Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Summary of Issues
Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Document reference number: 17
The Summary of Issues outlines the key issues that the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) considers relevant for the federal impact assessment process for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project (the project). The proponent's response to the Summary of Issues will support decision-making by IAAC on whether an impact assessment is required under section 16 of the Impact Assessment Act. If an impact assessment is required, the key issues outlined below and the proponent's response will inform the scope of the impact assessment, and the development of the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and plans, as appropriate.
IAAC was informed by input from federal and provincial authorities, Indigenous groups, and the public received to date on the proponent's Summary of the Initial Project Description. The proponent is encouraged to read all submission on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site for the project (Reference Number 89790).
The proponent is required to describe how it intends to address the key issues identified below as part of the development of its project. A high-level description is sufficient. Where relevant, the proponent is encouraged to identify if the key issues will be addressed through existing legislative and regulatory frameworks (i.e. legislation or regulation), by proponent commitments to best practices, policies or standards, or both.
Key Issues
Indigenous Peoples' current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes
- Concern that wetlands and other areas for traditional land use in the project area may not have been properly identified, which could impact use by Indigenous Peoples.
Indigenous Peoples' rights
- Concern about lack of provincial and federal oversight and related meaningful engagement with Indigenous groups to better understand potential positive and negative impacts of the project.
- Concern about potential direct adverse impacts on the ability to practice Aboriginal and Treaty rights.