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Attachment Please do not build this

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Beaconsfield Animal Services
  • Reference Number: 158
  • Submitted: 2025-11-15 - 11:39 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  •   Please say NO to the Gold Project.  Gold mining involves the use of cyanide, which is deadly to all life.  Indigenous peoples live here.  Their homes would be destroyed, and they would be subject to the toxicity of mining.  The mine would also destroy the habitats of fish, birds, woodland caribou, pine martens, and plenty of other animals. During this climate emergency, we can not afford to destroy forests and wildlife habitat.     Gold mining is harmful to all life, and to the planet.  Forcing fish and birds to be exposed to the effluent, and cutting them up to test them for selenium and other pollutants is cruel and outdated.  Canada is phasing out toxicity testing on animals.  Please switch to animal free methods of testing effluent and other substances.  For wild fish and birds, please stop lethal sampling and switch to humane non lethal bio monitoring like is done in ...

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Attachment MMF Comments on the Lynn Lake Gold Project - MacLellan site proposed changes

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Manitoba Métis Federation
  • Reference Number: 159
  • Submitted: 2025-11-07
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe  
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  • Review of Alamos Gold Inc’s Proposed Changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – MacLellan Site Manitoba Métis Federation November 12, 2025 MMF Review of Alamos Gold Inc’s Proposed Changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – MacLellan Site | 2 1.0 Introduction The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) notified the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) – the National Government of the Red River Métis – about Alamos Gold Inc.’s proposed changes to the MacLellan site of the Lynn Lake Gold Project (The Project). The Lynn Lake Gold Project is located within the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, in the MMF’s Thompson Region, and therefore has the potential to impact the exercise of Red River Métis s.35 rights, claims and interests. As such, the IAAC has requested the MMF to ...
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Attachment Feedback on Project No. 80140 Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project (MacLellan Site)

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Jeannine Kebernik
  • Reference Number: 154
  • Submitted: 2025-10-24 - 7:12 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Feedback on Project No. 80140 Alamos Gold Inc.-Lynn Lake Gold Project (MacLellan Site) We are leaseholders at Burge Lake whose property was destroyed by Wildfire NO002, which originated near Alamos Gold’s MacLellan mine site. The fire destroyed homes, cabins, and thousands of hectares of land and wildlife habitat. The loss of these places, and the years of future enjoyment they held, is both immeasurable and devastating. As of October 24, 2025, Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures have advised that records pertaining to the official fire-investigation report for Wildfire NO002 “do not exist as the investigation is not yet complete.” However, reports in the Winnipeg Free Press (https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2025/09/15/province-accuses-mining-company-of-negligence-in-lynn-lake-wildfire) and CBC (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/alamos-fire-lynn-lake-1.7630488) cite affidavits filed by the Province of Manitoba ...

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Attachment Incoming Letter - 10/24/2025 - Marcel Colomb First Nation

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Marcel Colomb First Nation
  • Reference Number: 157
  • Submitted: 2025-10-24
  • Project Phase: Post Decision
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe  
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  • Marcel Colomb First Nation 0 0 0 0 00 • III October 24, 2025 HEAD OFFICE Station Main Black Sturgeon Falls, Manitoba ROB 0W0 The Honourable Julie Dabrusin Minister of the Environment and Climate Change House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1 A 0A6 Dear Minister: LYNN LAKE OFFICE P.O. Box 1150, Lynn Lake, Manitoba ROB 0W0 Phone: (204) 356-2439 Fax: (204) 356-2330 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Phone: (204) 356-2911 Fax: (204) 356-2994 RE: Marcel Colomb First Nation: Comments on the MacLellan Mine Plan Amendment Notice of Alteration/Notice of Change We have completed our review of the Notice of Alteration/Change for the MacLellan Mine Plan Amendment under the Lynn Lake Gold Project. Overall, the plan is well-organized and reflects a thoughtful, comprehensive approach. We recognize and appreciate Alamos' significant investment of time and technical expertise in assessing the potential environmental impacts of the proposed modifications. While the submission ...
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Attachment Public Comment on Proposed Amendments – Lynn Lake Gold Project (CIAR #80140)

