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: Closed
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.
Privacy Act Notice Statement
The personal information is collected under the authority of section 5 of the Department of the Environment Act and subsection 7(1) of the Financial Administration Act.
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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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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Topics
Regulations
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