Caretaker convention and writ period decisions, consultations and policy activities

The tables below includes a list of decisions and activities anticipated to take place during the pre-writ and election periods. The list will be updated as new activities are identified and timelines are adjusted.

Table 1 - Summary Table of Projects with Ministerial Decision Points

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Table 2 - Summary Table of Projects with Public Consultations (Not including Review Panels)

Moderate National/High Regional Public Interest — 9 Projects

The Agency would consult with PCO as to whether it can proceed with the public consultation, announcement of Agency decision or announcement of Minister's decision.

Moderate National/High Regional Public Interest

Project Name

Process Step

Special Issues

Aggrandisement terminale contrecoeur - QUE

Public comment on draft EA Report

Fall 2019 - Proponent dependent

Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project — PNR

Public comment on draft EA Report

November 2019 - Proponent dependent

Goliath Gold Project — ONT

Public comment on draft EA Report

June 2019 — underway

Bay du Nord — ATL

Public Comment on EIS summary

Fall 2019 - Proponent dependent

Cochrane Hill Project — ATL

Public comment on EIS summary

Fall 2019 - Proponent dependent

Lake St. Martin Water Diversion Project — PNR

Public comment on EIS summary

Fall 2019 - Proponent dependent

Projet d'amenagement d'un quai en eau profonde au Port de Quebec — secteur Beauport — QUE

Periode de commentaire public sur un mis a jour du projet et les modifications au l'etude d'impact

Fall 2019 - Proponent dependent

Low National/Moderate Regional Public Interest — 12 Projects

The Agency's President would determine whether it can proceed with the public consultation, announcement of Agency decision or announcement of Minister's decision.

Low National/Moderate Regional Public Interest

Project Name

Process Step

Special Issues

Beaver Dam Project — ATL

Public comment on draft EA Report

Aug 2019 — forecasted
Proponent dependent

CNOOC International Offshore Flemish Pass Drilling Project—ATL

Public comment on draft EA Report

Sept 2019 — forecasted
Proponent dependent

Husky Energy Exploration Drilling Project — ATL

Public comment on draft EA Report

Oct/Nov 2019 — forecasted
Proponent dependent

Newfoundland Orphan Basin Exploration Drilling Project—ATL

Public comment on draft EA Report

Oct/Nov 2019 — forecasted
Proponent dependent

Projet Mine de lithium Baie James — QUE

Public comment on draft EA Report

December 2019 — forecasted
Proponent dependent

Projet Mine Rose Lithium — QUE

Public comment on draft EA Report

December 2019 — forecasted
Will termination on CiF of IAA Proponent dependent

Fifteen Mile Stream — ATL

Public Comment on EIS summary

Fall 2019 - Proponent dependent

Lynn Lake Gold Project — PNR

Public Comment on EIS summary

Fall 2019 - Proponent dependent


Regional Environmental Assessment —

Submission of Regional Assessment Report to

Fall 2019 completion date, based on MOU

Offshore Newfoundland—ATL

Minister

-

Low National/Low Regional Public Interest — 17 Projects

The Agency would proceed with the public consultation, announcement of Agency decision or announcement of Minister's decision.

Low National/Low Regional Public Interest

Project Name

Process Step

Special Issues

-

-

-

Table 3 - Summary Table of Projects with Public Consultations — Review Panel Projects

High National Public Interest — 9 Projects— None with Decision Points

Review Panels are independent of the government and in control of their own review processes. It is possible that some Panels may consult the public during the Caretaker Period but no public hearings or Review Panel Report submissions other than for the Milton Project and the Frontier Project as described below are currently predicted.

High National Public Interest

Project Name

Process Step

Special Issues

Frontier Oilsands Mine Project — PNR

Review Panel to submit its report before July 25, 2019

Joint Review Panel with Alberta Energy Regulator

Deep Geologic Repository for Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste — ONT

Proponent expected to submit additional information in January 2020.