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: University of Calgary
  • Reference Number: 152
  • Submitted: 2025-10-17 - 11:10 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Public Comment on Proposed Amendments – Lynn Lake Gold Project (CIAR #80140) My observations focus on hydrological, ecological, and monitoring implications of the pit-dewatering discharge modification from Farley Lake/Farley Creek to the Hughes River. 1. Hydrological and Water-Quality Implications The proponent’s modelling anticipates a 1–2 % increase in Hughes River flow and concludes that water-quality effects will be negligible. While this change falls well below the 10 % DFO threshold, I recommend IAAC explicitly require multi-season flow verification in the follow-up program to account for interannual hydrological variability. As Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) noted, reliance on a single year of baseline data introduces uncertainty in establishing background variability. A statistically robust dataset covering spring freshet, summer low flow, and fall turnover periods should therefore be ...
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  • Public Comment on Proposed Amendments – Lynn Lake Gold Project (CIAR #80140) My observations focus on hydrological, ecological, and monitoring implications of the pit- dewatering discharge modification from Farley Lake/Farley Creek to the Hughes River. 1. Hydrological and Water-Quality Implications The proponent’s modelling anticipates a 1–2 % increase in Hughes River flow and concludes that water-quality effects will be negligible. While this change falls well below the 10 % DFO threshold, I recommend IAAC explicitly require multi-season flow verification in the follow-up program to account for interannual hydrological variability. As Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) noted, reliance on a single year of baseline data introduces uncertainty in establishing background variability. A statistically robust dataset covering spring freshet, summer low flow, and fall turnover periods should therefore be incorporated before, during, and after the three-month ...
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Attachment Please say NO to this mine

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Nicole Corrado
  • Reference Number: 141
  • Submitted: 2025-04-24 - 3:07 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to the Project
  • Please say NO to the Gold Project.  Gold mining involves the use of cyanide, which is deadly to all life.  Indigenous peoples live here.  Their homes would be destroyed, and they would be subject to the toxicity of mining.  The mine would also destroy the habitats of fish, birds, woodland caribou, pine martens, and plenty of other animals. During this climate emergency, we can not afford to destroy forests and wildlife habitat.     Gold mining is harmful to all life, and to the planet.  Forcing fish and birds to be exposed to the effluent, and cutting them up to test them for selenium and other pollutants is cruel and outdated.  Canada is phasing out toxicity testing on animals.  Please switch to animal free methods of testing effluent and other substances.  For wild fish and birds, please stop lethal sampling and switch to humane non lethal bio monitoring like is done in ...

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Attachment Comments on the proposed changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Manitoba Métis Federation
  • Reference Number: 140
  • Submitted: 2025-04-17 - 10:58 AM
  • Updated: 2025-04-23 - 11:25 AM
  • Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
  • Project Phase: Post Decision
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to the Project
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe
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  • w w w . m m f . m b . c a Review of Alamos Gold Inc’s Proposed Changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – Manitoba Métis Federation April 2025 MMF Review of Proposed Changes to Lynn Lake Gold Project | 2 1.0 Introduction The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) notified the Manitoba Métis Federation – the National Government of the Red River Métis (MMF) – about Alamos Gold Inc.’s proposed changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project (The Project). The Lynn Lake Gold Project is located within the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, in the MMF’s Thompson Region, and therefore has the potential to impact the exercise of Red River Métis s.35 rights, claims and interests. As such, the IAAC has requested the MMF to provide comments on the Draft Analysis Report and the Proposed Amended Decision Statement that have been prepared by the IAAC. 2.0 Background—The Red River Métis and the MMF 2.1 The Red River Métis The Red ...
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Attachment Transport Canada comments for Lynn Lake Gold project - amendment

