Canada News Centre2026-09-08T11:47:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/09/minister-thompson-to-announce-important-milestone-to-advance-development-in-newfoundland-and-labrador-more-efficiently.html

Minister Thompson to announce important milestone to advance development in Newfoundland and Labrador more efficiently

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-09-03T11:31:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/09/newfoundland-and-labrador-and-canada-sign-co-operation-agreement-to-accelerate-project-assessments.html

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and the Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, Housing, Poverty Reduction, and Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, announced the Co-operation Agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada on Environmental and Impact Assessment.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-09-02T15:47:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/08/federal-impact-assessment-of-the-marten-falls-community-access-road-project-complete.html

Today, the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature issued the decision statement for the Marten Falls Community Access Road Project in Ontario, determining that the potential effects within federal jurisdiction are justified when taking into account the benefits this project will provide. This decision followed an impact assessment conducted by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and was based on scientific evidence, Indigenous Knowledge and public and Indigenous consultation.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-08-31T09:48:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-port-of-botwood-wharf-rehabilitation-project-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the Port of Botwood Wharf Rehabilitation Project, proposed to revitalize infrastructure at the Port of Botwood marine terminal, located on the north shore of the Bay of Exploits in Newfoundland and Labrador. IAAC determined the project's potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-08-11T11:58:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/07/the-federal-government-announces-major-milestone-for-the-crawford-nickel-project.html

The federal government is working to ensure major projects get built that create high-paying jobs for Canadians and greater economic resilience for Canada all while protecting the environment and upholding Indigenous rights.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-07-31T07:19:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/07/canada-announces-a-draft-agreement-with-quebec-to-accelerate-the-construction-of-major-projects-in-quebec.html

In the face of global changes in trade and the global economy, Canada is taking steps to diversify and strengthen its economy to be even more resilient.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-07-20T11:58:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-springpole-gold-project-not-likely-to-cause-significant-adverse-environmental-effects.html

Today, the Government of Canada determined that the Springpole Gold Project in Ontario is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012). The Minister's decision was informed by the project's Environmental Assessment Report.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-06-30T14:54:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-completes-webequie-supply-road-project-impact-assessment.html

Today, the Government of Canada issued a decision statement for the Webequie Supply Road Project in Ontario, determining that, in areas of federal jurisdiction, the benefits of this project outweigh the identified potential adverse effects.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-06-25T16:20:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/05/the-government-of-canada-declares-that-the-timiskaming-dam-bridge-of-quebec-replacement-project-is-not-likely-to-cause-significant-adverse-environm.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) announced today that the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature has determined that the Timiskaming Dam-Bridge of Quebec Replacement Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012), taking into account the implementation of mitigation measures and the inclusion of legally binding conditions that the proponent must comply with. This ministerial decision is grounded in the conclusions of the environmental assessment report for the project prepared by IAAC.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-05-21T11:39:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-mihta-askiy-data-center-project-in-alberta.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed an assessment of the Mihta Askiy Data Center Project, located in Alberta, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-04-17T12:28:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-flipi-gas-fired-generation-project-in-alberta.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed an assessment of the Flipi Gas-Fired Generation Project, located in Alberta, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-04-17T08:55:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-point-rousse-port-expansion-project-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed an assessment of the Point Rousse Port Expansion Project located in Newfoundland and Labrador and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-04-02T14:16:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/04/alberta-and-canada-sign-co-operation-agreement-to-accelerate-major-project-assessments.html

The Government of Canada is taking steps to build a stronger and more resilient economy. That’s why the Governments of Canada and Alberta are working to streamline environmental and impact assessments for major projects.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-04-02T10:56:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/03/prince-edward-island-and-canada-sign-co-operation-agreement-to-accelerate-major-project-assessments.html

The Government of Canada is taking steps to build a stronger and more resilient economy. That’s why the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to streamline environmental and impact assessments for major projects.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-03-26T12:47:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/03/becancour-port-terminal-expansion-project--b6-wharf.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed an assessment of the Bécancour Port Terminal Expansion Project – B6 Wharf, located in Quebec, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-03-13T11:30:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-the-matane-port-facilities-expansion-project-in-quebec.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed an assessment of the Matane Port Facilities Expansion Project, in Quebec, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-03-05T11:37:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-says-all-season-road-not-likely-to-cause-significant-adverse-environmental-effects.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada announced today that the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature has determined that the Project 6 - All-season Road Linking Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and God's Lake First Nation in Manitoba is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-02-04T16:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/01/eskay-creek-revitalization-project-major-federal-milestone-completed.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, issued her Decision Statement for the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project (the project), determining that the project's benefits outweigh its potential negative impacts within areas of federal jurisdiction.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-01-22T10:47:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-riverside-generating-station-project-in-ontario.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the Riverside Generating Station Project, a new power generating facility fueled by natural gas, located 16 kilometres south of Sarnia in St. Clair Township, in Ontario, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-01-16T11:00:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/12/new-brunswick-and-canada-sign-co-operation-agreement-on-environmental-and-impact-assessment.html

