Notice of Determination

Edmonton – May 8, 2026 – Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed 40 Acre Housing Project 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:

• Environmental protection measures for wetlands, wildlife, and migratory birds;
• Spill response and reporting procedures 
• Waste managment requirements, including a sampling and monitoring plan, and reporting for management of drill waste