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Transport Canada
  • Reference Number: 139
  • Submitted: 2025-04-09 - 2:30 PM
  • Project Phase: Post Decision
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to the Project
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe
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  • UNCLASSIFIED / NON CLASSIFIÉ Transport Canada – Final Views – Lynn Lake Gold Project – Amendment proposal (March 25, 2025) (CIAR #80140) Topic Area Reference comments Outstanding issue Potential significant residual effects Key mitigation measures or follow- up Select the section 5 effect to which your comment applies: 5(1)(a)(i) Fish and Fish Habitat 5(1)(a)(ii) Aquatic Species 5(1)(a)(iii) Migratory Birds 5(1)(b) Federal Lands /Transboundary Effects 5(1)(c)(i) Aboriginal Peoples’ Health/Socio- economic Conditions 5(1)(c)(ii) Aboriginal Peoples’ Physical and Cultural Heritage 5(1)(c)(iii) Current Use of Lands and Resources for Traditional Purposes 5(1)(c)(iv) Any Structure, Site, or Thing of Historical, Archaeological, Paleontological, or Architectural Significance 5(2) Linked to Regulatory Permits/Authorizations Identify what additional information was requested, reference departmental ...
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Attachment Comments from Alamos Gold Inc. on IAAC's Draft Analysis Report and Proposed Amended Decision Statement

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Alamos Gold Inc.
  • Reference Number: 134
  • Submitted: 2025-04-07 - 5:02 PM
  • Updated: 2025-04-10 - 9:06 AM
  • Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
  • Project Phase: Post Decision
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to the Project
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe  
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  • ALAMOS GOLD INC. L Y N N L A K E Memo To: Mark Ardis, Analyst (acting) Decision Statements, National Programs Division Impact Assessment Agency of Canada From: Michael Raess, Manager, Environment, Lynn Lake Gold Project CC: Date: April 7, 2025 Re: Comments and Feedback on the Draft Analysis Report and Proposed Amended Decision Statement for the Lynn Lake Gold Project - Gordon Mine Pit Dewatering Notice of Alteration / Notice of Change Please find below our comments and feedback on the draft analysis report and the proposed amended Decision Statement for the Lynn Lake Gold Project, based on the submitted Lynn Lake Gold Project: Gordon Mine Pit Dewatering Notice of Alteration / Notice of Change. We would appreciate consideration of the changes outlined and recommended, based on the rationale provided. Document Location Reference Comment/Rationale Analysis of Proposed Change to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – Pit Dewatering Report ...
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Attachment Transport Canada's comments on the draft EA Report for the Lynn Lake Gold Project

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Transport Canada
  • Reference Number: 120
  • Submitted: 2022-12-16 - 10:40 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission
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  • Transport Canada December 15, 2022 1 UNCLASSIFIED / NON CLASSIFIÉ LYNN LAKE GOLD PROJECT: Transport Canada comments on the November 2022 Draft Environmental Assessment Report Chapter /Section Title, Section #, Page # Original text from the Agency ECCC’s input/comments Rationale Executive Summary p. ii-iii “The Agency also considered … effects related to changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions that may be required for the Project, including: … and permit(s) under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act by Transport Canada.” Transport Canada recommends the sentence be changed to the following: “The Agency also considered … effects related to changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions that may be required for the Project, including: … and permit(s) approval(s) under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act by Transport ...
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Attachment RE: Lynn Lake Gold Project - Comments Requested on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions - Due December 7

