Sustainability

Socioeconomic Committee

Canada Nickel has formed a Socioeconomic Committee (formerly the Community Contributions and Local Procurement Committee) with social, economic, and municipal representatives from the project’s surrounding communities. The committee’s mandate is to identify and discuss potential social, economic, and health impacts related to the Crawford Project in order to jointly define and implement potential solutions.

Community Contributions and Procurement Committee Charter

Local Procurement Policy

Community Contributions and Procurement Committee Meeting Report – January 2022

Community Contributions and Procurement Committee Meeting Report – March 2022

Community Contributions and Procurement Committee Meeting Report – June 2022

Community Contributions and Procurement Committee Meeting Report – November 2022 

Socioeconomic Committee Meeting Report – March 2023

Socioeconomic Committee Meeting Report – October 2023

Socioeconomic Committee Meeting Report – February 2024

Socioeconomic Committee Meeting Report – June 2024

Socioeconomic Committee Meeting Report – November 2024

Environmental Committee

In fall 2022, Canada Nickel formed the Environmental Committee, comprised of dedicated environmental representatives from the region whose objectives are to comment on and review the Crawford Project’s potential environmental impacts and planned mitigation measures, to identify potential gaps in the completed analysis, and to discuss other environmental topics that may arise during the exploration, permitting, and development of the Crawford Nickel Project

Environmental Committee Charter

Environmental Committee Meeting Report – October 2022

Environmental Committee Meeting Report – March 2023

Environmental Committee Meeting Report – August 2023

Environmental Committee Meeting Report – September 2023

Environmental Committee Meeting Report – November 2024

Environmental Committee Meeting Report – June 2024

Environmental Committee Meeting Report – January 2025

WORKFORCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Established in 2023, the Workforce Planning Committee brings together regional employment and training experts to discuss Canada Nickel’s labour requirements and plan for community and company actions needed to address gaps and challenges in meeting this demand.

Workforce Planning Committee Charter

Workforce Planning Committee Meeting Report – March 2023

Canada Nickel will be releasing quarterly newsletters to provide updates on the Crawford Project and Canada Nickel’s activity in the community. To subscribe to newsletter releases, please click here

Developed in collaboration with the Community Contributions and Local Procurement Committee, Canada Nickel is pleased to present our official Contributions Program. Please refer to the guidelines for information on eligibility, deadlines, and application processes.

Resources

Guidelines

Short Term Application Form

Legacy Application Form

Budget Template

*Please note, Programs supported by and directly related to an Indigenous community or communities will follow a distinct process, and are encouraged to contact Canada Nickel directly regarding requests for contributions, or to speak with a representative from their community regarding outreach to Canada Nickel.

Canada Nickel will request the feedback throughout exploration, construction, and operation of the Crawford Project to support project permitting and strategic decision-making. 

Resources

Summary Booklet of the Crawford Project’s Initial Project Description

Stakeholder Meeting Reports

Recording of Canada Nickel’s public presentation of the preliminary Initial Project Description for the Crawford Project

Initial Project Description presentation file

Winter 2024 Virtual Open House

ENGAGEMENT TO DATE

Phase One

Canada Nickel conducted a number of meetings which centered around the introduction of Canada Nickel and the Crawford Project, with the intention of gaining a better understanding of community interests, expectations, and concerns. One tool to support this dialogue was distribution of feedback surveys (see the results of our early feedback surveys here).

Phase Two

Focused around sharing of preliminary baseline study results and what could be expected for Canada Nickel’s upcoming engagement activities.

Phase Three

Review and discussion of Canada Nickel’s Initial Project Description for the Crawford Project, including the first of the Crawford Project’s public meetings.

If your organization is interested in acting as a collaborative project stakeholder for future phases of engagement, please contact us.

2024 ESG Report

2023 ESG Report

2022 ESG Report

The Crawford Nickel Project has now successfully completed the federal Impact Assessment process. Comprehensive project documentation is available via the IAAC Registry. The Decision Statement and the final Impact Assessment Report, along with the documentation submitted by Canada Nickel during the Impact Statement Phase, are presented below.

Impact Assessment Report and Decision Statement

Impact Assessment Decision Statement

Impact Assessment Report (IAAC)

Impact Statement

Summary of the Impact Statement

Table of Contents and Abbreviations

Chapters

• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 Proponent Information
• Chapter 3 Project Description
• Chapter 4 Project Purpose and Need
• Chapter 5 Alternatives Assessment
• Chapter 6 Public Participation and Views
• Chapter 7 Description of Engagement with Indigenous Peoples
• Chapter 8 Assessment Methodology
• Chapter 9 Description of the Existing Environment
• Chapter 10 Assessment of Potential Effects on Geology and Geologic Hazards
• Chapter 11 Assessment of Potential Effects on Soil
• Chapter 12 Assessment of Potential Effects on the Atmospheric Environment
• Chapter 13 Assessment of Potential Effects on the Acoustic Environment
• Chapter 14 Assessment of Potential Effects on Groundwater
• Chapter 15 Assessment of Potential Effects on Surface Water
• Chapter 16 Assessment of Potential Effects on Vegetation, Riparian and Wetland Environments
• Chapter 17 Assessment of Potential Effects on Fish and Fish Habitat
• Chapter 18 Assessment of Potential Effects to Birds and Bird Habitat
• Chapter 19 Assessment of Potential Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
• Chapter 20 Assessment of Potential Effects on Climate Change
• Chapter 21 Assessment of Potential Effects on Health
• Chapter 22 Assessment of Potential Effects on Social Conditions
• Chapter 23 Assessment of Potential Effects on Economic Conditions
• Chapter 24 Summary of Residual Effects
• Chapter 25 Assessment of Potential Effects on Apitipi Anicinapek Nation’s Interests
• Chapter 26 Assessment of Potential Effects on Taykwa Tagamou Nation’s Interests
• Chapter 27 Assessment of Potential Effects on Flying Post First Nation’s, Matachewan First Nation’s and Mattagami First Nation’s Interests
• Chapter 28 Assessment of Potential Effects on the Métis Nation of Ontario – Region 3 Interests
• Chapter 29 Cumulative Effects Assessment
• Chapter 30 Assessment of Potential Effects of the Environment on the Project
• Chapter 31 Assessment of Potential Effects of Potential Accidents or Malfunctions
• Chapter 32 Assessment of Potential Effects on Canada’s Ability to Meet Environmental Obligations and Climate Change Commitments
• Chapter 33 Extent to Which the Project Contributes to Sustainability
• Chapter 34 Follow-up Programs and Adaptive Management
• Chapter 35 Summary and Conclusions

