Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Read the Government of Canada's Statement on the Interim Administration of the Impact Assessment Act Pending Legislative Amendments, issued following the Supreme Court of Canada's opinion on the Impact Assessment Act.

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

About the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Minister

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault
Minister of Environment and Climate Change

President

Terence Hubbard
President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

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