On October 20, 2011, CBC reported from Ottawa that a 43% budget reduction at the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency could mean layoffs for 80 people at a time when Canada’s major development projects are booming:

The federal watchdog that keeps an eye on natural resources projects to prevent environmental damage says it could soon be understaffed and overworked, limiting its ability to do its job.

via Environment agency says cuts will limit oversight – Technology & Science – CBC News.