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Attachment From the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks - Species at Risk Branch to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada: Comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and draft Cooperation Plan

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks
  • Reference Number: 66
  • Submitted: 2024-06-13 - 12:03 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe
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  • CIAR #: 85832 Great Bear Gold Project Page 1 of 4 Comment Form - Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Cooperation Plan – Provincial Review Team Great Bear Gold Project Deadline: June 5, 2024 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/85832?culture=en-CA). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Registry directly at registry-registre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Please note that all comments submitted using this form will be posted on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry website for the Project. Please note that this is your opportunity to provide input to the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Ministry: Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks IA Contact: Michelle Schott Telephone: (807)456-2727 Email: ...
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Attachment Great Bear Gold Project - Comments - Draft Tailored Impact Guidelines & Draft Public Participation Plan

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Catherine Doucet
  • Reference Number: 56
  • Submitted: 2024-06-07 - 11:36 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached files which provide the comments. Great Bear Gold Project - Comments - Draft Tailored Impact Guidelines - Catherine Doucet Great Bear Gold Project - Comments - Draft Public Participation Plan  - Catherine Doucet Borehole, drilling muds, and surface water contamination risks at the Great Bear Gold Project Thank you. Catherine Doucet
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  • 1 Comments on the Draft Public Participation Plan for the Great Bear Gold Project Submitted by Catherine Doucet June 7, 2024 Overall, the Draft Public Participation Plan is very precise on presenting timelines and explaining what the process involves. Also, all the ways that interested parties may become involved. This allows for anyone impacted by the project to engage at all of the stages of the Impact Assessment process. It allows for being informed and clearly delineating how to participate. This should always be done as early on as is possible to provide an opportunity for the public to be engaged. They will then be included in considering the many and varied impacts that are associated with the project. Public participation tools - Page 5 The tools provided for the public appear quite comprehensive. There are multiple entry points for potential commenters to be engaged in the process, encapturing all ways that the public nowadays accesses ...
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  • As of 2023, Kinross was still was still doing surface exploration drilling at the Great Bear Gold site. From 2017 to the end of 2022, the site had 1167 borehole drilled totaling more than 560 km in length. Table 1 below summarises the drilling activities at the site since 2017. . Table 1 Ref: Kinross Gold Corporation Great Bear Gold Project Ontario, Canada NI 43-101 Technical Report Effective Date: December 31, 2022 Issue Date: February 13, 2023 Google Earth satellite imagery (Figure1) taken from a scene over the Great Bear site in September 2023 shows a mosaic of drill pads. Diamond-bit core drilling at these pads have generated drilling muds that contain lubricants, water and rock cuttings from deep geological horizons. An example of drilling mud deposit on at least one drill pad at the Great Bear site is shown figure 2. This picture was taken in July 2021, consulting company for Kinross, AGP Mining Consultants. Fig. 2 ...
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  • 1 Comments on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Submitted by Catherine Doucet June 7, 2024 The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), in its Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines has provided a thorough list of most of the aspects needed to ensure that Kinross’s Great Bear Gold Project will be ‘climate change ready’. Section 13 – Effects of Potential Accidents or Malfunctions In Section 13.1, Risk Assessment, the proponent must ‘provide an explanation of how these events were identified (e.g. information sources, recognized risk assessment methodology, professional expertise, similar project, participants’ input)’. Overall, the points that are elucidated by IAAC in Section 13.1 – Risk assessment, are very comprehensive, requiring the identification of risks from any accidents, specifically, should they occur in close proximity to the mine site. Similarly for Section 14, Effects of the Environment on the Project, the same process ...
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Attachment Grassy Narrows First Nation comments on draft IEPP for the Great Bear Gold Project IA

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Grassy Narrows First Nation
  • Reference Number: 55
  • Submitted: 2024-06-07 - 5:04 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please see comments attached.
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  • June 7, 2024 Attention: Anjala Puvanathan (Director, Ontario Region) (greatbear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca) Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Ontario Region 600-55 York Street Toronto, ON M5J 1R7 RE: Great Bear Gold Project – Comments on IAAC draft Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan On behalf of Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek (“ANA” or Grassy Narrows First Nation”), we write to share with you Grassy Narrows’ preliminary comments on the draft Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan (“IEPP”) for the Great Bear Gold Project Impact Assessment. We have not had enough time or capacity support funding to complete a more fulsome review of the IEPP. As you know, Grassy Narrows is simultaneous being asked to respond to multiple permit applications from various provincial ministries regarding this Project. At the same time, Grassy Narrows was only given 30 days to review and provide comments on the IEPP and other documents like the draft Tailored Impact ...
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Attachment Great Bear Gold Project - Provincial Authority Advice on Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Cooperation Plan

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
  • Reference Number: 54
  • Submitted: 2024-06-07 - 4:47 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Amy Sen,  Please find attached the Minsitry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism's comments on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Cooperation Plan. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Regards, Joseph Harvey Heritage Planner | Heritage Branch | Citizenship Inclusion and Heritage Division Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism | Ontario Public Service 613.242.3743  | Joseph.Harvey@ontario.ca (mailto:Joseph.Harvey@ontario.ca)  
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  • CIAR #: 85832 Great Bear Gold Project Page 1 of 9 Comment Form - Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Cooperation Plan – Provincial Review Team Great Bear Gold Project Deadline: June 7, 2024 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/85832?culture=en-CA). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Registry directly at registry-registre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Please note that all comments submitted using this form will be posted on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry website for the Project. Please note that this is your opportunity to provide input to the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Ministry: Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) IA Contact: Joseph Harvey, Heritage Planner, Heritage ...
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Attachment Grassy Narrows First Nation - Comments on draft TISG for Great Bear Gold Project

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: CELA
  • Reference Number: 53
  • Submitted: 2024-06-07 - 4:36 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please see the attached comments filed by CELA counsel on behalf of Grassy Narrows First Nation in relation to the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Great Bear Gold Project.  Grassy Narrows First Nation submits that the draft TISG is inadequate, unacceptable, and requires substantial revision before it can be finalized and issued to the proponent in this case. In short, the draft TISG is premature, inappropriate, overgeneralized, and overlooks or glosses over significant environmental issues that have been raised by Grassy Narrows First Nation during the planning phase to date. Accordingly, Grassy Narrows First Nation concludes the draft TISG should not be finalized and issued at this time.
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  • Canadian Environmental Law Association T 416 960-2284 • 1-844-755-1420 • F 416 960-9392 • 55 University Avenue, Suite 1500 Toronto, Ontario M5J 2H7 • cela.ca June 7, 2024 BY EMAIL & VIA THE REGISTRY Great Bear Gold Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 55 York Street, 6th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5J 1R7 Email: GreatBear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca RE: IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF GREAT BEAR GOLD PROJECT [REFERENCE NUMBER 85832] – COMMENTS ON DRAFT TAILORED IMPACT STATEMENT GUIDELINES Please be advised that we are co-counsel for Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek (“ANA” or “Grassy Narrows First Nation”) in relation to the above-noted designated project. Our client’s preliminary comments and concerns about the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (“TISG”) dated May 8, 2024 for the Great Bear Gold Project are set out below. In summary, ANA submits that the draft TISG is inadequate, unacceptable, and requires substantial revision ...
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  • Riverbank Mercury Methylation Study Technical Report May 14, 2024 Submitted by: Dr. Brian Branfireun, PhD (Professor) Western University The numerical data presented in this report are validated and certified. The interpretations are based on best available information at this time, and may be subject to change pending further information and expert input. The opinions expressed in this report are the opinions of the author and should not be represented as the opinions of ANA, the EWRR Panel, or any other party. Brian Branfireun at London, Canada. May 14, 2024 1 Plain-Language Summary As part of a larger study of where methylmercury is produced in the Wabigoon River system, a laboratory experiment was done to determine if the water that is discharged from the Dryden Mill to the Wabigoon River makes the methylmercury contamination ...
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  • 4879-5418-7904, v. 1 ANA PRELIMINARY CONCERNS ABOUT THE GREAT BEAR GOLD PROJECT Table of Contents I. The Context ............................................................................................................. 8 Who is Grassy Narrows ............................................................................................... 8 Social and Cultural Impacts of Crown Law and Policy. ................................................ 8 The Cumulative Effects of the Mercury Crisis and Industrial Activities Impacts. .......... 9 II. Ongoing Breaches of Crown Obligations: The 1978 Memorandum of Understanding, Honour of the Crown, and Fiduciary Duty ..................................... 11 1978 MOU and Dishonourable Conduct. ................................................................... 11 The Crown’s unmet fiduciary duties ........................................................................... 12 The Crown’s abandonment of negotiations ...
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Attachment Enclosure 1 DFO submission

