Share and view ideas: Discussion paper on the path forward for evaluating policy options for managing the accumulation of oil sands mine water in tailings ponds
Current status: Open
The Government of Canada published a Discussion Paper on the Path forward for evaluating policy options for managing the accumulation of oil sands mine water in tailings ponds. The publication is followed by a comment period opened on March 7, 2025, and will close to new input on June 9, 2025.
Join in: How to participate
Send a letter with your ideas and input to the address and contact information below.
By email
Send an email with your ideas or comments using the contact information below.
Written comments must be submitted to the address below by June 9, 2025.
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Who is the focus of this consultation
We would like to engage with:
- Indigenous Peoples
- Industry stakeholders and association members
- Territorial, provincial and municipal governmental organizations
- Environmental non-governmental organizations
- Interested people in Canada
What we are hearing
What We Heard Report (May 2024)
- This document provides a summary of feedback collected from the Introduction document.
Related information
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Contact us
By Mail
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Mining and Processing Division
351 boul. St-Joseph
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: sb-os@ec.gc.ca
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