CHARLOTTETOWN — The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to streamline environmental and impact assessments for major projects with the signing of a co-operation agreement.
Moving forward, the agreement enables Canada and Prince Edward Island to implement a “one project, one review” approach with the intent to minimize duplication for major projects that are subject to both federal and provincial assessments.
“This ensures governments can decide jointly the most effective assessment process on a case-by-case basis — either by relying on Prince Edward Island’s process, relying on the federal process, or implementing a co=ordinated federal-provincial approach,” a release reads.
The agreement also promotes co-ordinated communication, permitting and information sharing throughout the assessment process, and affirms the importance of meaningful consultation and collaboration with Indigenous people.
