Regional Assessment of the St. Lawrence River Area – Participant Funding Available

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 8, 2026 /CNW/ — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the conduct phase of the Regional Assessment of the St. Lawrence River Area, which is being conducted by IAAC in partnership with nine First Nations.

The primary goal of this regional assessment is to gain a deeper understanding of the state of the St. Lawrence River. The assessment will evaluate the relationships between activities and ecosystems, and set baseline and targeted conditions, which can be used to better assess the effects of activities (past, present, and future).

The conduct phase of the regional assessment began in August of 2026. During this phase, individuals can participate in engagement activities, such as information and technical sessions, and review and provide comments on the draft version of the Final Regional Assessment Report.

Applications received by November 9, 2026 will be considered.

For more information about the regional assessment and funding, including eligibility criteria and the application form, please visit the project homepage on the Registry website, reference number 80913, and click “Participant funding.” You can also contact the Participant Funding Program by writing to [email protected]or by calling 1-866-582-1884.

Sign up for notifications on the regional assessment web page in the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry or write to [email protected] to be informed of the dates and times of upcoming information sessions.

Stay up to date by following IAAC on X: @IAAC_AEIC, Facebook: Environment and Natural Resources in Canada, LinkedIn: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada or YouTube: @IAAC_AEIC.

The working group conducting the regional assessment is composed of IAAC staff and representatives from the following First Nations partners: Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, Mohawk Council of Kanesatake, Conseil tribal W8banaki (representing Odanak and Wôlinak First Nations), Conseil de la Nation Wendat, Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh, Première Nation des Innus Essipit, Première Nation des Innus de Pessamit, and Première Nation Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk.

SOURCE Impact Assessment Agency of Canada