Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Flying Dust First Nation wants to build a commercial hub on former railway land near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. The project includes a strip mall with ten rental units, a hotel and conference center, and a business park. Future phases could add a...
Why This Matters: This project could bring new jobs and services to the Meadow Lake area. Local businesses might see more competition—or more customers. If you live nearby, construction traffic and changes to the landscape could affect your daily routine.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation wants to build a cultural teaching centre on their land in Manitoba. The building would host programs teaching hunting, trapping, medicine gathering, and wild rice harvesting to children, youth, and families. It's a...
Why This Matters: This project supports Indigenous cultural preservation and land-based education. For community members, it means a dedicated space to pass traditional knowledge to the next generation. The environmental review ensures the new well and septic system won't affect local groundwater.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission wants to tear down a deteriorating barn and silo on a working farm in Ottawa's Greenbelt. The structures have been unsafe since 2006. This will be a 'green demolition' - 97% of materials will be recycled, and the site...
Why This Matters: Live near St. Joseph Boulevard in Orléans? You might notice this familiar barn disappear this fall. The site is part of the popular Orléans Fruit Farm where families pick berries and buy local produce. Heritage buffs may care - the structures date back decades.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A mobile home community near Tillsonburg wants to expand its sewage system. The Highway Meadows community needs approval for 35 existing septic systems that were never properly permitted, plus 15 new ones for planned homes. The systems treat...
Why This Matters: Live near Plank Road in Bayham? This affects groundwater in your area. The community is adding capacity for 14 new mobile homes, and 35 existing systems were never properly approved. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to know how this is being managed.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Cat Lake First Nation wants to build a 40-lot subdivision northwest of the Lawrence Wesley Education Centre. The project includes clearing land, building access roads, and connecting water, wastewater, and electrical services. Each lot would be...
Why This Matters: This project would bring new housing and infrastructure to Cat Lake First Nation, a remote community in northwestern Ontario. For community members, it could mean more housing options and improved services. The environmental review ensures the development considers impacts on local land and water.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
K'ómoks First Nation wants to build a 1 km paved pathway on their reserve near Comox, BC. The trail would include benches, lighting, a crosswalk, and native plantings. This is a federal environmental screening for an Indigenous community...
Why This Matters: Live near the Comox reserve? This path could connect the community and make walking safer. It's also a chance to see how Indigenous communities are investing in local infrastructure.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Zagime Anishinabek First Nation is building a new housing subdivision on reserve land in Saskatchewan. The project includes roads, water and sewer lines, gas, power, and street lights. This is a standard infrastructure project to support community...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Zagime Anishinabek members, it means more homes and better infrastructure. For nearby residents, construction may bring temporary traffic and noise.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is building four new homes for teachers at Red Earth Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. The project includes clearing land, constructing the buildings, and adding a 400-metre drainage swale. One home replaces a demolished...
Why This Matters: This project directly supports education in a remote First Nations community. Teacher housing is essential for recruiting and retaining educators in isolated areas. Better housing means more stable staffing at the local school.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Wasauksing First Nation wants to build 10 prefabricated homes on reserve land near Parry Sound, Ontario. The project includes roads, utilities, and landscaping on a 3,500 square meter site. Construction is planned for September 2025.
Why This Matters: This is a First Nation housing project on reserve land. If you're a member of Wasauksing First Nation or live nearby, this could affect your community. The environmental review ensures the project won't harm local water, land, or wildlife.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
O'Chiese First Nation wants to build a 49-lot housing subdivision on their reserve. The project includes clearing trees, installing water and sewer lines, and paving an existing access road. This is an environmental assessment for on-reserve...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs for O'Chiese First Nation members. If you're a community member or live nearby, construction could affect local roads and utilities during development.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Brookfield Residential wants to build 78 townhome units in 12 buildings on Tsuut'ina First Nation land near Calgary. The site is part of the Taza development and already has utility infrastructure in place.
Why This Matters: Live near the Taza development southwest of Calgary? This project would add 78 new homes to the area. It's part of the growing partnership between Tsuut'ina Nation and developers bringing housing to the region.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Alexander First Nation wants to build a new housing subdivision called Big Hills Estate. The project would clear land for residential lots and install water, sewer, power, gas, and roads. It's located southeast of Township Road 563 and Range Road 11...
Why This Matters: This project could bring new housing to Alexander First Nation community members. If you live nearby, construction activity and new infrastructure may affect your area. The development will also impact previously undeveloped land.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Whitesand First Nation wants to prepare 19 lots for future housing. The work includes clearing land, extending water and hydro services, and installing septic systems. This is part of the federal environmental assessment process for projects on...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Whitesand First Nation members, it means 19 new lots ready for homes. It's a small but concrete step toward addressing the housing shortage many First Nations face.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Charlottetown Airport Authority (Federal)
Kreative Rentals Corp. wants to build a 16,000 square foot commercial building with parking at the corner of Brackley Point Road and Aviation Avenue near Charlottetown Airport. The building would house multiple rental spaces for tenants. The site is...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Charlottetown Airport? This new commercial building could bring more businesses and traffic to the area. Construction will mean temporary noise and dust for nearby properties.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission needs to replace a leaky cedar shingle roof on a residence in Gatineau Park. The project may require a Species at Risk Act permit, which would trigger a joint environmental assessment. No trees need to be cut and no...
Why This Matters: This is a routine maintenance project on a single building in Gatineau Park. Unless you live nearby or use this specific residence, it won't affect your daily life. The Species at Risk review ensures any protected wildlife in the area is considered.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace the damaged perimeter fence at the Bedford Rifle Range in Halifax. The project includes removing the old fence, installing new fencing with gates, clearing vegetation, and building access paths on...
Why This Matters: Live near the Bedford Rifle Range? This project will involve construction activity and vegetation clearing along the fence line. The new access paths could change how the area looks from the public side.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities