TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT ACT [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environment
- Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Cabinet Directive on Strategic Environmental and Economic Assessment
1, record 1, English, Cabinet%20Directive%20on%20Strategic%20Environmental%20and%20Economic%20Assessment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Cabinet Directive on SEEA 2, record 1, English, Cabinet%20Directive%20on%20SEEA
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This cabinet directive focuses on the potential environmental and economic considerations of key government decisions, with a special focus on climate change and biodiversity. 3, record 1, English, - Cabinet%20Directive%20on%20Strategic%20Environmental%20and%20Economic%20Assessment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This directive does not replace project-level assessments conducted under the Impact Assessment Act. This directive complements other key analytical tools, including Gender-based Analysis Plus and the Cabinet Directive on the Federal Approach to Modern Treaty Implementation, and supports the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy. Applied together, these tools provide an integrated assessment of the environmental, economic and inclusivity considerations supporting government decision making. 3, record 1, English, - Cabinet%20Directive%20on%20Strategic%20Environmental%20and%20Economic%20Assessment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
- Économique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Directive du Cabinet sur l'évaluation environnementale et économique stratégique
1, record 1, French, Directive%20du%20Cabinet%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20environnementale%20et%20%C3%A9conomique%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Directive du Cabinet sur l'EEES 2, record 1, French, Directive%20du%20Cabinet%20sur%20l%27EEES
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La présente directive du cabinet est axée sur les potentielles considérations environnementales et économiques des décisions clés du gouvernement, avec une attention particulière portée aux questions des changements climatiques et de la biodiversité. 3, record 1, French, - Directive%20du%20Cabinet%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20environnementale%20et%20%C3%A9conomique%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La directive ne remplace pas les évaluations des projets menés dans le cadre de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact. Elle complète les autres outils analytiques, y compris l'analyse comparative entre les sexes plus et la Directive du Cabinet sur l'approche fédérale pour la mise en œuvre des traités modernes, et appuie la Stratégie fédérale de développement durable. Ensemble, ces outils fournissent une évaluation intégrée des considérations en matière d'environnement, d'économie et d'inclusivité à l'appui de la prise de décisions du gouvernement. 3, record 1, French, - Directive%20du%20Cabinet%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20environnementale%20et%20%C3%A9conomique%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Guidance : Protecting Confidential Indigenous Knowledge under the Impact Assessment Act
1, record 2, English, Guidance%20%3A%20Protecting%20Confidential%20Indigenous%20Knowledge%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This guidance by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada... is for the management of confidential Indigenous knowledge received during an impact assessment, a regional assessment or a strategic assessment under the "Impact Assessment Act"(IAA). 1, record 2, English, - Guidance%20%3A%20Protecting%20Confidential%20Indigenous%20Knowledge%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Protecting Confidential Indigenous Knowledge under the Impact Assessment Act
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Document d'orientation : Pratiques visant la protection du savoir autochtone confidentiel en vertu de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
1, record 2, French, Document%20d%27orientation%20%3A%20Pratiques%20visant%20la%20protection%20du%20savoir%20autochtone%20confidentiel%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce document d'orientation est produit par l'Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada [...] et concerne la gestion du savoir autochtone confidentiel reçu lors d'une évaluation d'impact, d'une évaluation régionale ou d'une évaluation stratégique en vertu de la «Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact» (LEI). 1, record 2, French, - Document%20d%27orientation%20%3A%20Pratiques%20visant%20la%20protection%20du%20savoir%20autochtone%20confidentiel%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Pratiques visant la protection du savoir autochtone confidentiel en vertu de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Operational Guidance : Framework for determining whether a Monitoring Committee is warranted for a Designated Project under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 and under the Impact Assessment Act
