Wawa Timmins Power Line

Partnership with purpose

Empowering Indigenous voices through equity and engagement

Feedback shapes our projects at all stages. We will work alongside Indigenous communities, and engage with residents, businesses, government agencies and interest groups to inform all aspects of the Class EA process. Through Hydro One's industry leading 50-50 equity partnership model, we will offer proximate First Nations the opportunity to invest a 50 per cent equity stake in the transmission line component of the project.

Guided by standards

Planning process

Rooted in engagement and consultation, the Class EA identifies and evaluates potential natural, economic, social and cultural impacts before construction can start. The proposed project will follow the Class EA for Transmission Facilities, 2024 (Class EA for TF), established in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

The Class EA for TF is a streamlined planning process that applies to certain types of frequently occurring transmission infrastructure projects. Projects using the Class EA for TF will identify potential environmental impacts that can be mitigated, planned for and constructed in accordance with a common process. Following completion of the Class EA, the project will also require Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approval under Section 92 (Leave to Construct) of the Ontario Energy Board Act. The anticipated in-service date for the project is 2030.