Government of Canada completes Webequie Supply Road Project impact assessment

Today, the Government of Canada issued a decision statement for the Webequie Supply Road Project in Ontario, determining that, in areas of federal jurisdiction, the benefits of this project outweigh the identified potential adverse effects.

June 25, 2026 — Ottawa, Ontario — Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Today, the Government of Canada issued a decision statement for the Webequie Supply Road Project in Ontario, determining that, in areas of federal jurisdiction, the benefits of this project outweigh the identified potential adverse effects. The decision allows the project to proceed, and was informed by the Impact Assessment Report based on scientific evidence, Indigenous Knowledge and public and Indigenous consultation.

The project, a 107-kilometre all-season road connecting the Webequie Airport and the McFaulds Lake area in northern Ontario is expected to offer economic opportunities and address persistent connectivity challenges faced by Webequie First Nation and other remote Indigenous communities. The proposed two-lane gravel supply road would improve transportation and provide future opportunities to install transmission lines and broadband.

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring proposals like this move forward in a way that is sustainable and protects the environment and Indigenous rights. A total of 16 Indigenous communities participated in the impact assessment process. Crown consultations with these communities resulted in mitigation measures and follow-up requirements to address adverse effects on Indigenous Peoples, as well as potential impacts to rights, as recognized and affirmed by Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous communities in a manner that advances reconciliation, respects the rights and cultures of Indigenous Peoples, and ensures the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in assessments.