Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay fibre optic cables underwater in six lakes near Perth, Ontario to bring high-speed internet to lakeside homes. The project would install about 5.3 km of submarine cable across Barbers Lake, Bennett Lake, Black Lake, Otty...
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes? This could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Cottage owners and year-round residents have long struggled with poor connectivity in this area. The underwater installation means no new poles or overhead wires cluttering the shoreline.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace the aging underground electrical system at Garrison Saint-Jean in Quebec. The work includes a new substation, transformers, cables, and electrical panels in several buildings.
Why This Matters: This is routine infrastructure maintenance at a military base. Unless you live near Garrison Saint-Jean or work there, this project won't affect your daily life. It's about keeping the lights on at a federal facility.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is overseeing the complete demolition of the former Acorn Sawmill. All buildings, equipment, and structures will be removed, including the sawmill, planer buildings, kilns, and office. The site will be leveled and...
Why This Matters: Live or work near this port site? Demolition means noise, dust, and truck traffic for a while. Once cleared, the land could be redeveloped for new industrial or port uses.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Piikani Nation is building a 3.5 km irrigation waterline on their reserve near Brocket, Alberta. The project will connect to an existing canal and support five irrigation areas. An old borrow pit will become a settling pond for the water intake.
Why This Matters: This project supports Indigenous agricultural development on Piikani Nation lands. If you're a member of the Piikani Nation or live nearby, this infrastructure could affect local water use and land access during construction.
Environmental Assessment
Agriculture & Food
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to repair the breakwater and floating docks at Berens River's small craft harbour on Sigurdsson Island in Manitoba. The work includes adding 1,743 tonnes of armour stone, installing new steel anchor piles, and...
Why This Matters: If you fish or boat out of Berens River, this affects your harbour. The repairs should make docking safer and more reliable. Construction may temporarily disrupt harbour access.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build an access road and multi-well oil drilling pad on land managed by Indigenous Services Canada. The project includes a 589-metre road and a 3.2-hectare drilling area. Once the wells stop producing, the site would be cleaned up...
Why This Matters: This project is on Indigenous land, so it affects how resource development happens in Indigenous communities. If you live nearby or have ties to the area, this drilling operation could change the landscape for years. The company says wetlands and fish habitat won't be affected—but that's worth...
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to install 33 utility vaults and communication duct banks at the 5 Wing Goose Bay airfield in Newfoundland and Labrador. The work involves excavation along runway 08/26, crossing existing infrastructure at 13...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Goose Bay? Construction activity on the airfield could mean temporary noise and disruption. The base is a major employer in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, so infrastructure upgrades affect the local economy.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay fiber optic cables underwater to bring internet to homes on Mask Island and along the Madawaska River. The project involves about 560 metres of submarine cable total—340 metres from Barrys Bay to Mask Island, and 220 metres...
Why This Matters: Live on Mask Island or along the Madawaska River? This could finally bring high-speed internet to your home. If you're concerned about underwater construction in the lake or river, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to build a new floating dock at their Small Craft Harbours site in Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland. The project includes a timber crib foundation, a gangway connecting to the floating dock, and secure anchoring.
Why This Matters: If you fish out of Musgrave Harbour, this dock could affect where you tie up your boat. Local residents may see construction activity in the harbour area.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to upgrade the small craft harbour at Moose Lake, Manitoba. The project includes replacing two aging floating docks and building a new timber wharf for offloading fish. Local fishers need better facilities to safely...
Why This Matters: If you're a fisher working out of Moose Lake, this directly affects your daily operations. The current docks are worn out and there's not enough space to offload safely. Better harbour infrastructure means less time waiting and fewer safety risks.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
TAQA North Ltd wants to expand an existing wellsite on Sunchild Indian Reserve to drill two more gas wells. The expansion would add 0.73 hectares to the current site, bringing the total footprint to 2.22 hectares. A borrow pit for construction...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Sunchild Reserve? This expansion could affect local land use and the environment. Indigenous community members have a direct stake in how reserve lands are developed for resource extraction.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to build a new vehicle storage facility at Garrison Petawawa in Ontario. The building would be about 3,767 square metres—roughly the size of a large warehouse. This is an environmental assessment for a...
Why This Matters: Live near Garrison Petawawa? Construction could mean temporary noise and traffic. For most Canadians, this is routine military infrastructure with minimal direct impact on daily life.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
ATCO wants to install 2.4 km of gas pipeline along a road in Heart Lake First Nation territory. The project would connect 5 new customers to the existing gas network using horizontal drilling to minimize surface disruption.
Why This Matters: Live in Heart Lake First Nation? This project would bring natural gas service to 5 more homes or buildings in your community. The drilling method means less disruption to the road during construction.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to repair, maintain, and replace fences at Canadian Forces Base Suffield in Alberta. This includes posts, barbed wire, signs, and gates. Some fencing will be removed permanently as areas are decommissioned.
Why This Matters: This is routine military base maintenance with minimal public impact. If you live near CFB Suffield, you might notice construction activity along fence lines.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace underground steam pipes at the military base in Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. The work involves digging up old pipes along Loring Drive and Canuck Road, installing new ones, and replacing a...
Why This Matters: This is routine infrastructure maintenance on a military base. Unless you work or live at CFB Goose Bay, this project won't affect your daily life. For base personnel, there may be temporary disruptions during construction.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to expand underground pipeline infrastructure at a gas storage facility on Canadian Forces Base Suffield in Alberta. Two existing caissons need to be merged into one larger structure to allow proper...
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure maintenance project on a military base. It mainly affects DND operations and contractors working at CFB Suffield. Most Canadians won't notice any direct impact.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources