This directory provides a listing of the various legal and policy instruments and guidelines in Canada, which together provide an indication of the current state of Canadian EA practice. It identifies the EA legislation and regulations in various jurisdictions; the EA policy statements and directives of government departments and organizations; and the EA guidelines developed by various sectors. The references provided herein are cross-referenced between sections, as appropriate. As well, documents that are available in both English and French are indicated within the same citation. When available in both languages, the translation is provided as second title. Appendix 1 provides contacts where the listed EA documents can be requested. The list provides key federal, provincial, territorial and municipal departments, as well as Crown Corporations, Institutions, Associations and private sector firms.
"Is environmental assessment useful and relevant? Is environmental assessment helping to achieve sustainable development in Canada? Is pollution reduced or prevented as a result of environmental assessment? Is biodiversity protected? Are ecosystems essential to the prosperity of present and future generations of Canadians better protected? Is environmental assessment helping decision-makers make informed choices by providing sound information about likely environmental effects of projects and policies? This report attempts to address these questions for Canada. The report summarizes Canada?s efforts to achieve relevant and useful environmental assessment processes that contribute to sustainable development. The report also summarizes achievements, challenges and future directions for environmental assessment in Canada."--Introduction.
The European Yearbook promotes the scientific study of nineteen European supranational organisations and the OECD. Each volume contains a detailed survey of the history, structure and yearly activities of each organisation and an up-to-date chart providing a clear overview of the member states of each organisation.
Summary of proceedings at a national workshop which met to identify and elaborate on the changes required to increase the effectiveness of EARP, to identify the options and implications at the policy level of the various phases, and to recommend changes to the Minister where consensus had been reached.