Public Notice
North American Lithium Spodumene Mine Project — Additional Federal Funding Allocated
March 9, 2017 — The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has allocated $16,957 in additional federal funds to six recipients to assist their participation in the environmental assessment of the proposed North American Lithium Spodumene Mine Project, located in Quebec.
The funding was made available through the Agency's Participant Funding Program. It will enable the participation of the public and Indigenous groups in upcoming steps of the environmental assessment, which include reviewing and providing comments on the Agency's Comprehensive Study Report.
For more information on the project and the federal environmental assessment process, please visit the Agency's website (Registry reference number 59158).
| Recipients | Additional Funding Allocation | Previous Funding Allocation | Total Funding Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action boréale de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue | N/A | $5,670 | $5,670 |
| Mining Watch Canada | $2,200 | $5,600 | $7,800 |
| Nation Anishnabe de Lac-Simon | $5,375 | $15,135 | $20,510 |
| Nation d'Abitibiwini | $5,102 | $14,599 | $19,701 |
| Nature Québec | N/A | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| Organisme de bassin versant Abitibi-Jamésie | $1,083 | $2,996 | $4,079 |
| Société de l'eau souterraine Abitibi-Témiscamingue | $872 | $2,286 | $3,158 |
| Société pour vaincre la pollution | $2,325 | $5,850 | $8,175 |
| Total | $16,957 | $57,836 | $74,793 |
Document Reference Number: 16