Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Wahnapitae First Nation wanted to build a small housing subdivision on their reserve near Lake Wanapitei in Ontario. The project would cover about 30,000 square metres of forested land. Indigenous Services Canada reviewed the environmental impacts...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs for an Indigenous community with limited on-reserve housing. About 200 band members currently live off-reserve, partly due to housing shortages. New homes could help community members return to their traditional territory.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
Hydro Ottawa needs to move some power lines underground in Ottawa's Crestview greenspace. Why? Hydro One is expanding the Merivale Transformer Station, which supplies 60% of Ottawa's electricity. The work involves installing new poles, digging...
Why This Matters: Live near the Crestview corridor or use it for walks? You'll see construction from May to September 2025. The work supports Ottawa's growing electricity needs as new homes and businesses are built. Some shrubs will be removed, but the area will be restored with grass afterward.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Natural Resources
Closed
Canadian Forces Housing Agency (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to build 120 new housing units for military families at CFB Esquimalt in British Columbia. The project involves constructing 10 apartment buildings across four sites at Work Point and Naden. Some existing...
Why This Matters: Military families at CFB Esquimalt often face housing shortages. This project could provide 120 new homes on base. If you live near the base, construction activity may affect your neighbourhood for several years.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation wants to expand their wastewater lagoon and upgrade their water treatment plant to serve Sturgeon Landing for the next 20 years. The lagoon expansion would add about 7 hectares on Manitoba crown land, while the water...
Why This Matters: Live in Sturgeon Landing or nearby? This project would improve drinking water quality and wastewater treatment for the community. The construction will source clay from a borrow pit 3.5 km away, which could affect local roads and traffic temporarily.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Planned
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is planning to reconstruct and urbanize two roads in the city's west end. Beaver Creek Road (from north of Laurelwood Drive to Conservation Drive) and Conservation Drive (from Snowcrest Place to Roy Schmidt Road) will be...
Why This Matters: Live on or near these roads? Construction will affect your daily commute and access to your home. Even if you don't live nearby, these roads connect residential areas—expect detours when work begins.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
Camp Fortune wants to build a new lodge for ski instructors on federal land in Gatineau Park. The project involves demolishing an old first aid station and constructing a 330 square metre building at the edge of the parking lot and forest. Some...
Why This Matters: Ski at Camp Fortune? This won't affect your access—no closures or detours planned. But if you care about development in Gatineau Park, this is a chance to weigh in on building on federal parkland.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Sturgeon Lake First Nation wants to build a new Child and Family Services centre on their reserve. The two-storey building would house programs for children and families, with a cultural room featuring exposed wood. The project includes a parking...
Why This Matters: This project supports Indigenous child welfare services delivered by the community itself. For Sturgeon Lake families, it means local access to programs without travelling off-reserve. The cultural room shows how the building will reflect community values.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band wants to build 136 new housing lots in Bell's Point, Saskatchewan. The project would meet the community's housing needs for the next 18 years. It includes new roads, water lines, sewer pipes, and a pumping station across...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing shortages in an Indigenous community. If you live in or near Bell's Point, construction could affect local traffic and the environment around Demchenko Lake. The drainage system will direct water toward the lake.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation is building 10 new homes to address housing needs in their community. The project requires clearing 2.4 hectares of land and installing power, water, and communication lines. Five homes will be ready by late fall 2025...
Why This Matters: This project addresses the housing backlog in Zhiibaahaasing First Nation. Families waiting for homes could finally have a place to call their own. If you're a community member or have ties to the area, this directly affects housing availability.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Deer Lake First Nation wants to build 10 four-bedroom homes to address severe overcrowding. Many families are living in houses that are falling apart or well past their lifespan. This environmental assessment reviews the construction project before...
Why This Matters: This project addresses the housing crisis facing many northern First Nations. Families in Deer Lake are living in overcrowded, unsafe homes. If you care about Indigenous housing conditions or live in the community, this affects you directly.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band wants to build 87 new residential lots at Stanley Mission in northern Saskatchewan. This is Phase 3 of a larger subdivision plan that's been in the works since 2003. The project would add roads, water and sewer...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in a remote First Nations community. If you're a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band or live in Stanley Mission, this could mean more housing options for your community. The environmental review ensures the development protects local water and land.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Thunderchild First Nation wants to build a new subdivision with 80 housing lots north of their wellness centre in Saskatchewan. The project includes new water and sewer systems, roads, power, gas, and phone services. Since the site isn't connected...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Thunderchild First Nation members, it means 80 new lots for homes over the next 8 years. The new infrastructure will also improve water and sewage services for the community.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Flying Dust First Nation wants to build a new residential subdivision to address housing needs in their community. The project would create about 100 hectares of residential lots north of Highway 55, with roads, underground utilities, and lot...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing shortages in an Indigenous community. If you're a member of Flying Dust First Nation or live nearby, this development could affect local traffic, land use, and community growth.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Taykwa Tagamou Nation wants to build a small subdivision with 23 residential lots on undeveloped forest land near Takwata Drive. The project includes roads, water lines, sewers, and electrical infrastructure. It's designed to address housing...
Why This Matters: This project addresses the housing crisis facing many First Nations communities. For Taykwa Tagamou Nation members, it means potential new homes on their traditional territory. The environmental review ensures the development balances community needs with land stewardship.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is reviewing a water and wastewater infrastructure project for Mînî Thnî (Stoney Nakoda Nation) in Alberta. The project would install new pipelines connecting to the existing water treatment plant, running mostly along...
Why This Matters: Live in Mînî Thnî? This project would bring water and sewer service to more homes in your community. The construction will cross Highway 1A twice, so expect some traffic disruptions. The work happens near the Bow River, so environmental protections matter for local water quality.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to clear a small patch of forest to restore a historic view of the St. Lawrence estuary from the Cap-de-Bon-Désir lighthouse. The plan involves cutting vegetation in a 687 square metre area to create a 20-degree opening in the...
Why This Matters: Visit the Cap-de-Bon-Désir lighthouse? This project would restore the historic view that lighthouse keepers once had. It's a small change, but it affects how visitors experience this heritage site on the St. Lawrence.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities