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This directory provides a listing of the various legal and policy instruments and guidelines in Canada, which together provide an indication of the current state of Canadian EA practice. It identifies the EA legislation and regulations in various jurisdictions; the EA policy statements and directives of government departments and organizations; and the EA guidelines developed by various sectors. The references provided herein are cross-referenced between sections, as appropriate. As well, documents that are available in both English and French are indicated within the same citation. When available in both languages, the translation is provided as second title. Appendix 1 provides contacts where the listed EA documents can be requested. The list provides key federal, provincial, territorial and municipal departments, as well as Crown Corporations, Institutions, Associations and private sector firms.
"Is environmental assessment useful and relevant? Is environmental assessment helping to achieve sustainable development in Canada? Is pollution reduced or prevented as a result of environmental assessment? Is biodiversity protected? Are ecosystems essential to the prosperity of present and future generations of Canadians better protected? Is environmental assessment helping decision-makers make informed choices by providing sound information about likely environmental effects of projects and policies? This report attempts to address these questions for Canada. The report summarizes Canada?s efforts to achieve relevant and useful environmental assessment processes that contribute to sustainable development. The report also summarizes achievements, challenges and future directions for environmental assessment in Canada."--Introduction.
This report, based on a draft paper prepared by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and reviewed by Summit participants, presents the results of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency-sponsored study. The paper offers a framework on how such a network could be organised and operated, and explains how the CEAA has used the framework to develop its site on the Internet. The report is also a contribution to the International Study of the Effectiveness of Environmental Assessment. The document proposes a framework for an EA network and looks at the experience of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.
Federal environmental assessment, aboriginal people.
"This report comprises the framework, findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the International Study of the Effectiveness of Environmental Assessment. It presents, through highlight boxes and chapter folios, key points and issues related to the practice of environmental assessment."--Executive Summary.