Environmental Assessment Program

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Environment Canada's (EC) National Environmental Assessment (EA) Program is a national network of managers, practitioners, analysts, and scientists who work together to deliver EA services in order to protect and conserve Canada's environment. Across the country, those working in EC's EA Program examine projects and proposals, perform environmental assessments, and provide advice to other departments and senior management within EC.

The EA program's objectives are to ensure Departmental compliance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and the 1999 Cabinet Directive on the EA of policy, plan, and program proposals; define Environment Canada's position with respect to projects; co-ordinate and integrate our science and policy objectives into decision-making; and ensure national consistency in the application of CEAA.

Through this national approach and implementation of its mandate, the EA team contributes to EC's four business lines, which include: Clean Environment; Nature; Weather and Environmental Predictions; and Management, Administration and Policy. These business lines provide national direction for strategic resource decision making and the foundation of the Department's approach to management.

Please follow the links provided to find out more about our National EA Program, including detailed information on EA processes, policy, sector specific and contact information and communication products.