Lazy Head Marine Terminal Project

Public notice

Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and participant funding available

November 3, 2026 — Ottawa, Ontario

Carver Mineral Resources Inc. is proposing the development, operation, and decommissioning of a marine terminal located in Lazy Head in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. As proposed, the Lazy Head Marine Terminal Project would consist of a new marine terminal in Chedabucto Bay, that could accommodate vessels up to 48,000 deadweight tonnes and support the export of aggregate. The project is expected to operate for 85 years.

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project.

How can I participate?

Comments should be based on local, regional, or Indigenous Knowledge of the site or surrounding environment, or provide any other relevant information that may support the conduct of this assessment. Comments received will help IAAC prepare the summary of issues, determine whether an impact assessment is required, refine its focus, and identify federal permits that may be required to support federal review coordination.

Visit the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 90794) to:

• Submit your comments online (submission deadline: 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2026);
• Learn about and apply for funding to support your participation in the planning phase of the assessment (application deadline: December 3, 2026);
• Learn about the upcoming virtual information sessions in English on November 9 and November 10, 2026. A French session is available upon request. Join one to learn more about the project, assessment process and how to comment; and
• Sign up for project-specific notifications.

Participants who have questions about the assessment or who wish to provide input in a different format can contact IAAC by writing to LazyHead@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. All comments received by IAAC will be published online as part of the project file. IAAC supports participation in assessments through its Participant Funding Program. IAAC will retroactively reimburse eligible participants for their participation costs in this first comment period. Questions about the program should be directed to fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or 1-866-582-1884.

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