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
  • Reference Number: 52
  • Submitted: 2024-06-07 - 4:10 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please see DFO's comments in the attached document. 
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  • CIAR #: 85832 Great Bear Gold Project Page 1 of 15 Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines – Federal Review Team Great Bear Gold Project Response required by: June 5, 2024 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/85832?culture=en-CA). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Registry directly at registry-registre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. All comments submitted using this form will be posted on the Registry website for the Project. Please note that this is your opportunity to customize the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Fisheries and Oceans Canada IA Contact: Jenny Espitia Contreras and Natalie Boyd Telephone: 587-338-9219 Email: Melanie.Campbell@dfo- mpo.gc.ca ...
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Attachment From the Northwestern Ontario Métis Community to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada: Comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and draft Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Métis Nation of Ontario
  • Reference Number: 67
  • Submitted: 2024-06-07 - 2:01 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe
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  • Regional Councillor For the Northwestern Ontario Métis Community June 7, 2024 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) c/o Elyse Batista, Crown Consultation Coordinator Ontario Region 600-55 York Street Toronto ON M5J 1R7 Delivered via Email RE: Review of the Draft Version Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Version of the Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan for the Great Bear Gold Project dated May 8, 2024 Dear Elyse Batista, The Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) has conducted a review of the Draft Version of the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (“TISG”) dated May 8, 2024 and the Draft Version of the Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan dated May 8, 2024 for sufficiency in outlining the requirements of the Northwestern Ontario Métis Community (“NWOMC” also referred to as “Region 1”) represented by the Regional Consultation Committee (“RCC”). It is our understanding that the main objective of a TISG ...
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Attachment Enclosure 1 - ESDC Comments on the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines - Great Bear Gold Project

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Employment and Social Development Canada
  • Reference Number: 51
  • Submitted: 2024-06-07 - 1:09 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please see attached -- ESDC Comments on the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Great Bear Gold Project.
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  • CIAR #: 85832 Great Bear Gold Project Page 1 of 3 Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines – Federal Review Team Great Bear Gold Project Response required by: June 7, 2024 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/85832?culture=en-CA). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Registry directly at registry-registre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. All comments submitted using this form will be posted on the Registry website for the Project. Please note that this is your opportunity to customize the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Employment and Social Development Canada Telephone: IA Contact: Kathy Kingsbury Email: kathy.kingsbury@hrsdc- rhdcc.gc.ca Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines: ...
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Attachment Indigenous Services Canada's comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Great Bear Gold Project

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Indigenous Services Canada
  • Reference Number: 50
  • Submitted: 2024-06-07 - 12:11 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please see Indigenous Services Canada's comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Great Bear Gold Project. 
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  • CIAR #: 85832 Great Bear Gold Project Page 1 of 8 GCDOCS # 125102822 May Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines – Federal Review Team Great Bear Gold Project Response required by: June 5, 2024 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/85832?culture=en-CA). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Registry directly at registry-registre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. All comments submitted using this form will be posted on the Registry website for the Project. Please note that this is your opportunity to customize the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Indigenous Services Canada IA Contact: Regional Coordinator, Special Programs Telephone: 807-624-1565 Email: ...
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Attachment Health Canada's comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Great Bear Gold Project

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Health Canada
  • Reference Number: 49
  • Submitted: 2024-06-06 - 2:22 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please see Health Canada’s comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Great Bear Gold Project.   
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  • CIAR #: 85832 Great Bear Gold Project Page 1 of 16 Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines – Federal Review Team Great Bear Gold Project Response required by: June 7, 2024 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/85832?culture=en-CA). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Registry directly at registry-registre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. All comments submitted using this form will be posted on the Registry website for the Project. Please note that this is your opportunity to customize the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Health Canada IA Contact: Dae Young Lee Email: ia-on-ie-on@hc-sc.gc.ca Section 1 – Draft Permitting Plan: 1. Confirm that all applicable ...
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Attachment Pakwash Lake Owners Association and Kimberly Budweg of Pakwash Lake Camp May 8, 2024 to June 7, 2024 - Open Comments

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Pakwash Lake Camp
  • Reference Number: 48
  • Submitted: 2024-06-05 - 8:24 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Follow up from previous submission and Meeting with Kinross Great Bear dated March 28, 2024 Kinross -Great Bear Project Since the 3rd meeting with Kinross regarding the future mine,  The majority of our concerns will see the greatest impact on our Pakwash Lake, Chukuni River Waterways , wildlife, fisheries, vegetation and ecosystem once the Mining Operation advances into full production with it’s open pit, underground exploration, and fully operation Large capacity Mill 2025-2029. The Chukuni and Pakwash Lake Water basin sees a huge variation in water elevation over the years.  Information can be seen here LWCB.com (http://lwcb.com/) has the up to date water basin elevations, aswell as past years floods, and droughts. ...

