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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.
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Natural Resources
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Small Craft Harbours (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to rebuild the boat launch ramp at Rossville (Mission Island) on the Jack River in Manitoba. The project includes demolishing the old concrete ramp, installing 50 new precast concrete pads, and repairing the wharf...
Why This Matters: Use this harbour to launch your boat? The ramp is getting rebuilt. During construction, access may be limited. Once done, launching should be safer and easier.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to extend the breakwater at St-Georges-de-Malbay harbour by about 30 meters. Why? The fishing fleet has grown, and boats are getting battered by storm surge. The project would add floating pontoons and better...
Why This Matters: Fish from this harbour ends up on plates across Quebec. Local fishers need safe mooring to keep working. If you've ever visited the Gaspé coast, you've likely seen harbours like this one.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
SaskPower is seeking a blanket permit to install and maintain electrical distribution infrastructure on Wapachewunak First Nation (English River First Nation) reserve lands in Saskatchewan. The permit would allow ongoing work including power lines...
Why This Matters: Live on Wapachewunak First Nation reserve? This permit affects what SaskPower can do on your land. Power line work could happen near wetlands and waterways that matter to your community.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
Heidelberg Materials wants to fix an eroding stretch of shoreline at their Surrey depot on the Fraser River. The work involves removing an old creosote timber wall and eight cottonwood trees, then armouring the bank with rock. Eight cedar root wads...
Why This Matters: Live near the Fraser River in Surrey? This project could affect local fish habitat and shoreline access. The removal of creosote-treated wood is actually a positive—that stuff is toxic. But losing eight mature trees changes the riverbank.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources