Annual Fall MCEA Update Webinar
MEA hosted a webinar on October 24, 2023 providing its annual update on the MCEA process.
To view the webinar on MEA's Youtube Channel, CLICK HERE
To view the presentation, CLICK HERE
General Information Webinar - Highlights of the MCEA Amendment:
MEA hosted a webinar on March 27, 2023 that provided a general overview of the 2023 MCEA Amendment that was approved by the MECP on March 3, 2023.
To download a copy of the March 27 presentation material, CLICK HERE
SPECIFIC TOPIC CLARIFICATIONS & RESOURCES
MCEA User Guide
MEA will be developing/publishing a new document to assist practitioners to understand the impending new regulation: Municipal Project Assessment Process (MPAP). MEA will provide more information about this at a later date. The new document will replace the current MCEA User Guide.
Until the new MPAP Regulation is approved, the current MCEA process still applies. Anyone who purchases (or has already purchased) a hardcopy of the MCEA User Guide, will be provided a complimentary version of the new document as soon as it is ready.
Forward to User Guide
Amendment/Update status of the MCEA Manual and the MEA User Guide June 2024, CLICK HERE!
A.1.2.3 Responsibility for Compliance with EA Act
MEA Clarification June 2023 Administration and Amending the MCEA CLICK HERE
A.1.7 Ministry Codes of Practice and Climate Change
A.2.1 Five Phase MCEA Planning Process
Exhibit A.2 – MCEA Planning and Design Process March 2023 CLICK HERE
A.2.1.1 Level of Complexity
MEA Clarification March 2023 Consultation to Match Complexity of Project CLICK HERE
A.2.8 Section 16 Orders
A.3.1 Municipal Council
MEA Clarification March 2023 Municipal Council and MCEA Process CLICK HERE
A.3.7 Indigenous Consultation
Appendix 1 - Archeological Screening Process
MEA is hosting a webinar that provide an explanation of the Archeological Screening Process (ASP) which can be used to transition a project to Schedule A/A+ Exempt. The presentation also compares the ASP to the Schedule B/C process.
Appendix 1 – Collector Roads Screening Process
MEA is hosting a webinar that provides an explanation of the Collector Roads Screening Process (CRSP) which can be used to transition a Collector Road project to Schedule A/A+ Exempt. The presentation also identifies the shortcomings of the CRSP and outlines an alternative approach.
To download a copy of the CRSP presentation material, CLICK HERE
Appendix 1 – Cost Thresholds for Road Projects
To download the latest information related to the Cost Thresholds, CLICK HERE
Appendix 1 – Roads
On May 12, 2023, MEA hosted a webinar that explained how the 2023 amendment to the MCEA impacted Appendix 1 – Roads.
The 2023 MCEA includes many changes;
This webinar explained why Schedule A/A+ (Exempt) are not to be elevated to Schedule B/C. The webinar also reviewed each of the project types identified in Table A of Appendix 1 and discuss how the project descriptions are to be interpreted and provided useful tips on how to best proceed with the MCEA process.
To download a copy of the Appendix 1 – Roads May 12, 2023 presentation material, CLICK HERE
To download a copy of the Appendix 1,Table A – Roads with notes CLICK HERE
To download a copy of MEA’s advice about the following issues relating to Tables A (Roads) and B (Water/Wastewater) in Appendix-1 please CLICK HERE. The topics covered include:
MCEA - Heritage Bridges
In 2019, MEA developed a new Heritage Bridge Checklist. With the approval of the 2023 MCEA, this Checklist can now be used. A webinar was presented on May 16, 2023 that covered the following:
To download a copy of the Heritage Bridges presentation material, CLICK HERE
To download the Municipal Bridge Checklist, CLICK HERE
Appendix 1 – Water/Wastewater
On May 15, 2023, MEA hosted a webinar that explained how the 2023 amendment to the MCEA impacted
Appendix 1 – Water/Wastewater. The 2023 MCEA includes many changes;
This webinar explained why Schedule A/A+ (Exempt) are not to be elevated to Schedule B/C. The webinar also reviewed each of the project types identified in Table B of Appendix 1 and discuss how the project descriptions are to be interpreted and provide useful tips on how to best proceed with the MCEA process.
To download a copy of the MEA's advice on issues relating to Tables A (Roads) and B (Water/Wastewater) in
Appendix-1 please CLICK HERE. The topics covered include:
Appendix 1 - Transit
MEA is hosting a webinar that provides and an explanation of Appendix 1 Table C – Municipal Transit.
To download a copy of the Municipal Transit presentation material, CLICK HERE