The Governments of New Brunswick and Canada are working together to accelerate environmental and impact assessments for the major projects needed to meet the economic challenges and opportunities of today while building the strong Canada of the future.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-12-16T10:54:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-greenlight-electricity-centre-project-in-alberta.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project, a new power generating facility fueled by natural gas, located 47 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, Alberta, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-11-21T11:33:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-josephburg-condensate-fractionation-project-in-alberta.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project, a new refinery northeast of Edmonton, Alberta, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-10-23T11:22:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/09/federal-government-green-lights-ksi-lisims-lng-project-following-substituted-impact-assessment-by-british-columbia.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued her decision under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), green lighting Ksi Lisims LNG – Natural Gas Liquefaction and Marine Terminal Project to move to the next stage of seeking permits and authorizations. This decision follows a substituted impact assessment conducted by the Government of British Columbia and cooperative work with the Nisga'a Nation, in line with the goal of achieving "one project, one review" for assessments.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-09-15T15:19:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/08/york-factory-first-nation-ten-shilling-aerodrome-project.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the York Factory First Nation Ten Shilling Aerodrome Project, a new aerodrome along Ten Shilling Creek in Manitoba, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-08-15T13:17:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/07/adding-capacity-to-sainte-marguerite-3-generating-station-project---government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-the-adding-capacity-to-sainte-m.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has conducted an assessment of the Adding Capacity to Sainte-Marguerite-3 Generating Station Project located in on the Sainte-Marguerite River near Sept-Îles, Quebec, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-07-18T11:17:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/06/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-flood-diversion-project-in-new-brunswick.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has completed its review of the Sussex Region Flood Diversion Project, a new permanent flood control management system in Sussex, New Brunswick, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-06-05T14:13:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/01/boat-harbour-remediation-project---government-of-canada-says-boat-harbour-remediation-project-not-likely-to-cause-significant-adverse-environmental.html

The Impact Assessment Agency (IAAC) announced today that the Boat Harbour Remediation Project in Nova Scotia is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) when mitigation measures are taken into account. This ministerial decision was informed by the conclusions of the project's Environmental Assessment Report prepared by IAAC.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-01-24T14:12:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/01/regional-assessment-in-the-ring-of-fire-area---milestone-reached-regional-assessment-in-the-ring-of-fire-area-in-northern-ontario-moves-to-next-phase.html

Fifteen First Nation partners and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada have finalized the terms of reference for the conduct of the Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area (traditionally referred to by local First Nations as Kawana ‘bi ‘kag), in northern Ontario. The terms set out how the co-led regional assessment will provide information on the impacts of any potential future development and reflects a joint commitment of all the parties to work cooperatively throughout the process. As such, it is an important milestone in the area's sustainable development and for Indigenous reconciliation in general.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-01-21T07:44:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-concurs-with-bcs-approval-of-tilbury-marine-jetty-project.html

Following a thorough environmental assessment based on science and Indigenous Knowledge, the Government of British Columbia approved the Tilbury Marine Jetty Project on March 27, 2024. Today, the Government of Canada issued its final environmental assessment decision allowing the project to proceed.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2024-07-03T17:18:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2024/04/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-working-together-on-environmental-protections-and-greater-regulatory-certainty-for-the-advancement-of-highway-413.html

Today, the Governments of Canada and Ontario committed to working together to protect the environment and give Ontario greater regulatory certainty to advance Highway 413.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2024-04-15T17:00:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-releases-interim-guidance-on-the-impact-assessment-act.html

Attracting investment and supporting major job-creating projects requires regulatory certainty from all levels of government.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-10-26T12:17:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/10/minister-guilbeault-to-provide-brief-remarks-on-the-interim-administration-of-the-impact-assessment-act-pending-legislative-amendments.html

Minister Guilbeault to Provide Brief Remarks on the Interim Administration of the Impact Assessment Act Pending Legislative Amendments

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-10-25T16:46:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/10/statement-by-ministers-guilbeault-and-virani-on-the-supreme-court-of-canadas-opinion-on-the-constitutionality-of-the-impact-assessment-act.html

Four years ago, the Impact Assessment Act came into force to address the concerns the Government of Canada heard about the federal approval process for major projects like oil and gas pipelines, mines, hydroelectric dams, ports and nuclear facilities.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-10-13T12:44:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/10/ministers-guilbeault-and-wilkinson-to-hold-a-media-availability-following-release-of-the-supreme-court-of-canadas-opinion-in-the-impact-assessment-.html