1, record 3, English, Operational%20Guidance%20%3A%20Framework%20for%20determining%20whether%20a%20Monitoring%20Committee%20is%20warranted%20for%20a%20Designated%20Project%20under%20the%20Canadian%20Environmental%20Assessment%20Act%202012%20and%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on key considerations and the criteria that the Agency uses to determine whether a designated project would warrant a monitoring committee. 1, record 3, English, - Operational%20Guidance%20%3A%20Framework%20for%20determining%20whether%20a%20Monitoring%20Committee%20is%20warranted%20for%20a%20Designated%20Project%20under%20the%20Canadian%20Environmental%20Assessment%20Act%202012%20and%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Directives opérationnelles : Cadre permettant de déterminer si un comité de surveillance est justifié pour un projet désigné en vertu de la Loi canadienne sur l'évaluation environnementale 2012 et de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
1, record 3, French, Directives%20op%C3%A9rationnelles%20%3A%20Cadre%20permettant%20de%20d%C3%A9terminer%20si%20un%20comit%C3%A9%20de%20surveillance%20est%20justifi%C3%A9%20pour%20un%20projet%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20canadienne%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20environnementale%202012%20et%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le présent document a pour objet de fournir une orientation au personnel de l'Agence [d'évaluation d'impact] sur des considérations clés et les critères qui seraient utilisés pour déterminer si un projet désigné justifierait un comité de surveillance. 1, record 3, French, - Directives%20op%C3%A9rationnelles%20%3A%20Cadre%20permettant%20de%20d%C3%A9terminer%20si%20un%20comit%C3%A9%20de%20surveillance%20est%20justifi%C3%A9%20pour%20un%20projet%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20canadienne%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20environnementale%202012%20et%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2026-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Guidance for proponents : Early engagement with Indigenous Peoples in impact assessments under the Impact Assessment Act
1, record 4, English, Guidance%20for%20proponents%20%3A%20Early%20engagement%20with%20Indigenous%20Peoples%20in%20impact%20assessments%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This guidance focuses on the early phases of the impact assessment process, including prior to the initiation of a formal impact assessment process, and provides information for proponents regarding IAAC [Impact Assessment Agency of Canada]’s approach to identifying and consulting Indigenous groups who may be impacted by a proposed project. It also provides guidance to proponents on how to carry out meaningful engagement and relationship building with Indigenous peoples, which may include the opportunity for Indigenous-led assessment. 1, record 4, English, - Guidance%20for%20proponents%20%3A%20Early%20engagement%20with%20Indigenous%20Peoples%20in%20impact%20assessments%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Official name in use at the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. 2, record 4, English, - Guidance%20for%20proponents%20%3A%20Early%20engagement%20with%20Indigenous%20Peoples%20in%20impact%20assessments%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Early engagement with Indigenous Peoples in impact assessments under the Impact Assessment Act
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Guide à l'intention des promoteurs : Mobilisation en amont des peuples autochtones dans le cadre des évaluations d'impact en vertu de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
1, record 4, French, Guide%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20promoteurs%20%3A%20Mobilisation%20en%20amont%20des%20peuples%20autochtones%20dans%20le%20cadre%20des%20%C3%A9valuations%20d%27impact%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette orientation porte sur les premières étapes du processus d'évaluation d'impact, notamment celles précédant le lancement officiel du processus d'évaluation d'impact, et fournit des informations aux promoteurs concernant l'approche de l'AEIC [Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada] pour recenser et consulter les groupes autochtones susceptibles d'être touchés par un projet proposé. Elle fournit également des conseils aux promoteurs sur la manière de mener une mobilisation significative et d'établir des relations avec les peuples autochtones, ce qui peut inclure la possibilité d'une évaluation dirigée par les Autochtones. 1, record 4, French, - Guide%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20promoteurs%20%3A%20Mobilisation%20en%20amont%20des%20peuples%20autochtones%20dans%20le%20cadre%20des%20%C3%A9valuations%20d%27impact%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation officielle en usage à l'Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada. 2, record 4, French, - Guide%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20promoteurs%20%3A%20Mobilisation%20en%20amont%20des%20peuples%20autochtones%20dans%20le%20cadre%20des%20%C3%A9valuations%20d%27impact%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Mobilisation en amont des peuples autochtones dans le cadre des évaluations d'impact en vertu de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2026-04-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Cost Recovery for Impact Assessments by Review Panels under the Impact Assessment Act : A Reference Guide for Project Proponents
1, record 5, English, Cost%20Recovery%20for%20Impact%20Assessments%20by%20Review%20Panels%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act%20%3A%20A%20Reference%20Guide%20for%20Project%20Proponents
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This reference guide describes the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada's... administrative policy and approach for the recovery from proponents of costs incurred when impact assessments(IAs) are conducted by a review panel under the "Impact Assessment Act"..., as per the Cost Recovery Regulations... 1, record 5, English, - Cost%20Recovery%20for%20Impact%20Assessments%20by%20Review%20Panels%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act%20%3A%20A%20Reference%20Guide%20for%20Project%20Proponents