Joint Review Panel with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project- PYR

Public hearings May 14 to June 24, 2019 Panel report in Winter 2020

-

Milton Logistics Hub Project — ONT

Public hearings June 19 to July 17, 2019
Panel report in Winter 2020

Joint Review Panel with Canadian Transportation Agency

Grassy Mountain Coal Mine Project — PNR

Panel has requested additional information from the proponent — Review Panel hearings expected in Winter 2020

Joint Review Panel with Alberta Energy Regulator

Amisk Hydroelectric Project — PNR

Panel not yet appointed — Agency has requested information from the proponent

-

Pacific Future Energy Refinery Project — PYR

Panel not yet appointed — Agency has requested information from the proponent

-

Kitimat Clean Refinery Project — PYR

Panel not yet appointed — Agency has requested information from the proponent

-

Marathon Platinum Group Metals and Copper Mine Project — ONT

Proponent is not moving forward with the project at this time

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Table 4 - Anticipated Policy Engagement Activities

Pre-Writ Period: From Parliament Rising to the Start of the Election Period

Date

Activity

Agency Lead

Purpose

June 2019

Posting of Interim Policy and Guidance Documents

ERSP Sector

Posting, for public comment, guidance on Public Participation, GBA+, and Sustainability.

June 25, 2019

EA Administrators Call

Tara Frezza

Discuss status of readiness and policy development.

June 27, 2019

Multi-Interest Advisory Committee Meeting

Christine Loth-Bown

Final meeting to discuss status of legislation and next steps towards implementation.

June — August 2019

Canada-B.C. Cooperation Agreement for IA.

Tara Frezza

Engage with Indigenous communities and groups and stakeholders

June — August 2019

Indigenous capacity support program

Susan Winger

Posting of funding opportunity for new program; 6 weeks+ posting period

July 2019

Abstract: Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Conference

Susan Tiege

Overview ofImpact Assessment Actfor Conference in November 2019 in Banff

July 2019

Targeted engagement on Regional Assessment Policy

Kevin Blair/ Brent Parker

Seek input from key stakeholder on new RA framework

July 2019

Posting of Interim Policy and Guidance Documents

ERSP Sector

Posting, for public comment, guidance on Plan templates, Public Interest Determination, Need-Purpose-Alternatives, and Environmental Obligations and Climate Change,

June — August 2019

Cooperation Agreement with PTs

Tara Frezza

Engage with interested provinces on development of Cooperation Agreements

August 19-30, 2019

Substantive Session of the Intergovernmental Conference on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

Yordanka

Stoimenova/Tara Frezza

Review and analyze text that will form the agreement.

July/August (TBC)

TAC and IAC Meetings

Miriam

Padolsky/Susan Winger

Initiate new advisory committees and seek views on Agency interim policies

August 2019

Posting of Interim Policy and Guidance Documents

ERSP Sector

Posting, for public comment, guidance on Preparing a project description, Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, Indigenous Participation in IA, Impact on Indigenous Rights, Collaboration with Indigenous-led assessments, Indigenous knowledge

On-going

Treaty Negotiations

Susan Winger

Various negotiations led by CIRNA

On-going

Technical dialogue with small groups and National Indigenous Organizations

Susan Winger

Discussions to incorporate feedback on policy proposals, and inform development of further approaches, including future cooperation regulations

Receiving input, and engaging in technical discussions, especially with Indigenous partners (NIOs, regional organizations, Inuit regions)

Holding open calls with Indigenous groups to provide information on products and receive feedback

Election Period: From Start of the Election Period to Swearing in of Cabinet

Date

Activity

Agency Lead

Purpose

On-going

Public comments on Interim Policy and Guidance Documents

ERSP Sector

Receiving input, and engaging in technical discussions, especially with indigenous partners (NIOs, regional organizations, Inuit regions)

Holding open calls with Indigenous groups to provide information on products and receive feedback

September 2019

Workshops with Indigenous communities

Susan Winger

Workshops to receive comments on policy approaches, where not completed in spring 2019 (i.e. Quebec FNs, s. Ontario FNs, Metis regions)

September 22-25

Transportation Association Fall Meeting

Tara Frezza

Update on IAA

September 26

WaterPower Canada Conference

Christine Loth-Bown

“Fire-side chat” on changing regulatory environment for Impact Assessment.

October 24

Presentation at Glendon College/York University

Christine Loth-Bown

Presentation regarding the legislative process, consultation and public policy on IAA.

October 29-30

OAIA

Anjala Puvananathan

Update on IAA (TBC)

October/November

Public Comment period on Regional Assessment Policy

Kevin Blair/Brent Parker

Seek public input on new RA Framework

November 7, 2019

4 th Annual Indigenous Consultation Atlantic

Susan Winger

Presentation on Indigenous knowledge in IA

TBC

TAC and IAC Meetings

Miriam

Padolsky/Susan Winger

Continue to seek views on Agency interim policies

TBC

Impact Assessment Training for External Stakeholders and Indigenous Groups

Training Team

Support implementation of theImpact Assessment Act training external stakeholders and Indigenous groups on the new assessment framework.

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