Marten Falls Community Access Road Project
Marten Falls First Nation is proposing the construction and operation, including maintenance, of an all-season multi-use community access road approximately 190 to 230 kilometres in length, connecting the northern end of Painter Lake forestry road to the community of Marten Falls. Marten Falls is located at the junction of the Albany and Ogoki rivers, approximately 170 kilometres northeast of Nakina, Ontario. As proposed, the Marten Falls Community Access Road Project could enable future access to potential mineral development activities in the Ring of Fire area.
Latest update
June 1, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada informed the proponent that the information submitted is sufficient to prepare the draft impact assessment report and potential conditions. An opportunity to comment on the draft impact assessment report will be announced later.
At a glance
Planning
Planning
Completed
180/180 days
Key documents
- Notice of Time Limit Extension October 8, 2024
- Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan April 30, 2021
- Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines February 24, 2020
- Public Participation Plan February 24, 2020
- Cooperation Plan February 24, 2020
- Permitting Plan February 24, 2020
- Public Participation Comment Card December 19, 2019
- Draft Public Participation Plan December 19, 2019
- Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines December 19, 2019
- Notice of Impact Assessment Decision with Reasons November 29, 2019
- Summary of the Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project November 9, 2019
- Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project November 9, 2019
- Summary of Issues October 11, 2019
- Initial Project Description of a Designated Project August 6, 2019
- Summary of an Initial Project Description of a Designated Project August 6, 2019
Comment periods
- Public Notice - Public comments invited on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the draft Public Participation Plan December 19, 2019 to January 28, 2020 - Closed
- Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description September 11, 2019 to October 1, 2019 - Closed
Impact Statement
Impact Statement
Completed
2288/2592 days
Key documents
- Summary of the Impact Statement February 20, 2026
- Impact Statement February 20, 2026
- Notice of Commencement February 24, 2020
Post Decision
Post Decision phase is an ongoing process
If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.
Post Decision
Not started
Participate
Contacts
Marten Falls Community Access Road ProjectImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
600-55 York Street
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1R7
Telephone: 416-952-1576
Fax: 416-952-1573
Email: martenfalls@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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Location
- Marten Falls (Ontario)
- Northern end of Painter Lake forestry road (Ontario)
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Nature of Activity
- Highways and Roads
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Assessment Status
In progress -
Start Date
2019-08-28 -
Proponent
Marten Falls First Nation -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Impact Assessment by the Agency -
Reference Number
80184
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