Mission

The Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement is an independant agency that reports to the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks. Its mission is to enlighten government decision-making in a sustainable development perspective, which encompasses the biophysical, social and economic aspects.

To carry out this basic mission, the BAPE provides information, makes inquiry and consults the public on projects or questions related to the quality of the environment submitted to the BAPE by the Minister. The BAPE then prepares inquiry reports on these files. A government agency entrusted with an advisor role, the BAPE has no decision-making power.

To obtain comprehensive information on the mission of the BAPE, you can consult the Rapport annuel de gestion 2010-2011 (available in French only).

Vision

Our vision is one of a Québec where the citizens of all regions are better informed about environmental questions and important projects submitted for public consultation. They know that they have the possibility of being consulted by an independent and impartial organization which will see to it that their concerns and opinions are taken into account in the governmental decision-making process.

Values

The BAPE is committed to supporting its work on ethical values such as respect, impartiality, fairness and vigilance. Its members adhere to a Code of ethics and professional conduct founded on these values.

To learn more about the organization, you can consult the multimedia presentation (available in French only) on the BAPE, its mandates and the role played by citizens.