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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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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Marten Falls First Nation wants to switch 24 community buildings from electric to oil heating. Why? Their power grid can't handle the current load, and they need to connect new buildings like a detox centre and healing lodge. This temporary fix...
Why This Matters: This project addresses critical infrastructure needs in a remote First Nation community. Reliable heating and power are essential for health services, housing, and community wellbeing. The new detox centre and healing lodge depend on this upgrade going forward.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
ATCO wants to build a 5.1 km natural gas pipeline on Blood Tribe 148 Reserve Lands in Alberta. The project would bring gas service to existing homes and commercial buildings near the Kainai Forage Development. Installation involves drilling...
Why This Matters: Live on Blood Tribe 148 Reserve? This project could bring natural gas to your home or business. The pipeline crosses wetlands and habitat for prairie birds like golden eagles and ferruginous hawks. If you're concerned about construction impacts or wildlife, this is your chance to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay nearly 37 km of underwater fibre optic cable across 12 lakes and waterways in the Muskoka region. The cables would bring high-speed internet to lakefront homes. This is a federal review of the project's potential...
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes? You could finally get reliable high-speed internet. But underwater cables mean construction activity in the water—something cottagers and year-round residents may want to weigh in on.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
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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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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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
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay 10.5 km of underwater fibre optic cable in the Labrador Sea. The goal? Bring high-speed internet to homes on Change Islands and Fogo Island off Newfoundland's northeast coast.
Why This Matters: Live on Change Islands or Fogo Island? This could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Remote island communities often get left behind on connectivity—this project aims to change that.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
National Battlefields Commission (Federal)
Hydro-Québec and Énergir need to install underground utility lines at a Quebec City intersection for the TramCité tramway project. The work happens beneath the street and sidewalk, with only a single manhole cover visible when complete. This...
Why This Matters: Live near the Plains of Abraham or use this intersection? Construction will temporarily affect the area. The good news: once done, you'll only see a single manhole cover. The tramway project aims to improve transit across Quebec City.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Transportation
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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
Closed
Canadian Wildlife Service (Federal)
Environment Canada wants to build a 2.4 km fence along the southern edge of the Big Creek National Wildlife Area near Port Rowan, Ontario. Right now, the boundary is marked only by scattered signs. The new fence would reduce trespassing and protect...
Why This Matters: Live near Port Rowan or visit Big Creek for birdwatching? This fence could change how you access the area. The wildlife area is home to sensitive species, and better boundaries help protect them from disturbance.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (Federal)
Atomic Energy of Canada wants to remove old fuel storage tanks at its Chalk River nuclear research site in Ontario. The tanks hold heavy fuel oil and pose a contamination risk if left in place. This environmental review is required because it's on...
Why This Matters: Live near Chalk River? This cleanup project aims to protect local groundwater and the Ottawa River watershed. The tanks are aging and could leak if not removed. It's a small project, but part of managing Canada's nuclear legacy responsibly.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace protective liners around five fuel storage tanks at the Comox military base on Vancouver Island. The work includes removing lead-based paint from pipes and clearing vegetation that's grown into the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Comox military base? This maintenance project involves handling fuel and removing lead paint. While routine, it's a chance to flag any environmental concerns about the work happening in your community.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
ATCO is installing a new gas line to serve the Twin Rinks arena on Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe) land in southern Alberta. The project involves laying 330 metres of gas main and 80 metres of service line using trenching and directional drilling. This...
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure project on Kainai Nation reserve land. It's mainly relevant to community members who use the Twin Rinks facility. The work happens on already-disturbed land with minimal environmental impact expected.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay about 1 km of underwater fibre optic cable to bring internet service to homes along the Madawaska and Ottawa Rivers. The project would run 720 metres through the Madawaska River and 250 metres through the Ottawa River.
Why This Matters: Live along the Madawaska or Ottawa River without reliable internet? This project could change that. If you're a nearby resident, you might finally get high-speed fibre. Concerned about the riverbed? This is your chance to weigh in on potential environmental impacts.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital