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
- Table 2 - Summary Table of Projects with Public Consultations
- Table 3 - Summary Table of Projects with Public Consultations — Review Panel Projects
- Table 4 - Anticipated Policy Engagement Activities
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.
Project Name |
Process Step |
Special Issues |
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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.
Project Name |
Process Step |
Special Issues |
---|---|---|
Beaver Dam Project — ATL |
Public comment on draft EA Report |
Aug 2019 — forecasted |
CNOOC International Offshore Flemish Pass Drilling Project—ATL |
Public comment on draft EA Report |
Sept 2019 — forecasted |
Husky Energy Exploration Drilling Project — ATL |
Public comment on draft EA Report |
Oct/Nov 2019 — forecasted |
Newfoundland Orphan Basin Exploration Drilling Project—ATL |
Public comment on draft EA Report |
Oct/Nov 2019 — forecasted |
Projet Mine de lithium Baie James — QUE |
Public comment on draft EA Report |
December 2019 — forecasted |
Projet Mine Rose Lithium — QUE |
Public comment on draft EA Report |
December 2019 — forecasted |
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.
Project Name |
Process Step |
Special Issues |
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- |
- |
- |
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.
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 |
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 |
- |
Table 4 - Anticipated Policy Engagement Activities
Date |
Activity |
Agency Lead |
Purpose |
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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 |
Date |
Activity |
Agency Lead |
Purpose |
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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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