Review Activity

In this module you learned about the Decision-making 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

The prime focus of the Decision-making phase is determining if the adverse effects of the project within federal jurisdiction, and whether or not the adverse direct or incidental effects (resulting from federal decisions) are in the public interest. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is true. The prime focus of the Decision-making phase is determining if the adverse effects of the project within federal jurisdiction, and the adverse direct or incidental effects (resulting from federal decisions) are in the public interest.

Incorrect. The statement is true. The prime focus of the Decision-making phase is determining if the adverse effects of the project within federal jurisdiction, and the adverse direct or incidental effects (resulting from federal decisions) are in the public interest.

Please select a response.

Question 2

When the Minister makes the public interest determination, the decision-making process can be summarized into three key steps. Select the corresponding step for each task.

Task
Step
The Minister issues the Decision Statement within 30 days.
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The Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry.
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The Minister makes a public interest determination.
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That is right! The steps are:

  1. The Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry.
  2. The Minister makes a public interest determination.
  3. The Minister issues the Decision Statement within 30 days.

Not exactly. The steps are:

  1. The Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry.
  2. The Minister makes a public interest determination.
  3. The Minister issues the Decision Statement within 30 days.

Please select a response.

Question 3

When the public interest determination is referred to the GIC for consideration, the decision-making process can be summarized into four key steps. Select the corresponding step for each task.

Task
Step
The Minister issues the Decision Statement within 90 days.
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The Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry site.
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The GIC makes a public interest determination.
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A notice of referral is provided to the GIC along with the reasons for referral — and is posted to the Registry.
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That is right! The steps are:

  1. The Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry site.
  2. A notice of referral is provided to the GIC along with the reasons for referral — and is posted to the Registry.
  3. The GIC makes a public interest determination.
  4. The Minister issues the Decision Statement within 90 days.

Not exactly. The steps are:

  1. The Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry site.
  2. A notice of referral is provided to the GIC along with the reasons for referral — and is posted to the Registry.
  3. The GIC makes a public interest determination.
  4. The Minister issues the Decision Statement within 90 days.

Please select a response.

Question 4

When the Minister of Environment and Climate Change makes the public interest determination, the Minister must issue the Decision Statement no later than 90 days from the time the Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is false. When the Minister of Environment and Climate Change makes the public interest determination, the Minister must issue the Decision Statement no later than 30 days from the time the Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry. When the GIC makes the public interest determination, the Minister must issue the Decision Statement no later than 90 days.

Incorrect. The statement is false. When the Minister of Environment and Climate Change makes the public interest determination, the Minister must issue the Decision Statement no later than 30 days from the time the Impact Assessment Report is posted on the Registry. When the GIC makes the public interest determination, the Minister must issue the Decision Statement no later than 90 days.

Please select a response.

Question 5

Which of the following forms the basis of public interest determination? Select all that apply.

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Correct! The answers are A and B. The public interest determination must be based on the Impact Assessment Report and a consideration of the public interest factors from section 63 of the IAA. The Decision Statement is issued after the public interest determination.

Incorrect. The correct answers are A and B. The public interest determination must be based on the Impact Assessment Report and a consideration of the public interest factors from section 63 of the IAA. The Decision Statement is issued after the public interest determination.

Please select a response.

Question 6

Decide the role/responsibility for each participant:

Role/responsibility
Participant
Makes the public interest determination for assessments by review panel or if referred by the Minister.
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Posts the Decision Statement to the Registry.
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Makes the public interest determination or refers the public interest determination to the Governor in Council for impact assessments by the Agency; Issues the Decision Statement to the proponent.
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That is right! The answers are:

Minister

  • The Minister makes the public interest determination or refers the public interest determination to the Governor in Council for impact assessments by the Agency; Issues the Decision Statement to the proponent.

Governor in Council

  • The Governor in Council makes the public interest determination for assessments by review panel or if referred by the Minister.

Agency

  • The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada posts the Decision Statement to the Registry.

Not exactly. The answers are:

Minister

  • The Minister makes the public interest determination or refers the public interest determination to the Governor in Council for impact assessments by the Agency; Issues the Decision Statement to the proponent.

Governor in Council

  • The Governor in Council makes the public interest determination for assessments by review panel or if referred by the Minister.

Agency

  • The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada posts the Decision Statement to the Registry.

Please select a response.

Question 7

Which of the following are required in the Decision Statement issued by the Minister? Select all that apply.

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Correct! The answers are B through F. The following are required in the Decision Statement issued by the Minister:

  • Public interest determination
  • Reasons for the determination
  • Enforceable conditions
  • Expiry date
  • Project Description

Incorrect. The correct answers are B through F. The following are required in the Decision Statement issued by the Minister:

  • Public interest determination
  • Reasons for the determination
  • Enforceable conditions
  • Expiry date
  • Project Description

Please select a response.

Question 8

Once the public interest determination is made, and the Minister has issued a Decision Statement, and if the project is allowed to proceed, the project proponent may seek regulatory decision(s) required to enable the project to proceed. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is true. Once the public interest determination is made, and the Minister has issued a Decision Statement, and if the project is allowed to proceed, the project proponent may seek regulatory decision(s) required to enable the project to proceed.

Incorrect. The statement is true. Once the public interest determination is made, and the Minister has issued a Decision Statement, and if the project is allowed to proceed, the project proponent may seek regulatory decision(s) required to enable the project to proceed.

Please select a response.