News Release
Public Comments Invited – Keeyask Generation Project

April 23, 2014 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency invites the public to comment on the Comprehensive Study Report for the Keeyask Generation Project, located in Manitoba.

The Comprehensive Study Report includes the Agency's conclusions and recommendations regarding the implementation of mitigation measures and whether the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This is the final comment period on the environmental assessment of this project. All comments received will be considered public. Written comments must be submitted by May 23, 2014 to:

Keeyask Generation Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
425-10115 100A Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2W2
Telephone: 780-495-2037
Fax: 780-495-2876
Email: KeeyaskGeneration@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

This project is being assessed using a science-based approach under the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

Quick Facts

• The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is seeking public comments on the Comprehensive Study Report on the proposed Keeyask Generation Project, located in Manitoba. The Comprehensive Study Report and more information on this project are available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry website, reference number 64144.
   
• Following this public comment period, the Minister of the Environment will take into consideration the Comprehensive Study Report, along with comments received from the public and Aboriginal groups, and issue an environmental assessment decision statement.
   
• The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers the federal environmental assessment process, which identifies the environmental effects of proposed projects and measures to address those effects, in support of sustainable development.

Additional Link

• Keeyask Generation Project (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency)

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Contacts

Ted Laking
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441

Sofie McCoy-Astell
Communications Advisor
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
613-960-1519
Sofie.McCoy-Astell@ceaa-acee.gc.ca