Major Projects Office, Impact Assessment Agency, and the CER

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Building Canada Act Assessments

  • BCA requires the Minister to consult CER Commission on regulatory conditions attached to approval of a Project in the National Interest (PNI).
  • PNI approval requires Commission to be satisfied that the project will not compromise safety and security of persons or regulated facilities.
  • The Minister must consult the Commission before amending any conditions.

Ongoing CER-MPO Collaboration

  • CER working closely with MPO and IAAC to develop a process for CER-led and integrated assessments under the BCA.
  • Work includes developing a process for a new west coast bitumen pipeline contemplated under Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding.

Increasing Regulatory Efficiency

  • MPO mandate includes driving changes to Canada’s regulatory and decision-making processes to streamline approvals and increase regulatory efficiency.
  • CER is working closely with MPO and IAAC to identify options and measures to increase efficiency of the existing regulatory system.

Integrated Reviews of Designated Projects

  • Impact Assessment Act’s Physical Activities Regulations requiring an integrated review (IAAC-led with CER support) for projects with more than 75 km of new right-of-way apply to BCA applications.
  • Ongoing discussions between CER, IAAC, and MPO to streamline integrated review process.
  • Since 2019, there have been no applications for projects subject to an integrated review.Footnote *
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