Proposed Alternative Route Evaluation Criteria for the EA

Back to all Open House #2 boards   An evaluation will be completed in the Environmental Assessment to compare Alternative 1 and Alternative 4 against a set of criteria specific to the Community Access Road. Natural Environment: Air quality; Noise; Surface water (e.g., lakes, rivers, ponds, creeks) and groundwater; Significant ecological features and protected sites; …

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Where will the Proposed Community Access Road be Built?

Back to all Open House #2 boards   Alternative 1 and Alternative 4 within the West Corridor will continue to be assessed and evaluated in the EA. Both of these potential routes start at Painter Lake Road and run north before turning eastward toward the MFFN community; roughly following the west/north side of the Albany …

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What’s Next?

Back to all Open House #2 boards   Should the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) approve the Proposed Terms of Reference, which will be submitted after the Draft Terms of Reference review period is complete, MFFN will start the Individual Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Community Access Road. Consultation during the EA …

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What is the Federal Impact Assessment Process?

Back to all Open House #2 boards   The federal Impact Assessment process began in August 2019 with review and comment of the published initial Project Description. This was available on the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (Agency) website page for the Community Access Road. Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, the public and other interested persons …

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What is a Terms of Reference?

Back to all Open House #2 boards   A Terms of Reference is a requirement of the Provincial Environmental Assessment (EA) process, and is a “road map” for planning and decision-making during the next phase of the Environmental Assessment process. It provides an overview of the: Purpose and description of the Project (e.g., the development …

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Regulatory Review Process

Back to all Open House #2 boards   The Community Access Road is subject to the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, which requires preparation of a Terms of Reference and completion of an Individual Environmental Assessment (EA). In April 2018, MFFN signed an agreement with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to initiate …

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Why is a Community Access Road needed?

Back to all Open House #2 boards   Better access would allow increased opportunities for: Social interaction with other communities; Access to emergency, health and social services; Training and jobs during planning and construction; Local economic development; and Increased ability for families to be together in the community. A Community Access Road would also reduce …

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What is Community-led?

Back to all Open House #2 boards   Planning for the Community Access Road is community-led. This means that the MFFN community membership helps to develop solutions and advance decisions about the Community Access Road. MFFN—as the Proponent or owner of the Project—has formed a Project Team that includes MFFN community members and acts with …

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About Marten Falls First Nation

Back to all Open House #2 boards   Marten Falls First Nation (MFFN) is a remote First Nation community led by an elected Chief and Council. MFFN is located in the Far North of Ontario, at the junction of the Albany and Ogoki Rivers, approximately 170 km northeast of Nakina, Ontario and Aroland First Nation. …

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