Central portal
The participation portal in Canada (Canadian Impact Assessment registry) is a central and clearly organised portal. The participation procedures within the scope of the environmental impact assessment are listed here and can be filtered according to: province, processing status, project type and type of project (construction project, energy, etc.). There is also an overview map that can be clicked to access the project page and view all documents. The portal is well structured. In addition, a 5-minute video on the homepage explains how to use the portal and what participation options are available. The portal also gives citizens access to webinars and online seminars to learn more about environmental impact assessments.
Source: Participation portal Canada (Canadian Impact Assessment registry).
Source: Participation portal Canada (Canadian Impact Assessment registry).
Document organisation
In the Canadian portal (Canadian impact assessment registry), particularly important documents (key documents) can be found directly on the project page in the portal and can be downloaded.
Source: Participation portal Canada (Canadian Impact Assessment registry).
Comment function
A good comment function has been implemented in the Canadian portal (Canadian Impact Assessment Registry). Citizens must first log in to the portal and authorise themselves. They can then submit comments themselves, either as a citizen or on behalf of an organisation. They can also read all the comments that have already been submitted and view the opinions and feedback from indigenous groups, experts, project developers and authorities. Citizens also have access to training courses on environmental impact assessment.
Source: Screenshot of the Canadian impact assessment registry
