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Attachment Comments on the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project - Papaschase First Nation Band 136 Association

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Papaschase First Nation
Reference number: 16
Submitted: 2025-09-07 - 10:50 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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P.O. Box 32021 Millwoods Post Office Edmonton, Alberta T6K 4C2 Ph: 780-490-9500 / Fax: 780-366-3714 FIRST NATION BAND 136 ASSOCIATION September 7, 2025 Greenlight Electricity Centre Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 1145-9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3 Via Email: iaac.greenlight-electricity-centre.aeic@iaac-aeic.gc.ca RE: Greenlight Electricity Centre Project – Comments from the Papaschase First Nation Band 136 Association (PFNB) On behalf of the Papaschase First Nation Band 136 Association (PFNB), we provide the following comments on the Summary of the Initial Project Description (IPD) for the proposed Greenlight Electricity Centre Project, a natural gas facility proposed in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland near Gibbons. 1. About Papaschase The PFNB represents the verified descendants of the Papaschase Indian Band No. 136 and the Edmonton Stragglers, whose people have lived on and governed the lands of the Edmonton and Beaver Hills region within Treaty 6 territory for centuries, and whose names were later recorded on Treaty Pay Lists from 1876–1887. Although Canada forcibly displaced our people and illegally surrendered our reserve, we remain a Treaty 6 Nation with inherent and constitutionally protected rights. We assert governance authority through our customary law, Wahkotowin, and are actively reconstituting our Nation to uphold our Treaty promises. 2. Exclusion from Early Engagement PFNB was not listed among the Indigenous groups identified for engagement in the Summary IPD. This exclusion is unacceptable. As rights-bearing Treaty 6 people, PFNB must be engaged from the outset of any assessment. Excluding us continues a pattern of ...

Attachment Environment and Climate Change Canada Response - Federal Authority Advice Record for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada
Reference number: 15
Submitted: 2025-09-05 - 9:20 AM
Updated: 2025-09-05 - 3:02 PM
Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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Environmental Protection Operations Directorate Prairie and Northern Region 9250 49 Street Edmonton, AB T6B 1K5 Sept 4, 2025 ECCC File: 4194-10-3/6355 CIAR Reference: 89790 Sent via e-mail: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada greenlight@iaac-aeic.gc.ca chinenye.ewelike@iaac-aeic.gc.ca RE: CIAR #89790, Federal Authority Advice Request for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project To the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have completed a review of the Initial Project Description for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project proposed by Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership. We are providing comments for IAAC’s consideration. Our expert advice is based on ECCC’s mandate in the context of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and their relevant regulations. Please contact Leah Dirk, Environmental Assessment Officer at (306) 514-2363 or Leah.Dirk@ec.gc.ca and the and the ECCC Prairie and Northern Region Environmental Assessment South Generic Inbox at EASouthPNR@ec.gc.ca if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Jody Small Regional Director, Prairie and Northern Region Attachment (#): 20250904_ECCC_Greenlight Electricity Centre_FAAR_FINAL cc. Cari-Lyn Epp, A/Unit Head, Environmental Assessment South PNR, ECCC Stephinie Mallon, EA South Project Alternate, Senior Environmental Assessment Officer, Environmental Assessment South PNR, ECCC <Original signed by> mailto:EASouthPNR@ec.gc.ca
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Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR) FAAR Response must be submitted by September 2, 2025 Greenlight Electricity Centre Project – Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership. Registry File: 89790 Department/Agency Environment and Climate Change Canada Lead Contact Leah Dirk, A/EA Officer Full Address 11 Innovation Blvd, Saskatoon, SK S7N 3H% Email Leah.Dirk@ec.gc.ca Telephone (306) 514- 2363 Alternate Contact Stephinie.Mallon@ec.gc.ca EASouthPNR@ec.gc.ca 1. Will your department or agency exercise a power, perform a duty or function, or provide financial assistance, related to the project to enable it to be carried out in whole or in part? As relevant, a) Specify the power, duty or function, or financial assistance, and the likelihood that it will be required to construct the project, based on the Initial Project Description, as either Required, Potential, Likely, Unlikely or Not Required ECCC does not expect that it will be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Project to enable it to proceed. Once the scope of the Project and of the assessment are established by the Agency, this may change as additional activities or project components could come into scope. Please note the following requirements that may apply to the Project: • Species at Risk Act (SARA) permits – potential/unlikely • Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA) permits – potential/unlikely b) Describe any associated Indigenous or public consultation, including timelines ECCC does not expect to exercise any powers or perform a duty or function under any Act of Parliament in relation to the Project that will involve public and ...