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Cost Recovery for Impact Assessments by Review Panels under the Impact Assessment Act
- A Reference Guide for Project Proponents
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Recouvrement des coûts pour les évaluations d'impact par des commissions d'examen : Un guide de référence à l'intention des promoteurs de projets
1, record 5, French, Recouvrement%20des%20co%C3%BBts%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9valuations%20d%27impact%20par%20des%20commissions%20d%27examen%C2%A0%3A%20Un%20guide%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20promoteurs%20de%20projets
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le présent guide de référence décrit la politique et la méthode administrative utilisée par l'Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada [...] pour recouvrer, auprès de promoteurs, les coûts engagés lorsque les évaluations d'impact sont menées par une commission d'examen en vertu de la «Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact» [...], conformément au Règlement sur le recouvrement des frais [...] 1, record 5, French, - Recouvrement%20des%20co%C3%BBts%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9valuations%20d%27impact%20par%20des%20commissions%20d%27examen%C2%A0%3A%20Un%20guide%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20promoteurs%20de%20projets
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Recouvrement des coûts pour les évaluations d'impact par des commissions d'examen
- Un guide de référence à l'intention des promoteurs de projets
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2026-04-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Aboriginal Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Guidance: Assessment of Potential Impacts on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
1, record 6, English, Guidance%3A%20Assessment%20of%20Potential%20Impacts%20on%20the%20Rights%20of%20Indigenous%20Peoples
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This document provides guidance on the methodology for assessing potential impacts on the rights of Indigenous peoples as required in an impact assessment of a designated project under the "Impact Assessment Act"(IAA). For clarity, this guidance applies to all impact assessments conducted in accordance with the IAA, including designated projects including physical activities that are regulated under the "Nuclear Safety and Control Act"(NSCA) or the "Canadian Energy Regulator Act"(CERA). 1, record 6, English, - Guidance%3A%20Assessment%20of%20Potential%20Impacts%20on%20the%20Rights%20of%20Indigenous%20Peoples
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Assessment of Potential Impacts on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Droit autochtone
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Document d'orientation : Évaluation des répercussions potentielles sur les droits des peuples autochtones
1, record 6, French, Document%20d%27orientation%20%3A%20%C3%89valuation%20des%20r%C3%A9percussions%20potentielles%20sur%20les%20droits%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce document fournit des directives sur la méthode à suivre afin de procéder à l'évaluation des répercussions potentielles sur les droits des peuples autochtones, laquelle est requise dans le cadre d'une évaluation d'impact d'un projet désigné au titre de la «Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact» (LEI). Pour plus de clarté, ces directives s'appliquent à toutes les évaluations d'impact effectuées en vertu de la LEI, y compris les projets désignés et, notamment, les activités concrètes réglementées en vertu de la «Loi sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires» ou de la «Loi sur la Régie canadienne de l'énergie». 1, record 6, French, - Document%20d%27orientation%20%3A%20%C3%89valuation%20des%20r%C3%A9percussions%20potentielles%20sur%20les%20droits%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Évaluation des répercussions potentielles sur les droits des peuples autochtones
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2026-04-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Analyzing Health, Social and Economic Effects under the Impact Assessment Act
1, record 7, English, Analyzing%20Health%2C%20Social%20and%20Economic%20Effects%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This guidance is for proponents, consultants, and others participating in an impact assessment. The guidance applies to designated projects under the "Impact Assessment Act"... 1, record 7, English, - Analyzing%20Health%2C%20Social%20and%20Economic%20Effects%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Analyse des effets sur la santé, la société et l'économie en vertu de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
1, record 7, French, Analyse%20des%20effets%20sur%20la%20sant%C3%A9%2C%20la%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20et%20l%27%C3%A9conomie%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le présent document d'orientation s'adresse aux promoteurs, aux consultants et aux autres participants d'une évaluation d'impact. Le présent document s'applique à des projets désignés en vertu de la «Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact» [...] 1, record 7, French, - Analyse%20des%20effets%20sur%20la%20sant%C3%A9%2C%20la%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20et%20l%27%C3%A9conomie%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2026-04-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Guidance : Indigenous Knowledge under the Impact Assessment Act
