Law and Practice
1. Regulatory Framework
1.1 Key Environmental Protection Policies, Principles and
Laws
In Canada, the federal (national) and provincial/territorial
(regional) governments have responsibility for the protection of
the environment. Federal laws generally apply to all projects or
operations throughout the country, while provincial/territorial
laws apply only to those projects or operations located within the
specific province or territory.
The key federal laws governing environmental protection
include:
- the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
- the Fisheries Act;
- the Impact Assessment Act;
- the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act;
- the Species at Risk Act; and