Attachment Wildlife

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Nicole Corrado
Reference number: 7
Submitted: 2025-09-02 - 11:51 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
noticed a lot of wildlife live here. ?????Please preserve the trees at this location. Please do not harm animals with this project. Please do not use animal testing for pollution and effluent monitoring. https://www.change.org/p/stop-testing-sewer-water-on-laboratory-fish ?Please work with the Canadian Centre for the Alternatives to Animal Methods. https://www.uwindsor.ca/ccaam/ Please only use non lethal ways to live with geese, beavers, and other wildlife. Develop a Living With Coyotes program with the animal welfare organization Coyote Watch Canada. www.coyotewatchcanada.com Please only use non lethal ways to manage wildlife. There are humane, non lethal ways to deal with beavers. Here's a great resource. https://thefurbearers.com/downloads/PDFs/Beaver%20Book%20-%202019-10-08%20The%20Fur-Bearers.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1fP2wOYQKbWREX0E5QzYBhZLf9VjwMov3p37Vh8ToW1-NeQvAoVATZhEg%0A%0A https://www.change.org/p/stop-banff-from-killing-animals-after-conflicts https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/humanely-scare-away-canada-geese https://www.canadageese.org/nlcontrol.html https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/humane-goose-control-pdf.pdf https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-canada-geese This company makes non lethal products. https://margosupplies.com/ca-en/ ? Conventional rodent control uses cruel methods. The companies use glue traps, and snap traps, which, like legholds, can cause injury. They also use rodenticide, which kills slowly and kills many non target ...

Attachment Greenlight Electricity Centre Project - Ermineskin Comments on Summary of IPD

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of JFK Law LLP
Reference number: 14
Submitted: 2025-09-02 - 11:48 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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#2335754v2 September 2, 2025 VIA EMAIL Greenlight@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Greenlight Electricity Centre Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 1145-9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3 Suite 260, 200 Granville Street Vancouver BC V6C 1S4 T 604 687 0549 F 604 687 2696 www.jfklaw.ca Blair Feltmate he/him/his Associate C 778 819 3842 E bfeltmate@jfklaw.ca Re: Ermineskin Comments on Summary of Initial Project Description for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project (Ref No. 897970) We write on behalf of Ermineskin Cree Nation regarding the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project proposed by the Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership. We write to provide comment on the Summary of the Initial Project Description submitted by Greenlight as part of the impact assessment conducted by the IAAC. Ermineskin has not had a full opportunity to prepare a detailed and comprehensive review of the Initial Project Description or the Summary of the Initial Project Description. We provide the below comments to help inform the summary of issues as we conduct a more detailed review to inform the assessment as it proceeds. Direct and Adverse Impact on Ermineskin Aboriginal and Treaty Rights The Project is located in the heart of Treaty 6 and within the traditional territory of Ermineskin. As such, we anticipate the Project will have direct and adverse effects on their ability to practice Aboriginal and Treaty rights as was promised upon entering into the Treaty with the Crown in 1877. We understand that initial engagement activities were undertaken by the proponent. Our client expects the IAAC to consult with the intent and objective of ...

Attachment Greenlight Electricity Centre Project - Comments Requested on Initial Project Description

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Protected Areas
Reference number: 13
Submitted: 2025-09-02 - 5:47 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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1 Classification: Protected A Provincial Authority Advice Record Form #1: Authority and Summary of Issues Response requested by: September 2, 2025 Greenlight Electricity Centre Project – Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership CIAR No.: 89790 The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) encourages comments to be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (Reference #89790) at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/89790?culture=en-CA. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact IAAC using the information provided below for assistance.HYPERLINK "https://iaac- aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/88747?culture=en-CA" Ministry/Agency: Environment and Protected Areas Primary Contact Name: Lori Havanka Email: lori.havanka@gov.ab.ca Phone: 780-644-4985 Alternate Contact Name: Alison Watson Email: environmental.assessment@gov.ab.ca. Phone: 780-427-5828 Please complete this form. 1. Would your ministry/agency participate in the federal impact assessment process for this project? If so, provide the information of the main point of contact. Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) – A request for an environmental assessment determination was received and a no EIA required determination was made on September 2, 2025. Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW) -Based on the provincial process that exists for the evaluation of historic resources and the fact that there is no equivalent federal process, there is no need for Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women to participate in the federal impact assessment process. ...

