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2003-11-03 NEW!
Amended Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act (Bill C-9)
Changes to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act have now come
into force. The renewed legislation provides for more meaningful public participation
and will deliver environmental assessments in a more certain, predictable and
timely manner. Several changes in the Act will strengthen the inclusion of Aboriginal
perspectives into assessments, including the formal recognition of Aboriginal
traditional knowledge. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s
role will also be strengthened, allowing it to promote compliance, resolve disputes
and coordinate federal involvement in assessments conducted in cooperation with
other jurisdictions.
2002-12-10
Environmental
Assessment Program Annual Report
The Environmental Assessment Program Annual Report provides an overview of
the activities and challenges of the 2001-2002 fiscal year. Highlighted in the
report are regional and national activities that have contributed to the focus
and direction of the National EA Program. Also found within this report are
challenges of the coming year, including climate change and the expected decision
to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, and the anticipated new legislation resulting
from the Five Year Review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
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