Environmental Assessments
Environmental assessments play a pivotal role in balancing economic development with environmental protection and social well-being. By systematically evaluating the potential impacts of major infrastructure projects or the application of technologies, these assessments help create a sustainable and responsible approach to development that benefits both current and future generations.
Canadian Government Resources
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Impact Assessment of CanadaSearch the registry for current and potential federal projects for impact/environmental assessments and related documentation.
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Interactive Assessment MapBrowse by geographic region to explore assessment data of projects on federal lands and outside of Canada. Filter by project status.
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Federal Science Libraries NetworkAccess documents from 7 science-based departments and agencies (includes: Canadian Agriculture, Environment & Climate Change, Fisheries & Oceans, Health, National Science Library, and Natural Resources Canada)
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Environment and Climate Change CanadaFind environment indicators, environmental conservation, and protection information
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Statistics Canada: Environment StatisticsFind reports and data using the latest census information.
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International Joint Commission (IJC)Canada/United States partnership commission to protect shared lake and river systems.
Provincial Government Resources
Each Canadian province and territory conducts environmental assessments on impactful projects. Try googling your choice of province or territory and "environmental assessment" to find the website. Some examples are listed to get started:
