Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area -- Participant Funding Available
OTTAWA, ON, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the conduct phase of the co-led Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area. The Ring of Fire area is located about 540 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
The purpose of the Regional Assessment is to provide information on key priorities of importance in the assessment area and provide an analysis of the potential positive and negative effects, including cumulative and interactive effects due to possible development activities throughout the assessment area. The regional assessment may be used to inform and improve future impact assessments and decisions in the Ring of Fire area.
The conduct phase of the regional assessment started in early 2025. During this phase, there may be the opportunity to participate in engagement activities such as information and technical sessions, and review and provide comments on IAAC's chapter for the regional assessment final report.
Applications received by July 21, 2025, will be considered.
For more information about the regional assessment and funding, including eligibility criteria and the application form, please visit the project home page on the Registry website, reference number 80468, and click on "Participant Funding." You can also contact the Participant Funding Program by writing to [email protected] or by calling 1-866-582-1884.
Virtual Information Sessions
On behalf of the Regional Assessment Working Group, IAAC will host virtual information sessions to answer questions about participant funding and discuss public participation opportunities throughout the assessment.
Sign up for notifications on the assessment webpage located on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry or email us at [email protected] to be alerted on dates and times of upcoming information sessions.
Stay updated on this project by following IAAC on X: @IAAC_AEIC #RingofFire
The working group co-leading this regional assessment comprises IAAC and the following First Nation Partners: Aroland First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, Constance Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Fort Albany First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation, Kashechewan First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, Neskantaga First Nation, Nibinamik First Nation, Webequie First Nation, and Weenusk First Nation. Administrative support is provided by Matawa and Mushkegowuk Councils.
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