Government of Canada says all-season road not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada announced today that the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature has determined that the Project 6 - All-season Road Linking Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and God's Lake First Nation in Manitoba is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012

February 4, 2026 — Ottawa, Ontario — Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) announced today that the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature has determined that the Project 6 - All-season Road Linking Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and God's Lake First Nation in Manitoba is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012), taking into account the implementation of mitigation measures. This ministerial decision was informed by the conclusions of the project's Environmental Assessment Report prepared by IAAC.

The project, a proposed 141-kilometre all-season road designed as a two-lane gravel public highway located on the east side of Lake Winnipeg, was subject to a robust federal review based on scientific evidence and Indigenous Knowledge. The project would consist of three interconnected road sections beginning at the reserve boundaries of Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and God's Lake First Nation, connecting the three communities. It would also include the construction of two bridges over God's River and Magill Creek. The road will provide improved, safe and more reliable transportation services between these remote communities. In addition, it will provide local jobs, training and economic opportunities.