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Attachment SUPPORT FOR PROJECT

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Robert Partridge
  • Reference Number: 47
  • Submitted: 2024-06-05 - 11:57 AM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • All government agencies should fully authorize this project.   This modern mining operation is essential for the prosperity of this area. Resource development is central to Canada's economy.  Projects such as this are essential for people to live peacefully and content with stable futures. It is a positive benefit for all those who live in this area.  The tax revenue generated supports governments of all types and all levels. These revenues support important features of government services, such as, health care and access infrastructure. WIth high-paying and stable jobs, the income generated supports stable family/community environments. This results in low crime and fewer people depending on the social "safety net".   There will be impacts on the terrestrial, atmosphere and aquatic environments.  However, in this modern era, there are more than adequate mitigation strategies which result in minimisl or "zero ...

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Attachment Gold Mining kills animals

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Nicole Corrado
  • Reference Number: 46
  • Submitted: 2024-06-04 - 12:22 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please say NO to the Great Bear Gold Project.  Gold mining involves the use of cyanide, which is deadly to all life.  Indigenous peoples live here.  Their homes would be destroyed, and they would be subject to the toxicity of mining.  The mine would also destroy the habitats of fish, birds, woodland caribou, pine martens, and plenty of other animals. During this climate emergency, we can not afford to destroy forests and wildlife habitat.     Gold mining is harmful to all life, and to the planet.  Forcing fish and birds to be exposed to the effluent, and cutting them up to test them for selenium and other pollutants is cruel and outdated.  Canada is phasing out toxicity testing on animals.  Please switch to animal free methods of testing effluent and other substances.  For wild fish and birds, please stop ...

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Wildlife / Habitat

Attachment God mining is harmful to all life

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Nicole Corrado
  • Reference Number: 45
  • Submitted: 2024-06-04 - 12:17 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Please say NO to the Springpole Gold Project.  Gold mining involves the use of cyanide, which is deadly to all life.  Indigenous peoples live here.  Their homes would be destroyed, and they would be subject to the toxicity of mining.  The mine would also destroy the habitats of fish, birds, woodland caribou, pine martens, and plenty of other animals. During this climate emergency, we can not afford to destroy forests and wildlife habitat.     Gold mining is harmful to all life, and to the planet.  Forcing fish and birds to be exposed to the effluent, and cutting them up to test them for selenium and other pollutants is cruel and outdated.  Canada is phasing out toxicity testing on animals.  Please switch to animal free methods of testing effluent and other substances.  For wild fish and birds, please stop ...

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Attachment Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)'s Federal Authority Advices on the Draft TISG Guidelines and Draft Permitting Plan (Great Bear Gold Project)

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: WAGE
  • Reference Number: 44
  • Submitted: 2024-06-04 - 8:15 AM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Attached is WAGE's comments on the draft TISG Guidelines. WAGE does not have any comments on the Draft Permitting Plan.
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  • CIAR #: 85832 Great Bear Gold Project Page 1 of 11 Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines – Federal Review Team Great Bear Gold Project Response required by: June 7, 2024 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/85832?culture=en-CA). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Registry directly at registry-registre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. All comments submitted using this form will be posted on the Registry website for the Project. Please note that this is your opportunity to customize the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Women and Gender Equality Canada IA Contact: Denise Gareau, Director, GBA Plus Directorate, Research Results & Delivery and Center of Expertise ...
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Attachment Transport Canada Comment form Draft TISG and Permitting Plan - Great Bear Gold Project

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Transport Canada
  • Reference Number: 43
  • Submitted: 2024-05-22 - 1:11 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan
  • Transport Canada's response to IAAC request for comments on the Draft TISG and Permitting Plan is attached.
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  • CIAR #: 85832 Great Bear Gold Project Page 1 of 2 UNCLASSIFIED / NON CLASSIFIÉ Comment Form – Draft Permitting Plan and Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines – Federal Review Team Great Bear Gold Project Response required by: June 5, 2024 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/85832?culture=en-CA). Documents can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Registry directly at registry-registre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. All comments submitted using this form will be posted on the Registry website for the Project. Please note that this is your opportunity to customize the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines. Department/Agency: Transport Canada IA Contact: Jeremy Craigs Telephone: 416-428-3394 Email: Jeremy.craigs@tc.gc.ca Section 1 – Draft ...
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Attachment Great Bear Gold Project - IAAC application - Comments on Initial Project Description (IPD)

