One of the reasons for the long timeline is that Environment Canada has raised some very strong concerns about the impact of the project on the environment, stating that the adverse effects of the project will be “immediate” and “continuous” and “cannot be mitigated”.
One of the big concerns, I understand, is this biofilm that accumulates on the sand and is vital for the migratory birds that rely on it for nutrients.
What's the port authority's current plan for mitigating those impacts?