Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Research Program

A funding opportunity for impact assessment-related research is now open. Applications will be accepted until October 18, 2024.

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.

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The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) has updated its research program. The aim is to support the new impact assessment system by providing research and evidence related to the field of impact assessment. Research will now take place using a more multidisciplinary approach.

The objectives of the research program are to:

The Agency has a three-pronged strategy to advance these objectives:

For information on research program funding, visit our Funding for Research on Assessments page.

Initiatives Informing Best Practices in Environmental and Impact Assessments

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