Appendices

• Appendix A Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines
  • Appendix A.2 Concordance Table
• Appendix B
  • Appendix B.1 Soils and Terrain Baseline Report
  • Appendix B.2 Baseline Air Quality Monitoring Report
  • Appendix B.3 Nighttime Light Level Baseline Report
  • Appendix B.4 Crawford Mine Baseline Noise Field Program
  • Appendix B.5 Groundwater Baseline Report
  • Appendix B.6 Surface Water Resources Baseline Report
  • Appendix B.7 – Terrestrial Baseline Reports
    • Appendix B.7.1 Vegetation, Riparian and Wetlands Environments Supplemental Baseline Report
    • Appendix B.7.2 Birds and Bird Habitat Supplementary Baseline Report
    • Appendix B.7.3 Terrestrial Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Supplemental Baseline Report
    • Appendix B.7.4 2023 Terrestrial Ecology Baseline Study
  • Appendix B.8 – Fish Baseline Reports
    • Appendix B.8.1 Fish and Fish Habitat Baseline Supplemental Report
    • Appendix B.8.2 2021-2023 Fish and Fish Habitat Baseline
  • Appendix B.9 Social and Economic Conditions Report
  • Appendix B.10 Cultural Heritage Screening Report
  • Appendix B.11 Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment
  • Appendix B.12 – Geotechnical Reports
    • Appendix B.12.1 Crawford Overburden Geotechnical Investigation Factual Report
    • Appendix B.12.2 Crawford Overburden Geotechnical Investigation factual Report 2024-Q1
  • Appendix B.13 Asbestiform Mineral Quantification Procedure
• Appendix C
  • Appendix C.1 Air Quality Assessment
  • Appendix C.2 Light Assessment
  • Appendix C.3 Noise and Vibration Assessment
  • Appendix C.4 Groundwater Assessment
  • Appendix C.5 Surface Water Resources Assessment
  • Appendix C.6 Greenhouse Gases Following the Strategic Assessment of Climate Change
  • Appendix C.7 Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment
  • Appendix C.8 Traffic Impact Study
  • Appendix C.9 Navigable Waters Assessment
  • Appendix C.10 Economic Impact Assessment
• Appendix D Record of Consultation
• Appendix E Summary of Project Commitments
• Appendix F Conceptual Closure Plan
• Appendix G Preliminary Schedule 2 Multiple Accounts Analysis
• Appendix H Crawford Geochemistry Characterization
• Appendix I Crawford Site-Wide Water Balance Summary Report
• Appendix J Site-Wide Management Plan
• Appendix K Water Quality Assessment
• Appendix L Conceptual Metal Leaching and Acid Rock Drainage Management Plan
• Appendix M Conceptual Fish Habitat Offsetting Plan
• Appendix N Climate Change Resilience Assessment
• Appendix O Tailings Dam Breach Analysis
• Appendix P Tailings Dam Breach Consequence Assessment Report

Responses to Comments on the Impact Statement

• Proponent Response to Comments on the Impact Statement Part 1 of 2
• Proponent Response to Comments on the Impact Statement Part 2 of 2

Canada Nickel maintains meaningful communication and collaboration with Indigenous communities and organizations with the objective of establishing mutually beneficial, cooperative, and productive relationships centred around transparent information sharing, tailored engagement, and long-term partnerships.

These relationships are maintained with continuous activities and information sharing, including but not limited to:

• Accessible, varied communication channels (newsletters, email and telephone correspondence, site visits, etc.)
• Involvement of Indigenous communities, organizations, and companies in project assessments and operations
• Validating with Indigenous communities the interpretation and use of Indigenous Knowledge in Impact Assessment documentation and project planning
• Canada Nickel’s presence at several community gatherings, and availability to answer questions, hear concerns, and discuss the future of the Crawford Project with all community members

Canada Nickel will continue to engage with Indigenous communities and organizations to ensure that the Crawford Project is designed and operated in way that respects their rights, experiences, and connection to their traditional lands.

Working alongside a Community Contributions and Local Procurement Committee, made up of experienced and knowledgeable community members, Canada Nickel has developed a local procurement policy for our exploration and development phase which highlights our commitment to regional spending.

Click here to view Canada Nickel’s Local Procurement Policy.

Planning for the Future

Alongside local training and education partners, Canada Nickel has developed an outline of anticipated job opportunities at the Crawford Nickel Project, and the local education and training programs that could help you to obtain, or further, your career in mining.

Click here to view Planning for the Future – Anticipated Career Opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a part of our dynamic and exciting team, please keep a look out for job postings, or send general career inquiries to hr@canadanickel.com.