Reference:
Government of Canada. 1987. Federal Water Policy. PDF format on the Web [http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs /fedpol/e_fedpol.pdf]. Accessed December 2000.

Evaluation:

Effective: 1

Effective Comments:
Would not, in isolation, distinguish whether a project would cause significant effects on particular wetlands or not. Would lend support to practical guidelines.

Authoritative: 5

Authoritative Comments: Federal policy

Relevant: 5

Relevant Comments:
Preamble (benchmark 53) relates to most of "factors" for determining adverse environmental effects. Serves to caution about the potential for severe, extensive, long-term, irreversible effects?

Sound: 5

Sound Comments: Statements based on scientific knowledge

Straightforward: 1

Straightforward Comments: Meaning of "seeking to"?

Practical: 1

Practical Comments: Somewhat vague, general statements

Total Effective + Authority Score: 6

Total Overall Score: 18

Number: 49/53

Benchmark:
Wetlands…provide substantial ecological, social and economic benefits to Canadians…Wetlands can greatly influence water quality and quantity and are, therefore, an integral component of Canada's water resources. They serve as modifiers of water chemistry through the storage of environmental contaminants, and help mitigate the consequences of shoreline erosion and sedimentation. The effects of regional drought and flooding are substantially moderated by wetlands. They also contribute to ground water supplies. In addition, wetlands have been recognized as one of Canada's most productive ecosystems, providing essential habitats for many species of waterfowl, fish, furbearers and other wildlife, including rare and endangered species. Social benefits include recreational, educational, scientific and aesthetic opportunities.

Applies to whom: All partners in planning and development that affects water

Applies to what: Wetlands

Applies where: Canada

Reference:
Government of Canada. 1987. Federal Water Policy. PDF format on the Web [http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs /fedpol/e_fedpol.pdf]. Accessed December 2000.

Evaluation:

Effective: 0

Effective Comments:
Would not, in isolation, distinguish whether a project would cause significant effects on particular wetlands or not. Would lend support to practical guidelines.

Authoritative: 5

Authoritative Comments: Federal policy

Relevant: 5

Relevant Comments:
Relates to most of "factors" for determining adverse environmental effects

Sound: 5

Sound Comments: Statements based on scientific knowledge

Straightforward: 2

Straightforward Comments: Ambiguous terms

Practical: 6

Practical Comments:

Total Effective + Authority Score: 5

Total Overall Score: 23

Number: 51/54

Benchmark:
The federal policy is to conserve and enhance Canada's wetlands through short- and long-term actions coordinated with other governments, private organizations, land owners and the public.

Applies to whom: All partners in plannng and development that affects water

Applies to what: Wetlands

Applies where: Canada

Reference: Government of Canada. 1987. Federal Water Policy. PDF format on the Web [http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs /fedpol/e_fedpol.pdf]. Accessed December 2000.

Evaluation:

Effective: 0

Effective Comments: Refers to "conserve," "enhance"

Authoritative: 5

Authoritative Comments: Federal policy

Relevant: 5

Relevant Comments:
Preamble (benchmark 53) relates to most of "factors" for determining adverse environmental effects. Serves to caution about the potential for severe, extensive, long-term, irreversible effects?

Sound: 5

Sound Comments: Statements based on scientific knowledge

Straightforward: 2

Straightforward Comments: Requires interpretation

Practical: 3

Practical Comments:

Total Effective + Authority Score: 5

Total Overall Score: 20

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