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Reference Number: 115
  • Submitted: 2022-12-09 - 3:19 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • 1 LYNN LAKE GOLD PROJECT: ECCC input into the Draft EA Report Chapter /Section Title, Section #, Page # Original text from the Agency ECCC’s input/comments Rationale 2.2.2 MacLellan Site Tailings Management Facility p.28 “The use of a full liner beneath the Tailings Management Facility was not proposed as the current design was considered more economically feasible and would allow tailings consolidation over time.” ECCC recommends that the Agency consider expanding the Agency’s text to reflect the following additional rationale provided by the Proponent, in their response to Information Request IAAC-R2-75: In response to IAAC-R2-75 the Proponent noted: With a fully lined TMF, the lack of foundation drainage would prolong the tailings consolidation process, reducing long-term stability and increasing the risk of embankment failure. To include additional relevant information and rationale provided by the Proponent. 3.2.1 ...
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  • Environmental Protection Operations Directorate Prairie & Northern Region ECCC File: 4194-10-5/3295 9250 49 Street Edmonton, AB T6B1K5 CIAR Reference: 80140 December 09, 2022 via email at: Wajeeha.Siddiqui@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Wajeeha Siddiqui Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 1145-9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB. T5J 4C3 Dear Wajeeha Siddiqui, Re: Lynn Lake Gold Project - Comments Requested on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has reviewed the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions for the above-noted Project as requested by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s November 7, 2022 letter. Our input attached is based on ECCC’s mandate in the context of the ...
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  • 1 LYNN LAKE GOLD PROJECT: ECCC input into the Draft Potential Conditions Section title, Section #, Page # Original text from the Agency ECCC’s input/comments ECCC’s recommended edits from original text are outlined in red and text to be removed in strikethrough. Rationale 8. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GHG Emissions 8.1.2, p.20 “for each source of emissions identified pursuant to condition 8.1.1, identify the best available technologies and best environmental practices (BAT/BEP) , including emerging technologies and practices at a sufficiently advanced stage of technological development to become technically and economically feasible over the life of the Designated Project, taking into account the BAT/BEP determination process as ECCC recommends the Agency revise the text as follows: “for each source of emissions identified pursuant to condition 8.1.1, identify the best available technologies and best environmental practices ...
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Attachment FW: Lynn Lake Gold Project - Posting of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report - MCFN comments [BLG-DOCUMENTS.FID8057974]

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Marcel Colomb First Nation
  • Reference Number: 118
  • Submitted: 2022-12-09 - 10:16 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • 1 Potential conditions under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is contemplating the following potential conditions in relation to the Lynn Lake Gold Project (the Designated Project) located in Manitoba for recommendation to the Minister of the Environment (the Minister) for inclusion in a Decision Statement issued under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. If the Minister decides that the carrying out of the Designated Project is unlikely to cause significant adverse environmental effects as defined under subsections 5(1) and 5(2), or if the Minister decides that the Designated Project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects and the Governor in Council decides such effects are justified in the circumstances, the Designated Project would be allowed to proceed, and any conditions established by the Minister under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 would ...
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  • December 9, 2022 VIA EMAIL: stephen.mccarthy@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Stephen McCarthy Senior Consultation Analyst Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Dear Mr. McCarthy: Re: Alamos Gold Inc.’s Lynn Lake Gold Project (the “Project”) – Response to Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the “Agency”) draft report dated November 2022 (the “draft EA Report”) and draft Conditions for Approval (the “draft EA Conditions”) We are deeply disappointed in the draft EA Report and draft EA Conditions. The Agency appears to have under-stated or misunderstood the scope, nature and implications of the potential impacts of the Project on our community. It will take significant work by the Agency to re-write these documents to fulfil the Agency’s obligations under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (“CEAA 2012”) and the Crown’s obligations to consult and accommodate Marcel Colomb First Nation (“MCFN”) and to adequately ensure the protection of our constitutionally protected rights. ...
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  • Lynn Lake Gold Project Environmental Impact Statement Federal IR Responses Round 2, Package 2 Extract of response to IAAC-R2-57 Marcel Colomb First Nation Baseline and Mitigation Table Prepared by: Stantec Consulting Ltd. June 3, 2022 LYNN LAKE GOLD PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Report on Baseline Conditions and Potential Project Effects for Indigenous Nations in Support of Response to Information Request IAAC-R2-57 12 Table Error! No text of specified style in document.-1 Marcel Colomb First Nation Baseline and Mitigation Table Consultation/Engagement Input Species/Locations Identified Relevant Regulatory Filings1 Potential Project Effects Proposed Mitigation Measures Monitoring and Follow Up Additional Alamos Response Marcel Colomb First Nation – information obtained through Alamos Indigenous engagement program current to May 9, 2022 Atmospheric Environment Issues and Concerns MCFN expressed concern about potential atmospheric ...
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Attachment 17-HCAA-01029- Lynn Lake Draft EA report and Draft EA conditions - DFO comments and edits for consideration

