Water Permit Renewal for Greenfield Global - St. Lawrence River Industrial Cooling
Official title: Greenfield Global Inc. - Permit to take water
Greenfield Global wants to renew its permit to draw water from the St. Lawrence River for industrial cooling at its facility near Cardinal, Ontario. The company would take up to 4.8 million litres daily, year-round, for the next 10 years. This is classified as a Category 2 permit, meaning it has higher potential for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Cardinal or along the St. Lawrence? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from the river daily. Category 2 means regulators see higher risk of environmental impact. If you fish, boat, or rely on the river, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Greenfield Global can continue drawing nearly 5 million litres daily from the St. Lawrence for another decade. The Ministry may impose new conditions on monitoring or water return. Denial would force the company to find alternative cooling methods.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Is 4.8 million litres daily an acceptable amount to draw from the St. Lawrence?
- What environmental safeguards should be required for this Category 2 permit?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the water taking proposal.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by January 7, 2026. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.