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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A mobile home community near Tillsonburg wants to expand its sewage system. The Highway Meadows community needs approval for 35 existing septic systems that were never properly permitted, plus 15 new ones for planned homes. The systems treat...
Why This Matters: Live near Plank Road in Bayham? This affects groundwater in your area. The community is adding capacity for 14 new mobile homes, and 35 existing systems were never properly approved. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to know how this is being managed.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A property at 1065 Davis Drive in Newmarket has soil and groundwater contamination. The owner completed a risk assessment, and the Ministry accepted it. Now the government is deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use that would allow...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Davis Drive in Newmarket? This property has contaminated soil and groundwater. The certificate would set rules for how the land can be used safely. If you're concerned about local environmental conditions, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
Chemtrade Electrochem wants to tear down an abandoned industrial building at their North Vancouver port terminal. The structure, built in 1956, has sat empty for 18 years and now poses safety risks. The demolition includes removing hazardous...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the North Vancouver waterfront? This demolition could mean temporary noise and truck traffic in your area. The project also involves removing hazardous materials from an old industrial site.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace protective liners around five fuel storage tanks at the Comox military base on Vancouver Island. The work includes removing lead-based paint from pipes and clearing vegetation that's grown into the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Comox military base? This maintenance project involves handling fuel and removing lead paint. While routine, it's a chance to flag any environmental concerns about the work happening in your community.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
ATCO is installing a new gas line to serve the Twin Rinks arena on Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe) land in southern Alberta. The project involves laying 330 metres of gas main and 80 metres of service line using trenching and directional drilling. This...
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure project on Kainai Nation reserve land. It's mainly relevant to community members who use the Twin Rinks facility. The work happens on already-disturbed land with minimal environmental impact expected.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Buffalo River Dene Nation wants to build a new road to keep heavy delivery trucks away from their school. Right now, fuel and grocery trucks have to drive past the school, daycare, and playground on the only road into the community. The new bypass...
Why This Matters: This is a child safety project in a First Nations community. Kids currently walk to school on the same road used by large fuel and grocery trucks. If you live in Buffalo River Dene Nation or have family there, this affects daily life.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is upgrading the electrical systems and exterior lighting at the Canadian Coast Guard Base in Amherstburg, Ontario. The work includes replacing old light fixtures with energy-efficient LEDs, installing EV charging...
Why This Matters: Live near the Detroit River in Amherstburg? Construction at the Coast Guard base could mean temporary disruptions. The project will also dig up contaminated soil from the site's history, which will be tested and disposed of properly.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to widen and improve a road intersection at the Bagotville military base in Quebec. Heavy construction traffic from ongoing base projects is straining the current road, creating safety concerns. The work...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Bagotville? This project could mean temporary traffic disruptions during construction. The new traffic light and wider road should improve safety for anyone using Route 170 in the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay about 1 km of underwater fibre optic cable to bring internet service to homes along the Madawaska and Ottawa Rivers. The project would run 720 metres through the Madawaska River and 250 metres through the Ottawa River.
Why This Matters: Live along the Madawaska or Ottawa River without reliable internet? This project could change that. If you're a nearby resident, you might finally get high-speed fibre. Concerned about the riverbed? This is your chance to weigh in on potential environmental impacts.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Sandy Lake First Nation wants to build a new health services building to better support families and community members. Right now, they have to book space in the high school or youth centre for activities. The new 2,400 m² building would include a...
Why This Matters: This project would give Sandy Lake First Nation a dedicated space for health services and community activities. It's part of improving healthcare access in remote Indigenous communities.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay 5.25 km of underwater fibre optic cable around Bett Island and along Ruth Lake's shore. The goal? Bringing high-speed internet to homes on Lake Nipissing and Ruth Lake near North Bay.
Why This Matters: Live on Lake Nipissing or Ruth Lake? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Underwater cables mean construction in the lake, so cottagers and year-round residents may want to weigh in on the route and timing.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay underwater fibre optic cables across six lakes and a river in eastern Ontario. The cables would bring high-speed internet to lakeside homes in Big Gull Lake, Mississippi River, Marble Lake, Little Marble Lake, Lower Mazinaw...
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes? You could finally get reliable high-speed internet. Cottage owners and year-round residents in these areas often struggle with slow or spotty connections. The underwater cables would run about 4 km total across all the water bodies.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace the heating system at CFB Halifax. The project involves tearing down the old combined heat and power plant, building a new heating system, upgrading underground pipes and services, and retrofitting...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the Halifax Dockyard? Construction could mean noise, traffic disruptions, and temporary service interruptions starting in 2026. The new system will also affect energy use and emissions from one of Halifax's largest military facilities.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Cat Lake First Nation wants to build a 40-lot subdivision northwest of the Lawrence Wesley Education Centre. The project includes clearing land, building access roads, and connecting water, wastewater, and electrical services. Each lot would be...
Why This Matters: This project would bring new housing and infrastructure to Cat Lake First Nation, a remote community in northwestern Ontario. For community members, it could mean more housing options and improved services. The environmental review ensures the development considers impacts on local land and water.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
K'ómoks First Nation wants to build a 1 km paved pathway on their reserve near Comox, BC. The trail would include benches, lighting, a crosswalk, and native plantings. This is a federal environmental screening for an Indigenous community...
Why This Matters: Live near the Comox reserve? This path could connect the community and make walking safer. It's also a chance to see how Indigenous communities are investing in local infrastructure.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
Howe Sound Pulp & Paper wants to tear down an old chip processing plant on Vancouver's waterfront. The company needs to clear the site to meet its lease obligations with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. This first phase covers demolishing...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the Vancouver port? Demolition means noise, dust, and truck traffic for months. There's also a waste oil tank on site—how it's handled matters for local air and water quality.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources