Environmental Assessment Process for
Business Development Bank of Canada and
Farm Credit Canada

Effective June 11, 2006, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) are required to conduct environmental assessments of their projects subject to the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (the Act) and its regulations, including the Crown Corporations Involved in the Provision of Commercial Loans Environmental Assessment Regulations (the Regulations). These Regulations apply to projects for which BDC or FCC considers providing financial assistance and for which the screening process does not include public participation.

The Regulations require BDC and FCC to post a statement of projects on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry (CEAR) Internet site on a quarterly basis.

The Regulations also require BDC and FCC to post on the CEAR their environmental assessment policies, procedures and guidance materials (including any forms) used in the conduct of environmental assessments before making the environmental assessment decision on these projects.

Business Development Bank of Canada
Farm Credit Canada