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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.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission is reviewing a proposal to transform the old Chapters bookstore at 47-57 Rideau Street into a live music and entertainment venue. The 4,800 m² space would hold up to 2,000 people for concerts, corporate events, and...
Why This Matters: Live in Ottawa or visit the ByWard Market? This could bring a major new concert venue to the heart of downtown. More foot traffic could help nearby shops and restaurants. But it also means more noise and crowds in a heritage neighbourhood.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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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.
Legislation
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on how to spend $508 million in federal-provincial agricultural funding over five years. The engagement covered climate adaptation, farm water management, research priorities, and sector growth. Three phases of consultation...
Why This Matters: Food prices affect everyone's grocery bill. This $3.5 billion investment shapes what Alberta farmers grow and how they adapt to drought and climate change. If you eat food from Alberta—or care about water use on the prairies—these decisions ripple through to you.
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
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Department of Finance Canada (Federal)
The government offered a 10% tax credit to companies building EV assembly plants, battery factories, or cathode material facilities in Canada. This consultation asked whether the draft rules made sense before they become law. The comment period has...
Why This Matters: Want more EV jobs in Canada? This tax credit aims to attract factories that build electric cars and batteries. More plants could mean more manufacturing jobs and a stronger domestic supply chain. It's part of Canada's push to compete with US incentives.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta reviewed its commercial transportation rules to find ways to cut red tape for trucking and bus companies. The province has unique regulations that differ from the rest of Canada. The government wanted to know if adopting electronic logging...
Why This Matters: Drive on Alberta highways? This affects the trucks sharing the road with you. Trucking companies face different rules here than in other provinces, which can mean higher costs passed on to consumers. Harmonizing rules could make goods cheaper to transport—and potentially lower prices at the store.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta completed a consultation on replacing its old emissions rules for big industrial polluters. The new system would set industry-wide benchmarks instead of facility-specific targets. Facilities beating the benchmark earn credits; those...
Why This Matters: Work in oil and gas, power generation, or heavy industry? Your employer's costs could change. If you live near a major industrial facility, this affects how much they're pushed to cut pollution. The rules also influence whether Alberta stays competitive with other provinces and countries.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Community and Social Services (AB)
Alberta Human Services worked with service provider leaders to improve how the government contracts with agencies that deliver social services. The goal was to make these relationships more efficient and effective. Monthly meetings and working...
Why This Matters: If you rely on social services in Alberta—disability supports, family services, or community programs—this shaped how those services get funded and delivered. Better contracts between government and service providers can mean more stable, higher-quality programs.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked farmers and ranchers what's making it harder to run their operations. The survey ran in summer 2024 and focused on rising costs, federal policy uncertainty, and red tape. Results will shape future provincial programs and policies.
Why This Matters: If you farm or ranch in Alberta, this feedback could shape programs that affect your bottom line. Rising input costs and interest rates are squeezing producers. The province wants to know what's actually getting in the way of growth.
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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Canada Energy Regulator (Federal)
The Canada Energy Regulator wants to speed up approvals for low-risk pipeline activities. Right now, even minor work on company-owned land goes through the same review as major projects. The proposed "Rapid Review Process" would create simpler...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects pipeline companies, not everyday Canadians. But if you work in the energy sector or live near pipeline infrastructure, faster approvals could mean quicker project timelines. For communities near aging pipelines, streamlined decommissioning rules could affect how quickly old...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants to renew its franchise agreement with the Township of Ramara. This lets them continue operating natural gas infrastructure in the area. The Ontario Energy Board reviews these renewals to ensure they serve the public interest.
Why This Matters: Live in Ramara Township? This franchise lets Enbridge deliver natural gas to homes and businesses in your area. The renewal affects whether gas service continues and under what terms.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants input on how to categorize products in the economy. The North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) is used to organize data about goods and services for trade statistics, price indexes, and economic analysis...
Why This Matters: This is highly technical work that affects how Statistics Canada tracks the economy. If you work with economic data, trade statistics, or product classifications, your input could improve how products are categorized. For most Canadians, this won't affect daily life directly.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (AB)
Alberta released its first Technology and Innovation Strategy in 2022 to become a global tech hub. Now the government wants feedback on what's working and what needs to change. The catch? This is an invitation-only engagement for select stakeholders...
Why This Matters: Working in tech or thinking about it? Alberta's trying to attract more tech jobs and investment. This strategy shapes which programs get funded and which skills get prioritized. If you're a startup founder, investor, or tech worker in Alberta, the decisions here affect your opportunities.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta wants to tax data centres but doesn't have a sales tax to do it. The province is asking how to collect revenue from these facilities—either by taxing their computing equipment or their electricity use. There's also a 'compute-in-kind' option...
Why This Matters: Big tech companies are eyeing Alberta for data centres. These facilities use massive amounts of electricity—and right now, they don't pay the same taxes other businesses do. How Alberta handles this could affect your power bills and whether tech jobs come to your community.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to cut red tape for forestry operations. The province is proposing changes to forest rules and permitting to speed things up and reduce costs for the industry. They say it'll support economic growth while still managing forests...
Why This Matters: Work in forestry or a related industry? These changes could affect your job and your community's economy. Live in a forest-dependent town in Northern Ontario? Streamlined permits might mean more local jobs. Care about how Ontario's forests are managed? This is your chance to weigh in on the balance...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
The Canada Revenue Agency wants to make it easier for businesses to claim tax credits for research and development. Right now, companies often wait until after they've spent money to find out if their projects qualify. The CRA is testing a new...
Why This Matters: Work for a company that does research or builds new products? This affects how your employer gets money back from the government. Simpler claims could mean more investment in Canadian innovation—and more R&D jobs staying here.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer