Ottawa and N.B. to Simplify Environmental Assessments for Major Projects

The federal and New Brunswick provincial governments have signed an agreement to streamline environmental impact assessments, aiming to eliminate duplication without compromising process integrity. Premier Susan Holt emphasized the commitment to protecting the province’s landscapes while ensuring a coordinated approach through a combined expert review panel. This initiative marks New Brunswick as the first province to finalize such an agreement, with First Nations involved in the process. The new framework is expected to provide clarity to project proponents and maintain rigorous scrutiny of assessments.

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