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Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (AB)
Alberta asked rural residents and businesses how to boost investment and economic growth outside major cities. The feedback shaped a 5-year plan focusing on innovation, diversification, and sustainable development for rural communities.
Why This Matters: Live in rural Alberta? This plan affects job opportunities, business support, and investment in your community. Farmers, small business owners, and anyone working outside Edmonton or Calgary should care about what's in it.
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Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta wants to change how pesticide vendors report their sales data. The province has tracked pesticide sales since 1993, but the current system needs updating. They're asking vendors what barriers they face with a new reporting approach.
Why This Matters: This one's mainly for pesticide vendors and agricultural businesses. But if you care about knowing what chemicals are being used on Alberta farms, better data tracking could mean better oversight. Right now, the province can't easily match sales to specific products.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to move existing safety limits for ethyl carbamate (a naturally occurring contaminant) from an administrative list to a formal regulatory list. The actual limits won't change, but some product categories will be updated to...
Why This Matters: If you drink wine, spirits, or sake, this affects what's allowed in your glass. Ethyl carbamate forms naturally during fermentation and can be harmful at high levels. The good news? Health Canada says current limits are safe and achievable—over 94% of products already meet them.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
A regulatory glitch accidentally made sugar-free chewing gum ineligible for the 'free of sugars' label. Health Canada wants to fix this by restoring an exemption that was unintentionally removed in 2022. Without the fix, gum makers would have to...
Why This Matters: Chew sugar-free gum? This is about keeping the labels you trust accurate. It's a technical fix, but it shows how small regulatory changes can have unintended ripple effects on everyday products.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Canadian Transportation Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Transportation Agency wants to know if its formula for predicting grain shipping costs is working. The VRCPI affects how much railways can charge to move grain. If the forecasts are off, farmers or railways could be paying too much—or...
Why This Matters: Grow grain? Ship grain? Buy products made from Canadian wheat? This index affects the cost of moving grain across Canada. When forecasts miss the mark, someone pays the difference—whether that's farmers, railways, or eventually consumers.
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Agriculture & Food
Transportation
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to approve a new ingredient for chicken feed: oil made from fermented micro-algae. It's rich in DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid. The goal? Boost omega-3 levels in eggs and chicken meat without changing what...
Why This Matters: Buy eggs or chicken? This could affect what's in them. The new feed ingredient would boost omega-3 content in eggs and meat. That's the same healthy fat found in fish. If you're looking for more omega-3s in your diet, this could help—without changing your shopping habits.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency evaluated two new feed ingredients made from pea processing leftovers. One is dried, one is wet. Both would be approved as protein and energy sources for pigs and cattle. The consultation asked whether these...
Why This Matters: Work in farming or the feed industry? This affects what ingredients you can use. For most Canadians, the impact is indirect—these ingredients could make livestock feed cheaper, which might eventually affect meat prices. The CFIA has already determined these are safe for animals, workers, and the...
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Animal Feed Program (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked whether maple syrup that doesn't meet human food standards should be approved as an energy source in livestock feed. This includes syrup rejected for colour or taste issues—not safety concerns. The CFIA's...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder what happens to maple syrup that's the wrong colour or tastes a bit burnt? Right now, it often goes to waste. This proposal would let farmers use it as animal feed instead. If you care about food waste or buy Canadian meat and dairy, this affects the supply chain.
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Agriculture & Food
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Ministry of Labour (AB)
Alberta reviewed how workplace safety and employment rules should apply to farms and ranches. Six working groups with farmers, labour reps, and experts developed recommendations. The result? New OHS rules and employment standards took effect in...
Why This Matters: Work on a farm or ranch in Alberta? These rules affect your safety protections and employment rights. Farm workers gained new workplace protections they didn't have before. Employers got rules tailored to the realities of agricultural work.
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Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to keep ferric sodium EDTA products available for sale. These products kill dandelions, clovers, and thistles in lawns—and they're the only slug and snail bait approved for home use. The government says they're safe when used as...
Why This Matters: Got dandelions taking over your lawn? Use slug bait in your garden? This decision affects which products stay on store shelves. If you've used these products or have concerns about pesticides near your home, your input matters.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to change how pesticide companies pay to keep their products registered. Right now, fees are based on sales—but audits found 30% of companies weren't reporting accurately. The new system would charge based on how many products a...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects pesticide manufacturers, not everyday Canadians. But here's the connection: if fees go up too much, some companies might stop selling certain products in Canada. That could mean fewer pest control options for farmers—and potentially higher food prices down the line.
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Agriculture & Food
Finance & Consumer
Health & Safety
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked whether to approve a new feed ingredient made from marigold and paprika extracts. It would be used to colour chicken skin, meat, and egg yolks. The agency's evaluation found it safe for animals, workers, and...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why some egg yolks are more orange than others? Feed additives like this one affect the colour of chicken products you buy. If you eat chicken or eggs, this decision touches your plate—even if you never think about it.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked for feedback on a new plan to contain potato wart, a fungal disease that damages potato crops. The plan proposes updated measures for detecting, controlling, and preventing the spread of this disease. It...
Why This Matters: If you grow, pack, or process potatoes in Canada, these rules directly affect your operations. Potato wart can devastate crops and trigger trade restrictions. The disease has caused major disruptions for PEI potato farmers in recent years. Even if you just eat potatoes, disease outbreaks can affect...
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Agriculture & Food
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wanted feedback on adding natural vitamin E (D-alpha tocopherol) to the approved list of livestock feed ingredients. Right now, only the synthetic form is approved. The agency's evaluation found both forms are...
Why This Matters: This is mainly a technical change for the animal feed industry. If you raise livestock or work in feed manufacturing, this could affect your ingredient options. For most Canadians, the impact is indirect—it's about ensuring the meat and dairy you buy comes from animals fed safe, approved...
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is looking at loosening restrictions on foreign ownership of land in certain commercial and industrial zones. Right now, foreign buyers face strict limits on buying agricultural and recreational land. The province wants to cut red tape where...
Why This Matters: Own farmland or recreational property in Alberta? These rules affect who can buy land near you. If you're a foreign national with family in Alberta, estate planning could get simpler. Real estate lawyers and municipal planners deal with this paperwork regularly.
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Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta asked farmers, ranchers, and workers how workplace rules should apply to agriculture. The focus was on hours of work, safety standards, workers' compensation, and union rules. The consultation led to Bill 26, which became law in December...
Why This Matters: Work on a farm or ranch in Alberta? This shaped the rules that now govern your hours, pay, and safety protections. Even if you don't farm, the balance between worker safety and agricultural flexibility affects food prices and rural communities.
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Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety