2. Parts-based findings

This section provides evaluation findings for each Part/Division of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act CEPA 1999. The material is organized in a consistent manner in each section, documenting:

• the expected outcomes associated with the relevant Part/Division;
• a brief introductory overview of the Part/Division and its related provisions;
• a discussion of the Part/Division's Ministerial obligations and the degree to which these have been satisfied during the evaluation period;
• a summary of the major accomplishments achieved and outputs produced during the evaluation period in relation to the Part/Division in question;
• where appropriate, a discussion of the priority actions identified for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the department's delivery of CEPA 1999 and the extent to which progress has been initiated on these actions;
• discussion of the key issues and challenges identified that may limit the Department's ability to achieve the identified expected outcomes; and
• conclusions, representing the evaluation team's assessment of the likelihood that the identified expected outcomes will be achieved, over time.