EA in Canada

Question 1

What is the history of EA in Canada

Answer 1

1970: provinces doing EA but no federal legislations
1980s/1990s: provinces pass EA legislations
1992: CEAA passed (proclamation in 1995)

Question 2

7 Steps in the Federal EA process

Answer 2

Project Description (PD) Review
Determination of EA
EA Commencement (either Agency or Panel)
Analysis
EA Report (Agency review) / Review by Panel (Panel Review)
EA Decision
Follow-up and Enforcement

Question 3

When was the IAA introduced and when did it come into force?

Answer 3

introduced in 2018
came into force 2019

Question 4

7 New Features of IAA 2019

Answer 4

Triggers: who needs to apply for EA
Scoping: early planning process
Process options and design: Agency and Panel review
Multi-jurisdictional coordination
Strategic and Regional assessments
Project Decision-making: is project in public interest
Post approval monitoring, follow-up & Compliance

Question 5

Describe EA in Manitoba and the 7 step process

Answer 5

EA under the Environment Act, done through the Environmental Approvals Branch (EAB)

Process:
1. Proponent Submits a proposal
2. review
3. proponent provides further information
4. public hearing
5. licensing descion is made
6. appeals and judicial review
7. post-licensing follow-up