Ch 17 Environmental Assessment

EA definition

how has EA evolved

stages in evolution of EA

key elements of best practice ea

ea as opening up political decision-making process

Cdn EA Act

is an ea req'd

mandatory steps in screening process

comprehensive study

Victor Diamond Mine Comprehensive Envmtl Assessment, ON

panel reviews

key responsibilities of panel

mediation

Exclusion List Regulation Ammendments, Infrastructur Projects Envmtl Assessment Adaptation Regulation

Manitoba EA

class 1,2 or 3 dvlpmnt (Manitoba EA)

Nunavut Impact Review Board

ea process challenges

6 major problems with cumulative effects assessment

sustainability assessment

diff btwn sa and ea

strategic env assessmnt (sea)

barriers to sea

when is sea expected

community-based ea

reasons for cbea

multi-jurisdictional assessment

multi-jurisdictional assessment goals