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Reference Number: 122
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 6:02 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submissions
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  • Table 1. EA conditions and EA draft report_DFOCommentsedits Section Chapter Pg Number Text/Edit Comment 6.3.1 Surface Water pg. 70 "The Proponent did not anticipate that the new diversion channel would alter surface water quantity and flow to adjacent waterbodies as effects to groundwater and surface water patterns would be similar to the existing diversion channel between Gordon and Farley Lakes. " contradicts "The diversion channel would remain in place permanently to maintain connectivity between Gordon and Farley Lakes, therefore resulting in permanent changes to groundwater flow patterns and discharge, and associated changes to surface water quantity and flow." The two statements contradict each other. Additional details are requested here to describe the diversion channel's anticipated impacts to groundwater and surface water flow during decommissioning, while impacts are not anticipated to occur during construction. 6.3.3 Surface Water pg.80 ...
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  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pêches et Océans Canada Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario and Prairie Region 1028 Parsons Rd SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0J4 Programme de Protection du poisson et de son habitat Pêches et Océans Canada Région de l'Ontario et des Prairies 1028 rue Parsons Sud-Ouest Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0J4 Your file Votre référence December 7, 2022 Our file Notre référence 17-HCAA-01029 Wajeeha Siddiqui Lynn Lake Gold Project c/o Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Subject: Lynn Lake Gold Project – DFO final comments/edits requested on draft EA Report and draft EA conditions. Dear Wajeeha Siddiqui: Thank you for your letter dated November 7, 2022, requesting Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) provide our final comments on the draft EA report and draft condition for the proposed Lynn Lake Gold Project ...
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Attachment FW: Sayisi Dene First Nation Review of the Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project - Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Sayisi Dene First Nation
  • Reference Number: 117
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 3:01 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • 1 | P a g e December 7, 2022 Minister Steven Guilbeault House of Commons Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6 Email: steven.guilbeault@parl.gc.ca Stephen McCarthy Senior Consultation Analyst, Prairie and Northern Region Email: Stephen.mccarthy@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Dear Mr. Guilbeault and Mr. McCarthy, RE: Sayisi Dene First Nation Review of the Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project - Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions I am submitting this review letter, as the elected Chief, on behalf of the Council and Nation members of the Sayisi Dene First Nation (“SDFN”). Throughout the regulatory phases of this Project, Sayisi Dene First Nation has worked diligently to describe the impacts, issues and concerns which our Nation members have in relation to the Alamos Gold Inc. Project. Our spirituality and identities are rooted in our territory and we continue to strive to protect the air, land, water and wildlife to ensure future generations can continue to enjoy and ...
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Attachment Health Canada - Review of Lynn Lake Gold Project Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Health Canada
  • Reference Number: 123
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 11:30 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submissions
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  • 6 Predicted Changes to the Environment 6.1 Atmospheric Environment The Agency summarized the Proponent’s assessment of changes to the atmospheric environment with input from federal authorities and Indigenous nations. This summary supports the analysis of effects on fish and fish habitat (Chapter 7.1), migratory birds (Chapter 7.2), species at risk (Chapter 7.3), Indigenous Peoples’ current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes, physical and cultural heritage, and sites of significance (Chapter 7.4), Indigenous Peoples’ health and socio-economic conditions (Chapter 7.5), and federal lands (Chapter 7.6), included in this EA Report. The Agency is of the view that the Proponent adequately considered potential effects of the Project on the atmospheric environment and that the Proponent’s proposed mitigation measures, monitoring, and follow- up programs (Appendix D) are appropriate to address potential project effects to the atmospheric environment. ...
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  • 6.4 The Proponent shall develop, prior to construction and in consultation with Indigenous groups, Health Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and any other relevant authorities, a follow-up program to verify the accuracy of the environmental assessment as it pertains to adverse environmental effects of changes to the quality of air and country foods on the health of Indigenous Peoples, taking into account available traditional knowledge provided by Indigenous groups related to current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes. The Proponent shall implement the follow-up program during all phases of the Designated Project. As part of the implementation of the follow-up program, the Proponent shall: 6.4.1 identify, in consultation with Indigenous groups, the species of fish, vegetation and wildlife used as country foods and determine the locations where these species shall be monitored; 6.4.2 monitor, beginning prior to construction and ...
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  • 7.5 Indigenous Peoples – Health and Socio- Economic Conditions The Project could cause residual adverse effects on the health and socio-economic conditions of Indigenous Peoples, including the physical health of individuals and communities and community well- being, through changes to the availability, quality, and access to country foods; access to resources and sites of traditional and cultural importance; surface water and groundwater quality; the atmospheric environment; and the availability and access to community services and infrastructure. The Agency is of the view that the Project is not likely to cause significant adverse effects on Indigenous Peoples’ health and socio-economic conditions after taking into account the proposed key mitigation measures. The Agency’s conclusions are based on an analysis of the Proponent’s assessment, including the Proponent’s proposed mitigation, monitoring, and follow-up measures, and the views expressed by federal ...
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Attachment Lynn Lake Gold Project - Comments Requested on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions - Due December 7