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Catherine Doucet
  • Reference Number: 19
  • Submitted: 2023-09-18 - 7:42 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Great Bear Gold Project – IAAC application – Comments on Initial Project Description (IPD) Submitted by Catherine Doucet – September 18, 2023 Impact of a flood or wildfire on the mine operations: Overview Emergency preparedness and response Accidental events/malfunctions Potential for climate change related issues in this boreal forest region where the mine is proposed, particularly recent wildfires Flooding events, specifically at a nearby dam This application of submitting comments on the Initial Project Description of a Designated Project (IPD) for the Great Bear Gold Project is based primarily on the potential impacts of this project related to emergency preparedness and response and potential resulting malfunctions, both through error or lack of detailed plans. The focus is primarily on these impacts resulting from the increasing risk of ...

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Attachment Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism - Great Bear Gold Project - Comments on the Initial Project Description

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
  • Reference Number: 18
  • Submitted: 2023-09-18 - 5:00 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Natalie Boyd,  Please see attached comments on the Initial Project Description for the Great Bear Gold project. Attached items include; Provincial Authority Advice Record (PAAR) Table 1 of PAAR MCM Comment table Please do not hesitate to contact myself if you have any questions. Thanks, Joseph Harvey | Heritage Planner Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage Division | Heritage Branch | Heritage Planning Unit Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism 613.242.3743 Joseph.Harvey@ontario.ca (mailto:Joseph.Harvey@ontario.ca)  
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  • File 0018673 -Great Bear Gold Project (Initial Project Description) MCM Comments 1 Item Document Section Given Text MCM Comments 1. General n/a Please ensure that the terminology and framework is aligned with the federal EA process and associated guidance (such as the Technical Guidance for Assessing Physical and Cultural Heritage or any Structure, Site or Thing, and Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada). 2. General Ministry name “Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)” Effective October 17, 2022, responsibility for administration of the Ontario Heritage Act and provision of advisory services related to heritage have been transferred from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) to the Ministry of Citizenship and ...
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  • 1 Table 1: Key Issues to inform decision-making The Agency asks that provincial ministries or agencies align expert advice with the Agency’s approach to tailoring, which focuses on key issues or effects that are likely to be relevant to the public interest decision. In identifying key issues, provincial authorities should be mindful of the Project’s context (size, scope, location), Indigenous knowledge and perspectives, and public concerns. Key issues that may be relevant to the public interest decision include: • effects that may be significant, based on provincial experts’ knowledge and experience with past projects; • effects that may impact Indigenous peoples and their rights, based on Indigenous knowledge and perspectives or experience with past projects; • effects on key species or habitats (e.g. at risk, important to Indigenous communities, commercial importance, provide important ecosystem function); • issues or effects that may result from novel project ...
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  • 1 The Ministry of Citizenship and Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) will review any technical cultural heritage studies related to this Project to ensure compliance with the Ontario Heritage Act and more generally support fulfilment of due diligence related to heritage. MCM has an interest in undertakings such as this under its mandate to develop policies and programs for the conservation of Ontario’s cultural heritage. As a government review agency, MCM reviews various applications and associated technical studies, including those under an environmental assessment process to ensure compliance with the Ontario Heritage Act and fulfillment of due diligence related to cultural heritage more generally. To meet its obligations related to the conservation of cultural heritage resources, including their identification, protection and wise management, the proponent retains qualified persons to prepare technical cultural heritage studies (e.g., archaeological ...
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Attachment Great Bear Gold Project - Initial Project Description - ISC Comments

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Indigenous Services Canada
  • Reference Number: 14
  • Submitted: 2023-09-15 - 10:16 AM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • See attached, comments on IPD from Indigenous Services Canada.
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  • GCDOCS # 117077890 Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by September 13, 2023 Great Bear Gold Project Agency File: 85832 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at GreatBear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Indigenous Services Canada Lead Contact Julia Gregory, Policy Analyst; Lands and Economic Development Full Address 10 WELLINGTON ST Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4 Email Julia.gregory@sac-isc.gc.ca Telephone 438-465-8693 Alternate Contact Nicole Cerpnjak, Health Impact Assessment Coordinator, Impact Assessment and Health Program nicole.cerpnjak@sac-isc.gc.ca 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function ...
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Attachment RE: Submitting Comments

