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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Keyera Energy wants to build a new refinery in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, about 22 km northeast of Edmonton. The facility would process condensate into lighter hydrocarbon products like liquid petroleum gas. It would handle nearly 16,000 cubic...
Why This Matters: Live near Strathcona County or the Industrial Heartland? This refinery would be in your backyard. Flares, storage tanks, and industrial traffic could affect air quality and road congestion. If you rely on well water nearby, you might want to know about the stormwater management plans.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Parks Canada (Federal)
A private operator wants to add 12 cottages to the historic Dalvay-by-the-Sea Hotel in Prince Edward Island National Park. The expansion would include new driveways, access roads, and utility connections. Parks Canada is assessing the environmental...
Why This Matters: Love visiting PEI's national park? This project would change the landscape at one of its most iconic historic sites. If you've stayed at Dalvay or hiked nearby trails, the construction and expanded footprint could affect your experience.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
An oil and gas company wants to conduct 3D seismic exploration on Frog Lake First Nation lands in Alberta. They're requesting a variance because the area has extensive wetlands, muskegs, and beaver flood areas. The program would use low-impact...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Frog Lake First Nation? This seismic program could affect local wetlands and wildlife habitat. The area has sensitive ecosystems including muskegs and beaver flood areas that could be disturbed.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada needs to repair the main breakwater at Rivière-au-Renard harbour in Gaspésie. Two breaches and significant erosion mean the structure no longer protects the harbour from Gulf of St. Lawrence storms. The project also...
Why This Matters: Live in Rivière-au-Renard or fish out of this harbour? The breakwater is failing. Strong storms already send waves over the top, threatening boats, harbour infrastructure, and nearby roads and buildings. Climate change is making waves stronger.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada is rehabilitating a section of the Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough. The work includes fixing erosion damage along the canal banks from Lock 20 to McFarlane Street Bridge, stabilizing embankments, and sealing leaks at the historic...
Why This Matters: Use the Trent-Severn Waterway for boating? This project keeps the canal navigable. Live near the Peterborough Lift Lock? You'll see construction activity and landscape changes. The historic lift lock is a National Historic Site and local landmark.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
EcoRock Dalhousie wants to expand an existing quarry from 10 to 80 hectares near Heron Bay, New Brunswick. The project would also add a grinding mill to produce pozzolan, a material used in concrete. At full capacity, the site could produce up to 3...
Why This Matters: Live near Heron Bay or Campbellton? This expansion could mean more truck traffic, noise, and dust in your area. The quarry would grow eight times its current size. Jobs could come to the region, but so could environmental impacts on local waterways and wildlife.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
A construction company wants to build 84 apartments on the Skway Indian Reserve in Chilliwack, BC. The six-story building would go on land with young trees. Because the project might affect species at risk, the developer needs a federal permit under...
Why This Matters: Live near Chilliwack or on the Skway Reserve? This project could bring 84 new homes to the area. But it also raises questions about protecting wildlife on reserve land. If you care about housing supply or species protection in the Fraser Valley, this decision matters.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
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Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada is planting native shrubs and deciduous trees on Sidney Island. The work focuses on the campground, radar field, and areas cleared for wildfire prevention. Fencing will protect the new plantings from damage.
Why This Matters: Camp on Sidney Island? You might notice new fencing and plantings in familiar spots. The restoration work follows recent wildfire risk reduction, so the landscape is changing. If you care about native ecosystems in the Gulf Islands, this affects habitat recovery.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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National Defence (Federal)
The military needs to re-energize power lines at CFB Suffield in Alberta. Problem: endangered Ferruginous Hawks have built nests on those poles. The plan is to gradually move the nests—about 100 metres per year—onto a new artificial platform 450...
Why This Matters: Ferruginous Hawks are a threatened species in Canada. This project shows how military operations and wildlife protection can coexist. If you care about endangered species or live near CFB Suffield, this affects your backyard.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Saskatoon Airport Authority (Federal)
The Saskatoon Airport Authority wants to build a small solar farm on airport land. The 1MW ground-mounted facility would sit on undeveloped greenfield surrounded by industrial and commercial properties. Site prep includes geotechnical studies...
Why This Matters: Live near the Saskatoon airport? This solar project could change the landscape you see. It's a small step toward cleaner energy at a major Saskatchewan hub. The environmental studies will check for impacts on local wildlife and drainage.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Peepeekisis Cree Nation wants to build a new wastewater treatment system to serve their community. The current lagoon can't handle future growth—by 2043, the community is expected to reach 1,237 people. The project includes two new treatment cells...
Why This Matters: This is about basic infrastructure for an Indigenous community. Clean water and proper sewage treatment are fundamental services many Canadians take for granted. The project ensures Peepeekisis Cree Nation can grow safely over the next 20 years.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Sterling Fuels wants to upgrade its Windsor facility to handle biofuels alongside diesel. The work includes new rail offloading equipment, a truck station for biofuels, and piping to blend and distribute both products. Everything stays within the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Russell Street facility in Windsor? This expansion could mean more truck and rail traffic in your neighbourhood. The shift to biofuels is part of Canada's push for greener shipping on the Great Lakes.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
George Gordon First Nation wants to build a new sewage lagoon about 500 metres from their current one. The project includes a new access road and piping to connect to the existing sewage system. Once the new lagoon is running, the old one will be...
Why This Matters: This project is about improving basic sanitation infrastructure for an Indigenous community in Saskatchewan. Clean water and proper sewage treatment are fundamental services that many Canadians take for granted. For George Gordon First Nation residents, this upgrade could mean more reliable...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to fix an aging dam on the Gull River in Minden Hills, Ontario. Inspections found the concrete is deteriorating and key parts are rated "poor." The repairs would extend the dam's life by 10-15 years. Work is planned for November...
Why This Matters: Live near the Gull River or use it for recreation? This dam helps control water levels. If it fails, flooding could affect downstream properties. The repairs mean temporary disruptions but safer water management long-term.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay 28 km of underwater fibre optic cable across 11 lakes in Ontario's Hastings County region. The cables would bring high-speed internet to lakeside homes in Baptiste Lake, Mayo Lake, Coe Lake, and several other water bodies.
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Cottage owners and year-round residents in these rural areas often struggle with slow or unreliable connections.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Technology & Digital
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Thunder Bay Port Authority wants to expand its Keefer Terminal. The project has three parts: more space for storing cargo, upgraded electrical systems across the terminal, and new safety features for the rail lines including gates, signals, and...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Thunder Bay's port? This expansion could mean more truck and rail traffic in the area. The safety upgrades at rail crossings could reduce accidents. Construction may cause temporary disruptions.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation