Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Construction of the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability, Main Operating Base (West), Alberta

March 3, 2026 — 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 March 22, 2026 to:
Jessi Sra, Project Manager
Mailing Address:  Building 3W, 60 Moodie Dr.
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0K2
E-mail:  JessicaJeet.Sra@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The Department of National Defence proposes the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Main Operating Base West project. The goal of the project is to provide new infrastructure to support the Royal Canadian Air Forces CC330 Husky fleet, replacing the current fleet of CC-150 Polaris aircraft. The CC-330 Husky will provide the RCAF with increased flexibility to fulfill a variety of air mobility missions in support of operations and training activities within Canada, its Arctic region, and around the world, including air-to-air refueling, passenger transport, aeromedical evacuation, and strategic transport of Government of Canada officials. Project activities include construction of an apron for aircraft parking; a hangar facility for operations, logistics/warehousing and maintenance; space for training, administration and vehicular parking, and potentially support infrastructure for refueling/defueling and cargo handling.