Notice of Agency's Opinion on Whether an Impact Assessment is Required

Ottawa – December 1, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is of the opinion that an impact assessment is not required for the De Havilland Field Project (the project) located in Alberta, proposed by 2150038 Alberta Inc. (the proponent).

In applying the guidance on the interim administration of the Impact Assessment Act (the IAA), the Agency has considered the following:

• the Detailed Project Description, and the response to the Summary of Issues, as submitted by the proponent;
• the possibility that carrying out the project may cause adverse effects within federal jurisdiction;

• comments received by the Agency from the public, federal authorities, and other jurisdictions in relation to the project, as reflected in the Summary of Issues; and
• the October 13, 2023, decision of the Supreme Court of Canada on the constitutionality of the IAA.

In light of the above, the Agency is of the view that the potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction from the project would be limited or addressed through other existing federal and provincial legislative and regulatory frameworks, as well as mitigation measures, and commitments described by the proponent in the Detailed Project Description. As a result, the Agency is of the opinion that an impact assessment is not required for the Project.

For further information on this impact assessment, please contact information@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.

Canadian Impact Assessment Registry link.