Notice of determination

March 13, 2023 – Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services (FFTAHS) Transitional Housing Phase 1 project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• Community knowledge; and
• Mitigation measures.

Implementation of mitigation measures is required for the project to address:

• Impacts to the land resulting from vegetation clearing and land development

Indigenous Services Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Indigenous Services Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.