Revised Final Environmental Study Report (24 MB) - Gold Canyon ...

Gold Canyon Resources Inc: Final Environmental Study Report Review
March 30, 2013
1.1 Report Objectives
1) To highlight the fact that GCU did not conduct the required baseline environmental
studies from which the eastern corridor ESR was drafted, in order to gain OMNR
approval for the project;
2) That the project will have far reaching environmental impacts, and a more thorough
environmental and socio-economic analysis is required prior to project approval.
3) To request a Part II Order to elevate the Environmental Assessment requirements
for this project from a Class C to a Class D.
4) Require that GCU provide a Reclamation Bond with the OMNR to ensure that money
is available for land rehabilitation.
1.2 Stakeholders and First Nation Communities
The Trout Forest area supports a variety of wilderness tourism operations, which promote
northwestern Ontario and strive to maintain sustainable and environmentally conscious
businesses.
First Nation communities affected by Springpole exploration activities are Cat Lake First
Nation, Slate Falls First Nation, Lac Seul First Nation and Wabauskang First Nation. Failure
of GCU and the OMNR to recognize the traditional and Treaty lands impacted by GCU
related Springpole activities, infringes upon Aboriginal and Treaty rights: Stakeholders
support the interests and rights of local First Nation communities.
Local tourist operators have a long established relationship with local First Nation
communities, providing jobs and community support. Trout Forest tourism forms a strong
component of local heritage and culture, which is evident in the Ear Falls and Red Lake
communities, that work with and support local tourism.
GCU conducted two “consultation” rounds with Stakeholders, First Nation communities,
organizations and the public. Issues were raised about how GCU engaged with affected
First Nation and non-First Nation parties, as there was little time between initial
“consultation” and completion of the Draft ESR by GCU.
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