ARTICLE · 03 JULY 2017

Canada Releases Discussion Paper On Proposed Changes To Federal Environmental And Regulatory Reviews

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In 2016, the Government of Canada began reviews of federal environmental legislation and the National Energy Board (NEB).

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In 2016, the Government of Canada began reviews of federal environmental legislation and the National Energy Board (NEB). At the same time, Parliamentary standing committees undertook reviews of changes to federal fisheries and navigable waters laws. Reports from those four processes were released earlier in 2017.¹

The Government of Canada has now released a discussion paper that outlines the legislative changes Canada is contemplating in response to the recommendations in those reports. This post highlights some key changes in the four areas of potential significance for project proponents.

Guiding Principles

The discussion paper states that the changes under consideration will be guided by five principles:

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Canada Releases Discussion Paper On Proposed Changes To Federal Environmental And Regulatory Reviews

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