Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Flying Dust First Nation wants to build a new residential subdivision to address housing needs in their community. The project would create about 100 hectares of residential lots north of Highway 55, with roads, underground utilities, and lot...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing shortages in an Indigenous community. If you're a member of Flying Dust First Nation or live nearby, this development could affect local traffic, land use, and community growth.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Little Pine First Nation is building a new health clinic to replace their current aging facility. The new 1,300 square metre building will be run by Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre and offer expanded health and wellness programs that don't fit...
Why This Matters: This project directly affects Little Pine First Nation community members who rely on local healthcare. The current clinic is too small and outdated to meet the community's needs. A modern facility means better access to health services without travelling far from home.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Taykwa Tagamou Nation wants to build a small subdivision with 23 residential lots on undeveloped forest land near Takwata Drive. The project includes roads, water lines, sewers, and electrical infrastructure. It's designed to address housing...
Why This Matters: This project addresses the housing crisis facing many First Nations communities. For Taykwa Tagamou Nation members, it means potential new homes on their traditional territory. The environmental review ensures the development balances community needs with land stewardship.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Walmart wants to build a large retail store on Tsuut'ina Nation land near Calgary. The project includes a 13,260 square metre building, parking for 552 cars, and a garden centre. This is an environmental review for construction on First Nations...
Why This Matters: Live near Taza Park West or shop in southwest Calgary? This Walmart could change traffic patterns and shopping options in the area. For Tsuut'ina Nation members, it means jobs and economic development on their land.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
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
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Telus wants to build a telecommunications tower to bring better connectivity to Beaver Lake Cree Nation in Alberta. The project includes a new access road off Cardinal Drive and will have some permanent impacts on wetlands where the tower and road...
Why This Matters: Live in Beaver Lake Cree Nation? This tower could improve your cell service and internet access. The project will affect some wetlands, so if you care about local wildlife habitat, this matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bearspaw First Nation wants to add a small antenna to an existing tower on Stoney 142B reserve to improve high-speed internet access. They also plan to install 31.5 km of underground fibre optic cable to connect all homes on Kehewin 123 reserve to...
Why This Matters: Live on Stoney 142B or Kehewin 123 reserves? This project could bring high-speed internet to your home. Better connectivity means easier access to online services, education, and remote work opportunities.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
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
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is reviewing a water and wastewater infrastructure project for Mînî Thnî (Stoney Nakoda Nation) in Alberta. The project would install new pipelines connecting to the existing water treatment plant, running mostly along...
Why This Matters: Live in Mînî Thnî? This project would bring water and sewer service to more homes in your community. The construction will cross Highway 1A twice, so expect some traffic disruptions. The work happens near the Bow River, so environmental protections matter for local water quality.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to release flea beetles in Grasslands National Park to eat leafy spurge, an invasive weed that's hard to kill with herbicides. The beetles only eat this one plant species. If it works, native prairie plants could recover and...
Why This Matters: This is a specialized conservation project in a remote Saskatchewan park. If you're passionate about prairie ecosystems or concerned about introducing new species to control invasive plants, this matters. For most Canadians, it's a technical park management decision.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Clearwater River Dene Nation wants to expand and renovate the Armand Bekkattla Treatment Centre in Saskatchewan. The project includes extending the building's wings, adding a new administrative section, and building a sweat lodge and exercise...
Why This Matters: This project would expand addiction and mental health treatment services for an Indigenous community in northern Saskatchewan. More treatment beds and culturally appropriate facilities like a sweat lodge could help community members access care closer to home.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
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
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to clear a small patch of forest to restore a historic view of the St. Lawrence estuary from the Cap-de-Bon-Désir lighthouse. The plan involves cutting vegetation in a 687 square metre area to create a 20-degree opening in the...
Why This Matters: Visit the Cap-de-Bon-Désir lighthouse? This project would restore the historic view that lighthouse keepers once had. It's a small change, but it affects how visitors experience this heritage site on the St. Lawrence.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada plans to restore 6 hectares of former campground and farmland at Landons Bay in Thousand Islands National Park. Over six years, they'll plant about 5,000 native trees and shrubs. Deer fencing may be installed to protect young plants.
Why This Matters: Visit Thousand Islands National Park? This project will transform old campgrounds and farm fields back into native forest. It's part of restoring the park's natural ecosystem for future visitors.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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