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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Government of Canada Provides Early Decision on the Adding Capacity to Sainte-Marguerite-3 Generating Station Project in Quebec
OTTAWA, ON, July 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has conducted an assessment of the Adding Capacity to Sainte-Marguerite-3 Generating Station Project located in on the Sainte-Marguerite River near Sept-Îles, Quebec, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means. The proponent, Hydro-Québec, may now move forward with obtaining any necessary authorizations and permits from federal authorities. To arrive at its section 16 decision under the Impact Assessment Act, IAAC engaged other jurisdictions, federal experts, stakeholders, the public, and Indigenous Peoples to review the project description and identify potential impacts to federal jurisdiction and ensure they can be addressed. IAAC is of the view that the potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through existing federal and provincial laws and regulations. These include but are not limited to the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act and the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, as well as Quebec's Environment Quality Act. As a result, a more comprehensive federal impact assessment is not required. The documents and list of factors considered can be found in IAAC's decision with reasons. Quick Facts Hydro-Québec is proposing to increase the capacity of the Sainte-Marguerite-3 hydroelectric power station on the Sainte-Marguerite River near Sept-Îles, Quebec. As proposed, the project would include the installation of a third generating unit in the existing power station, at the site earmarked for this purpose, as well as the construction of a 300-metre underground penstock linking the headrace tunnel to the future generating unit. The project would increase the capacity of the existing power station by at least 440 megawatts, for a total of 1,322 megawatts. The review process from start to finish took 60 days to complete. IAAC facilitates the sustainable development of major projects subject to the Impact Assessment Act through open and efficient assessments. These assessments identify ways to ensure the environment and Indigenous Rights are protected as projects get built. Decisions like these ensure that Canada's impact assessment process is efficient by determining at an early stage whether a comprehensive impact assessment is required or not.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
What is happening? OTTAWA, ON, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Keyera Energy Ltd. is proposing the Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project, a new condensate distillation facility (refinery) located about 22 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, Alberta. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help IAAC prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. How can I participate? Comments should be submitted online by visiting the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 89634). The summary of the Initial Project Description is also available on the Registry. Participants who wish to provide input in a different format can contact IAAC by writing to [email protected] Submit your comments online by 11:59 p.m. on August 6, 2025. All comments received will be published online as part of the project file. Participant funding will be available to eligible participants during this comment period and details will be announced shortly on the Registry. IAAC will retroactively reimburse eligible participants for their participation costs in this first comment period. Virtual Information Sessions IAAC invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to attend an information session via Zoom to learn more about the project, the impact assessment process, and how to submit comments on the summary of the Initial Project Description. July 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT (English) July 29, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT (English) For information on how to attend a session, please visit the project home page on the Registry and click on " Information Sessions". A French virtual information session is available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact IAAC using the project email above. What is the proposed project? Keyera Energy Ltd. is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning and abandonment of a new refinery in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, about 22 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, Alberta. As proposed, the Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project would separate condensate into various hydrocarbon products, such as light and midweight condensates, liquid petroleum gas and other hydrocarbon products. The various hydrocarbon products would be processed using heat. The project would have an input capacity of 15,900 m 3 /day. Project components would include a condensate distillation area, water treatment area, storage tanks, flare, stormwater pond and access roads.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- General
- Cision Canada
Public Notice - Mont Sorcier Mining Project
Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Public Participation Plan What is happening? OTTAWA, ON, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ - The Joint Assessment Committee (the Joint Committee), comprising of representatives from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Cree Nation Government, is conducting a federal impact assessment for the proposed Mont Sorcier Mining Project, a new open-pit iron and vanadium mine, located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory, in Quebec. As part of the planning phase in the federal impact assessment process, the Joint Committee invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review and provide feedback on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (draft Guidelines) and the draft Public Participation Plan (draft Plan). The draft Guidelines outline the specific factors to be considered in the assessment of the project and provide direction to the proponent, Voyager Metals Inc., on the studies and information required in its Impact Statement. The draft Plan explains how the public will be engaged throughout the review process and provides details on how and when public participation opportunities will take place for each phase of the impact assessment. How can I participate? Comments should be submitted online by visiting the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 84616). The draft Guidelines and the draft Plan are also available on the Registry. Participants who wish to provide their input in a different format can contact IAAC by writing to [email protected]. Submit your comments online by 11:59 p.m. on August 16, 2025. All comments received will be published online as part of the project file. Stay updated on this project by following IAAC and the Cree Nation Government on X: @IAAC_AEIC @gcccra, #MontSorcier or sign-up for notifications on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry. What is the proposed project? Voyager Metals Inc. is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning, and closure of an open-pit iron and vanadium mine located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory, in the municipality of Chibougamau, about 20 kilometres northeast of the Town of Chibougamau, Quebec, in the traditional Cree territory. As proposed, the Mont Sorcier Mining Project would include a pit and the construction of an ore processing facility. The proponent also plans to build a 49-kilometre railroad that would connect to the existing track to transport the concentrate by train to the Grande-Anse Marine Terminal, where it would be stockpiled for export purposes. The mine's production capacity would be about 5 million tonnes per year (average rate of 13,700 tonnes/day) and the estimated life of the project would be 21 years.
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- General
- Cision Canada
Public notice - Centre Village Renewables Integration and Grid Security Project
Participant Funding Available OTTAWA, ON, July 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Centre Village Renewables Integration and Grid Security Project, a new electricity generation facility, located in Centre Village, near Sackville in southeastern New Brunswick. Funding is available for eligible individuals and groups to support their participation throughout the planning phase of the federal impact assessment process. During the current comment period, which ends on August 1, 2025, Indigenous Peoples and the public are invited to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments. IAAC will retroactively reimburse eligible participants for their participation costs in this first comment period. Applications received by August 15, 2025, will be considered. For more information about the Participant Funding Program, including eligibility criteria and the application form, please visit the project home page on the Registry website, reference number 89719, and click on "Participant Funding." You can also contact the Participant Funding Program by writing to [email protected] or by calling 1-866-582-1884. Details about the project can also be found on the project home page.
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Public Notice - Centre Village Renewables Integration and Grid Security Project Français
Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description What is happening? OTTAWA, ON, July 14, 2025 /CNW/ - WattBridge Energy IPP Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of PROENERGY Holding Company Inc., is proposing the Centre Village Renewables Integration and Grid Security Project, a new electricity generation facility, located in Centre Village, near Sackville, in southeastern New Brunswick. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help IAAC prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. How can I participate? Comments should be submitted online by visiting the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 89719). The summary of the Initial Project Description is also available on the Registry. Participants who wish to provide input in a different format can contact IAAC by writing to [email protected]. Submit your comments online by 11:59 p.m. on August 1, 2025. All comments received will be published online as part of the project file. Participant funding will be available to eligible participants during this comment period and details will be announced shortly on the Registry. IAAC will retroactively reimburse eligible participants for their participation costs in this first comment period. Virtual Information Sessions IAAC invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to attend an information session via Zoom to learn more about the project, the impact assessment process, and how to submit comments on the summary of the Initial Project Description. July 21, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ADT (English) July 22, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ADT (English) July 22, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ADT (French) For information on how to attend a session, please visit the project home page on the Registry and click on " Information Sessions" If you have any questions, please contact IAAC using the project email above. What is the proposed project? WattBridge Energy IPP Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of PROENERGY Holding Company Inc., is proposing to construct, operate and decommission the Centre Village Renewables Integration and Grid Security Project, a new electricity generation facility, located in Centre Village, near Sackville, in southeastern New Brunswick. As proposed, the project would have capacity to generate up to 500 megawatts of electricity using gas turbines and would operate as needed to maintain system reliability and provide back-up energy generation. The project is expected to operate for about 25 years.
