Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Construct Transition Centre - Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shilo

March 16, 2023 — The Department of National Defence must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the Department of National Defence is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by April 4, 2023 to:
Nancy Wang, Project Manager
Mailing Address:  NDHQ - 101 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa
Ontario, Canada, K1A 0K2
E-mail:  nancy.wang@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project. CAF TG's stand-up and mandate is based on Canada's Defence Policy - Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative 27 and 28, to create a new Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group that provides support to all members to seamlessly transition to post-military life and ensure that all benefits will be in place before a member transitions to post-military life.

In order to facilitate the new CAF TC Shilo, and the expanded services mandated in SSE; infrastructure to accommodate approximately 29 personnel with an estimated total gross floor area of 944.1 square meters, inclusive of identified workspaces, reception areas, as well as individual, group and specialized counselling spaces, is required.

The project site is located on a fully serviced lot that is currently vacant and fully grassed. The building will utilize existing roadways for access and will be connected to existing utilities. The building design will meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Standard and be certified.