Strategic Assessment on Climate Change - Discussion Paper - Comments

For what types of project should upstream GHG emissions be included in the scope of GHG emissions assessed?

How should uncertainty related to the analysis of GHG emissions be managed and communicated?

What should be the relative importance of emission intensities and absolute emissions?

Should project emission intensities be compared to comparable, high-performing and energy‑efficient projects in Canada and internationally?

Should avoided emissions be subtracted from a project’s GHG emissions?

How should GHG offsets be considered in the impact assessment process?

Should carbon leakage considerations enter into a project’s assessment, and if so, how?

What criteria should be considered in determining GHG emissions thresholds? What are your views on applying thresholds to determine which projects are on the Project List?

What type of information should be required in the early planning phase to support discussions on whether, from a GHG emission perspective, an impact assessment is required?

How should the implementation of best available technology / best environmental practices economically achievable be considered in the early planning phase?