Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

On June 20, 2024, the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, received Royal Assent and brought into force amendments to the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). These changes were made in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on the constitutionality of the IAA. Over the coming weeks and months, this website along with procedures, policy and guidance documents will be updated to reflect these legislative changes, as required.

Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:

A settlement has been reached in the Bouchard class action against the Government of Canada. Consult the first notification to class members to learn more about the settlement, who’s included in the class action, how to participate in the hearing to approve the settlement, or how to opt out of the class action.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

We promote sustainable development by conducting federal impact assessments of major projects, like mines, ports, and dams. We do this by looking at the environmental, economic, social, and health impacts of these projects and engaging meaningfully with Indigenous Peoples and the public. Learn more about our mandate.

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Canadian Impact Assessment Registry

Information for participants

Impact assessment 101

Description, goal, benefits, types, and process

Public participation

Why, how and when to participate in impact assessments, and participant funding

Indigenous Peoples

Knowledge, funding for Indigenous Peoples, consultation, regulations, and reconciliation

Training

Self-pace e-learning, live webinars, and training for people involved in impact assessments

Information for proponents and practitioners

Act and regulations

Impact Assessment Act, regulations, agreements, and transitional provisions under the former Act

Research

Research related to the field of impact assessment

Proponent Portal

Exchange of files, data and contact information

Permitting coordination for clean growth projects

Permitting coordination support for clean growth projects requiring multiple federal authorizations

Contact us

Ministers

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault

Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Terence Hubbard

President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

News

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Features

Springpole Gold Project

Submit comments on the summary of the Environmental Impact Statement by January 10, 2025.

Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project

Submit your comments by December 13, 2024.

Troilus Mining Project

Apply for participant funding by December 2, 2024.

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