbout-Beaulieu |
| 107 | July 20, 2016 | Stan Proboszcz |
| 108 | July 20, 2016 | Salmon Beyond Borders |
| 109 | July 20, 2016 | Riley Pollom |
| 110 | July 20, 2016 | Susan Jones |
| 111 | July 20, 2016 | Marilyn Eriksen |
| 112 | July 20, 2016 | Vickeri Cochrane |
| 113 | July 20, 2016 | Bob Stuart |
| 114 | July 19, 2016 | Kate Darling |
| 115 | July 20, 2016 | Government of Northwest Territories |
| 116 | July 18, 2016 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 117 (a) | July 20, 2016 | Cameron McCuaig |
| 117 (b) | July 20, 2016 | Cameron McCuaig |
| 118 | July 20, 2016 | Kurt Stilwell |
| 119 | July 20 (pacific) | Metro Vancouver |
| 120 (a) | July 20, 2016 | Denman Island Resident’s Association BC Mills Edina Johnston Shelley McKeachie |
| 120 (b) | July 20, 2016 | Denman Island Resident’s Association BC Mills Edina Johnston Shelley McKeachie |
| 120 (c) | July 20, 2016 | Denman Island Resident’s Association BC Mills Edina Johnston Shelley McKeachie |
| 120 (d) | July 20, 2016 | Denman Island Resident’s Association BC Mills Edina Johnston Shelley McKeachie |
| 121 | July 20, 2016 | Hugh Benevides |
| 122 | July 20, 2016 | Cheryl Brown |
| 123 | July 20, 2016 | Ontario Rivers Alliance |
| 124 | July 20, 2016 | Government of Manitoba |
| 125 | July 19, 2016 | B. Fidler |
| 126 | July 19, 2016 | N. Beckham |
| 127 | July 20, 2016 | M. Gillis |
| 128 | July 20, 2016 | C. Lewandowski |
| 129 | July 20, 2016 | K. Peloffy |
| 130 | July 20, 2016 | E. Dunn |
| 131 | July 20, 2016 | Engineers Canada |
| 132 | July 20, 2016 | N. Skuce |
| 133 (a) | July 20, 2016 | J. Blackstock |
| 133 (b) | July 20, 2016 | J. Blackstock |
| 134 | July 20, 2016 | Evidence for Democracy |
| 135 | July 19, 2016 | Conseil Patronal de l’Environnement du Quebec (French only) |
| 136 | July 20, 2016 | City of Vancouver |
| 137 | July 20, 2016 | Sierra Club of Canada |
| 138 | July 20, 2016 | Environmental Law Centre |
| 139 | July 20, 2016 | Environmental Defence |
| 140 | July 20, 2016 | Toronto and Region Conservation |
| 141 | July 20, 2016 | SOS Great Lakes |
| 142 | July 20, 2016 | K. Dertien |
| 143 | July 20, 2016 | Mushkegowuk Council |
| 144 | July 20, 2016 | United Chiefs and Council of Minidoo Mnising |
| 145 (a) | July 20, 2016 | Save our Seas and Shores Coalition and Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat |
| 145 (b) | July 20, 2016 | Save our Seas and Shores Coalition and Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat |
| 145 (c) | July 20, 2016 | Save our Seas and Shores Coalition and Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat |
| 146 | July 20, 2016 | Saugeen Ojibway Nation |
| 147 | July 20, 2016 | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists BC |
| 148 (a) | July 20, 2016 | Manitoba Métis Federation |
| 148 (b) | July 20, 2016 | Manitoba Métis Federation |
| 149 | July 20, 2016 | Northern Health |
| 150 | July 20, 2016 | J. MacClean |
| 151 | July 20, 2016 | Otto Langer |
| 152 | July 20, 2016 | Atlantic Policy Congress |
| 153 | July 20, 2016 | Imperial Oil |
| 154 | July 20, 2016 | Ian and Audrey |
| 155 | P. Trela | |
| 156 | July 20, 2016 | Federation of Canadian Municipalities |
| 157 | July 19, 2016 | Institut de développement durable des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador (French only) |
| 158 | July 19, 2016 | Dawn Bright |
| 159 (a) | July 20, 2016 | Port au Port Bay Fishery Committee |
| 159 (b) | July 20, 2016 | Port au Port Bay Fishery Committee |
| 160 | July 19, 2016 | Al Lehmann |
| 161 | July 15, 2016 | Chiefs of Ontario |
| 162 | July 18, 2016 | Raymond Trempe (French only) |
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