Should a New Port Terminal Be Built in Sorel-Tracy?
Official title: Sorel-Tracy Port Terminal Project Public Notice Comments Invited on the Summary of the Impact Statement
A company wants to build a new port terminal in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. The floating wharf would handle agricultural goods, fertilizers, road salt, and steel parts—up to 35 ships per year. The federal government is assessing potential impacts on fish habitat, migratory birds, and Indigenous peoples before deciding whether to approve it.
Why This Matters
Live near Sorel-Tracy's industrial-port zone? This project could change what you see and hear daily. Fish in the St. Lawrence and migratory birds could be affected. If you care about the river's health or local shipping activity, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, QSL International could build a floating wharf and intermodal infrastructure in Sorel-Tracy. The terminal would handle up to 35 ships annually carrying agricultural goods, fertilizers, salt, and steel. Mitigation measures for fish habitat and migratory birds would become legally binding conditions.
Key Issues
- What are the potential impacts on fish and fish habitat in the St. Lawrence?
- How will migratory birds be affected by construction and operations?
- What impacts could the project have on Indigenous peoples?
- Are the proposed mitigation measures adequate?
How to Participate
- Review the summary of the proponent's Impact Statement to understand the potential environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures.
- Submit your comments through the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
- If you prefer a different format, contact the Agency at sorel-tracy@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.