Public Scoping Detail:
Under early engagement, the chief executive assessment officer must publish a description of the proposed project and engagement plan for at least 30 days and, during that period, invite comment from the public on the description. EA Act, sec.16(4).
Public Review of TOR Detail:
Before making a process order describing the scope of the assessment and other factors, the chief executive assessment officer must publish the proposed order for at least 30 days and, during that period, invite comment from the public on the proposed order." EA Act, sec. 19(5)
Public Participation Opportunities:
Scoping
Terms of reference
Review of draft EIA
Public Meetings and/or public hearings
Public Meetings Detail::
Although the EA Act does not require public meetings or hearings, public engagement plans are developed for each project. The EAO User Guide indicates that public engagement may include in-person or online mechanisms to gather input. EA Act, sec. 27(2)(a); EAO User Guide, sec. 3.3.
Public Input at Meeting Detail:
Although the EA Act does not require public meetings or hearings, public engagement plans are developed for each project. The EAO User Guide indicates that public engagement may include in-person or online mechanisms to gather input. EA Act, sec. 27(2)(a); EAO User Guide, sec. 3.3.
Criteria to Hold Public Meeting:
Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing
Days for Public to Review Draft EIA:
Public Comments on Draft EIA:
Public Comments on Final EIA:
Public Comments on Final EIA Detail:
The public has an opportunity to comment on an environmental assessment summary report and draft environmental assessment certificate, but not the final/revised environmental assessment. EA Act. sec. 28(2).
Response to Public Comments:
Response to Public Comments Detail:
"On completion of the assessment, the chief executive assessment officer or assessment body, as applicable, must consider the public comments received and prepare final versions of the documents referred to in paragraph (a), adjusting those documents as the chief executive assessment officer or assessment body, as applicable, considers appropriate." EA Act, sec. 28(2).
Facilitation of Public Participation:
Facilitation of Public Participation Detail:
There are provisions to encourage participation from First Nations. See, e.g., EA Act, secs. 14, 19, 22, 28. The project proponent may be required to provide funds to defray the costs incurred by First Nations to participate in the assessment process and/or engage in monitoring. EA Act, sec. 41.