Manitoba Wildlands
Federal Election Survey 2004
This election survey has been sent to five political parties in Canada. (Election day is June 28, 2004.)
For details on public policy regarding Manitoba's lands and waters, 2003 election
environment commitments, policy and protected areas mapping, go to our
Governments page. Each question has been posed to the political parties based
on their campaign to form government in Canada. The survey requests either a Yes
or No answer to each question, with comments optional. Please Note: responses
from the political parties have not been altered in any way. When a party did
not answer a question with a definite Yes or No, " — " was entered.
NOTE - Only 3 parties responded (NDP, Green Party, Liberals).
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) Questions
Q15 Will your government ensure that an assessment of impacts on any existing and potential protected areas in the natural region(s) affected by a proposed project is part of the environmental assessment for any joint assessment under the Manitoba - Canada cooperative assessment agreement?
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YES |
NO |
Comment |
| NDP |
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| Conservative |
— |
— |
TBA |
| Green Party |
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| Liberal |
— |
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| Bloc |
— |
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TBA |
Q16 Will your government ensure that an assessment of impacts respecting existing and proposed protected areas is part of all comprehensive studies regarding projects in Manitoba, undertaken under CEAA by various Responsible Agencies?
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YES |
NO |
Comment |
| NDP |
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| Conservative |
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TBA |
| Green Party |
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| Liberal |
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| Bloc |
— |
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TBA |
Q17 Will your government ensure that federal experts are available and participate in hearings to review projects where the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is involved under the Canada Manitoba Agreement on Environmental Assessment Cooperation, including and especially for forestry, and hydro development?
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YES |
NO |
Comment |
| NDP |
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| Conservative |
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TBA |
| Green Party |
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| Liberal |
— |
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| Bloc |
— |
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TBA |
Q18 Will your government ensure that consultations with First Nations meet the standards outlined by the federal courts as part of environmental assessments where the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is involved under the Canada Manitoba Agreement on Environmental Assessment Cooperation, including and especially for forestry, and hydro development?
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YES |
NO |
Comment |
| NDP |
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| Conservative |
— |
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TBA |
| Green Party |
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| Liberal |
— |
— |
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| Bloc |
— |
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TBA |
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Q19 Will your government honour the letter of agreement between the Manitoba government and Canada's Minister of the Environment regarding the Shellmouth Dam and Lake of the Prairies?
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YES |
NO |
Comment |
| NDP |
— |
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TBA |
| Conservative |
— |
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TBA |
| Green Party |
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| Liberal |
— |
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| Bloc |
— |
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TBA |
Q20 Will your government ensure that the environmental assessment regarding changes to the Shellmouth Dam is independent, thorough, includes all areas of federal responsibility, and is publicly available?
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YES |
NO |
Comment |
| NDP |
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| Conservative |
— |
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TBA |
| Green Party |
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| Liberal |
— |
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| Bloc |
— |
— |
TBA |
Q21 Will your government ensure that a full comprehensive study is provided for public comment, and that the environmental assessment of the Shellmouth Dam consistent with CEAA standards and the Canadian-Manitoba Cooperative Assessment Agreement?
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YES |
NO |
Comment |
| NDP |
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| Conservative |
— |
— |
TBA |
| Green Party |
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| Liberal |
— |
— |
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| Bloc |
— |
— |
TBA |