May 5, 2015 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has allocated a total of $98,574.18 to five applicants to assist their participation in the federal environmental assessment of the Akasaba West Copper-Gold Mine Project, located approximately 15 kilometers east of Val-d'Or, Quebec.
As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Agency is conducting a federal environmental assessment of this project.
Projects subject to CEAA 2012 are assessed using a science-based approach. If the project is permitted to proceed to the next phase, it will continue to be subject to Canada's strong environmental laws, rigorous enforcement and follow-up, and fines for non-compliance.
Ted Laking
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441
Mathieu Saintonge
Communications Advisor
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
613-957-0493
mathieu.saintonge@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
