Review Activity

In this module, you received an overview of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). The following exercise gives you the opportunity to test yourself and review the key points. The score you achieve is not recorded, so take your time and use this activity to determine what you have learned and if any areas need further review.

For each of the following questions: read the question; select your response(s); and select Submit to see if you are correct.

Question 1

An impact assessment is a planning and decision-making tool used to: 1. Assess positive and adverse environmental, economic, health, and social effects; and 2. Assess impacts on Indigenous peoples and their rights. True or False?

Choices

Feedback

Correct! The statement is true. An impact assessment is a planning and decision-making tool used to assess positive and adverse environmental, economic, health, and social effects, as well as impacts on Indigenous peoples and their rights.

Incorrect. The statement is true. An impact assessment is a planning and decision-making tool used to assess positive and adverse environmental, economic, health, and social effects, as well as impacts on Indigenous peoples and their rights.

Please select a response.

Question 2

Which of the following projects are subject to the IAA? Select all that apply.

Choices

Feedback

Correct! The answers are B and C. Regarding response A, only the projects described in the Project List are subject to the IAA.

Incorrect. The answers are B and C. Regarding response A, only the projects described in the Project List are subject to the IAA.

Please select a response.

Question 3

Which of the following are key Regulations associated with the IAA? Select all that apply.

Choices

Feedback

Correct! The answers are A and B. Regarding response C, the Regulations are under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA).

Incorrect. The answers are A and B. Regarding response C, the Regulations are under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA).

Please select a response.

Question 4

Which of the following characterize “cooperation with other jurisdictions” during impact assessments? Select all that apply.

Choices

Feedback

Correct! The answers are A, B, C, and E. Regarding response F, Public Participation Plans outline opportunities for meaningful public participation. Regarding response D, lifecycle regulators included in the IAA are federal and regulate specific activities within federal jurisdiction.

Incorrect. The answers are A, B, C, and E. Regarding response F, Public Participation Plans outline opportunities for meaningful public participation. Regarding response D, lifecycle regulators included in the IAA are federal and regulate specific activities within federal jurisdiction.

Please select a response.

Question 5

Under which circumstance will the Agency allow a proponent to carry out a project, in whole or in part, if it may cause effects that are within federal jurisdiction? Select all that apply.

Choices

Feedback

Correct! The answers are B, C, and D. In the circumstance that the Agency has determined that no impact assessment is required, the proponent complies with the conditions of the Decision Statement issued by the Minister, or when the Agency permits the proponent to take an action necessary to complete the impact assessment.

Incorrect. The answers are B, C, and D. In the circumstance that the Agency has determined that no impact assessment is required, the proponent complies with the conditions of the Decision Statement issued by the Minister, or when the Agency permits the proponent to take an action necessary to complete the impact assessment.

Please select a response.

Question 6

In the context of impact assessment, there are several participants with specific roles and responsibilities. For each responsibility description, select the most appropriate participant.

Specific role/responsibility
Participant
Responsible for impact assessments, unless conducted by a review panel, including engaging with Indigenous groups and the public, providing participant funding, and maintaining the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
Choices
Determine whether adverse effects of the project that are within federal jurisdiction are in the public interest.
Choices
Collaborate with the Agency in the conduct of an integrated assessment.
Choices
Coordinate with the Agency in the conduct of the impact assessment process, where appropriate, or lead the assessment where the Minister has approved substitution of the assessment to that jurisdiction.
Choices

Feedback

That is right! The answers are:

  • Agency – Responsible for impact assessments, unless conducted by a review panel, including engaging with Indigenous groups and the public, providing participant funding, and maintaining the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
  • Minister or Governor in Council – Determine whether adverse effects of the project that are within federal jurisdiction are in the public interest.
  • Lifecyle regulators – Collaborate with the Agency in the conduct of an integrated assessment.
  • Other jurisdiction – Coordinate with the Agency in the conduct of the impact assessment procss, where appropriate, or lead the assessment where the Minister has approved substitution of the assessment to that jurisdiction.

Not exactly. The answers are:

  • Agency – Responsible for impact assessments, unless conducted by a review panel, including engaging with Indigenous groups and the public, providing participant funding, and maintaining the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
  • Minister or Governor in Council – Determine whether adverse effects of the project that are within federal jurisdiction are in the public interest.
  • Lifecyle regulators – Collaborate with the Agency in the conduct of an integrated assessment.
  • Other jurisdiction – Coordinate with the Agency in the conduct of the impact assessment procss, where appropriate, or lead the assessment where the Minister has approved substitution of the assessment to that jurisdiction.

Please select a response.

Question 7

In the context of impact assessment, there are several participants with specific roles and responsibilities. For each responsibility description, select the most appropriate participant.

Specific role/responsibility
Participant
Support the Agency in impact assessments by providing expert advice and knowledge.
Choices
May choose to participate in the impact assessment process and engagement events, including through sharing information, knowledge, or views.
Choices
May choose to participate in the impact assessment by sharing their Indigenous knowledge, and may also collaborate in or lead assessments, in whole or in part, where appropriate.
Choices
Provide analysis, information and studies of environmental, health, social and economic effects of the proposed project and comply with the government’s Decision Statement.
Choices

Feedback

That is right! The answers are:

  • Federal authorities – Support the Agency in impact assessments by providing expert advice and knowledge.
  • Public – May choose to participate in the impact assessment process and engagement events, including through sharing information, knowledge, or views.
  • Indigenous groups – May choose to participate in the impact assessment by sharing their Indigenous knowledge, and may also collaborate in or lead assessments, in whole or in part, whereappropriate.
  • Proponent – Provide analysis, information and studies of environmental, health, social and economic effects of the proposed project and comply with the government’s Decision Statement.

Not exactly. The answers are:

  • Federal authorities – Support the Agency in impact assessments by providing expert advice and knowledge.
  • Public – May choose to participate in the impact assessment process and engagement events, including through sharing information, knowledge, or views.
  • Indigenous groups – May choose to participate in the impact assessment by sharing their Indigenous knowledge, and may also collaborate in or lead assessments, in whole or in part, whereappropriate.
  • Proponent – Provide analysis, information and studies of environmental, health, social and economic effects of the proposed project and comply with the government’s Decision Statement.

Please select a response.

Question 8

The approach to Indigenous participation in federal impact assessments addresses which of the following objectives?

Choices

Feedback

Correct! The answer is E. All of the above. One-project, one-assessment refers to cooperation with another jurisdiction, including an Indigenous jurisdiction.

Incorrect. The answer is E. All of the above. One-project, one-assessment refers to cooperation with another jurisdiction, including an Indigenous jurisdiction.

Please select a response.

Question 9

Meaningful public participation means members of the public who wish to participate in an impact assessment have an opportunity to do so, are provided with information, inform and influence decision-making, and see that their input was considered. True or False?

Choices

Feedback

Correct! The statement is true. Meaningful public participation means members of the public who wish to participate in an impact assessment have an opportunity to do so, are provided with information, inform and influence decision-making, and see that their input was considered.

Incorrect. The statement is true. Meaningful public participation means members of the public who wish to participate in an impact assessment have an opportunity to do so, are provided with information, inform and influence decision-making, and see that their input was considered.

Please select a response.