Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
A lumber company wants a multi-year permit to dredge sediment and wood waste from their waterlot on the Fraser River in Surrey, BC. They'd remove about 4,000 cubic metres of material each year and dump it at an approved ocean disposal site. The area...
Why This Matters: Live near the Fraser River in Surrey? This dredging operation could affect local water quality and marine life. The dredged material gets dumped at sea, which some residents may have concerns about. It's routine maintenance, but multi-year permits mean less oversight.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a 3-hectare oil drilling pad near an existing wellsite. The project includes a log deck and space for multiple oil wells. Once drilling is complete, the site would be cleaned up and restored.
Why This Matters: This is a routine oil industry permit on Indigenous lands. If you live near the project area or have concerns about oil development on First Nations territory, this decision affects you. The company says they've avoided wetlands and fish habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
SaskPower wants to replace aging power lines near North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The project involves building 51 km of new lines and removing 36 km of old ones. A portion crosses Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation reserve land...
Why This Matters: Live on or near the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man reserve? This project will affect your area directly. Construction crews will clear vegetation and install new poles along existing roads. There's also work planned near wetlands and a permanent residence.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to rebuild the boat launching ramp at Cap-Pelé small craft harbour. The old concrete and timber ramp is deteriorating and will be replaced with a new concrete ramp about 10 metres east of the current location...
Why This Matters: Use the boat ramp at Cap-Pelé harbour? It'll be out of service during construction. Local fishers and recreational boaters will need to plan around the 10-12 week closure. Once complete, the new ramp should be safer and more reliable.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
TAQA North Ltd wants to build a 3.7 km pipeline on Sunchild First Nation reserve land in Alberta. The pipeline would connect two new gas wells to an existing wellsite. It would carry sweet gas (natural gas without toxic hydrogen sulfide).
Why This Matters: Live on or near Sunchild First Nation reserve? This pipeline would cross 5.36 hectares of reserve land. Construction could affect local roads and land use. The project expands existing gas extraction on Indigenous territory.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
S&R Sawmills wants a multi-year permit to dredge the Fraser River near their Surrey sawmill. They need to remove sediment and wood waste that builds up naturally, keeping the channel deep enough for ships to access the facility safely. The dredged...
Why This Matters: Live near the Fraser River in Surrey? This dredging happens close to shore and could affect local water quality. The work may also occur on weekends, which could mean noise during off-hours. Dredged material gets dumped in the ocean near Point Grey.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to replace a deteriorating wooden dock at Emmett Lake in Gima Kwe Nong. The 40-year-old dock has become a safety hazard. The boulder foundation underneath has become habitat for fish, snakes, and amphibians, so the work will be...
Why This Matters: Visit this area for camping or fishing? The current dock is unsafe and needs replacing. If you care about local wildlife, the project aims to protect the habitat that's developed around the old dock's boulder foundation.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
SaskPower wants to replace aging overhead powerlines on and near Star Blanket First Nation Reserve land in Saskatchewan. The project involves removing old wooden poles and installing new ones, clearing vegetation, and spanning Pearl Creek with...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Star Blanket First Nation Reserve? This project could affect your land and daily life. Construction crews will be clearing vegetation and replacing power poles in the area. The work crosses Pearl Creek and passes near wetlands, so environmental impacts matter here.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Nova Scotia Power wants to replace two wooden utility poles with steel-fiberglass ones along transmission line L6551. The catch? The poles sit inside the Chignecto National Wildlife Area, a protected wetland. Work will temporarily lower water levels...
Why This Matters: Live near the Chignecto wildlife area? This work could temporarily affect local wetlands. The transmission lines were there before the wildlife area was created, so maintenance happens—but it needs federal approval because it's protected land.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to install 1.2 km of underground natural gas pipeline on federal land at Canadian Forces Base Suffield in Alberta. The pipeline is part of a larger project by Forty Mile Gas Co-op to bring gas service north...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Suffield or Ralston? This pipeline will run through federal land in your area. The project is small—just over a kilometre—but it's part of expanding natural gas service to the region.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
An oil company wants to build a 3-hectare drilling pad for up to 12 oil wells, plus a 244-metre access road. The site was chosen to avoid wetlands and stay back from Frog Creek. Part of an existing road will be reused to reduce tree clearing.
Why This Matters: Live near Frog Creek or in the surrounding area? This oil drilling project could affect local traffic, noise levels, and the landscape for years. The site will eventually be reclaimed, but that's after the wells stop producing.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to build a new ammunition storage compound at Canadian Forces Base Kingston. The project includes a multi-cubicle storage magazine, transit building, admin building, and security fencing. It also involves...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Kingston? Construction could mean noise and traffic disruptions. This is a routine military infrastructure project, but local residents may want to know what's being built in their area.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a 598-metre access road and a 2.29-hectare drilling pad to operate up to 5 oil wells. The site was chosen to avoid wetlands and fish-bearing waters. Once the wells stop producing, the land would be restored.
Why This Matters: This is a localized oil drilling project on land under Indigenous Services Canada oversight. If you live nearby or have concerns about oil development on these lands, this decision affects your community.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a 6-well oil drilling pad and short access road on land managed by Indigenous Services Canada. The 2-hectare site would operate for the life of the wells, then be cleaned up. The project has been designed to avoid nearby...
Why This Matters: This project affects Indigenous lands and resources. If you're a member of the affected community or live nearby, this drilling operation could impact your land for years. The company says they've avoided sensitive water areas, but communities may want to verify those claims.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
An oil company wants to build a 2.1-hectare drilling pad to operate up to 7 oil wells on Indigenous land. The site was chosen to avoid wetlands and fish-bearing waters. Once the wells stop producing, the company must restore the land before giving...
Why This Matters: This project affects Indigenous lands managed by Indigenous Services Canada. If you live in the area or have ties to this land, the drilling could impact local ecosystems and land use for years. The company says wetlands won't be directly affected, but long-term oil operations always carry...
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The military's contractor wants to do routine road repairs at Canadian Forces Base Suffield in Alberta. This includes fixing potholes, replacing culverts, and cleaning cattle guards. It's standard annual maintenance to keep base roads safe and...
Why This Matters: This is routine maintenance on a military base in rural Alberta. Unless you work at CFB Suffield or live nearby, this won't affect your daily life. The consultation is mainly about ensuring the work doesn't harm the local environment.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation