Notice of determination

Orchard/Vineyard Lease  - Lot 42, Similkameen IR#2

[July 7, 2021] – Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Orchard/Vineyard Lease on Lot 42, Similkameen IR#2 is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
• Indigenous knowledge;
• community knowledge;
• comments received from the public; and
• mitigation measures.

Implementation of mitigation measures as outlined in the Mitigation Table attached to the Environmental Review, and environmental terms and conditions of funding are required for the project to address potential adverse environmental effects.

Indigenous Services Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.  Therefore, Indigenous Services Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.