EA in Canada Flashcards

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What is the history of EA in Canada

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

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7 Steps in the Federal EA process

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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

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

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introduced in 2018
came into force 2019

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7 New Features of IAA 2019

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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

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Describe EA in Manitoba and the 7 step process

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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

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