Notice of time limit suspension with reasons

Ottawa — March 13, 2026 — On March 11, 2026, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) suspended the 180-day time limit for the planning phase under the Impact Assessment Act for the Salt Springs Natural Gas Power Generation Facility Project proposed by IESO Nova Scotia, the province's Independent Energy System Operator (the proponent).

IAAC has taken this action in consideration of a written request from the proponent that the time limit be suspended in order that it may have sufficient time to provide IAAC with a notice that sets out how it intends to address the issues referred to in the Summary of Issues, provided to the proponent on February 19, 2026.

When the proponent has provided IAAC with its Response to the Summary of Issues, IAAC will post a notice that the prescribed activity is completed and the 180-day time limit will resume.

For further information on this impact assessment, please contact:

Salt Springs Natural Gas Power Generation Facility Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
200-1801 Hollis Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4
Telephone: 902-426-0564
Email: SaltSprings@iaac-aeic.gc.ca