Project Title

Trial Islands Lightstation – Primary and Secondary Power Upgrades
Notice of Determination

July 25, 2025 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada have decided that the proposed primary and secondary power upgrades at the Trial Islands Lightstation is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. In making this determination, Fisheries and Oceans Canada considered the following factors and environmental aspects:

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

•    any impacts that the project may have on the rights of Indigenous peoples;
•    Indigenous knowledge;
•    community knowledge;
•    comments received from the public; and
•    technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures were considered for this determination and are summarized below:  

•    To avoid disturbance to Species at Risk (SAR) in the area, the project is timed to coincide with the least risk period for these species.
•    To avoid destruction of wildlife habitat, areas where materials, personnel, and tools are permitted are restricted to specified Laydown Areas, outlined prior to commencement of work. 
•    Erosion and Sediment control measures will be in place to protect any soil stockpiles and associated sedimentation and run off. 
•    A waste management plan will be in place to ensure any waste created during the construction activities is disposed of appropriately. 
•    Critical work activities will be overseen by an Environmental Monitor, who will guide construction activities to protect sensitive habitats and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is satisfied that there is low potential for the project to cause adverse environmental effects on areas of federal jurisdiction. Environmental effects that are within provincial jurisdiction would be addressed through provincial regulations.
Therefore, Fisheries and Oceans Canada may perform any duty or function to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.