There are marked differences between the new act, the Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (sc2012 c-19) and the previous act, the Environmental Assessment Act (sc 1992 c-37). The new Act omits the preamble and statement of purpose. Section 4 of each Act is a clause that lists purposes.
Significant distinctions exist between the current law, the Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (sc2012 c-19), and the prior legislation, the Environmental Assessment Act (sc 1992 c-37). The new Act eliminates the introductory section and purpose declaration. Section 4 of each Act is a provision that specifies purposes.