1, record 8, English, Guidance%20%3A%20Indigenous%20Knowledge%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This guidance provides some considerations when working with Indigenous communities and knowledge holders on how to include Indigenous Knowledge in assessments under the "Impact Assessment Act"(IAA). It emphasizes including Indigenous Knowledge in the initial phases of the impact assessment process. It is designed for the staff of the Impact Assessment Agency..., review panels, and proponents(and their consultants). This guidance differentiates between the roles of Agency staff and review panels and the roles of proponents and their consultants; and where it is specified that the roles of these parties vary. 1, record 8, English, - Guidance%20%3A%20Indigenous%20Knowledge%20under%20the%20Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Indigenous Knowledge under the Impact Assessment Act
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Document d'orientation : Prise en compte du savoir autochtone en vertu de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
1, record 8, French, Document%20d%27orientation%20%3A%20Prise%20en%20compte%20du%20savoir%20autochtone%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce document d'orientation présente certains éléments à prendre en compte lors de la collaboration avec les collectivités autochtones et les détenteurs du savoir sur la manière d'inclure le savoir autochtone dans les évaluations réalisées en vertu de la «Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact» (LEI). Il porte principalement sur l'inclusion du savoir autochtone lors des étapes initiales du processus d'évaluation d'impact. Il est conçu pour le personnel de l'Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada [...], les commissions d'examen et les promoteurs (et leurs experts-conseils). Ce document d'orientation distingue les rôles du personnel de l'Agence et des commissions d'examen et les rôles des promoteurs et de leurs experts-conseils; des précisions sont apportées lorsque les rôles de ces parties varient. 1, record 8, French, - Document%20d%27orientation%20%3A%20Prise%20en%20compte%20du%20savoir%20autochtone%20en%20vertu%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Prise en compte du savoir autochtone en vertu de la Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2026-04-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Policy Context: Assessment of Potential Impacts on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
1, record 9, English, Policy%20Context%3A%20Assessment%20of%20Potential%20Impacts%20on%20the%20Rights%20of%20Indigenous%20Peoples
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of this policy context is to fulfill the legislated requirements in the "Impact Assessment Act"(IAA) to assess potential adverse impacts on the rights of Indigenous peoples in a federal impact assessment of designated projects in a manner that fosters reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, meets constitutional obligations, and upholds the honour of the Crown. 1, record 9, English, - Policy%20Context%3A%20Assessment%20of%20Potential%20Impacts%20on%20the%20Rights%20of%20Indigenous%20Peoples
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Official name in use at the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. 2, record 9, English, - Policy%20Context%3A%20Assessment%20of%20Potential%20Impacts%20on%20the%20Rights%20of%20Indigenous%20Peoples
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Contexte stratégique : Évaluation des répercussions possibles sur les droits des peuples autochtones
1, record 9, French, Contexte%20strat%C3%A9gique%20%3A%20%C3%89valuation%20des%20r%C3%A9percussions%20possibles%20sur%20les%20droits%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La politique vise à satisfaire aux exigences de la «Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact» (LEI) afin d'estimer, dans le cadre d'évaluations fédérales, les répercussions préjudiciables que pourraient avoir des projets désignés sur les droits des peuples autochtones d'une manière qui favorise la réconciliation avec les peuples autochtones, respecte les obligations constitutionnelles et préserve l'honneur de la Couronne. 1, record 9, French, - Contexte%20strat%C3%A9gique%20%3A%20%C3%89valuation%20des%20r%C3%A9percussions%20possibles%20sur%20les%20droits%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation officielle en usage à l'Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada. 2, record 9, French, - Contexte%20strat%C3%A9gique%20%3A%20%C3%89valuation%20des%20r%C3%A9percussions%20possibles%20sur%20les%20droits%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Communication and Information Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- core privacy impact assessment
1, record 10, English, core%20privacy%20impact%20assessment
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- core PIA 1, record 10, English, core%20PIA
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A core privacy impact assessment only contains the elements that are required by the Directive on Privacy Impact Assessment and by the "Privacy Act. " 1, record 10, English, - core%20privacy%20impact%20assessment
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des facteurs relatifs à la vie privée de base
