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The Terms of Reference is available for a 60-day review starting October 23, 2020. The notice and documents are below. Visit our interactive Terms of Reference page for featured videos and materials.

Notices

Notice of Commencement of Terms of Reference

Notice of Commencement of Terms of Reference - English (PDF 361 KB)
Notice of Commencement of Terms of Reference - French (PDF 179 KB)

Field Studies

2019 Field Studies Notice (PDF 1 MB)

Public Information Centre #1

Notice and Invitation to Public Information Centre #1 - English (PDF 351 KB)
Notice and Invitation to Public Information Centre #1 - French (PDF 558 KB)

Public Information Centre #2

Notice and Invitation to Public Information Centre #2 - English (PDF 1 MB)
Notice and Invitation to Public Information Centre #2 - French (PDF 633 KB)

Draft Terms of Reference Publication

Notice of Draft Terms of Reference For Review - English (PDF 499 KB)
Notice of Draft Terms of Reference For Review - French (PDF 318 KB)

NEW: Notice of Submission of Terms of Reference

Notice of Submission of Terms of Reference - English (PDF 388 KB)
Notice of Submission of Terms of Reference - French (PDF 389 KB)

Note on Viewing Locations
The ToR is available for review beginning October 23, 2020 for a period of 60 days. The ToR can be inspected in-person only at those viewing locations that are open to the public at the time the Notice of Submission is issued. As viewing locations respond to COVID-19, we recommend you check their websites for hours of operation and potential restrictions—like the need to book an appointment before accessing the location.

We will be updating the list below throughout the review period to show the open / closed status of the viewing locations.

Open: Greenstone Public Library - Geraldton Branch: 405 2nd Street West, Geraldton
Open: Greenstone Public Library - Longlac Branch: 110 Kenogami Drive, Longlac
Open: Sioux Lookout Public Library - 21 Fifth Avenue, Sioux Lookout
Closed to the Public: Matawa First Nations Management - 233 S. Court Street, 2nd Floor, Thunder Bay
Open: Timmins Public Library - 320 2nd Avenue, Timmins

Terms of Reference

The complete Terms of Reference is a large PDF file. In an effort to help make this document easier to access, we divided out sections for download and review.

Complete Terms of Reference (PDF 17 MB)

Sections 1-6 (PDF 5 MB)
- Introduction, Process, Environmental Assessment Process, Purpose of the Project and the Study, Rationale for and Description of the Undertaking, Description of and Rationale for Alternatives
Section 7 (PDF 7 MB)
- Existing Environment and Potential Environmental Effects
Sections 8-9 (PDF 2 MB)
- Assessment and Evaluation, Commitments and Monitoring
Sections 10-11 (PDF 2 MB)
- Consultation During the Terms of Reference, Consultation and Engagement Plan to Support the Environmental Assessment
Sections 12-13 (PDF 239 KB)
- Accommodating New Circumstances, Other Permits and Approvals
Section 14 (PDF 286 KB)
- References
Appendix A: Proposed Criteria and Indicators for Alternatives Evaluation (PDF 276 KB)
Appendix B: Consultation and Engagement Plan to Support the Environmental Assessment / Impact Statement (PDF 3 MB)
Supporting Document - Draft Alternatives Development (PDF 13 MB)
Record of Consultation Report (PDF 6 MB)
Appendix C
- Appendix A: Notices and Other Information Releases (PDF 20 MB)
- Appendix B: Indigenous Communities (PDF 76 MB)
- Appendix C: Public and Other Interested Stakeholders – Supporting Documents (PDF 34 MB)
- Appendix D: Government Agencies (PDF 16 MB)
- Appendix E: Comments Received / Responses to Comments on the Draft ToR (PDF 2 MB)
Marten Falls – Ontario Memorandum of Understanding on Shared Consultation Responsibilities (PDF 4 MB)

Draft Terms of Reference

The complete Draft Terms of Reference file is a large PDF file. In an effort to help make this document easier to access, we divided out sections for download and review.

Complete Draft Terms of Reference (PDF 45 MB)