Environmental Assessments
Protecting our fragile environment while building a strong economy is a sustainable development challenge that Canadians face every day. Environmental assessment responds to this challenge by helping to eliminate or reduce a project's potential impact on the environment before a project begins.
Reviewing the Basics of Environmental Assessment will give you a quick overview of what environmental assessment is, why it is important and how you can get involved. You will also learn about when the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act applies to proposed projects and about the four types of environmental assessment: screenings (including class screenings), comprehensive studies, mediations and review panels.
Each year, the Government of Canada assesses thousands of projects, from local initiatives to large resource developments.
Go to the link below to consult the Statistical Summary of environmental assessments undertaken by a responsible or regulated authority. For information on the total number of environmental assessments conducted under the Act, refer to the Agency’s Departmental Performance Report.
Statistical Summary
The Federal Environmental Assessment Index (FEAI) was established in January 1995 when the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act was first proclaimed. Although not mandatory, it served as a tool for federal responsible authorities to promote public participation in the environmental assessment process. The FEAI was replaced in October 2003 by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet site and was consequently archived on October 29, 2004.
For information about environmental assessments taking place in your area, consult the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry.
You can also find other information on review panels, comprehensive studies and class screenings by province or type including those initiated before October 30, 2003:
Environmental Assessments by Province / Territory
Environmental Assessments by Type
Review Panels
Comprehensive Studies
Class Screenings
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