Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay fibre optic cables underwater across nine lakes and rivers in the Kawartha region to bring high-speed internet to lakeside homes. The project would install about 6 km of submarine cable total across Bob Lake, Minen Lake...
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes? This could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your cottage or home. Underwater cables mean no ugly poles along the shoreline. If you're concerned about lake ecosystems or shoreline disturbance during installation, this was your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
TAQA North Ltd wants to expand an existing gas wellsite on O'Chiese First Nation Reserve in Alberta. The expansion would add 0.56 hectares to drill two new gas wells, bringing the total site to 3.64 hectares. A nearby borrow pit would also be...
Why This Matters: This project affects O'Chiese First Nation lands directly. Community members may have concerns about environmental impacts, land use, or how resource development benefits their community. If you live on or near the reserve, this expansion could affect your surroundings.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Kawacatoose First Nation wants to build 8 telecommunication towers to bring high-speed internet to their community. Each tower would be 96 feet tall with antennas operating on 5 GHz bands. This is a standard tower notification process under federal...
Why This Matters: Live near Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan? These towers could affect your sightlines or property views. For community members, this means finally getting reliable high-speed internet access.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Loon River Cree Nation wants to open a gravel pit on their reserve to supply materials for building Highway 686. The pit would extract 60,000 cubic meters of aggregate over 5-10 years. This means clearing undeveloped land and building a new...
Why This Matters: Live near Loon Lake Reserve No. 235? This project could bring construction traffic and noise for up to 10 years. The new highway could improve travel in the region, but the gravel pit means clearing previously undeveloped land.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Federal)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada wants to tear down a small concrete dam on Flings Brook. The dam once stored water for fire suppression at a research centre, but it's now crumbling and no longer needed since the site switched to municipal water...
Why This Matters: Live near Flings Brook? This project could restore natural water flow to the stream. Dam removal often improves fish passage and stream health. The work itself may cause temporary disruption during construction.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Real Properties Operations Detachment Petawawa (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to rebuild two roads in the South Townsite at Garrison Petawawa. Borden Avenue and Wolfe Avenue would get new pavement, underground pipes, sidewalks, curbs, and street lights. The old infrastructure would be...
Why This Matters: Live or work at Garrison Petawawa? This construction will affect your daily commute on Borden and Wolfe Avenues. Expect detours and disruptions while the work is underway.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada is replacing an aging wastewater treatment system at the St-Gérard residence. The old concrete tank and leach field will be removed and replaced with new ones. All work happens on already-disturbed land.
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure replacement at a single Parks Canada property. Unless you live or work near St-Gérard residence, this won't affect your daily life. It's standard maintenance to keep wastewater systems functioning properly.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Enoch Cree Nation wants to build two single-family homes on their reserve west of Edmonton. The houses will be stick-built with foundations and connect to existing power and gas lines. This is a standard environmental screening for on-reserve...
Why This Matters: This is a small housing project on Enoch Cree Nation reserve. It mainly matters to community members who will benefit from new housing. For most Canadians, this is routine infrastructure development.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Public Services and Procurement Canada (Federal)
Public Services and Procurement Canada needs to repair erosion damage at Latchford Dam. The work involves placing aggregate material in the water using heavy machinery and replacing filter cloth to prevent future erosion.
Why This Matters: Live near Latchford Dam on the Montreal River? This repair work will stabilize the riverbank. Heavy machinery will be working in the water, which could temporarily affect the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada and CMHC are building a small apartment building (4-5 units) on Buctouche First Nation land in New Brunswick. The project involves clearing 1.2 acres of undeveloped land and installing septic, water lines, and driveways.
Why This Matters: This matters most to Buctouche First Nation members who may benefit from new housing. It's part of broader efforts to address housing shortages in Indigenous communities. For most Canadians, this is a routine local construction project.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
A telecom company wants to add microwave antennas to an existing tower on Piikani Reserve in Alberta. The antennas would create a high-speed internet link between Pincher Creek and the reserve. This is a routine infrastructure upgrade on an existing...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Piikani Reserve? This could improve internet connectivity in your area. The antennas are small additions to an existing tower, so visual impact should be minimal.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Federal)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada wants to build a chemical storage facility at its Summerland research centre in BC. The project includes a 560 square metre building, road improvements, and utility connections.
Why This Matters: Live near the Summerland Research Centre? This construction project could mean more truck traffic during building. The facility will store chemicals used in agricultural research.
Environmental Assessment
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
Cargill wants to swap out two old dust filters at their North Vancouver grain terminal for three new ones. The filters sit on the roof of Annex 1 and help control dust from grain handling operations. New structural platforms would also be installed...
Why This Matters: Live or work near the North Vancouver waterfront? Dust filters at grain terminals affect local air quality. This is routine equipment maintenance, but it's your chance to weigh in on industrial operations in your neighbourhood.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Broadband Communications Inc. wants to bring fiber internet to every home in Anama Bay (Dauphin River). The project involves burying about 5 km of cable along Zettergreen Ave. to 513 Rd. using directional drilling and trenching.
Why This Matters: Live in Dauphin River? This project could bring high-speed internet to your home. Fiber connections are faster and more reliable than older technologies. Construction along Zettergreen Ave. may cause temporary disruptions.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace an aging bridge over Brightwater Creek at a military training area near Dundurn, Saskatchewan. The project involves rerouting part of the creek, stabilizing the banks, and building a new...
Why This Matters: This project affects Brightwater Creek, a local waterway. Rerouting streams and altering banks can impact fish habitat and water quality. If you fish, hunt, or care about waterways near Dundurn, this matters.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
A gravel boat launch in Fleur de Lys, Newfoundland is being upgraded to precast concrete. The work involves removing the old gravel surface, stabilizing the base, and installing concrete panels. Heavy equipment will work from the existing shoreline.
Why This Matters: Use the boat launch in Fleur de Lys? This upgrade means a more durable, safer surface for launching your boat. Construction will temporarily affect access to the water.
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation