Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a 3-hectare oil drilling pad near an existing wellsite. The project includes a log deck and space for multiple oil wells. Once drilling is complete, the site would be cleaned up and restored.
Why This Matters: This is a routine oil industry permit on Indigenous lands. If you live near the project area or have concerns about oil development on First Nations territory, this decision affects you. The company says they've avoided wetlands and fish habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Okanese First Nation wants to widen an existing road that leads to their lagoon. The project would expand the road to 7 metres wide and extend the turnaround area at the end. A culvert will also be replaced where a seasonal drainage channel...
Why This Matters: This is a small infrastructure project on First Nation land. It mainly affects Okanese First Nation community members who use this road to access the lagoon. If you live nearby or have concerns about local drainage patterns, this could be relevant to you.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission needs to replace a leaky cedar shingle roof on a residence in Gatineau Park. The project may require a Species at Risk Act permit, which would trigger a joint environmental assessment. No trees need to be cut and no...
Why This Matters: This is a routine maintenance project on a single building in Gatineau Park. Unless you live nearby or use this specific residence, it won't affect your daily life. The Species at Risk review ensures any protected wildlife in the area is considered.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
Saam Towage Canada wants to replace one old pile with four new steel piles at their tug boat dock in Vancouver. The work supports a larger dock replacement project at 2215 Commissioner Street. The existing dock structure has reached the end of its...
Why This Matters: This is a routine industrial maintenance project at a commercial tug boat facility. Unless you work at or near the Vancouver port, this won't affect your daily life. Nearby workers may notice a few weeks of construction activity.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation wants to fix 2.2 km of roads and drainage on their Sandy Bay reserve in Saskatchewan. The existing roads have blocked culverts, deep ruts, and washed-out sections. The project includes new culverts, ditch improvements...
Why This Matters: Live on Sandy Bay reserve? These road repairs could make your daily commute safer and prevent flooding near your home. The drainage fixes should reduce washouts that cut off access during heavy rains.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
The Nanoose First Nation wants to build a 295-metre asphalt pathway connecting their community's waterfront to Snaw-Naw-As Road. The trail would link residential areas, a campground, and playground to the waterfront, plus connect to the Market and...
Why This Matters: This is a local infrastructure project for the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation community. If you're a member of the Nation or live nearby, this trail could improve how you get around. The pathway would make it easier to walk or bike between homes, the waterfront, and local businesses.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is cleaning up an old wastewater treatment plant on Bunibonibee Cree Nation land near Oxford Lake, Manitoba. The project involves demolishing the old building, removing underground tanks and pipes, and pulling water intake...
Why This Matters: Live in Bunibonibee Cree Nation? This cleanup happens just 40 metres from a residential triplex. Residents may need to temporarily move during construction. The work also affects Oxford Lake, where water intakes and outfall lines will be removed.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to build a 70-foot steel tower next to the historic Seal Island Lighthouse in Shelburne County. The tower would improve navigation safety for boats in the area by providing 360-degree visibility coverage...
Why This Matters: If you fish, sail, or boat near Seal Island, this tower could make navigation safer. The area is known for challenging waters. For heritage enthusiasts, there's a new structure going up next to a historic lighthouse.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to build a 7,500 m² training site at CFB Edmonton where soldiers can practice building temporary bridges. The site would include reinforced earth berms with gaps of different widths (15m, 20m, 30m) that...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Edmonton? Heavy military vehicles will be operating at this new training site. The construction is close to a wetland, so there could be environmental impacts to watch. If you care about how military bases use land in Alberta, this is your chance to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
SaskPower wants to replace aging power lines near North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The project involves building 51 km of new lines and removing 36 km of old ones. A portion crosses Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation reserve land...
Why This Matters: Live on or near the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man reserve? This project will affect your area directly. Construction crews will clear vegetation and install new poles along existing roads. There's also work planned near wetlands and a permanent residence.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
A construction company wants to clear about 4,700 square metres of vegetation and build a gravel access road on an existing berm near the Fraser River in Surrey. The 130-metre road would help trucks reach their barge without clogging up Dock Road...
Why This Matters: Live near Timberland Road or Dock Road in Surrey? This project could reduce truck traffic on your street. But it also means clearing trees and vegetation along the Fraser River. Construction would last about 6 months during regular work hours.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace the damaged perimeter fence at the Bedford Rifle Range in Halifax. The project includes removing the old fence, installing new fencing with gates, clearing vegetation, and building access paths on...
Why This Matters: Live near the Bedford Rifle Range? This project will involve construction activity and vegetation clearing along the fence line. The new access paths could change how the area looks from the public side.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to finish removing an old swing bridge on the Trent-Severn Waterway near Bolsover, Ontario. The bridge deck is already gone, but underwater supports remain. The plan is to remove these remnants and restore the site to a natural...
Why This Matters: Live near Bolsover or use the Trent-Severn Waterway? This affects your local landscape. The old bridge remnants pose safety risks and are degrading the environment. Boaters and nearby residents may notice changes during and after the work.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
A lumber company wants to fix a failing riverbank wall at their Delta facility. The project involves driving steel piles into the riverbed and filling the gap between old and new walls. Work would happen from a barge, with some nighttime welding...
Why This Matters: Live near the Fraser River in Delta? This construction could mean noise from pile driving during the day and welding at night. The work affects the riverbank near Carlisle Road.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to rebuild the boat launching ramp at Cap-Pelé small craft harbour. The old concrete and timber ramp is deteriorating and will be replaced with a new concrete ramp about 10 metres east of the current location...
Why This Matters: Use the boat ramp at Cap-Pelé harbour? It'll be out of service during construction. Local fishers and recreational boaters will need to plan around the 10-12 week closure. Once complete, the new ramp should be safer and more reliable.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Pikangikum First Nation wants to build 10 four-bedroom homes on Lagoon Road. The site is already cleared and has road access. Water and sewage will be trucked in until permanent services reach this part of the community.
Why This Matters: This project addresses the housing crisis in Pikangikum, a remote fly-in community in northwestern Ontario. If you're a community member or concerned about Indigenous housing conditions, this affects you directly.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern