Federal government enacts changes to EA processes

[...]there is no time limit for the Agency's recommendations and the ultimate decision by the Governor in Council will not be made until 90 days have passed after the Agency's recommendations have been received. [...]perhaps most importantly, the Agency will not necessarily attend the review panel hearings but will be essentially second-guessing the review panel without the benefit of hearing the evidence. The ultimate impact of Bill C-69 on environmental assessments in Canada will be influenced by the details contained in the regulations once passed, who gets appointed to lead the Agency and serve as CER commissioners, and how those individuals implement the new legislation. [...]the details of the new regime are well understood and have been tested through actual project assessments and litigation, we expect regulatory uncertainty will continue to be a major barrier to investment in Canada.