Notice of Determination

September 23, 2025 - Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Micro Subdivision Development Project at Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This 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
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are: 

• Dust Control Measures will be implemented to control air quality. Mitigation measures include using a dust suppression method or water spraying, and limiting work during high-risk weather conditions;
• Erosion and Sediment Controls will be implemented to reduce and control soil erosion and sedimentation runoff to adjacent water body. Standard duty silt fencing and/or equivalent erosion and sediment controls will be installed around the perimeter of the work area where disturbed soils or loose fill materials may impact waterbodies; 
• Noise Control Measures including the use of noise muffled devices and restricting construction work to regular working hours, will be implemented to reduce and control temporary construction noise disturbances to receptors near the construction site; 
• Health and Safety Measures including restricting public access to construction site, safety signs and fencing will be utilized around the site and excavations. All workers will be dressed in PPE while onsite;
• Any spills of fuel or equipment leak that occurs should contact Ontario MECP Spills Action Centre (Toll Free: 1-800-268-6060). Any above ground fuel tanks will be double-walled and re-fueling will be conducted in a designated area of the site with warning signs; 
• Best Management Practices will be implemented to address and respond to potential environment effects on Archeological/Cultural resources. If any human remains are discovered during project activities, all work in the location concerned must be halted immediately and the appropriate local authority must be notified immediately. Work shall not resume at that location until measures for the protection of those remains have been put in place, including measures determined appropriate by the community.

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.