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Natural Resources Canada
  • Reference Number: 121
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 10:02 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submissions
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  • December 07, 2022 CIAR File No.: 80140 Wajeeha Siddiqui Project Manager, Prairie and Northern Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Subject: Lynn Lake Gold Project - Comments Requested on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions - Due December 7 On November 07, 2022 the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) requested Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to conduct a review and comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Potential EA Conditions for the Lynn Lake Gold Project. NRCan is participating in the environmental assessment process pursuant to section 20 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 as a department in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge related to the Project. NRCan has conducted its review of the Proponent’s responses to IRs based on the department’s expertise in hydrogeology, acid rock drainage and ...
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  • Natural Resources Canada Comments on Draft Lynn Lake EA Report December 07, 2022 Page: Section: Draft EA Report Text: NRCan Comment: 65 6.2.2 Natural Resources Canada noted concerns that, as groundwater flows through bedrock slowly, residual project effects on groundwater quantity and quality may not be observable at groundwater monitoring wells during operation. Natural Resources Canada recommended that the Proponent be required to monitor groundwater seepage intercepted by the seepage collection systems throughout operation to assist in the timely identification of residual effects to groundwater and to inform whether contingency measures are required. To validate and transiently calibrate the groundwater model for the Gordon site, Natural Resources Canada also recommended that the Proponent use the results of ...
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Attachment Alamos Gold Inc.'s comments on IAAC EA Report & Potential Terms & Conditions

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Alamos Gold Inc.
  • Reference Number: 114
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 9:48 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission
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  • Memo To: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) From: Alamos Gold Inc. (the Proponent) Project/File: 111473033 Date: December 6, 2022 Reference: Proponent Review of the Lynn Lake Gold Project Draft Environmental Assessment and Potential Terms and Conditions The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has completed their Environmental Assessment (EA) report1 and potential terms and conditions2 (T&Cs) of the EA for the Alamos Gold Lynn Lake Gold Project (LLGP or the Project). The draft EA report and the T&Cs were reviewed with respect to the assessment of potential effects of the LLGP. The following provides the Proponent’s comments and recommendations on the draft EA report and potential T&Cs. The comments and recommendations are ranked as follows: • “Recommendation” – a suggestion made to the EA report and/or T&C authors. • “Deviation” – a noted error or discrepancy between either the draft EA report and Alamos Gold Inc. (Alamos; the Proponent) submitted ...
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Attachment FW: Chemawawin Cree Nation Review of the Environmental Assessment Report in relation to the Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Chemawawin Cree Nation
  • Reference Number: 116
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 9:17 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Box 9 Easterville, Manitoba R0C 0V0 Tel. No: 204-329-2161 * Toll Free Line: 1-877-442-1727 * Fax No: 204-329-2017 Minister Steven Guilbeault House of Commons Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6 Email: steven.guilbeault@parl.gc.ca Stephen McCarthy Federal Consultation Coordinator for Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project Prairie and Northern Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Email: Stephen.McCarthy@canada.ca December 7, 2022 Dear Mr. Guilbeault and Mr. McCarthy, RE: Chemawawin Cree Nation Review of the Environmental Assessment Report in relation to the Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project This letter is sent on behalf of the Chief and Council of the Chemawawin Cree Nation. Chemawawin Cree Nation is a member of Swampy Cree Tribal Council and a Treaty 5 signatory Nation with rights and interests affirmed by Treaty 5 and the Natural Resources Transfer Act, 1930, and protected under Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 (“Section 35 Rights”). As Chief and ...
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Attachment AMM letter regarding Alamos Gold Inc. application re: Town of Lynn Lake

