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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.
Global News
23-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Federal court tosses legal challenges to ‘floatel' for Woodfibre LNG workers
Canada's Federal Court has rejected legal challenges disputing the approval of a so-called 'floatel' used to house workers near Squamish, B.C., as they build a liquefied natural gas facility at an abandoned pulp mill. The court ruled on two judicial review applications challenging the decision by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to approve the use of a repurposed cruise ship to house workers for the Woodfibre LNG project. Story continues below advertisement The group Citizens for My Sea to Sky, which opposes the project, challenged the decision, saying it was unfair not to hold further public consultations after Woodfibre abandoned its original plan to ferry-in workers from Squamish and Vancouver. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The second review focused on claims of a 'heightened risk' of gender-based violence faced by women in nearby communities due to an influx of 'a largely male construction workforce' needed for the project. The court ruling says B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office imposed conditions to prevent gender-based violence, including forbidding workers from entering Squamish for non-work purposes, and the judge found no evidence those measures were 'insufficient.' The ruling says the federal agency acted reasonably and fairly when it found the floatel's use 'would not result in increased impacts on the environment.'
Winnipeg Free Press
23-06-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Federal judge dismisses legal challenges to Woodfibre LNG's ‘floatel'
OTTAWA – Canada's Federal Court has rejected legal challenges disputing the approval of a so-called 'floatel' used to house workers near Squamish, B.C., as they build a liquefied natural gas facility at an abandoned pulp mill. The court ruled on two judicial review applications challenging the decision by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to approve the use of a repurposed cruise ship to house workers for the Woodfibre LNG project. The group Citizens for My Sea to Sky, which opposes the project, challenged the decision, saying it was unfair not to hold further public consultations after Woodfibre abandoned its original plan to ferry-in workers from Squamish and Vancouver. The second review focused on claims of a 'heightened risk' of gender-based violence faced by women in nearby communities due to an influx of 'a largely male construction workforce' needed for the project. The court ruling says B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office imposed conditions to prevent gender-based violence, including forbidding workers from entering Squamish for non-work purposes, and the judge found no evidence those measures were 'insufficient.' Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. The ruling says the federal agency acted reasonably and fairly when it found the floatel's use 'would not result in increased impacts on the environment.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Federal judge dismisses legal challenges to Woodfibre LNG's 'floatel'
OTTAWA — Canada's Federal Court has rejected legal challenges disputing the approval of a so-called "floatel" used to house workers near Squamish, B.C., as they build a liquefied natural gas facility at an abandoned pulp mill. The court ruled on two judicial review applications challenging the decision by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to approve the use of a repurposed cruise ship to house workers for the Woodfibre LNG project. The group Citizens for My Sea to Sky, which opposes the project, challenged the decision, saying it was unfair not to hold further public consultations after Woodfibre abandoned its original plan to ferry-in workers from Squamish and Vancouver. The second review focused on claims of a "heightened risk" of gender-based violence faced by women in nearby communities due to an influx of "a largely male construction workforce" needed for the project. The court ruling says B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office imposed conditions to prevent gender-based violence, including forbidding workers from entering Squamish for non-work purposes, and the judge found no evidence those measures were "insufficient." The ruling says the federal agency acted reasonably and fairly when it found the floatel's use "would not result in increased impacts on the environment." This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025. The Canadian Press
Cision Canada
19-06-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area -- Participant Funding Available
OTTAWA, ON, June 19, 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 conduct phase of the co-led Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area. The Ring of Fire area is located about 540 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The purpose of the Regional Assessment is to provide information on key priorities of importance in the assessment area and provide an analysis of the potential positive and negative effects, including cumulative and interactive effects due to possible development activities throughout the assessment area. The regional assessment may be used to inform and improve future impact assessments and decisions in the Ring of Fire area. The conduct phase of the regional assessment started in early 2025. During this phase, there may be the opportunity to participate in engagement activities such as information and technical sessions, and review and provide comments on IAAC's chapter for the regional assessment final report. Applications received by July 21, 2025, will be considered. For more information about the regional assessment and funding, including eligibility criteria and the application form, please visit the project home page on the Registry website, reference number 80468, 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. Virtual Information Sessions On behalf of the Regional Assessment Working Group, IAAC will host virtual information sessions to answer questions about participant funding and discuss public participation opportunities throughout the assessment. Sign up for notifications on the assessment webpage located on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry or email us at [email protected] to be alerted on dates and times of upcoming information sessions. Stay updated on this project by following IAAC on X: @IAAC_AEIC #RingofFire The working group co-leading this regional assessment comprises IAAC and the following First Nation Partners: Aroland First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, Constance Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Fort Albany First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation, Kashechewan First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, Neskantaga First Nation, Nibinamik First Nation, Webequie First Nation, and Weenusk First Nation. Administrative support is provided by Matawa and Mushkegowuk Councils.
