Canadian Coast Guard - Cape Lazo BC - Oceans Protection Plan - Marine Safety System Modernization Initiative

Installation of a new 28.7 metre self supporting steel communications tower at Cape Lazo, BC to replace an older tower is required to meet Canadian Coast Guard mandate of providing safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The new tower will include multiple VHF and Microwave antennas as well as High Gain X-Band RADAR. These communications systems are integral components in the Coast Guard coastal communications network.

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Latest update

2020-01-07 – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has determined that the proposed project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. 

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
  • Indigenous knowledge;
  • community knowledge;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • technically and economically feasible mitigation measures. 

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. 

Therefore, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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Contacts

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Bernie Ries, Manager, STS-Western Region
430-1230 Government Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3M4
Telephone: 250-216-0728
Email: bernie.ries@canada.ca


  • Location

    • Cape Lazo (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2019-12-04

  • Proponent

    Canadian Coast Guard

  • Authorities

    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    80356

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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