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20facteurs%20relatifs%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e%20de%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- EFVP de base 1, record 10, French, EFVP%20de%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une évaluation des facteurs relatifs à la vie privée de base se limite aux éléments requis par la Directive sur l'évaluation des facteurs relatifs à la vie privée et par la «Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels». 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20facteurs%20relatifs%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e%20de%20base
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2020-02-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Environmental Law
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Impact Assessment Act
1, record 11, English, Impact%20Assessment%20Act
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- IAA 2, record 11, English, IAA
unofficial, see observation
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- An Act respecting a federal process for impact assessments and the prevention of significant adverse environmental effects 3, record 11, English, An%20Act%20respecting%20a%20federal%20process%20for%20impact%20assessments%20and%20the%20prevention%20of%20significant%20adverse%20environmental%20effects
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Impact Assessment Act : short title. 4, record 11, English, - Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An Act respecting a federal process for impact assessments and the prevention of significant adverse environmental effects: long title. 4, record 11, English, - Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
IAA: This abbreviation is used but is not official. 4, record 11, English, - Impact%20Assessment%20Act
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Droit environnemental
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact
1, record 11, French, Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- LEI 2, record 11, French, LEI
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Loi concernant le processus fédéral d'évaluation d'impact et la prévention d'effets environnementaux négatifs importants 3, record 11, French, Loi%20concernant%20le%20processus%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact%20et%20la%20pr%C3%A9vention%20d%27effets%20environnementaux%20n%C3%A9gatifs%20importants
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur l'évaluation d'impact : titre abrégé. 4, record 11, French, - Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Loi concernant le processus fédéral d'évaluation d'impact et la prévention d'effets environnementaux négatifs importants : titre intégral. 4, record 11, French, - Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
LEI : Bien que cette abréviation soit utilisée, elle n'est pas officielle. 4, record 11, French, - Loi%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27impact
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-12-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Environmental Impact Initiative
1, record 12, English, Environmental%20Impact%20Initiative
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- EII 1, record 12, English, EII
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada's Environmental Impact Initiative(EII) was established within the Health Products and Food Branch(HPFB) in 2001. Since then, EII has been working with the Healthy Environment and Consumer Safety Branch(HECSB) of Health Canada, the HPFB Directorates that represent the above commodity groups, and the New Substances Branch of Environment Canada in the development of appropriate Environmental Assessment Regulations that will meet the requirements of CEPA [Canadian Environmental Protection Act] 1999. 1, record 12, English, - Environmental%20Impact%20Initiative
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Initiative sur l'impact environnemental
1, record 12, French, Initiative%20sur%20l%27impact%20environnemental
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- IIE 1, record 12, French, IIE
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2001, l'Initiative sur l'impact environnemental (IIE) de Santé Canada a été établie au sein de la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments. Depuis 2001, l'équipe de l'IIE collabore avec la Direction générale de la santé environnementale et de la sécurité des consommateurs de la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments, les directions de Santé Canada qui représentent les groupes de produits susmentionnés, et la Direction des substances nouvelles d'Environnement Canada à l'élaboration d'un règlement adéquat sur l'évaluation environnementale qui satisfera aux exigences de la LCPE [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement] de 1999. 1, record 12, French, - Initiative%20sur%20l%27impact%20environnemental
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2009-02-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- by-product
1, record 13, English, by%2Dproduct
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Environmental Assessment Act(1980) provides for environmental impact assessments of development projects which :... cause the emission of any pollutants or create by-products, residual or waste products which require handling and disposal in a manner that is not regulated by any other Act or regulation... 2, record 13, English, - by%2Dproduct
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- sous-produit
1, record 13, French, sous%2Dproduit
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En Saskatchewan, l'Environmental Assessment Act (1980) exige que l'on évalue les incidences environnementales des activités d'exploitation projetées qui : [...] causent l'émission de polluants ou la création de sous-produits, de résidus ou de déchets devant être manipulés et éliminés d'une façon non régie par les autres lois ou règlements [...] 2, record 13, French, - sous%2Dproduit
