Clarifications & Resources

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

  • MEA Clarification March 2023 Air Quality Impact Assessments (AQIA) CLICK HERE
  • AQIA Background information CLICK HERE

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

  • Presentation material from New PIIOR process Feb 22, 2021CLICK HERE
  • Notice of Completion Template March 2023 CLICK HERE
  • Concerns after Notice of Completion Flow Chart March 2023 CLICK HERE
  • MEA Outstanding Concerns Form March 2023 CLICK HERE

A.3.1 Municipal Council       
MEA Clarification March 2023 Municipal Council and MCEA Process CLICK HERE

A.3.7 Indigenous Consultation

  • MEA Clarification March 2023 Enhanced Consultation and Engagement Best Practices CLICK HERE
  • MEA Clarification March 2023 Appropriate TerminologyCLICK HERE
  • MEA Clarification March 2023 Consultation Methods CLICK HERE
  • MEA Clarification March 2023 Archaeological Screening and References CLICK HERE

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.

  • To download a copy of the ASP presentation material, CLICK HERE
  • To download a copy of MCM’s form Criteria for Evaluating Archaeological Potential, CLICK HERE
  • To download a copy of MCM’s form Criteria for Evaluating Marine Archaeological Potential, CLICK HERE

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;

  • Selected projects can be shifted from Schedule B/C into Schedule A+ (Exempt)
  • New projects have been added and some project descriptions have been modified

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:

  • A1-1  Snow Storage Facility
  • A1-4  Property Acquisition
  • A1-5  Road Diet Clarification
  • A1-6  Same purpose, use, capacity and location
  • A1-8  Utility Corridor
  • A1-10  Incidental Works is Inclusive Project type 37
  • A1-11  Recreation Projects Not in MCEA
  • A1-12  MCEA Projects that Cross a Municipal Boundary
     

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:

  • Demonstrates how to use the first section of the checklist to select the appropriate classification for a bridge project. 
  • Follows example projects through the checklist to ensure cultural heritage and archaeological resources are properly addressed  
  • Provides useful tips to guide proponents through the MCEA process 

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;

  • Selected projects can be shifted from Schedule B/C into Schedule A+ (Exempt)
  • New projects have been added and some project descriptions have been modified
  • Typos and project gaps

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 Appendix 1 – Water/Wastewater May 15, 2023 presentation material, CLICK HERE
  • To download a copy of the Appendix 1, Table B – Water/Wastewater with notes CLICK HERE 

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:

  • A1-1  Snow Storage Facility
  • A1-4  Property Acquisition
  • A1-5  Road Diet Clarification
  • A1-6  Same purpose, use, capacity and location
  • A1-8  Utility Corridor
  • A1-10  Incidental Works is Inclusive Project type 37
  • A1-11  Recreation Projects Not in MCEA
  • A1-12  MCEA Projects that Cross a Municipal Boundary

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