CEAA 2012 definition
Examples of CEAA 2012 in a sentence
Canada’s funding for a Project is conditional upon Canada being satisfied that the responsibility of the federal authority and/or responsible authority under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA, 2012) and other applicable agreements between Canada and Aboriginal groups are met and continues to be met.
The purpose of this document is to provide detailed information pertaining to the federal review process where the NEB is the responsible authority for an environmental assessment (EA) pursuant to CEAA 2012 and will conduct a hearing process as defined by the NEB Act.
The Joint Review Panel shall consider the effects of any changes caused to the components of the environment described in section 5(1) of CEAA 2012.
The GIC’s decision at issue deemed that although the Site C Project would likely cause significant adverse environmental effects – including adverse effects on the Aboriginal peoples use of lands and resources for traditional purposes – these effects were justified in the circumstances pursuant to subsection 52(4) of the CEAA 2012.
Indeed, as stated by the Crown, the appellants fail to properly frame the context within which the GIC renders its decisions under the CEAA 2012.
He held that the GIC did not have jurisdiction under subsection 52(4) of the CEAA 2012 to decide whether the Site C Project would constitute an infringement of the appellants’ treaty rights.
The CEA Agency provides an oversight and coordination role to ensure a coherent approach to compliance and enforcement of CEAA 2012.
The JRP Stage included a determination of the sufficiency of the EIS, in addition to public consultations, including from Aboriginal groups, and the production of a report in accordance with the CEAA 2012 and the JRP Agreement and Terms of Reference.
It does not create any new legal powers or duties, nor does it alter the powers and duties established by the CEAA 2012 or the Accord Acts.
Specifically, under subsection 52(4) of the CEAA 2012, the GIC’s decisions are the result of an administrative process of consultation and accommodation with respect to Aboriginal rights and treaty rights.