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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario changed its fuel rules mid-year to require suppliers to source more biofuel from Canadian producers. Many suppliers said they couldn't comply in time because they'd already signed contracts with foreign suppliers. The government approved a...
Why This Matters: Fill up your car in Ontario? The gas and diesel you buy must contain a certain percentage of renewable fuel. This rule change is about where that renewable fuel comes from. The goal is to support Canadian biofuel producers and keep jobs here, especially as U.S. subsidies change.
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for feedback on its Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system before it launched in January 2020. The system targets large industrial facilities—mainly oil and gas—that produce over half of Alberta's greenhouse gas...
Why This Matters: Work in oil and gas, or know someone who does? This system shapes how Alberta's biggest employers manage their environmental footprint. The TIER Fund also directs money toward clean tech research—potentially creating new jobs. For everyone else, it's about whether Alberta can cut emissions without...
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Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Alberta gathered input on new rules requiring unions to share financial statements with members. The bigger change? Dues payers can now opt out of having their money go toward political activities, charities, or causes they don't support...
Why This Matters: Are you a union member in Alberta? This directly affects your paycheque. You now have the right to decide whether your dues fund political causes you may or may not agree with. You'll also get to see exactly how your union spends its money.
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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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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to buy more goods and services from Indigenous-owned businesses. Right now, departments must award at least 5% of contract value to Indigenous businesses. This consultation is co-developing a longer-term strategy with...
Why This Matters: Own an Indigenous business? This could mean more federal contracts coming your way. The government spends billions annually on procurement. Getting a bigger slice of that pie could help Indigenous businesses grow and create jobs in their communities.
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Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked whether radio stations should get more flexibility in how they operate. The big change? Licences that never expire, so stations don't have to keep renewing them. The regulator also looked at simplifying audits and making it easier to...
Why This Matters: Listen to local radio? This affects the stations you tune into. Smaller community and campus stations could have an easier time staying on air. Indigenous and French-language stations in minority communities were part of the conversation too.
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to speed up how it approves permits for mining, forestry, energy projects, and other uses of public lands. The province is proposing to cut red tape by setting clear timelines, letting qualified professionals handle more approvals, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Crown land? This affects what gets built there and how fast. Cottage owners, hunters, and anglers could see changes to how land around them is used. If you work in mining, forestry, or renewable energy, faster permits could mean more jobs. But environmental groups worry that cutting red...
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Ministry of Tourism and Sport (AB)
Alberta developed a 10-year plan to grow tourism revenue to $20 billion by 2030. Over 400 industry partners attended workshops in Calgary and Edmonton in January 2020, and more than 600 people completed a survey. The engagement identified 8 key...
Why This Matters: Work in tourism or hospitality? This strategy shapes how Alberta invests in the industry for the next decade. Even if you're just a visitor, it affects which destinations get developed and how easy it is to travel around the province.
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario wants to build a major power line to Red Lake to support mining projects. The government is asking whether to fast-track approvals and assign Hydro One as the builder. This would skip some regulatory steps to get power flowing faster to...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Ontario? This could mean more reliable power and local jobs. The project would support mining operations that bring employment to the region. Indigenous communities could get a 50% ownership stake in the new lines.
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario wants to build new high-voltage power lines from Dryden to Red Lake in the northwest. The government is asking whether to declare this a "priority project" to speed up approvals, and whether to assign Hydro One as the builder. The lines...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Ontario? Power outages could become less common. The region's grid is strained, and new mining projects need electricity fast. First Nations communities could get a 50% ownership stake in the lines—plus jobs and contracts. If you care about how major infrastructure gets...
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Surrey, BC
Surrey developed a strategy to grow its local music scene and economy. The city consulted musicians, venues, and residents to figure out how to support artists, create more performance spaces, and attract music tourism. The strategy is now complete...
Why This Matters: Are you a musician in Surrey trying to get gigs? This strategy aims to create more venues and opportunities for local artists. Even if you just love live music, this could mean more concerts and festivals in your neighbourhood. About 62% of Surrey residents already engage with music regularly.
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Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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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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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta asked outfitters how to regulate temporary hunting camps on public land. The government wants clear rules about where camps can go, what vegetation can be cleared, and when permits are needed. The engagement period has ended, and a new...
Why This Matters: If you're an outfitter running guided hunts in Alberta, this directly affects your business. The new rules will determine where you can set up camp and what approvals you'll need. For hunters booking guided trips, clearer rules could mean more consistent experiences across different outfitters.
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants your input on how industries are categorized. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard way governments track economic activity by sector. If your business doesn't fit neatly into existing...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why your business gets lumped in with companies that do something completely different? This classification system determines how the government tracks and reports on industries. It affects everything from economic statistics to how policies target specific sectors. If emerging...
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Measurement Canada wants to update how it evaluates software in devices used for trade—think gas pumps, electricity meters, and commercial scales. Right now, software in these devices can affect whether you're charged accurately. The new rules would...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder if the gas pump is charging you accurately? Or if your electricity meter is counting right? Software controls these measurements now. These rules determine whether the devices that measure what you buy can be trusted.
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether licensed cannabis producers should have to file fewer tracking reports. Right now, producers must submit detailed monthly data on every gram of cannabis moving through the supply chain. The government wanted to know which...
Why This Matters: Work in the cannabis industry? This could mean less time on paperwork and more on your actual job. For consumers, streamlined tracking might eventually mean lower prices if producers save on compliance costs. Indigenous communities with cannabis interests were specifically asked to weigh in.
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