Le processus d'évaluation et d'examen fédéral en matière d'environnement au Canada : analyse de la phase d'évaluation initiale

Résumé du livre

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a form of pre-project evaluation intended to provide a basis for deciding whether, and how, to proceed with a proposed project so as to prevent or minimize environmental degradation. The federal government introduced the Canadian Federal Environmental Assessment and Review Process (EARP) as a possible solution to environmental problems. Although EARP has influenced planning decisions to some extent, it has fallen short of original expectations. This paper presents the findings of an in-depth evaluation of the effectiveness of EARP, and assesses the effectiveness of the central element of the federal government's approach to implementing EIA requirements.