Government of Canada Provides Early Decision on York Factory First Nation Ten Shilling Aerodrome Project in Manitoba

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the York Factory First Nation Ten Shilling Aerodrome Project, a new aerodrome along Ten Shilling Creek in Manitoba, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

August 15, 2025 — Ottawa — Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the York Factory First Nation Ten Shilling Aerodrome Project, a new aerodrome along Ten Shilling Creek in Manitoba, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

The proponent, York Factory First Nation, may now move forward with obtaining any necessary authorizations and permits.

To arrive at its section 16 decision under the Impact Assessment Act, IAAC engaged other jurisdictions, federal experts, stakeholders, the public, and Indigenous Peoples to review the project description and identify potential impacts to federal jurisdiction and frameworks to address these potential impacts.

IAAC is of the view that the potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through existing federal and provincial laws and regulations. These include but are not limited to the Fisheries Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, and Manitoba's Heritage Resources Act, and Water Rights Act.

As a result, a comprehensive impact assessment is not required.

The documents and list of factors considered can be found in IAAC's Notice of Early Decision with Reasons.