Notice of Determination

Ottawa – 2022-06-14 – Global Affairs Canada has determined that the proposed Installation of a water distribution and conveyance network in the Far North region in Cameroon is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• Community knowledge;
• Comments received from the public; and
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• Proper planning of where and when to drill the water point to ensure the minimal required flow; community participation in decision-making processes; sustainable empowerment of communities regarding the water points; installation of a protective perimeter around the infrastructures in order to avoid the pollution of the water table.

Global Affairs Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Global Affairs Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.