Should a New Lithium Mine Be Built Near Radisson, Quebec?
Official title: Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project Public Notice Participant Funding Available
A company wants to build a new open-pit and underground lithium mine east of Radisson in northern Quebec. The federal government is assessing the project's potential impacts. Funding is available to help Indigenous communities and the public participate in the review process.
Why This Matters
Live in northern Quebec? This mine could bring jobs—or change the landscape you know. Lithium powers electric vehicles and phones, so this project connects to Canada's clean energy future. Indigenous communities in the region have a direct stake in how this land is used.
What Could Change
If approved, a new lithium mine would operate near Radisson. The environmental assessment will determine what conditions the company must meet—things like water protection, wildlife monitoring, and land reclamation. The decision could take years as the full impact assessment unfolds.
Key Issues
- What environmental impacts could this lithium mine have on the region?
- How should Indigenous communities be involved in the assessment process?
- What concerns should be addressed in the Initial Project Description?
How to Participate
- Review the Initial Project Description summary to understand what's being proposed.
- Visit the project home page on the Registry to submit comments or apply for participant funding.
- Contact the Participant Funding Program at fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or call 1-866-582-1884 for help with your application.