Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Replacement of the Southern Section of the River Wall - Saint-Jean Garrison

June 16, 2025 — The Department of National Defence must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the Department of National Defence is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by July 5, 2025 to:
Olivier Émond-Bernatchez, RP Ops Det St-Jean
Mailing Address:  BS 2 Div CA Det St-Jean, CP 100 Succ Bureau-Chef
Richelain, QC, J0J 1R0
E-mail:  Olivier.Emond-Bernatchez@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. Following an expert assessment of the retaining wall built in the 1950s, it must be replaced in the short term due to advanced deterioration and to ensure the safety of site users, thus avoiding the discharge of debris into the river. This project is a continuation of Phase 1 P20-39 Renovation of the river retaining wall, completed in summer 2023.