Ministers Guilbeault and Wilkinson to hold a media availability following release of the Supreme Court of Canada’s opinion in the Impact Assessment Act reference case

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-10-12T14:45:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/09/statement-on-the-rouge-national-urban-park.html

Today, the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement on the Rouge National Urban Park in the Greater Toronto Area

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-09-25T08:15:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/04/government-of-canada-approves-key-roberts-bank-terminal-2-project-in-british-columbia-subject-to-strict-conditions-to-protect-the-local-environment.html

The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, a port expansion project proposed by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, will be key to supporting Canada’s economic growth over the coming years.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-04-20T16:28:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/03/governments-of-canada-and-newfoundland-and-labrador-launch-regional-assessment-to-support-future-decisions-on-offshore-wind-projects-in-the-province.html

Harnessing the power of wind can help deliver clean, affordable electricity to our homes and businesses, create jobs and local economic growth, and fight climate change for generations to come. Now is the time to secure that strong, healthy future for Canadians.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-03-23T09:40:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/03/governments-of-canada-and-nova-scotia-launch-regional-assessment-to-support-future-decisions-on-offshore-wind-projects-in-the-province.html

Harnessing the power of wind can help deliver clean, affordable electricity to our homes and businesses, create jobs and local economic growth, and fight climate change for generations to come. Now is the time to secure that strong, healthy future for Canadians.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-03-23T09:40:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/03/study-launched-to-assess-effects-of-development-adjacent-to-the-rouge-national-urban-park.html

Today, the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the launch of a study on the potential effects of development projects adjacent to the Rouge National Urban Park.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-03-21T13:16:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/03/upcoming-government-of-canada-announcement.html

The Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be making an important announcement at Rouge National Urban Park.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-03-21T11:47:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/03/federal-government-provides-concurring-decision-to-british-columbia-on-cedar-lng.html

Following the assessment of the Cedar LNG Project conducted by British Columbia, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, today issued a Decision Statement that the project may proceed, in concurrence with British Columbia’s decision.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-03-15T07:13:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/03/government-of-canada-approves-lynn-lake-gold-project.html

Today the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced that the environmental mitigation measures proposed for the Lynn Lake Gold Project in Manitoba provide a sustainable path forward for the project to proceed informed by the conclusions in the Environmental Assessment Report of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-03-06T16:10:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2023/01/green-light-for-clean-energy-government-of-canada-approves-james-bay-lithium-mine-project.html

Our environment, our communities and our economy are all threatened by climate change, making it more imperative than ever to develop critical mineral resources to support clean energy growth in Canada. These resources can and must be developed in a way that creates good jobs, is sustainable and environmentally responsible, and works in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and respects their rights.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2023-01-16T08:16:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2022/12/government-of-canada-releases-final-decision-on-the-sukunka-coal-mine-project.html

The Government of Canada recognizes the mining sector as an important economic driver in Canada. However, mining projects can sometimes have significant adverse environmental effects – effects that matter to Canadians. In these instances, the government must take specific and targeted actions to protect the environment and its wildlife for future generations.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2022-12-21T17:27:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2022/11/government-of-canada-approves-the-marathon-palladium-project.html

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced the Government of Canada's decision to approve the Marathon Palladium Project following an environmental assessment conducted by an independent Joint Review Panel.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2022-11-30T16:38:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2022/08/marathon-palladium-project--minister-receives-joint-review-panel-report.html

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, received the report of the Joint Review Panel that conducted the environmental assessment of the proposed Marathon Palladium Project, located near Marathon, Ontario.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2022-08-02T09:34:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2022/04/government-accepts-agencys-recommendation-on-bay-du-nord-development-project-subject-to-the-strongest-environmental-ghg-condition-ever.html

Now more than ever, Canadians expect the Government of Canada to take action and promote innovative measures to combat climate change. We know that we can build a Canadian energy sector that is world-leading on environmental measures for today, and innovating for our clean future. Today, we have taken an important step in that direction.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2022-04-06T17:55:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2022/02/government-of-canada-releases-the-final-decision-on-the-energie-saguenay-project.html

Following a thorough and rigorous assessment, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada concluded in its Environmental Assessment Report that the Énergie Saguenay Project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects related to an increase in the pollutant greenhouse gas emissions, marine mammals, including the St. Lawrence beluga whale, and the cultural heritage of the Innu First Nations.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2022-02-07T16:29:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2021/11/gct-deltaport-expansion--berth-four-project--referral-to-a-review-panel.html

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced today the referral of the impact assessment of the proposed GCT Deltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project in British Columbia to an independent review panel.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2021-12-06T10:24:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2021/08/the-minister-of-environment-and-climate-change-approves-the-rose-lithium-tantalum-mining-project.html

The Government of Canada conducts rigorous impact assessments based on science and Indigenous knowledge.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2021-08-10T16:59:16-04:00