Quebec Government Planning Overhaul of Environmental Project Permitting Process

摘要

Quebec plans to overhaul its environmental autho-rizations for industrial projects to focus on those with potentially significant environmental consequences while easing approvals for other projects, the government announced. The province will publish a paper on the plans this spring with detailed proposals, consult with affected stakeholders and then introduce legislation in the fall. It plans to have changes take effect next year, said David Heurtel, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change.