Attachment Greenlight Electricity Centre Project - ISC response and the Federal Authority Advice Record.docx

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada
Reference number: 8
Submitted: 2025-09-02 - 4:07 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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GCDOCS # 139708996 Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR) FAAR Response must be submitted by September 2, 2025 Greenlight Electricity Centre Project – Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership. Registry File: 89790 Department/Agency Indigenous Services Canada Lead Contact Greg Bosse Full Address 9700, Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta Email Greg.Bosse@sac-isc.gc.ca Telephone Alternate Contacts Madison Pecoskie, Madison.Pecoskie@ sac-isc.gc.ca , Jan Triska, Jan.Triska2@sac-isc.gc.ca, SAC.EvaluationImpacts- ImpactsAssessment.ISC@sac-isc.gc.ca 1. Will your department or agency exercise a power, perform a duty or function, or provide financial assistance, related to the project to enable it to be carried out in whole or in part? ISC does not anticipate exercising a power, duty or function, or providing financial assistance related to the project that would enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part. As relevant, a) Specify the power, duty or function, or financial assistance, and the likelihood that it will be required to construct the project, based on the Initial Project Description, as either Required, Potential, Likely, Unlikely or Not Required b) Describe any associated Indigenous or public consultation, including timelines c) Describe any associated information requirements (e.g., alternative means assessment, habitat offsetting), and specify those that may be coordinated with the impact assessment process, if an impact assessment is required1 d) Identify any associated project-specific guidance or issues of which the proponent should be aware, or information the proponent should provide. 2. Using Table 1, identify project- and ...

Attachment Natural Resources Canada Response - Federal Authority Advice Record for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Natural Resources Canada
Reference number: 9
Submitted: 2025-09-02 - 11:49 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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2 September 2025 CIAR File No: 89790 Chineye Ewelike Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Prairie and Northern Region Submitted by email: Greenlight@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Subject: NRCan Federal Authority Advice Record for Greenlight Electricity Centre Project On August 11, 2025, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) received a request from the Impact Assessment Agency to review the initial project description for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project, located near Gibbons, Alberta and complete the federal authority advice form. Pursuant to section 23 of Impact Assessment Act (IAA 2019), NRCan is participating in the impact assessment of the Greenlight Electricity Centre. NRCan has reviewed the Greenlight Electricity Centre Initial Project Description and Summary of the Initial Project Description. NRCan does not have specific expertise relevant to this project and its response is included in the Appendix 1: Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR) form. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Natalie.Robinson@nrcan- rncan.gc.ca Sincerely, Natalie Robinson Senior Impact Assessment Officer Impact Assessment Division, Office of the Chief Scientist Natural Resources Canada CC: Annie Montpetit, Acting Team Lead, Impact Assessment Division Sonja Kosuta – Senior Director, Impact Assessment & Science Capacity Appendix 1 Federal Authority Advice Record Greenlight Electricity Centre Project UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Appendix 1: Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR) FAAR Response must be submitted by September 2, 2025 Greenlight Electricity Centre Project – Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership. Registry File: ...

Attachment Health Canada Response - Federal Authority Advice Record for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Health Canada
Reference number: 10
Submitted: 2025-09-02 - 11:07 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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Unclassified / Non classifié Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR) FAAR Response must be submitted by September 2, 2025 Greenlight Electricity Centre Project – Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership. Registry File: 89790 Department/Agency Health Canada Lead Contact Ayesha Sohail Full Address Suite 9100, 9700 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G3 Email Ayesha.Sohail@hc-sc.gc.ca Telephone 780-245-5793 Alternate Contact Brenda Woo, Brenda.Woo@hc-sc.gc.ca 1. Will your department or agency exercise a power, perform a duty or function, or provide financial assistance, related to the project to enable it to be carried out in whole or in part? As relevant, a) Specify the power, duty or function, or financial assistance, and the likelihood that it will be required to construct the project, based on the Initial Project Description, as either Required, Potential, Likely, Unlikely or Not Required b) Describe any associated Indigenous or public consultation, including timelines c) Describe any associated information requirements (e.g., alternative means assessment, habitat offsetting), and specify those that may be coordinated with the impact assessment process, if an impact assessment is required1 d) Identify any associated project-specific guidance or issues of which the proponent should be aware, or information the proponent should provide. Health Canada (HC) will not exercise a power, perform a duty or function, or provide financial assistance related to the Project. 2. Using Table 1, identify project- and context- specific key issues, based on the expertise within your mandate2 and the information in your possession, including the Initial Project ...
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1 Environmental Health Program Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch Health Canada 9700 Jasper Avenue, Floor 09 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G3 September 02, 2025 Chinenye Ewelike Project Manager, Prairie and Northern Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 9700 Jasper Avenue, Floor 11 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C1 Submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Registry Health Canada’s Comments on the Initial Project Description for the Greenlight Electricity Center Project Dear Chinenye Ewelike, Thank you for your email on July 17, 2025, requesting Health Canada’s review of the Initial Project Description (iPD) for the Greenlight Electricity Center Project (the Project). Health Canada (HC) participates in the impact assessment process as a federal authority under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). HC makes available specialist/expert information or knowledge in their possession to reviewing bodies under the IAA, upon request. HC does not make decisions or issue licenses, permits, or authorizations in relation to the impact assessment of a development project. Based on the Project components and activities described in the iPD, HC’s advice (in the attached Federal Authority Advice Record or FAAR form) pertains to potential non-negligible adverse effects on the health of Indigenous peoples in Canada. In addition to the comments in the FAAR form, HC acknowledges that the Project will follow the noise complaint resolution process outlined in Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 012 (Section 25.2 Noise, pp. 98). Should you have any questions related to HC’s comments, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Ayesha ...

