Public Engagement and Reporting Timelines

2014-2015

Project Phase 1: Terms of Reference

  • High level document
  • Sets the stage for the EA
  • Approved by the Minister of Environment and Climate
  • Change on December 15, 2015

Public Consultation

  • 2 Public Meetings
  • 4 Stakeholder Committee Meetings
  • Over 300 Comment Submissions

2016-2019

Project Phase 2: Environmental Assessment (EA)

  • Fulfilled the Terms of Reference
  • Evaluated Alternatives, Selected a Preferred Alternative and Evaluated Environmental Effects
  • Approved by the Minister of Environment, Conservation
  • and Parks on November 6, 2019

Public Consultation

  • 3 Public Meetings
  • 7 Stakeholder Committee Meetings
  • More than 40 Public Engagement Events
  • Public Review of Draft and Final EA
  • Over 800 Comment Submissions

2020-2035 (WE ARE HERE)

Project Phase 3: Detailed Design and Construction

  • West Segment Detailed Design Initiated in Fall 2020
  • West Segment Construction Pending Confirmed Funding
  • Central and East Segment Design and Construction
  • Timelines to be Confirmed, Pending Funding

Public Consultation

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