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
  • Reference Number: 16
  • Submitted: 2023-09-14 - 3:27 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  •  Please see the attached submission 
  • Attachment Included
  • GCDOCS # 116507932 Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by September 13, 2023 Great Bear Gold Project Agency File: 85832 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at GreatBear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) Lead Contact James Neary Full Address 25 EDDY ST, Gatineau, Quebec K1A OH4 Email james.neary@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca Telephone 613-355-7285 Alternate Contact Michael Rowan michael.rowan@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca and Jessica Steffano jessica.steffano@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Great Bear Gold Project (the ...
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Attachment How to make gold

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: iris Cutforth
  • Reference Number: 12
  • Submitted: 2023-09-13 - 8:36 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Can't remember....sand....yellow gas taken out of the rainbow gas...and one other ingredient perhaps sulfur. I hid behind something when I added the ingredient and sulfur may have intensified the heat? Not sure if it was added to make blue gas...sand...and ?sulfur but sulfur may have caused bubbles in an explosion. Blew up a lab when taking chemistry which came in handy for people like me in, movies

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Attachment NRCan Responses: FAAR 13 September, 2023

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Kathy McPherson
  • Reference Number: 11
  • Submitted: 2023-09-13 - 7:48 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please see attached, NRCan's completed Federal Authority Advice Record.  This version is preliminary in nature as further expertise will be added in the coming week.  An updated version will follow.   Thank you for the opportunity to review, Kathy McPherson
  • Attachment Included
  • UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by September 13, 2023 Great Bear Gold Project Agency File: 85832 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at GreatBear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Natural Resources Canada Lead Contact Kathy McPherson/Shelley Ball Full Address 580 Booth Street, Ottawa Email shelley.ball@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca, Kathy.mcpherson@ NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca Telephone Alternate Contact 250-361-7045 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Great Bear Gold Project (the Project) to enable it to proceed? If yes, specify the Act of Parliament and that ...
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Attachment Gold project

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: iris Cutforth
  • Reference Number: 10
  • Submitted: 2023-09-13 - 7:47 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Alberta has active volcanic activity. To make gold one must have high heat and sand and gas. Not just any gas but the yellow of the gas has to be removed and added to the sand....can't remember the exact amounts but I remember, when very young, mixing sand and yellow gas and placing it in a pit where there would be active volcanic heat.  Like where?   Can't remember.     Sand and blue gas makes a type of diamond but I think in the initial test it produced a very strong industrial diamond.  Can't remember the receipe.   And, everyone thought First Nations were dumb.....they were remnants of many nations..doctors...miners...scientists...teachers...

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Attachment FAAR Enclosure 1 - DFO Submission

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
  • Reference Number: 15
  • Submitted: 2023-09-13 - 5:12 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  •  Please see the attached submission    
  • Attachment Included
  • Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by September 13, 2023 Great Bear Gold Project Agency File: 85832 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at GreatBear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Lead Contact Melanie Campbell Full Address 1028 Parsons Rd SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0J4 Email Melanie.Campbell@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Telephone 587-335-8720 Alternate Contact Erin Cawthorn (Erin.Cawthorn@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Great Bear Gold Project (the Project) to enable it to proceed? If yes, specify the Act of Parliament and that power, duty or ...
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Attachment ECCC Federal Authority Advice Record: Great Bear Gold Project

  • Great Bear Gold Project
  • Author: Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Reference Number: 9
  • Submitted: 2023-09-13 - 4:20 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Enclosure 2 -  ECCC Federal Authority Advice Record - Authority and Summary of Issues - Great Bear Gold Project
  • Attachment Included
  • Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by September 13, 2023 Great Bear Gold Project Agency File: 85832 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at GreatBear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Environment Climate Change Canada Lead Contact Daniel De Ocampo Full Address 867 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 1A1 Email daniel.deocampo@ec.gc.ca Telephone 437-747-1272 Alternate Contact Blake Haskell (blake.haskell@ec.gc.ca) 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Great Bear Gold Project (the Project) to enable it to proceed? If yes, specify the Act of Parliament and that power, duty or function. Species at ...
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