Oil Drilling Pad and Access Road on Indigenous Land - OS-7261
Official title: OS-7261 Authorization to Construct and Operate a Surface Lease for an access road and for a multiwell oil pad
A company wants to build a 6-well oil drilling pad and short access road on land managed by Indigenous Services Canada. The 2-hectare site would operate for the life of the wells, then be cleaned up. The project has been designed to avoid nearby creeks and wetlands.
Why This Matters
This project affects Indigenous lands and resources. If you're a member of the affected community or live nearby, this drilling operation could impact your land for years. The company says they've avoided sensitive water areas, but communities may want to verify those claims.
What Could Change
If approved, the company could drill up to 6 oil wells on a single 2-hectare pad. A new 20-metre access road would be built alongside existing pipeline infrastructure. The site must be decommissioned and reclaimed when drilling ends.
Key Issues
- Should this oil drilling project be authorized on Indigenous land?
- Are the environmental protections for nearby creeks and wetlands adequate?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.