Review Activity

In this module, you learned about the Impact Assessment phase. 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

Who is responsible for conducting an impact assessment? Select all that apply.

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Correct! The answers are A and B. Impact assessments are conducted either by the Agency or by a review panel.

Incorrect. The correct answers are A and B. Impact assessments are conducted either by the Agency or by a review panel.

Please select a response.

Question 2

Pair each step with the corresponding task to describe the impact assessment process as conducted by the Agency.

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The Agency drafts the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
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The Agency forwards the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions to the Minister.
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The Agency finalizes the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
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The Agency and federal authorities conduct a technical review of the Impact Statement.
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The Agency accepts the Impact Statement and issues a notice.
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Comment period on draft Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
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That is right! The answers are steps:

  1. The Agency accepts the Impact Statement and issues a notice.
  2. The Agency and federal authorities conduct a technical review of the Impact Statement.
  3. The Agency drafts the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
  4. Comment period on draft Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
  5. The Agency finalizes the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
  6. The Agency forwards the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions to the Minister.

Not exactly. The answers are steps:

  1. The Agency accepts the Impact Statement and issues a notice.
  2. The Agency and federal authorities conduct a technical review of the Impact Statement.
  3. The Agency drafts the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
  4. Comment period on draft Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
  5. The Agency finalizes the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions.
  6. The Agency forwards the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions to the Minister.

Please select a response.

Question 3

What can you expect from an impact assessment completed by the Agency? Select all that apply.

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Correct! The answers are B, C, and D. Regarding response A, an impact assessment completed by the Agency will draw on information provided by the proponent in the Impact Statement.

Incorrect. The correct answers are B, C, and D. Regarding response A, an impact assessment completed by the Agency will draw on information provided by the proponent in the Impact Statement.

Please select a response.

Question 4

The key objectives of the Impact Assessment phase are limited to considering a range of factors such as: 1. Positive and adverse environmental, health, social and economic effects; 2. Measures to mitigate potential adverse effects; and 3. Potential impacts on Indigenous peoples and their rights. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is false. The key objectives of the Impact Assessment phase includes consideration of a range of factors, but additionally includes:

  • Preparing an Impact Assessment Report that includes an analysis of the potential effects of the designated project and impacts on Indigenous peoples and their rights.
  • Seeking public and Indigenous input on the draft Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions, finalizing and submitting to the Minister.

Incorrect. The statement is false. The key objectives of the Impact Assessment phase include considering a range of factors, but additionally includes:

  • Preparing an Impact Assessment Report that includes an analysis of the potential effects of the designated project and impacts on Indigenous peoples and their rights.
  • Seeking public and Indigenous input on the draft Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions, finalizing and submitting to the Minister.

Please select a response.

Question 5

The timeline for assessments by the Agency is a maximum of 300 days from the start of the Impact Assessment phase to the submission of the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions to the Minister. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is true. The timeline for assessments by the Agency is a maximum of 300 days from the start of the Impact Assessment phase to the submission of the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions to the Minister.

Incorrect. The statement is true. The timeline for assessments by the Agency is a maximum of 300 days from the start of the Impact Assessment phase to the submission of the Impact Assessment Report and potential conditions to the Minister.

Please select a response.

Question 6

An impact assessment is based on science, Indigenous knowledge, and other sources of evidence provided by the proponent in the Impact Statement, as well as from contributions from the federal authorities, other jurisdictions, Indigenous groups, the public and, where necessary, an external technical review. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is true. An impact assessment is based on science, Indigenous knowledge, and other sources of evidence provided by the proponent in the Impact Statement, as well as from contributions from the federal authorities, other jurisdictions, Indigenous groups, the public and, where necessary, an external technical review.

Incorrect. The statement is true. An impact assessment is based on science, Indigenous knowledge, and other sources of evidence provided by the proponent in the Impact Statement, as well as from contributions from the federal authorities, other jurisdictions, Indigenous groups, the public and, where necessary, an external technical review.

Please select a response.

Question 7

The Impact Assessment Report is a document that supports the impact assessment factors [IAA, S.22(1)] during the Decision-making Phase. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is false. While the Impact Assessment Report takes into account impact assessment factors (IAA, S.22(1)), it is a document that supports the public interest determination ([IAA, S.60(1)) during the Decision-making phase.

Incorrect. The statement is false. While the Impact Assessment Report takes into account impact assessment factors (IAA, S.22(1)), it is a document that supports the public interest determination ([IAA, S.60(1)) during the Decision-making phase.

Please select a response.