00000nam 2200000zi 4500 9.932193 CaOODSP 20240129132016 m o d f cr mn||||||||| 231117e201401 quc ob f000 0 eng d CaOODSP eng rda CaOODSP n-cn--- y1y1 En4-630/2014E-PDF Audit of public participation and consultation activities / the Audit and Evaluation Branch. [Gatineau, Quebec] : Environment Canada = Environnement Canada, January 2014. 1 online resource (ii, 11 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Issued also in French under title: Vérification sur la participation publique et les activités de consultation. Includes bibliographical references. "Government of Canada policy requires departments to consult with Canadians and consider their interests and concerns when establishing priorities, developing policies and regulations, and planning and implementing programs and services. Beyond the need to comply with Government of Canada policy, Environment Canada (EC) has specific legal responsibilities to notify, consult and otherwise engage Canadians as outlined in specific Acts (such as the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 [CEPA 1999] and Species at Risk Act [SARA]). In addition, EC is obligated to consult with Aboriginal governments and communities when contemplated Crown conduct may have an impact on asserted or established Aboriginal or Treaty rights, or where contractual obligation exists. For example, land claims and self-government agreements typically specify requirements and processes to consult on specific matters. The purpose of this audit was to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the public consultation process. The audit scope included consultation activities that respond to EC statutory, legal duty to consult, and good governance requirements. The audit examined consultations with Aboriginal peoples, environmental non-governmental organizations, business and industry, and civil society groups. The audit covered the period between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013. Audit fieldwork was completed in August 2013"--Executive summary, page i. Canada. Environment Canada Auditing. Environmental policy Canada Citizen participation Auditing. Canada. Environment Canada. Audit and Evaluation Branch, issuing body. Vérification sur la participation publique et les activités de consultation / (CaOODSP)9.933049 PDF 345 KB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2024/eccc/en4/En4-630-2014-eng.pdf