Enforcement Details Exam UPDATED
Study Guide ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What does CEPA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Canadian Environmental Protection Act
What are Environmental Quality Objectives in CEPA? - CORRECT ANSWER Guidelines and
Codes of Practice for environmental management.
What is included in Part I of CEPA? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental Quality
Objectives, Guidelines, and Codes of Practice.
What does Part IV of CEPA cover? - CORRECT ANSWER Federal departments, agencies,
crown corporations, works, undertakings, and lands not covered by other Acts.
What is the focus of Part VII in CEPA? - CORRECT ANSWER General Provisions including
regulation-making power and search and seizure authority.
What is a consequence of failing to provide requested information under CEPA? - CORRECT
ANSWER It is considered an offence under sections 16, 26, 27, and others.
What is the penalty for a summary conviction under CEPA? - CORRECT ANSWER A fine up
to $300,000 or imprisonment, or both.
What is the maximum penalty for an indictable offence under CEPA? - CORRECT ANSWER
A fine up to $1,000,000 or imprisonment up to 3 years, or both.
What does Section 40 of CEPA address? - CORRECT ANSWER Failing to comply with the
direction of the Minister.