Attachment Fisheries and Oceans Canada Response - Federal Authority Advice Record for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Reference number: 11
Submitted: 2025-08-29 - 3:50 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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Unclassified - Non-Classifié Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR) FAAR Response must be submitted by September 2, 2025 Greenlight Electricity Centre Project – Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership. Registry File: 89790 Department/Agency Fisheries and Oceans Canada Lead Contact Amanda Conway, A /Team Leader, Triage and Planning Full Address 867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1A1 Email Amanda.Conway@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Telephone 289-556-8651 Alternate Contact Sheeva Nakhaie, Sheeva.Nakhaie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 1. Will your department or agency exercise a power, perform a duty or function, or provide financial assistance, related to the project to enable it to be carried out in whole or in part? As relevant, a) Specify the power, duty or function, or financial assistance, and the likelihood that it will be required to construct the project, based on the Initial Project Description, as either Required, Potential, Likely, Unlikely or Not Required A Fisheries Act paragraph 35(2)(b) Authorization will be required if the project is likely to cause the harmful alteration, disruption, or destruction to fish habitat and/or a Fisheries Act paragraph 34.4(2)(b) Authorization if the project is likely to result in the death of fish. Based on the information provided, it is our understanding that there will be no in-water works related to this project. As such, it is not likely that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) would be required to exercise a power or perform a duty of function to allow this project to proceed. Should works be proposed that may impact fish and fish habitat (including, for example, water crossings that may be required to access the site), we recommend ...

Attachment Transport Canada Response - Federal Authority Advice Record for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Transport Canada
Reference number: 12
Submitted: 2025-08-28 - 4:59 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR) FAAR Response must be submitted by September 2, 2025 Greenlight Electricity Centre Project – Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership. Registry File: 89790 Department/Agency Transport Canada Lead Contact Jackie Barker Full Address 344 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba Email Jackie.barker@tc.gc.ca Telephone 204-979-1739 Alternate Contact Adam Downing 1. Will your department or agency exercise a power, perform a duty or function, or provide financial assistance, related to the project to enable it to be carried out in whole or in part? As relevant, a) Specify the power, duty or function, or financial assistance, and the likelihood that it will be required to construct the project, based on the Initial Project Description, as either Required, Potential, Likely, Unlikely or Not Required There is potential that Transport Canada may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function with respect to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA). However, Transport Canada requires further detailed project information to confirm if the Department would be required to issue a CNWA approval to enable the project to proceed. Details on possible CNWA requirements for the project follow below: • Waterways that are not navigable are not regulated by the CNWA. As such, any works in, on, over, under, through or across non-navigable waterways do not require a CNWA approval. • The only work in, on, over, under, through or across non-scheduled navigable waterways that definitively requires an approval under the CNWA is a work listed in the Major Works Order when it may interfere with navigation. An example of a ...

Attachment Environmental Impact Concerns Regarding the Proposed Greenlight Electricity Centre: Emissions, Water Security, and Policy Alignment

Greenlight Electricity Centre Project
Author: University of Calgary
Reference number: 6
Submitted: 2025-08-26 - 5:09 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
As an environmental impact specialist, my primary concern with the Greenlight Electricity Centre is its reliance on natural gas as the sole fuel source. At a design capacity of 1,800 MW, the facility will be one of the largest gas-fired power plants in Canada, and even with combined cycle efficiency gains, it will emit several million tonnes of CO² annually if carbon capture and storage (CCS) is not deployed immediately at scale. The project description emphasizes that the plant is “carbon capture ready,” but this optionality is not equivalent to an enforceable commitment. Unless capture systems are installed from the outset, the facility risks becoming a long-lived, high-emitting asset at a time when Canada has committed to net-zero by 2050 and Alberta’s power sector faces increasing scrutiny. Moreover, CCS effectiveness depends on more than design integration: capture rates, permanence of storage, leakage risks, and the additional energy penalty associated with capture all materially affect the net climate impact. Equally important is the issue of upstream emissions. Natural gas production and transmission in Alberta are associated with fugitive methane leakage, which on a 20-year global warming potential basis is 84–87 times more potent than CO². Even at relatively low leakage rates (e.g., 2–3%), lifecycle climate impacts can erode most of the gains from combined cycle efficiency. The facility’s emissions assessment therefore cannot be limited to stack CO²; it must account for methane release across the upstream supply chain. Air quality impacts also warrant attention. Large combined cycle plants are significant point sources of nitrogen oxides (NO?), a precursor ...

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