Should Enbridge Get an Exemption to Expand Gas Service to Glendale Community?
Official title: Glendale Community Expansion Exemption
Enbridge Gas wants to expand natural gas service to the Glendale community in Ontario. They're asking the Ontario Energy Board for an exemption from the usual "leave to construct" requirements. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has intervened in this case, raising concerns about the project.
Why This Matters
Live in or near the Glendale community? This decision affects whether natural gas service comes to your area. Indigenous communities, particularly Akwesasne, have raised concerns about this expansion. The outcome could set precedents for how gas infrastructure projects proceed in similar situations.
What Could Change
If approved, Enbridge could build gas infrastructure to serve the Glendale community without going through the full "leave to construct" process. This would speed up the project timeline. The OEB may impose conditions addressing Indigenous concerns raised by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne.
Key Issues
- Should Enbridge be exempt from the standard leave to construct requirements for this project?
- Have Indigenous consultation requirements been adequately addressed?
How to Participate
- Review the original application and updated application to understand what Enbridge is requesting.
- Review the Notice of Hearing for information on how to participate in this proceeding.