New Fibre Installation

New Fibre Installation

 

Bell Canada plans to install submarine fiber optic cabling, for Internet purposes, to residential homes in Ella Lake and Upper Island Lake and the indigenous community of Obadjiwan 15E (Batchewana First Nation). The project involves the submarine fibre optic installation of approximately 0.4 km in Ella Lake, 2.04 km in Upper Island Lake and of 0.88 km in the community of Obadjiwan 15E (Batchewana First Nation).

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Notice of Determination

August 14, 2025 - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has determined that the proposed project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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

  • relevant potential environmental effects;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation and monitoring measures taken into account for this determination included active and adaptive management measures that would be implemented for the protection of the local environment. Based on the consideration of these measures, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Innovation, Science and Economic Development 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.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - August 14, 2025
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - July 14, 2025

Contacts

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Paula Andrea Pereira Lopez, Technical Officer, Connected Canada Branch
235 Queen Street
1st Floor West Tower, CD Howe Building
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5
Email: Get-connected-branchez-vous@ised-isde.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Project site 1: Ella Lake (Ontario)
    • Project site 2: Upper Island Lake (Ontario)
    • Project site 3: Obadjiwan Indian Reserve 15E (Batchewana First Nation) (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-07-14

  • Proponent

    Bell Canada

  • Authorities

    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89728

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