Towards increasing the utility of follow-up in Canadian EIA

摘要: Abstract The importance of follow-up in the EIA process is clearly recognized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act ( ) which, where it considered appropriate, responsible authority for a project will design program and ensure its implementation. also explicit recommending that results programs be used to improve quality environmental assessments (EAs). purpose this paper examine whether specific requirements under fact provide best opportunity such improvements. definition requires verification accuracy assessment determination effectiveness measures taken mitigate adverse effects project. We argue , generally, specifically, adopts negative perspective towards by focusing on mitigation discourages important social or economic which are independent project-related changes biophysical environment. Secondly, we places an unwarranted emphasis ‘what was expected’ rather than wanted’ terms outcomes. Using examples from experience, illustrate limitations current approach suggest greater utility would achieved objectives question have been achieved.