Discussion paper outlining some possible changes to the Environmental Assessment and Review Process, first outlining how the process works, thensuggesting possible changes in the methods by which the initiating departmentdeals with the early stages of the process, the panel reviews, the scope, and improvements to the public review phase.

"Le présent livre se divise en cinq parties : l'historique et la problématique des ÉIE, les acteurs, les méthodes, les outils, la pratique ainsi que les perspectives."--

Summary of proceedings at a national workshop which met to identify and elaborate on the changes required to increase the effectiveness of EARP, to identify the options and implications at the policy level of the various phases, and to recommend changes to the Minister where consensus had been reached.