David McGovern (President of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and ex-officio member) The Council will meet to engage in thoughtful study and deliberation on the implementation of the Impact Assessment Act and impact assessment regime, including regional and strategic assessment regimes, and submit a first report to the Minister by June 2021 and every two years thereafter. Both the Report and the Minister’s response will be made public. Quotes “Our Government implemented the new Impact Assessment Act to make better rules that protect the environment and communities, advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and ensure good projects can go forward. This Council’s thoughtful and non-partisan advice and recommendations will help ensure impact assessments in Canada continue on this path of supporting decision-making in the public interest.”