Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
A developer wants to tear down a duplex in Banff and build a 24-unit apartment building in its place. The project at 332 Beaver Street would include excavation, new construction, utility hookups, and landscaping. Construction is set to start June...
Why This Matters: Live in Banff or nearby? This project could mean more housing options in a town where rentals are notoriously scarce. Neighbours may see construction activity for months. It's also a test case for how Banff balances housing needs with its national park setting.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Semiahmoo First Nation is planning to build 32 affordable housing units on their reserve in Surrey, BC. The project includes one- and two-storey homes, parking, utility buildings, and a playground on currently vacant land.
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs for Semiahmoo First Nation members. It's a local development, but it shows how Indigenous communities are working to provide affordable housing for their members.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority (Federal)
The Ottawa Airport Authority and Cavanaugh Concrete want to build a temporary concrete plant at 4788 Albion Road. The facility would produce up to 350,000 tonnes of concrete per year. It would receive sand and gravel, store materials, and operate...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the Ottawa airport? This plant could mean more truck traffic on Albion Road. Dust and noise from concrete operations might affect nearby homes and businesses.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Louis Bull Tribe wants to upgrade their water treatment plant. The project includes a new treatment container, pumphouse, access road, and utility connections. This is part of improving clean water infrastructure on First Nations land.
Why This Matters: Clean drinking water is essential for community health. Many First Nations communities still face water advisories. This upgrade could improve water quality and reliability for Louis Bull Tribe members.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Wabauskang First Nation wants to prepare 20 residential lots for future housing. Seven lots will fill gaps between existing homes, while 13 will be in a new development area on the northwest side of the community. The work includes clearing land...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Wabauskang First Nation members, it means more homes could be built where families need them. The environmental review ensures the work protects local land and water.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Flying Dust First Nation wants to build a commercial hub on former railway land near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. The project includes a strip mall with ten rental units, a hotel and conference center, and a business park. Future phases could add a...
Why This Matters: This project could bring new jobs and services to the Meadow Lake area. Local businesses might see more competition—or more customers. If you live nearby, construction traffic and changes to the landscape could affect your daily routine.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation wants to build a cultural teaching centre on their land in Manitoba. The building would host programs teaching hunting, trapping, medicine gathering, and wild rice harvesting to children, youth, and families. It's a...
Why This Matters: This project supports Indigenous cultural preservation and land-based education. For community members, it means a dedicated space to pass traditional knowledge to the next generation. The environmental review ensures the new well and septic system won't affect local groundwater.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Correctional Service of Canada (Federal)
The Correctional Service of Canada is reviewing its rules for what happens when an inmate commits a crime inside a federal prison. The directive covers how investigations are handled, when police get involved, and how inmates' legal rights are...
Why This Matters: This affects how justice is administered in federal prisons. If you work in corrections, law enforcement, or criminal defence, these rules shape your daily work. Families of inmates may also want to understand what protections exist when their loved ones are accused of crimes behind bars.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is stabilizing 840 meters of eroding Lake Winnipeg shoreline at Traverse Bay. The erosion threatens three homes and North Shore Road in the Sagkeeng First Nation community. Work involves regrading the bank, installing...
Why This Matters: Live near Traverse Bay or on Sagkeeng First Nation territory? This project directly affects your shoreline. Three homes are at risk of losing ground to erosion. North Shore Road could be next. Construction will run from January to July 2026.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Canadian Wildlife Service (Federal)
Environment Canada wants to build a 2.4 km fence along the southern edge of the Big Creek National Wildlife Area near Port Rowan, Ontario. Right now, the boundary is marked only by scattered signs. The new fence would reduce trespassing and protect...
Why This Matters: Live near Port Rowan or visit Big Creek for birdwatching? This fence could change how you access the area. The wildlife area is home to sensitive species, and better boundaries help protect them from disturbance.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (Federal)
Atomic Energy of Canada wants to remove old fuel storage tanks at its Chalk River nuclear research site in Ontario. The tanks hold heavy fuel oil and pose a contamination risk if left in place. This environmental review is required because it's on...
Why This Matters: Live near Chalk River? This cleanup project aims to protect local groundwater and the Ottawa River watershed. The tanks are aging and could leak if not removed. It's a small project, but part of managing Canada's nuclear legacy responsibly.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Trois-Rivières Port Authority (Federal)
The Port of Trois-Rivières wants to convert an urban brownfield into a gravel storage yard for steel and other cargo. The site is already in an industrial port zone. An environmental assessment found no significant impacts expected.
Why This Matters: Live near the Port of Trois-Rivières? This project could mean more truck and rail traffic in the area. The port says it'll boost regional jobs and competitiveness. Construction is planned for fall 2025 and spring 2026.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission wants to tear down a deteriorating barn and silo on a working farm in Ottawa's Greenbelt. The structures have been unsafe since 2006. This will be a 'green demolition' - 97% of materials will be recycled, and the site...
Why This Matters: Live near St. Joseph Boulevard in Orléans? You might notice this familiar barn disappear this fall. The site is part of the popular Orléans Fruit Farm where families pick berries and buy local produce. Heritage buffs may care - the structures date back decades.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
GCT Canada wants to move Rogers communication equipment from a building rooftop to a new 35-metre tower in a parking lot near the Clark Drive overpass. The project involves excavation, a concrete foundation, and security fencing. Construction would...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the Vancouver port's Vanterm terminal? A new 35-metre cell tower could go up in the parking lot by Clark Drive. Construction noise and traffic may affect the area for about 6 months.
Regulations & Permits
Technology & Digital
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is replacing aging electrical infrastructure at the Trial Islands Lightstation near Victoria. The work includes new power cables, concrete duct banks, and a BC Hydro meter. All materials will be transported by helicopter...
Why This Matters: This is routine maintenance on a remote lighthouse. Unless you're a boater relying on the Trial Islands light or live nearby in Victoria, this won't affect your daily life. The project does include protections for species at risk in the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to replace two aging docks at a salmon counting station on the Babine River in northern BC. The site is run in partnership with Lake Babine Nation to monitor spawning salmon from July to October. The new single dock...
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure project at a remote research site. It mainly matters to Lake Babine Nation members and researchers who use the facility. The salmon counting work here helps manage fish stocks that support commercial and Indigenous fisheries.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern