Beginning November 24, 2021, the Draft Terms of Reference will be available for review and comment for a 45-day period at:  
northernroadlink.ca.

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NOTICE OF DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR REVIEW Northern Road Link Project Environmental Assessment

Marten Falls First Nation (MFFN) and Webequie First Nation (WFN) are conducting an Environmental Assessment (EA) study under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, RSO 1990, c. E.18 for the design, construction and operation / maintenance of a proposed all-season multi-use road called the Northern Road Link. The proposed Northern Road Link is located between the proposed Marten Falls Community Access Road (MFCAR) and the proposed Webequie Supply Road (WSR) and would connect the Ring of Fire mineral deposits in the McFaulds Lake area to the highway network via the MFCAR.  

THE PROCESS 
A Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the EA has been prepared by MFFN and WFN. The Draft ToR provides MFFN and WFN’s framework and work plan for addressing Environmental Assessment Act requirements when preparing the EA, including an outline of the studies, evaluation of alternatives to be considered, and consultation activities that will be carried out. Following the review period of the draft ToR, the ToR will be revised as appropriate to address comments received and a Proposed ToR will be prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) for review. Public, government agencies, and Indigenous communities will be noti  ed when the Proposed ToR is submitted to the MECP for an opportunity to review and comment on the Proposed ToR. Following this review, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will make a decision to approve, approve with amendments or reject the ToR under the Environmental Assessment Act. If approved, the Proposed ToR will serve as a framework for the preparation and review of the environmental assessment for the proposed Project. 

REVIEW OF THE DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE  
Beginning November 24, 2021, the Draft Terms of Reference will be available for review and comment for a 45-day period at:  
northernroadlink.ca.

You may also inspect the Draft Terms of Reference during normal business hours at the following locations: