Eskay Creek Revitalization Project: Major Federal Milestone Completed

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, issued her Decision Statement for the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project (the project), determining that the project's benefits outweigh its potential negative impacts within areas of federal jurisdiction.

January 26, 2026 – Ottawa – Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, issued her Decision Statement for the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project (the project), determining that the project's benefits outweigh its potential negative impacts within areas of federal jurisdiction. This "one project, one review" assessment was made possible by a substituted impact assessment conducted by the Government of British Columbia under the Impact Assessment Cooperation Agreement Between Canada and British Columbia Impact Assessment Cooperation Agreement Between Canada and British Columbia in collaboration with the Tahltan Nation.

The project, an open-pit gold and silver mine proposed by Eskay Creek Mining Limited, is expected to offer significant economic opportunities, creating more than 700 jobs and driving economic growth in northern British Columbia.

The Government of Canada is confident that the project's design, which incorporates rigorous environmental safeguards and was the subject of thorough Indigenous engagement, along with legally binding conditions in the Decision Statement and regulatory mechanisms, will successfully mitigate or avoid potential negative impacts in federal jurisdiction. 

These include measures to reduce adverse effects on fish and fish habitat, migratory birds, and transboundary water; safeguard Indigenous health and socio-economic conditions; and protect cultural heritage and traditional land use. The proponent must also accommodate potential impacts on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.