IAA 101
IAA 101: A Guide to Public Participation in Impact Assessment Act Processes
IAA 101: A Guide to Public Participation in Impact Assessment Act Processes
Publisher: Environmental Planning and Assessment Caucus of the Canadian Environmental Network
Authors: Kostantina Northrup and Mike Kofahl (East Coast Environmental Law), Anna Johnston (West Coast Environmental Law) and Kerrie
Blaise (Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence)
Subject: Impact assessment, public participation, Indigenous engagement
This guide to public participation in impact assessments is a must-read for anyone considering participating in an assessment under Canada’s Impact Assessment Act. It describes what impact assessment is, outlines key reasons people often participate, explains the difference between public participation and Indigenous engagement and consultation, and talks about key players in the assessment process. It explains the various steps of an assessment under the Impact Assessment Act, from how projects are designated, the various stages of assessment, to follow-up and monitoring after assessments conclude. It also describes strategic and regional assessments, as well as environmental screenings for smaller projects on federal lands. Throughout, it offers tips and resources for how to maximize your participation.