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM)
  • Reference Number: 107
  • Submitted: 2022-08-26 - 4:25 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Please see the attached submission
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  • 1910 Saskatchewan Avenue W. Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0P1 Ph: 204-857-8666 Email: amm@amm.mb.ca www.amm.mb.ca August 26, 2022 Ms. Wajeeha Siddiqui, Project Manager Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Suite 1145, 9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB R3C 0V8 Via email: Dear Ms. Siddiqui, On behalf of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), I am writing to bring your attention to an issue raised by the Town of Lynn Lake regarding the current application of Alamos Gold Inc. to commence mining operations in the municipality. The AMM understands that Alamos Gold Inc. acquired the Lynn Lake gold project in 2016 and submitted an Environmental Impact Study in May 2020. As this project has significant economic development and growth implications for the Town of Lynn Lake, I kindly request that you expedite the review of the project application as soon as possible. There is tremendous economic potential in northern Manitoba, and projects ...
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Attachment Lynn Lake - Request for Technical Review of Round 3 Information Request Responses and Updated Final Views

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
  • Reference Number: 106
  • Submitted: 2022-08-18
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Please see the attached submission.
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  • Attachment 2 – Updated Final Views – Lynn Lake Gold Project Updated Department Final Views Objective: To document your final views on each area of your department’s mandate related to potential environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. Please ensure that advice and recommendations are concise, focused, explained, and are linked to your departmental mandate. Please provide us with your comments on the information request responses by August 17, 2022 Topic Area Reference comments and/or IRs (optional) Adequacy of proponent’s responses/outstanding issues (optional) Potential significant residual effects Key mitigation measures or follow- up Select the section 5 effect to which your comment applies: 5(1)(a)(i) Fish and Fish Habitat 5(1)(a)(ii) Aquatic Species 5(1)(a)(iii) Migratory Birds 5(1)(b) Federal Lands /Transboundary Effects 5(1)(c)(i) Aboriginal Peoples’ ...
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  • Attachment 1 – Technical Review of Round 3 Information Request Responses – Lynn Lake Gold Project Information Request Responses - Technical Review Optional Feedback Form Objective: Taking into account the information provided in the Round 3 Information Request responses from Alamos Gold Inc., please identify any areas in the responses to the Information Requests that require further information to understand the potential environmental effects of the Project, and the significance of those effects to the components of the environment. Please provide us with your comments on the Information Request responses by August 17, 2022 IR Number Context and Rationale Specific Question / Comment IAAC-R3- 01 The description of the hydrogeological context of the project should include the delineation of stratigraphic and hydrogeological boundaries and the physical properties of the hydrogeological units. Hydraulic conductivity tests have not been completed ...
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  • August 18, 2022 CIAR File No.: 80140 Wajeeha Siddiqui Project Manager, Prairie and Northern Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada wajeeha.siddiqui@canada.ca Subject: Natural Resources Canada’s Submission for Lynn Lake - Request for Technical Review of Round 3 Information Request Responses On August 10, 2022 the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) requested Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to conduct a technical review of Alamos Gold Inc’s (the Proponent) round 3 Information Requests (IRs) responses for the Lynn Lake Project (the Project). NRCan is participating in the environmental assessment process pursuant to section 20 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 as a department in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge related to the Project. NRCan has conducted its review of the Proponent’s responses to IRs based on the department’s expertise in hydrogeology, ...
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