Jobs
The bill aims to create jobs for Canadians by enabling the carrying out of sound projects.
C-69
Details
- Full Title
- An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
- First Reading
- February 8, 2018, Parliament 42, Session 1
- Type
- House Government Bill
- Full Content
- https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/42-1/c-69
Summary
Bill C-69 is a Canadian law that changes how the government reviews projects for their impact on the environment and the economy. It brings in the Impact Assessment Act, which replaces the old Canadian Environmental Assessment Act from 2012. This new act aims to make sure projects are reviewed in a way that protects the environment, considers people's health, and promotes sustainability. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is named as the main group responsible for these reviews.
The bill also creates the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, which sets up a new group called the Canadian Energy Regulator. This regulator is in charge of overseeing energy projects, like pipelines, power lines, and renewable energy projects, to make sure they are safe, secure, and environmentally responsible. The law also renames the Navigation Protection Act to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and includes new rules to protect waterways used for transportation and by Indigenous communities.
Some of the key things the Impact Assessment Act does are: sets up a planning stage for project reviews, requires cooperation and consultation with different groups, including Indigenous communities, sets time limits for reviews, makes sure the public can participate, and considers the impact on Indigenous rights. It also looks at how projects might affect the environment, people's health, and the economy, and makes sure to consider the views of Indigenous people and the best available science.
The Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes the Canadian Energy Regulator and gives it the power to regulate energy projects within Canada. This includes ensuring the safety and security of energy facilities, regulating pipelines and power lines, and overseeing the export of oil, gas, and electricity. The Act also emphasizes the importance of considering Indigenous rights and involving Indigenous communities in the decision-making process.
Issues
Economy
Spending
The Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue for the purposes set out in the bill.
Environment
Climate
The bill aims to meet Canada’s commitments in respect of climate change, by assessing how projects hinder or contribute to the Government of Canada’s ability to meet its environmental obligations and its commitments in respect of climate change.
Environmental Protection
The Impact Assessment Act aims to prevent certain adverse environmental effects and foster sustainability. The bill also renames the Navigation Protection Act to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and includes new rules to protect waterways.
Energy
The bill establishes the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, which sets up a new group called the Canadian Energy Regulator. This regulator is in charge of overseeing energy projects, like pipelines, power lines, and renewable energy projects.
Security and Defense
Crime
The Canadian Energy Regulator Act ensures the safety and security of persons, energy facilities and abandoned facilities and the protection of property