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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
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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
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay underwater fibre optic cables across six lakes and a river in eastern Ontario. The cables would bring high-speed internet to lakeside homes in Big Gull Lake, Mississippi River, Marble Lake, Little Marble Lake, Lower Mazinaw...
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes? You could finally get reliable high-speed internet. Cottage owners and year-round residents in these areas often struggle with slow or spotty connections. The underwater cables would run about 4 km total across all the water bodies.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
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National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace the heating system at CFB Halifax. The project involves tearing down the old combined heat and power plant, building a new heating system, upgrading underground pipes and services, and retrofitting...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the Halifax Dockyard? Construction could mean noise, traffic disruptions, and temporary service interruptions starting in 2026. The new system will also affect energy use and emissions from one of Halifax's largest military facilities.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
Howe Sound Pulp & Paper wants to tear down an old chip processing plant on Vancouver's waterfront. The company needs to clear the site to meet its lease obligations with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. This first phase covers demolishing...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the Vancouver port? Demolition means noise, dust, and truck traffic for months. There's also a waste oil tank on site—how it's handled matters for local air and water quality.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Hurricane Fiona damaged the small craft harbour at Covehead, PEI. The government wants to rebuild three wharf structures and a boat launching ramp. The new structures would be about a metre higher than before to better handle future storms.
Why This Matters: If you fish out of Covehead or launch your boat there, this affects you directly. The harbour has been damaged since Fiona hit in 2022. Rebuilding it higher should mean fewer closures after future storms.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay nearly 5 km of underwater fibre optic cable to bring high-speed internet to homes around Talon Lake and Kaibuskong Bay in Ontario. The cable would run from Shields Point Road to Andrews Lane, with a short crossing at...
Why This Matters: Live on Talon Lake or Kaibuskong Bay? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Cottage owners and year-round residents in this area often struggle with slow or unreliable connections.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to build infrastructure at Sept-Îles Airport to support its operations. The work includes a drainage ditch, lighting, a temporary megadome structure, fence repairs, and an oil storage tank. Construction is planned for fall 2025.
Why This Matters: Live near Sept-Îles Airport? This construction could mean temporary noise and equipment activity this fall. The oil tank installation may also be of interest to those concerned about environmental safety near the airport.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Transportation
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National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace the aging oil-fired heating system at 5 Wing Goose Bay with a hybrid electric system. The new plant would have 3 electric boilers as the primary heat source, with 3 oil boilers as backup...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Goose Bay? This construction project will bring heavy equipment and activity to the area for about two years. The switch from oil to electric heating could reduce emissions from the base. Local contractors may see job opportunities.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to build a new steel parachute training tower at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. The current wooden tower has reached the end of its life and only has four training lines. The new one would have eight lines...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Edmonton? There may be some construction activity in the area. This is a routine military infrastructure upgrade with minimal impact on the surrounding community.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to install a new 50,000-litre fuel tank at the Royal Military College in Saint-Jean, Quebec. The old underground tanks were removed after one caused a major spill. The replacement will be an aboveground...
Why This Matters: Live near the military college in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu? This project replaces tanks that already caused a major fuel spill on site. The new design should reduce the risk of future contamination to local soil and groundwater.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to dredge about 450 cubic metres of material from Batchawana harbour in Ontario to keep it deep enough for boats. They'll also add 45 tonnes of stone along the east side of the wharf to protect the shoreline.
Why This Matters: If you fish or boat out of Batchawana harbour, this project keeps the water deep enough for your vessel. Local commercial fishers depend on this harbour staying accessible.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to upgrade a storage site at Sept-Îles Airport. The work includes demolishing an old building, removing telecom poles, and raising the ground level to fix water drainage problems. This is Phase 1 of a larger project to store...
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure project on airport land. It mainly affects Hydro-Québec operations and airport activities in Sept-Îles. Local residents near the airport may notice construction equipment during the work.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Grieg NL Nurseries wants to install a 175-metre pipeline from their fish farm into Mortier Bay. The pipe would discharge water from their land-based aquaculture facility. About 75 metres near shore would be protected with heavy stones, while the...
Why This Matters: Live near Mortier Bay or fish in its waters? This pipeline would discharge water from a fish farm into the bay. The project covers about 1,000 square metres of seabed.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources