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Environmental Assessment
Transport Canada's Environmental Assessment (EA) Program ensures that the department evaluates the environmental implications of projects, through EAs, and incorporates environmental concerns into planning and policy decision-making, through strategic environmental assessment (SEA).
EA is a systematic approach to identify the environmental effects (positive and negative) of a project proposal before they occur. This allows those involved in the project to modify the project to prevent, minimize, or manage adverse environmental effects. EA is an important planning and decision-making tool used in pursuing the goal of sustainable development.
In assessing its initiatives, Transport Canada must comply with both the 
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals.
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