Interactive assessment map: Layer Sources
Below is a list of data layers categorized by group, as found in the first four icons of the interactive map. Moreover, links to the layers’ metadata are provided for further context about the data such as: date created, contact information, use limitations and much more.
Assessment Layers
These data layers are created based on information in the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
For more information on these, see the Details icon 
on the right of the layer name.
Proponent Data Submissions
Proponent data is submitted by external sources and can be updated at any time. For more information about the data sources and a description of the information available select the Details icon on the right of each layer to see its metadata. The Government of Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or currency of the information supplied by external sources. Content provided by external sources is not subject to official languages, privacy, and accessibility requirements.
Environmental Layers
These data layers were selected as the most frequently used environmental layers. All layers are live, as they are links from Open Data, as outlined below. Select a link to see its metadata:
- National Parks and Reserves
- Protected and Conserved Areas
- Federal Marine Bioregions
- Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas
- Species at Risk - Aquatic
- Species at Risk – Critical Habitat
- North America Watersheds
Information About Indigenous Peoples
These data layers were selected as the most frequently used layers related to information about Indigenous Peoples. All layers are live, as they are links from Open Data, as outlined below. Select a link to see its metadata: