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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada, the US, and Mexico will review their trade agreement in 2026. The government wants to know what's working and what needs fixing. This is the second round of public input—the first happened in late 2024.
Why This Matters: Buy groceries? Drive a car? Work for a company that trades with the US or Mexico? This deal affects prices, jobs, and what products are available. If you've noticed supply chain issues or price swings, trade rules play a role.
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Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta wants to create a new law defining what can be called 'Alberta Whisky.' The government is asking distillers, farmers, and tourism groups what rules should apply—things like minimum aging time, where it must be distilled, and what ingredients...
Why This Matters: If you enjoy Alberta-made spirits, this could mean clearer labels and quality guarantees. Local distillers and grain farmers have a stake in how strict the rules are. Tourism operators see potential to market Alberta whisky like Scotland does Scotch.
Legislation
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Open until April 5, 2026
Health Canada wants to change how much sedaxane residue is allowed on food. Sedaxane is a fungicide used to protect seeds from disease. The agency is proposing to revoke the current limits, which would mean this pesticide could no longer be used on...
Why This Matters: Eat bread, cereal, or anything made from grains? This decision affects what pesticides can be used on those crops. If the limits are revoked, farmers would need to find alternatives. Food prices could shift depending on what replaces it.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Open until April 19, 2026
Health Canada wants to keep approving prohexadione-calcium, a chemical that controls plant growth. It's used on apples, cherries, and strawberries to balance fruit production, and on golf courses and sports fields to manage grass growth. The agency...
Why This Matters: Eat apples, cherries, or strawberries? This chemical helps control how those fruits grow. Play golf or use sports fields? It's on the grass there too. Health Canada says it's safe when used properly, but if you have concerns about pesticides on your food or in public spaces, now's your chance to...
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Open until April 11, 2026
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for 1-methylcyclopropene, a chemical used to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer after harvest. This is a routine safety review to ensure any residues left on food are safe to eat.
Why This Matters: Ever wonder how apples stay crisp for months? Chemicals like this one slow down ripening. If you eat fresh produce, this decision affects what trace amounts are allowed on your food. The limit is meant to be safe, but you can weigh in if you have concerns.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Agriculture (ON)
Ontario wants to ban invasive medical research on cats and dogs, with some exceptions. The province is also looking at new rules for how all animals are used in research. If passed, breeders couldn't raise cats or dogs specifically for research, and...
Why This Matters: Got a cat or dog? Many Ontarians feel strongly about how these animals are treated in labs. This proposal responds to public concern about research practices. It could also affect medical research that relies on animal testing—potentially impacting drug development timelines.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate is studying Canada's food security and wants to hear from Canadians. The Agriculture and Forestry Committee is examining how our farming and food production systems can better ensure Canadians have reliable access to affordable food. This...
Why This Matters: Noticed your grocery bill climbing? This study could shape policies that affect food prices and availability. Whether you're a farmer struggling with costs, a family stretching your food budget, or someone worried about where our food comes from, senators want to hear from you. Your input feeds...
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Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee is studying several major issues affecting Canadian farms and forests. Right now, they're looking at food security, wildfire impacts on rural and Indigenous communities, and soil health. You can submit...
Why This Matters: Worried about food prices? This committee is studying why Canada struggles to feed itself despite being a major food producer. If you live in a rural or Indigenous community, they're also examining how wildfires are devastating farms and forests. Your input could shape policies that affect what you...
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Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate's Agriculture and Forestry Committee is studying Canada's growing wildfire problem. They want to understand how fires affect forestry, farming, and the rural and Indigenous communities that live with the consequences. This is your chance...
Why This Matters: Live in a rural area or near forests? Wildfires are getting worse every year. Smoke chokes cities hundreds of kilometres away. Farmers lose crops. Forestry workers lose jobs. Indigenous communities face evacuation after evacuation. This study could shape how Canada prepares for and responds to fire...
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Environment & Climate
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Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate Agriculture Committee is examining how the federal government responded to its landmark report on soil health. The original report, 'Critical Ground,' argued that healthy soil is essential for Canada's economy, environment, and food...
Why This Matters: Healthy soil grows the food you eat. It filters your drinking water. It stores carbon that would otherwise warm the planet. If Canada's soil degrades, food prices rise and farms struggle. This review checks whether the government is actually protecting this invisible but essential resource.
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Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
Senator Robert Black has introduced a bill requiring the federal government to develop a national strategy for protecting and improving soil health. The bill is now being studied by the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee. This follows a 2024...
Why This Matters: Healthy soil grows the food you eat. It also stores carbon, filters water, and prevents flooding. Farmers are watching their topsoil erode and nutrients deplete. This bill could shape how Canada protects this invisible but essential resource for decades to come.
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Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada asked what nutritional standards should apply to infant formula, baby food, meal replacements, and medical foods. The rules haven't been updated in decades. New regulations based on this feedback are expected in 2026.
Why This Matters: Have a baby? Use meal replacement shakes? Need gluten-free food? This shapes what's actually in those products. The rules for infant formula and special diet foods are being rewritten for the first time in years.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to allow caffeine in gummy candies—the same way it's already allowed in chocolate bars and energy gums. The catch? Any product with more than 56 mg of caffeine per serving would need a new warning label telling you not to mix it...
Why This Matters: Grab a caffeinated gummy before your workout? This could make that legal. But if you're a parent, pay attention—these products would need warnings about kids under 14. And if you're someone who already drinks coffee, the new labels would remind you not to double up.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to support the growing local food industry. The government wanted input on defining 'local food,' creating a Local Food Week, and setting standards for organic products sold within the province. This consultation led to...
Why This Matters: Shop at farmers' markets? Care about knowing where your food comes from? This shaped how Alberta defines and promotes local food. The $1 billion local food industry affects farmers, vendors, and anyone who buys Alberta-grown products.
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Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta developed a voluntary labelling program to help shoppers identify products made in the province. The government gathered feedback on label design and criteria from January to February 2022. The program is now administered by the Alberta Food...
Why This Matters: Shop at Alberta grocery stores? This label helps you spot local products faster. Supporting local means more jobs stay in the province. It's also a way to know where your food actually comes from.
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Agriculture & Food
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Stanton Bros. wants to expand their biogas plant near Middlesex Centre to process more organic waste. They're asking to increase their annual intake from 60,000 to 80,000 cubic metres of off-farm waste. The facility turns food scraps and...
Why This Matters: Live near Twelve Mile Road in Middlesex Centre? This expansion could mean more truck traffic and potential odours. The facility processes organic waste into renewable energy—good for the environment, but neighbours may have concerns about the increased activity.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate