Public Notice
Gazoduq Project — Public Comments Invited

Update: The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has rescheduled the dates of the community meetings planned in Rouyn-Noranda and La Sarre. The hours and locations of both meetings remain the same:

February 25, 2020
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Best Western Plus
84 Principale Avenue
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec

February 26, 2020
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Club De L'Age-D'Or
11 4th Avenue West
La Sarre, Quebec

What is happening?

January 30, 2020 — On January 22, 2020, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) decided that an impact assessment is required for the proposed Gazoduq Project, located between northeastern Ontario and Saguenay, Quebec.

As part of the planning phase of the impact assessment, the Agency invites the public and Indigenous groups and Nations to review and provide feedback on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (Guidelines) and the draft Public Participation Plan.

The draft Guidelines outline the project-specific factors that will be considered in the assessment and provide direction to the proponent, Gazoduq Inc., on the information and studies required in its Impact Statement. The draft Public Participation Plan explains how the public will be engaged throughout the review process. The Plan provides details on how and when public participation opportunities will take place for each phase of the impact assessment.

How can I participate?

Comments can be submitted online by visiting the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 80264). All comments received will be published online as part of the project file.

Written comments in either official language will be accepted until March 10, 2020.

The Agency also invites the public to attend community meetings on the project. Representatives from the Agency, will deliver presentations at 1 and 6:30 p.m., manage discussion sessions and will be available to answer questions from participants throughout the meetings. The Canada Energy Regulator will also be available to provide information and answer questions.

Community Meetings:

  • February 11, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Amosphère Hotel
    1031 Route 111 East
    Amos, Quebec

  • February 11, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Place du parc
    558 Commerciale Street
    La Tuque, Quebec

  • February 12, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Château Roberval Hotel
    1225 Marcotte Boulevard
    Roberval, Quebec

  • February 12, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Chevaliers de Colomb
    191 5th Street West
    Senneterre, Quebec

  • February 13, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Le Montagnais Hotel
    1080 Talbot Boulevard
    Saguenay, Quebec

  • February 13, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Forestel Hotel
    1001 3rd Avenue East
    Val-D'Or, Quebec

  • February 14, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Universel Hotel
    1000 des Cascades Boulevard
    Alma, Quebec

  • February 18, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Heritage North
    400 Government Road West
    Kirkland Lake, Ontario

  • February 19, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Club De L'Age-D'Or
    11 4th Avenue West
    La Sarre, Quebec

  • February 19, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Matheson Curling Club
    211 Highway 11 North
    Matheson, Ontario

  • February 20, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Senator Hotel & Conference Centre
    14 Mountjoy Street South
    Timmins, Ontario

  • February 20, 2020
    12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Best Western Plus
    84 Principale Avenue
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec

To view the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the draft Public Participation Plan online, visit the Agency's website at canada.ca/iaac. More information on the project, the review process and alternative means of submitting comments is also available on the Agency's website. Printed copies are available upon request and are also available for viewing at the following locations:

  • Black River-Matheson Public Library
    352 Second Street
    Matheson, Ontario

  • McGarry Public Library
    1 27th Street
    Virginiatown, Ontario

  • Teck Centennial Public Library
    10 Kirkland Street East
    Kirkland Lake, Ontario

  • Timmins Public Library
    320 2nd Avenue
    Timmins, Ontario

  • Alma Public Library
    500 Collard Street West
    Alma, Quebec

  • Amos Memorial Public Library
    222 1st Avenue East
    Amos, Quebec

  • La Sarre Public Library
    195 Principale Street
    La Sarre, Quebec

  • La Tuque Public Library
    575 Saint Eugène Street
    La Tuque, Quebec

  • Chicoutimi Public Library
    155 Racine Street East
    Chicoutimi, Quebec

  • Senneterre Public Library
    121 1st Street East
    Senneterre, Quebec

  • Rouyn-Noranda Public Library
    201 Dallaire Avenue
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec

  • Val d'Or Public Library
    600 7th Street
    Val-d'Or, Quebec

  • Georges Henri-Lévesque
    Public Library

    829 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
    Roberval, Quebec

Will there be more opportunities to participate?

This is the second federal comment period for the project. The project will benefit from several other opportunities for the public and Indigenous groups and Nations to participate throughout the impact assessment process.

Stay updated by following the Agency on Twitter: @IAAC_AEIC #Gazoduq

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Document Reference Number: 577

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