Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay 10.5 km of underwater fibre optic cable in the Labrador Sea. The goal? Bring high-speed internet to homes on Change Islands and Fogo Island off Newfoundland's northeast coast.
Why This Matters: Live on Change Islands or Fogo Island? This could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Remote island communities often get left behind on connectivity—this project aims to change that.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
National Battlefields Commission (Federal)
Hydro-Québec and Énergir need to install underground utility lines at a Quebec City intersection for the TramCité tramway project. The work happens beneath the street and sidewalk, with only a single manhole cover visible when complete. This...
Why This Matters: Live near the Plains of Abraham or use this intersection? Construction will temporarily affect the area. The good news: once done, you'll only see a single manhole cover. The tramway project aims to improve transit across Quebec City.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Canadian Forces Housing Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Forces Housing Agency wants to build ten new housing complexes at Garrison Petawawa. The project includes roads, parking, sidewalks, landscaping, and utility connections on existing military land.
Why This Matters: Military families at Petawawa often face housing shortages. More on-base housing could reduce wait times and improve quality of life for service members and their families.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to fix an aging dam on the Gull River in Minden Hills, Ontario. Inspections found the concrete is deteriorating and key parts are rated "poor." The repairs would extend the dam's life by 10-15 years. Work is planned for November...
Why This Matters: Live near the Gull River or use it for recreation? This dam helps control water levels. If it fails, flooding could affect downstream properties. The repairs mean temporary disruptions but safer water management long-term.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Ochapowace Nation wants to build a new water treatment plant and drill two new wells to improve drinking water for the community. The project includes decommissioning an old well and installing about 800 metres of new water pipes along an existing...
Why This Matters: Clean drinking water is essential for health. This project aims to improve water infrastructure for Ochapowace Nation members. If you live in or near the community, construction could affect local roads temporarily.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay 28 km of underwater fibre optic cable across 11 lakes in Ontario's Hastings County region. The cables would bring high-speed internet to lakeside homes in Baptiste Lake, Mayo Lake, Coe Lake, and several other water bodies.
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Cottage owners and year-round residents in these rural areas often struggle with slow or unreliable connections.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Technology & Digital
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
Tataskweyak Cree Nation wants to build a nearly 8 km paved pathway through Split Lake, Manitoba. The path would connect homes to community landmarks, with solar lighting and benches along the way. This is an environmental assessment for the project.
Why This Matters: Live in Split Lake? This pathway could make it safer and easier to walk or bike around your community. Solar lighting means year-round visibility, even during long winter nights.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Thunder Bay Port Authority wants to expand its Keefer Terminal. The project has three parts: more space for storing cargo, upgraded electrical systems across the terminal, and new safety features for the rail lines including gates, signals, and...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Thunder Bay's port? This expansion could mean more truck and rail traffic in the area. The safety upgrades at rail crossings could reduce accidents. Construction may cause temporary disruptions.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
ADM Aéroports de Montréal (Federal)
Montreal's airport authority wants to build a temporary surface parking lot on Jenkins Avenue in Dorval. The lot would add 1,200 spaces to replace spots lost from a multi-level parking structure. It's meant to last 5 years and includes a stormwater...
Why This Matters: Live near Jenkins Avenue in Dorval? This parking lot could bring more traffic and noise to your neighbourhood. Travellers using Montreal-Trudeau might find parking easier while the multi-level structure is unavailable.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Poundmaker Cree Nation wants to upgrade its wastewater system by building a larger treatment lagoon. The project includes a new 3.67-hectare treatment cell, a storage cell, and a new access road. The old two-cell lagoon will be decommissioned.
Why This Matters: This is essential infrastructure for the Poundmaker Cree Nation community. Better wastewater treatment protects local water quality and supports community growth. If you live nearby or care about First Nations infrastructure, this matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Membertou First Nation is building a supportive living complex with two residential buildings and a treatment centre. The project involves clearing undeveloped land and installing water and wastewater services. This is a federal environmental...
Why This Matters: This project brings mental health and addiction treatment services directly to Membertou First Nation. For community members, it means accessing care closer to home instead of travelling off-reserve. It's part of addressing the housing and health service gaps many Indigenous communities face.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
ADM Aéroports de Montréal (Federal)
Montreal's airport authority wants to pave a 43,750 square metre area to park about 4 large aircraft near the taxiways. The project includes foundations, paving, and a stormwater drainage system.
Why This Matters: Live near the airport? This adds more paved surface that could affect local drainage and runoff. It's also part of how the airport manages growing air traffic.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Fishing Lake First Nation wants to build a Prevention Centre to house services funded through Jordan's Principle. The 1.6-hectare site will include a concrete and timber-frame building, parking lot, and connections to existing water, sewer, and...
Why This Matters: This project brings health and prevention services directly to Fishing Lake First Nation. Jordan's Principle ensures First Nations children get the services they need without delays. Community members could access these services closer to home.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
La Mauricie National Park wants to build a new storage facility for road salt and sand used in winter maintenance. The facility would be built in part of the Rivière-à-la-Pêche pavilion parking lot, near the existing maintenance garage. This would...
Why This Matters: Visit La Mauricie in winter? This project aims to keep park roads safer. Road salt storage in a national park also raises environmental questions—salt runoff can affect nearby waterways and wildlife habitat.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Westman Media Cooperative wants to bring fibre internet to every home in Sandy Bay, Manitoba. The project involves burying about 15 km of cable along Main Rd, Ridge Rd S, Lake Rd N, and Highway 261. Installation would use directional drilling...
Why This Matters: Live in Sandy Bay? This project could bring high-speed fibre internet to your home. Construction along Main Rd, Ridge Rd, Lake Rd, and Highway 261 may cause temporary disruptions while crews bury the cables.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Technology & Digital
Closed
Calgary Airport Authority (Federal)
The Calgary Airport Authority wants to build a new facility for testing and repairing aircraft engines. The 3.15-hectare site at McCall Way and 78th Ave NE currently has vacant industrial buildings that would be demolished. The project includes...
Why This Matters: Live near Calgary's airport? This facility could mean more industrial activity in your area. The site cleanup is good news—contaminated land will be remediated. The project also brings skilled jobs to Calgary's aerospace sector.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Transportation