Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
A homeowner in Banff wants to tear down their two-car garage and build two new garages with one-bedroom apartments above each. This would add two small rental units to the property.
Why This Matters: Live near 213 Grizzly Street? This could change what your neighbour's property looks like. Looking for housing in Banff? Two more rental units could help in a tight market.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is rebuilding all the streets and drainage systems in the Algonquins of Barriere Lake community at Rapid Lake. The project includes replacing culverts, adding storm sewers on main roads, and paving the entire community...
Why This Matters: Live in Rapid Lake? This project will affect your daily commute and access to your home during construction. Better drainage means fewer flooded roads and driveways. New pavement and sidewalks will make getting around safer, especially in winter.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Chapleau Cree First Nation wants to build a 22-lot housing subdivision on their land in northern Ontario. The project involves clearing trees, extending roads, and installing water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure. Work will happen within 30...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Chapleau Cree First Nation members, it means more homes could be built on their land. The proximity to water and wetlands means environmental safeguards matter for protecting local ecosystems.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to tear down building B-129 at Saint-Jean Garrison in Quebec. The site would become a green space for people who use the military base.
Why This Matters: This is a local project on a military base. Unless you work at or live near Saint-Jean Garrison, this won't affect your daily life. It's mainly relevant to military personnel and nearby residents who might notice construction activity.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Homes by Avi wants to build 46 townhome units in 12 buildings at Taza Park on Tsuut'ina Nation reserve lands near Calgary. The land was already developed for the Taza project, so no clearing is needed. Indigenous Services Canada is issuing subleases...
Why This Matters: This mainly affects Tsuut'ina Nation members and nearby residents. If you live in the area or have an interest in development on reserve lands, this is your chance to weigh in. The project adds housing to an already-developed site.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to expand the skate park at the Edmonton military base. The project would extend the existing skate park and add a gravel pump track for bikes.
Why This Matters: If you're part of the military community at CFB Edmonton, this could mean better recreational facilities for you and your family. Skaters and BMX riders on base would get more space to ride.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Saddle Lake Cree Nation wants to fix their deteriorating townsite pumphouse. Years of poor drainage and flooding have damaged the facility. The project involves new sanitary and stormwater lines, rebuilding the outfall, and adding concrete and...
Why This Matters: This matters most to Saddle Lake Cree Nation residents who depend on this pumphouse for water and sanitation services. If you live in the community, reliable infrastructure affects your daily life. The project aims to prevent future flooding damage.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Anicinabe community of Lac Simon in Quebec wants to build a new fire station to serve its growing population of about 2,000 people. The new station would go on land next to the current one, which will be repurposed.
Why This Matters: Live in or near Lac Simon? This project would improve fire response times for the community. It's part of ensuring Indigenous communities have the same emergency services as other Canadians.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation wants to build a small housing subdivision on their reserve. The project includes grading land, building a gravel road with a turnaround, and installing water, sewer, and hydro lines. Some bedrock blasting will be...
Why This Matters: This project would bring new housing to an Indigenous community. If you live nearby or have ties to Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, this development could affect your community's growth and infrastructure.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
City West Cable & Telephone wants to bury about 1 km of fiber optic cable to bring internet service to homes in Health Bay. The work would use directional drilling, trenching, or existing conduits along roadways.
Why This Matters: Live in Health Bay? This project would bring fiber internet to your doorstep. Construction along roadways might cause temporary disruptions, but the end result is faster, more reliable internet.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Technology & Digital
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
A homeowner in Banff wants to upgrade their property at 557 Buffalo Street. The work includes a new fence, deck, roof, siding, retaining wall, and sewer line replacement. Because Banff is inside a national park, Parks Canada reviews these changes.
Why This Matters: Live near Buffalo Street in Banff? This construction could affect your neighbourhood temporarily. For most Canadians, this is a routine residential permit with no broader impact.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to extend Sherman Road by 135 meters and resurface 287 meters of Dundonald Drive in the South Townsite residential area at Garrison Petawawa. This is a routine infrastructure project on a military base.
Why This Matters: Live in military housing at Garrison Petawawa? This roadwork will happen in your neighbourhood. Expect some construction disruption, but better roads when it's done.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Transportation