Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Zagime Anishinabek First Nation is building a new housing subdivision on reserve land in Saskatchewan. The project includes roads, water and sewer lines, gas, power, and street lights. This is a standard infrastructure project to support community...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Zagime Anishinabek members, it means more homes and better infrastructure. For nearby residents, construction may bring temporary traffic and noise.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is building four new homes for teachers at Red Earth Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. The project includes clearing land, constructing the buildings, and adding a 400-metre drainage swale. One home replaces a demolished...
Why This Matters: This project directly supports education in a remote First Nations community. Teacher housing is essential for recruiting and retaining educators in isolated areas. Better housing means more stable staffing at the local school.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Wasauksing First Nation wants to build 10 prefabricated homes on reserve land near Parry Sound, Ontario. The project includes roads, utilities, and landscaping on a 3,500 square meter site. Construction is planned for September 2025.
Why This Matters: This is a First Nation housing project on reserve land. If you're a member of Wasauksing First Nation or live nearby, this could affect your community. The environmental review ensures the project won't harm local water, land, or wildlife.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Tsawout First Nation wants to add a highway exit at Jus Kun Road where it meets Highway 17. Right now, you can only enter—there's no way out. The project would also widen two narrow one-way roads and add proper drainage.
Why This Matters: Live near the Tsawout First Nation reserve on Vancouver Island? This road upgrade could change traffic patterns in your area. Better access means safer travel for residents and visitors alike.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
O'Chiese First Nation wants to build a 49-lot housing subdivision on their reserve. The project includes clearing trees, installing water and sewer lines, and paving an existing access road. This is an environmental assessment for on-reserve...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs for O'Chiese First Nation members. If you're a community member or live nearby, construction could affect local roads and utilities during development.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada wants to fix the leaky roof at Churchill Airport's terminal building. The existing roof is causing water damage throughout the building. The project includes replacing the roof, walls, doors, windows, and upgrading electrical and...
Why This Matters: If you fly through Churchill, this affects your travel experience. The airport serves a remote northern community with limited transportation options. A well-maintained terminal matters for residents, tourists visiting polar bears, and cargo shipments to the region.
Environmental Assessment
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Hurricane Fiona damaged the small craft harbour at Covehead, PEI. The government wants to rebuild three wharf structures and a boat launching ramp. The new structures would be about a metre higher than before to better handle future storms.
Why This Matters: If you fish out of Covehead or launch your boat there, this affects you directly. The harbour has been damaged since Fiona hit in 2022. Rebuilding it higher should mean fewer closures after future storms.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Telus wants to build a 102-metre cell tower on Skeetchestn First Nation reserve in British Columbia. The guyed tower would have six antennas providing cellular and data services to the area. More antennas could be added later as needed.
Why This Matters: Live on or near Skeetchestn Reserve? This tower could improve your cell service and data coverage. The 102-metre structure would be visible from surrounding areas.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay underwater fibre optic cables to bring internet service to homes on Ella Lake, Upper Island Lake, and the Obadjiwan 15E community of Batchewana First Nation. The project involves about 3.3 km of submarine cable across the...
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes or in Obadjiwan 15E? This project could finally bring high-speed internet to your home. Underwater cables mean construction in the lake—something nearby residents and the First Nation community may want to weigh in on.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Brookfield Residential wants to build 78 townhome units in 12 buildings on Tsuut'ina First Nation land near Calgary. The site is part of the Taza development and already has utility infrastructure in place.
Why This Matters: Live near the Taza development southwest of Calgary? This project would add 78 new homes to the area. It's part of the growing partnership between Tsuut'ina Nation and developers bringing housing to the region.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Alexander First Nation wants to build a new housing subdivision called Big Hills Estate. The project would clear land for residential lots and install water, sewer, power, gas, and roads. It's located southeast of Township Road 563 and Range Road 11...
Why This Matters: This project could bring new housing to Alexander First Nation community members. If you live nearby, construction activity and new infrastructure may affect your area. The development will also impact previously undeveloped land.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay nearly 5 km of underwater fibre optic cable to bring high-speed internet to homes around Talon Lake and Kaibuskong Bay in Ontario. The cable would run from Shields Point Road to Andrews Lane, with a short crossing at...
Why This Matters: Live on Talon Lake or Kaibuskong Bay? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Cottage owners and year-round residents in this area often struggle with slow or unreliable connections.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Whitesand First Nation wants to prepare 19 lots for future housing. The work includes clearing land, extending water and hydro services, and installing septic systems. This is part of the federal environmental assessment process for projects on...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Whitesand First Nation members, it means 19 new lots ready for homes. It's a small but concrete step toward addressing the housing shortage many First Nations face.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Vancouver Airport Authority (Federal)
Signature Aviation wants to build a new hangar for fixed-wing aircraft at Vancouver International Airport. The facility would include maintenance bays, storage, and office space on a 13,000 square meter site. It's an expansion of their existing...
Why This Matters: Live or work near YVR? This project means more construction activity and potentially more aircraft movements in the area. The hangar will handle charter flights and maintenance, so noise patterns could shift. A separate helicopter hangar is also planned nearby.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to build infrastructure at Sept-Îles Airport to support its operations. The work includes a drainage ditch, lighting, a temporary megadome structure, fence repairs, and an oil storage tank. Construction is planned for fall 2025.
Why This Matters: Live near Sept-Îles Airport? This construction could mean temporary noise and equipment activity this fall. The oil tank installation may also be of interest to those concerned about environmental safety near the airport.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Telus wants to run 5.3 km of fibre optic cable to bring internet to three homes on two First Nations reserves in BC's Cariboo region. The cable would be buried underground or strung on poles along existing roads.
Why This Matters: This project would bring high-speed internet to residents of Quesnel 1 and Alexandria 1 reserves who currently lack reliable connectivity. For these three households, it means access to online services, remote work, and education that many Canadians take for granted.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital