Government is looking for feedback on draft agreement for environmental impact assessments

    Thursday, 2 April 2026 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    It’s a coordinated approach with the federal government intended to reduce duplication, support more efficient environmental assessment processes, and attract investment.

    Government is looking for comments on a draft agreement that deals with environmental impact assessments. It’s a coordinated approach with the federal government intended to reduce duplication, support more efficient environmental assessment processes, and attract investment. A 30-day public comment period started yesterday, providing Indigenous governments and organizations, industry, and the public an opportunity to review the draft and share feedback. Comments will be accepted until April 28th at letstalkimpactassessment.ca.

     

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