Application to the Canadian Transportation Agency
Baffinland submitted an application to the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), seeking approval to construct a railway line, pursuant to section 98 of the Canada Transportation Act. Baffinland seeks approval from the CTA to construct a railway of approximately 149 kilometers in length, connecting the Mary River Mine to Steensby Port (the Steensby Railway). The non-confidential components of the application are provided on this website.
Information on how to participate in this consultation can be found at the CTA Baffinland Steensby Railway Consultation page.
Section 98 Application for Approval to Construct a Railway Documents:
- Public Notice (English) (PDF file)
- Public Notice (Inuktitut) (PDF file)
- Public Notice (French) (PDF file)
- Community Summary (English) (PDF file)
- Community Summary (Inuktitut) (PDF file)
- Key Facts Table (English and Inuktitut)
- Section 98 Application: Main Application
- Section 98 Application: Index of Supporting Documents (English) (PDF file)
- Section 98 Application: Index of Supporting Documents (Inuktitut) (PDF file)
- Section 98 Application: Supporting Documents (Available via Google Drive)
- Stakeholder Engagement Report (Includes Appendix 3. Federal Consultation Tour Letter and Appendix 4. Summary of Interest and Localities Table) (English and Inuktitut summaries) (PDF file)
- Section 98 Application: List of Mechanisms for Mitigation Measures at the Mary River Project (English) (PDF file)
- Project Certificate No. 005, up to and including Amendment 05 (English) (PDF file)
Response to October 23, 2024 CTA Information Request Letter
Response to January 16, 2024 CTA Information Request Letter