Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
UXO Characterization in Sector 1A - Garrison Valcartier

December 24, 2025 — The Department of National Defence must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the Department of National Defence is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by January 12, 2026 to:

Étienne Boulanger-Dumont, Project Manager Supervisor, Real Property Operations Detachment Valcartier
Mailing Address:  Real Property Operations Unit Quebec, Detachment Valcartier
Post Office Box 1000 Station Forces, Courcelette
Quebec, Canada, G0A 4Z0
E-mail:  etienne.boulanger-dumont@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The activity consists of conducting a characterization of the presence of unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) in Sector 1A of the Valcartier Base. This step will make it possible to locate UXO present in the soil in order to plan their safe removal. The characterization will also serve to identify areas that need to be cleared to facilitate access and ensure optimal UXO removal, thereby reducing risk. One area has already been cleared and secured with a fence to prohibit access. Although this portion was previously covered by an Environmental Effects Determination (EED), it will be included in the current assessment to account for the overall impact of the project.