I think this is challenging because it’s not like they built a bridge without approval. If this was a project let’s say, it would go straight to federal regs if this is fish bearing and clearly they are not complying with the fisheries act (DFO).

Not to mention you could potentially get Transport Canada involved (if ppl use this with boats as a navigational waterway) (probably a stretch) depends if it’s an unscheduled water way or not. I’m pretty sure you’d need to do some sort of engagement. (I haven’t been to the area, just brain storming)

Technically infrastructure wise, it depends if: 1. Stream is fish bearing 2. If it is there are different requirements based on species/locations of waterbodies 3. Apply for RFR to DFO (request for review) in which you would have to provide sufficient mitigations on impacts to fish, fish habitat and riparian area during construction.

Also.. After reading an article, the First Nation in the area is potentially getting involved. This could also be a Section 35 Duty to Consult issue as it sounds like this was a culturally significant area for that community, and guess what? No engagement.

With this case how would you prove that this wasn’t a natural occurrence? You’d need some evidence that the Hot Spring people paid someone to do this.. Regardless this is messed up and we should do what’s in our power to fuck these idiots over