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The Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement, and its supporting documents are now available for review online.

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Public Review Period of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report Now Open

On August 8, 2025, Webequie First Nation launched the 60-day public review period for the draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement (EAR/IS) for the proposed Webequie Supply Road. This is a major milestone in a First Nation-led project that has been shaped by years of study, consultation, and input from Indigenous communities and the public.

The draft EAR/IS is one of the most comprehensive, robust environmental studies ever conducted in the region, guided by Webequie’s Three-Tier Consultation Model. This Three-Tier Consultation Model is consistent with Webequie’s traditional cultural values, customs and beliefs, ensuring that environmental, cultural, and socio-economic impacts are properly assessed. In following this approach, the draft EAR/IS outlines how the proposed 107-kilometre, all-season road could impact land, water, wildlife, and people; and lays out clear actions and solutions to mitigate and monitor these effects. We invite all members of the public to read the draft report and provide feedback before October 6, 2025.

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What is included in the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement Report?

The Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement is a large document (approximately 3000 pages) which includes supporting documents (such as technical reports  on valued components and Records of Consultation and Engagement).

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The Sections of the Environment Assessment Report/Impact Statement include the following:

 

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction 
  • Engagement and Consultation Summary 
  • Evaluation of Project Alternatives 
  • Project Description 
  • Environmental Assessment/Impact Assessment Approach and Methods 
  • Assessment of Effects on Geology, Terrain, and Soils 
  • Assessment of Effects on Surface Water Resources 
  • Assessment of Effects on Groundwater Resources 
  • Assessment of Effects on Atmospheric Environment 
  • Assessment of Effects on Fish and Fish Habitat 
  • Assessment of Effects on Vegetation and Wetlands 
  • Assessment of Effects on  Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
  • Assessment of Effects on Species at Risk 
  • Assessment of Effects on Social Environment 
  • Assessment of Effects on Economic Environment 
  • Assessment of Effects on Non-Traditional Land and Resource Use 
  • Assessment of Effects on Human Health 
  • Assessment of Effects on Visual Environment 
  • Assessment of Effects on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Interests 
  • Assessment of Effects on Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Resources 
  • Cumulative Effects Assessment 
  • Follow up and Monitoring 
  • Accidents and Malfunctions 
  • Effects of the Environment on the Project 
  • Project Effects on Canada’s Ability to Meet Its Environmental Obligations and Its Climate Change Commitments 
  • Project Contributions to Sustainability 
  • Conclusions

Contact Us

We encourage you to book time with us to discuss your questions and comments about the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement by contacting the Project Team at wsrcomments@supplyroad.ca or by contacting: 

Michael Fox, Regional Consultation Lead:
michael.fox@supplyroad.ca
807-472-6147

Don Parkinson, Consultation Lead for AtkinsRéalis:
Don.Parkinson@atkinsrealis.com
416-540-1142

The Draft Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement is being circulated in two stages.

  1. Early access for Indigenous communities: Review Period June 9 to October 7, 2025
  2. Public Review Period: August 8 to October 7, 2025
The Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement, and its supporting documents are now available for review online at
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FAQs

What is the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement?

The Webequie Supply Road needs to meet both provincial and federal requirements prior to obtaining approval to build the road. The Draft Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement was prepared to meet the intent of both the federal Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and provincial Terms of Reference for the required Environment Assessment / Impact Assessment.

The Draft Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement documents the evaluation of alternative routes considered for the Webequie Supply Road and presents the Preferred Route. It also documents the potential environmental, social, cultural and health impacts including cumulative effects, , proposed mitigation measures, and  engagement and consultation undertaken so far.

What is not included in the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement?

At this time, the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement does not include the draft Record of Consultation and Engagement with Indigenous communities, the public and stakeholders. This will be provided to Indigenous communities when the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement is released for public and stakeholder review (August 8, 2025). In the meantime, consultation and engagement activities and feedback we received from Indigenous communities are documented in the Consultation Progress Reports on the project website here: 

Round 1 Progress Reports
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Why is it important to provide your comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement Report?

We are providing a Draft Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement to Indigenous communities, the public and regulators to allow for  review and feedback on the  information, approach, and findings on the assessment of the Project. Your input on the Draft Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement provides an  opportunity for your voice to be heard. Your comments on the Draft will help us  prepare   the Final Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement that will  incorporate your input and consider concerns related to the proposed Webequie Supply Road.

The  Final Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement will be submitted by Webequie First Nation to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada for a decision by the Minister and Cabinet. It  is important that communities participate in the consultation opportunities for  the Draft Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement, so that their input can be considered or addressed in the final version of the document.

How long do I have to review the Draft EAR / IS?

Indigenous communities that we have been  engaging with  will have early access to the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement. Indigenous communities have 120 days to review and provide comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement. Access to the Draft Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement for Indigenous communities is 60-days in advance of the review period for the public and regulators’.

How can I provide comments?

We welcome your participation in the review of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report / Impact Statement. Comments and feedback can be provided via the Project Website www.supplyroad.ca; Project email (wsrcomments@supplyroad.ca) or by letter mail until October 7, 2025 to the following contacts:

Michael Fox Regional Consultation Lead Webequie First Nation 699 Mountain Road Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1C1

Don Parkinson Consultation Lead AtkinsRéalis Inc.  191 The West Mall, Toronto, ON, M9C 5K8

We are available for meetings with your community to review sections of the Draft EAR/IS and technical reports of interest.

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