Funding available for offshore drilling assessment participation
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is offering funding to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the Regional Assessment of Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling in the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Area. The IAAC is conducting the assessment with the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, Natural Resources Canada, and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator. Applications for the Participant Funding Program are due by August 7, 2026.
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The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has announced the availability of funding to assist Indigenous Peoples and the public in participating in the Regional Assessment of Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling in the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Area. This financial support is designed to facilitate engagement in activities related to the assessment, including preparation for and review of the draft report, as well as the provision of comments. The initiative aims to ensure broad participation in the evaluation of exploratory drilling activities in the specified offshore region.
The regional assessment is being led by the IAAC in collaboration with several key partners. These include the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, Natural Resources Canada, and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator. The collective effort focuses on assessing the potential impacts of oil and gas exploratory drilling in the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Area.
Application Details
Eligible individuals and groups seeking funding must submit their applications by the specified deadline to be considered. The funding is intended to offset costs associated with participating in the assessment process.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Funding Purpose | Participation in regional assessment activities |
| Eligible Recipients | Indigenous Peoples and the public |
| Application Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
Additional Information
Further details regarding the Participant Funding Program, including eligibility criteria and the application form, can be found on the regional assessment home page on the Registry website under reference number 90228. Participants can access the "Participant Funding" section directly on the site. Inquiries can also be directed to the program via email at fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-582-1884.
How will the outcomes of this regional assessment influence future regulatory frameworks for offshore drilling in the region?
What potential economic impacts could the assessment results have on local communities and the energy sector in Nova Scotia?
How might increased Indigenous and public participation shape the final recommendations of the assessment?
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