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

By mail

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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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is undertaking public consultation on its Oil Sands Mining Effluent discussion paper. The information is collected, used and disclosed by ECCC for the purpose of policy analysis, regulatory options, research, program operations and/or communications. Your participation and decision to provide any information is voluntary.

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What we are hearing

What We Heard Report (May 2024)

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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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