Proposed Legislative Changes to Federal Environmental Assessment

On April 26, 2012, the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act was tabled in the House of Commons. The Bill is subject to parliamentary process and these provisions are not in force.

To view the full content of the Bill, please visit the LegisInfo section of the parliamentary website at www.parl.gc.ca/LEGISInfo/BillDetails.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&billId=5514128 .

An overview of the proposed environmental assessment legislation is also available on our website.

For information on the initiative for Responsible Resource Development, please visit the Economic Action Plan website at www.actionplan.gc.ca.

Please note that unless otherwise indicated, all content on this website pertains to environmental assessment under the current Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.