New Fibre Installation

Bell Canada plans to install submarine fiber optic cabling, for Internet purposes, to residential homes in Bass Lake, Kahshe Lake, Lake Muskoka, Loon Lake, Middle Muldrew Lake, North Muldrew Lake, South Muldrew Lake, Pine Lake, Riley Lake, the Severn River / Trent-Severn Waterway, Silver Lake and Sparrow Lake. The project involves the submarine fibre optic installation of 1.84 km in Bass Lake, 2.09 km in Kahshe Lake, 2.36 km in Lake Muskoka, 0.54 km in Loon Lake, 0.17 km in Middle Muldrew Lake, 3.65 km in North Muldrew Lake, 1.60 km in South Muldrew Lake, 3.68 km in Pine Lake, 2.72 km in Riley Lake, 0.55 km in Severn River / Trent -Severn Waterway, 0.35 km in Silver Lake and 17.048 km in Sparrow Lake.


Latest update

Notice of Determination

October 17, 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 - October 17, 2025
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - September 16, 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


Disclaimer

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 01: Bass Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 02: Kahshe Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 03: Muskoka Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 04: Loon Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 05: Middle Mildrew Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 06: North Muldrew Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 07: Pine Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 08: Riley Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 09: Severn River - Severn Waterway (Ontario)
    • Project Site 10: Silver Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 11: South Muldrew Lake (Ontario)
    • Project Site 12: Sparrow Lake (Ontario)
  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified
  • Assessment Status

    Completed
  • Start Date

    2025-09-16
  • Proponent

    Bell Canada
  • Authorities

    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development
  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands
  • Reference Number

    89889

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