Notice of Determination

June 9, 2025 - Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Backup Power Project at North Caribou Lake First Nation is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• Community knowledge; and
• Mitigation measures to address potential impacts resulting from construction activities.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are: 

• Dust Control Measures will be implemented to control air quality. Where practical, idling of on-site vehicles will be discouraged. Vehicles will be covered when soil or aggregates are transported.  Exposed soils will be covered or wetted down;
• Noise Control Measures including the use of noise muffled devices and restricting construction work to regular working hours, will be implemented to reduce and control temporary construction noise disturbances to receptors near the construction site.

Indigenous Services Canada is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Indigenous Services Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.