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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The Beauharnois-Salaberry Regional County Municipality wants to build a short trail connecting to the existing bike path along the Beauharnois Canal. The 65-meter trail would replace a former ATV path on federal land managed by the St. Lawrence...
Why This Matters: Cycle along the Beauharnois Canal? This trail would give you safer access to the bike path. It's a small project, but it shows how local infrastructure connects to federal land and wetland protection.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (Federal)
Ontario's Ministry of Transportation wants to build a new mooring dolphin at the Kingston ferry terminal serving Wolfe Island. The structure would provide a secondary tie-up point while the main berth is under construction, and improve safety for...
Why This Matters: Take the Wolfe Island ferry? This project keeps the service running smoothly during construction at the main berth. It also adds a backup mooring point for safer operations in rough weather.
Regulations & Permits
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to repair the service dock and boat launch ramp at North Bay's small craft harbour on Lake Nipissing. The work involves encasing aging steel walls in new concrete panels, reinstalling the launch ramp slightly north...
Why This Matters: Use the North Bay boat launch on Lake Nipissing? This project will temporarily disrupt access while repairs are underway. Once complete, the dock and ramp should be safer and more durable for recreational boaters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The Township of McNab/Braeside wants to tear down an old concrete wharf at White Lake and replace it with a new aluminum seasonal dock. The work includes grading the shoreline and installing a silt curtain to protect water quality during...
Why This Matters: Use the boat launch at White Lake? This project will modernize the dock facilities. During construction, access may be limited. The new seasonal dock should make launching small boats easier.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Public Services and Procurement Canada (Federal)
The federal government is building a new transportation safety research facility on the National Research Council campus in Ottawa. Phase 1 involves relocating underground utilities and reinforcing tunnels to prepare the site. The 21,619 square...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the NRC campus in Ottawa? Construction starting summer 2025 could mean temporary disruptions to utilities and increased traffic. The bigger picture: this facility will investigate transportation accidents and develop safety tech that could make flying, rail travel, and shipping...
Environmental Assessment
Technology & Digital
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Pelican Lake First Nation wants to build new walking and cycling trails on their reserve lands near Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan. The project includes a new 5 km trail and upgrades to an existing 8 km trail. Because the work happens near lakes and...
Why This Matters: This project could boost tourism and recreation in the Chitek Lake area. If you're a community member or visitor who enjoys outdoor trails, this affects you. The environmental review ensures nearby lakes and wetlands are protected during construction.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
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Small Craft Harbours (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to rebuild a 42-metre section of the wharf at Wallace Small Craft Harbour in Nova Scotia. The work would use the same footprint as the existing structure. Without repairs, the harbour serving 23 fishing vessels...
Why This Matters: If you're a fisher working out of Wallace harbour, this project keeps your home port operational. Live nearby? Expect construction equipment on Route 6 for several months. The local fishing industry depends on this infrastructure staying functional.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada is rehabilitating the secondary runway, parking lot, and lighting systems at the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport. The asphalt has exceeded its useful life and shows aging that could compromise safe operations. Work is planned for...
Why This Matters: Live on the Magdalen Islands or planning to visit? This is your only airport. The runway repairs will keep flights safe and reliable for the 12,000 residents who depend on air travel to reach the mainland.
Environmental Assessment
Transportation
Closed
ADM Aéroports de Montréal (Federal)
Montreal's airport authority wants to build a temporary 700-space parking lot on half of its south snow depot site in Dorval. The lot would operate for 5 years to make up for parking spaces lost elsewhere. Construction includes paving and a...
Why This Matters: Fly out of Montreal-Trudeau regularly? This project aims to keep parking available while other lots are under construction. Nearby residents on English Avenue may see more traffic and construction activity.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Montreal Airport Authority (Federal)
Montreal-Trudeau Airport wants to build a temporary free parking lot with 88 spaces. It's called "CellParc" and would replace spots lost from a previous lot on Arthur-Fecteau Street. The lot would operate from fall 2025 until the end of 2027.
Why This Matters: Flying out of Montreal-Trudeau? Free parking options are limited. This lot would give you 88 more free spots near the airport. It also includes a picnic area for those waiting to pick someone up.
Environmental Assessment
Transportation
Closed
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (Federal)
The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority wants to widen and extend roads leading to the Port of Oshawa's East Wharf. Farewell Street would double from 2 to 4 lanes for 200 metres, with extensions to both Farewell Street and Harbour Road. An existing...
Why This Matters: Live near the Port of Oshawa? This project means more truck traffic on wider roads. The multi-use trail you might walk or bike on will be moved somewhere else. Construction will also bring new streetlights, fencing, and security cameras to the area.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Belledune Port Authority (Federal)
Greenergy Fuels Canada wants to restart an old fuel storage facility at the Port of Belledune in northern New Brunswick. The terminal would receive gasoline and diesel by ship—about 10 cargoes a year—and distribute it by rail and truck to local...
Why This Matters: Live near Belledune? This project could bring jobs and reduce fuel truck traffic through your community. But it also means more ships, rail cars, and a large fuel operation in your backyard. If you rely on local roads or worry about spills, you'll want to know the details.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada wants to update aviation rules to allow planes to land simultaneously on closely spaced parallel runways at Toronto Pearson Airport. This would align Canada with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation...
Why This Matters: Fly through Pearson often? This could mean shorter delays during busy periods. Live near the airport? You might notice changes in flight patterns. The changes aim to handle more traffic without building new runways.
Regulations & Permits
Transportation
Closed
Small Craft Harbours Program (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to build a new containment cell at Escuminac harbour in New Brunswick. The cell would hold sediment dredged from the harbour basins. It would cover about 14,100 square metres east of the harbour, built using a rock...
Why This Matters: Live near Escuminac or fish out of this harbour? Construction could affect local fishing activities for several months. The project aims to keep the harbour functional by managing dredged sediment, which matters for the fishing community that depends on it.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada is asking whether retired military aircraft from other countries should be allowed to operate commercially in Canada. Right now, these aircraft face restrictions. The department wants input on safety standards and certification...
Why This Matters: This is mainly a technical aviation industry issue. If you're a pilot, aircraft operator, or work in aviation maintenance, this could affect what aircraft you can fly or service. For most Canadians, the impact is indirect—it could affect specialty aviation services like aerial firefighting or cargo...
Regulations & Permits
Transportation
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada updated its aerodrome standards manual (TP 312) to fix errors, clarify rules, and align with international aviation standards. The changes are mostly technical—correcting grammar, clarifying existing requirements, and matching new...
Why This Matters: Unless you operate an airport or work in aviation, this won't affect your daily life. These are technical housekeeping changes to runway and airport facility standards. Pilots and airport operators need to know the rules are clearer and now match international standards.
Regulations & Permits
Transportation