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- subproducto
1, record 13, Spanish, subproducto
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Residuo que se utiliza como sustituto de un producto comercial o una materia prima cuando su reutilización es posible sin necesidad de someterlo a operaciones de tratamiento significativas. 2, record 13, Spanish, - subproducto
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-11-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- environmental impact assessment and review process
1, record 14, English, environmental%20impact%20assessment%20and%20review%20process
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- environmental impact assessment and review procedure 2, record 14, English, environmental%20impact%20assessment%20and%20review%20procedure
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under Section 31 of the Quebec Environment Quality Act, all dredging projects executed off federal property over a distance of 300 metres or more or an area of 5000 square metres or more are subject to environmental impact assessment and must be approved by ministerial order as part of the environmental impact assessment and review procedure. 3, record 14, English, - environmental%20impact%20assessment%20and%20review%20process
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Mesures antipollution
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- processus d'évaluation et d'examen des incidences environnementales
1, record 14, French, processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20des%20incidences%20environnementales
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- procédure d'évaluation et d'examen des impacts sur l'environnement 2, record 14, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20des%20impacts%20sur%20l%27environnement
feminine noun
- processus d'évaluation et d'examen des impacts sur l'environnement 1, record 14, French, processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20des%20impacts%20sur%20l%27environnement
masculine noun
- processus d'étude et d'évaluation des impacts sur l'environnement 2, record 14, French, processus%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20et%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20impacts%20sur%20l%27environnement
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En vertu de l'article 31 de la Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement du Québec, tous les projets de dragage exécutés en dehors des propriétés fédérales sur une distance de 300 mètres ou plus ou sur une superficie de 5000 mètres carrés et plus, font l'objet d'une étude d'impact sur l'environnement et doivent être approuvés par décret ministériel dans le cadre de l'application du processus d'étude et d'évaluation des impacts sur l'environnement. 2, record 14, French, - processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20des%20incidences%20environnementales
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-08-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Soil Pollution
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Land Surface Conservation and Reclamation Act
1, record 15, English, Land%20Surface%20Conservation%20and%20Reclamation%20Act
correct, Alberta
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The legislative mandate for environmental impact assessment in Alberta is contained in a section of the Land Surface Conservation and Reclamation Act passed in 1973. 1, record 15, English, - Land%20Surface%20Conservation%20and%20Reclamation%20Act
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Pollution du sol
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Land Surface Conservation and Reclamation Act
1, record 15, French, Land%20Surface%20Conservation%20and%20Reclamation%20Act
correct, Alberta
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1988-10-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- detrimental environmental impact
1, record 16, English, detrimental%20environmental%20impact
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under the Environment Management Act, "where the minister considers that a person proposes to do anything that would have a detrimental environmental impact, and that the environmental impact cannot be assessed from information available to the Minister, he may require the person to supply an environmental impact assessment in respect of that thing, in accordance with the regulations". 1, record 16, English, - detrimental%20environmental%20impact
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Mesures antipollution
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- répercussion nuisible sur l'environnement
1, record 16, French, r%C3%A9percussion%20nuisible%20sur%20l%27environnement
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- impact nuisible sur l'environnement 2, record 16, French, impact%20nuisible%20sur%20l%27environnement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En vertu de [l'Environment Management Act], si le Ministre pense qu'un projet peut avoir des répercussions nuisibles sur l'environnement et que celles-ci ne peuvent pas être évaluées à partir des renseignements dont il dispose, il peut demander à son promoteur de lui fournir une évaluation de ces répercussions, conformément au règlement. 1, record 16, French, - r%C3%A9percussion%20nuisible%20sur%20l%27environnement
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


