Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario ran a 3-year pilot letting large electricity users pay lower rates if they agreed to cut power use during grid emergencies. Now the government wants to know if this should become permanent. The program targets factories and industrial...
Why This Matters: Work at a factory or large industrial facility? This program could affect your employer's electricity costs and operations. When the grid is stressed, participating businesses might need to scale back production on short notice. Lower industrial electricity costs could also help keep manufacturing...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Closed
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (AB)
Alberta asked liquor manufacturers whether the province's markup system is fair. The current system hasn't been reviewed since 2003, and some producers feel they're being treated unfairly compared to competitors. The government wanted to know if...
Why This Matters: If you enjoy Alberta-made beer, wine, or spirits, this could affect what's available and how much it costs. Small craft producers say the current system favours big players. Changes could help local distilleries and breweries compete—or raise prices if markups increase.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
Canada wants to strengthen intellectual property rules for plant breeders. Right now, farmers can save and replant seeds from protected varieties—the government wants to limit this for fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The changes would...
Why This Matters: Grow your own tomatoes from saved seeds? This could affect what you're allowed to do. Farmers who save seeds from protected varieties might face new restrictions. On the flip side, stronger protections could bring more new crop varieties to Canada—think drought-resistant vegetables or...
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Planned
Canada Border Services Agency (Federal)
The Canada Border Services Agency is reviewing its penalty system for businesses that break import and export rules. Right now, companies can be fined for things like not paying duties, failing to report goods, or making incorrect declarations. The...
Why This Matters: Run a business that imports or exports goods? This review could change how much you pay if something goes wrong with your shipments. Even if you use a customs broker, you're still on the hook for penalties. The rules affect everyone from small retailers importing products to large manufacturers...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
When non-residents provide services in Canada, their clients must withhold 15% of the payment for taxes. The CRA asked how to make the waiver process less burdensome. Right now, getting an exemption is complex and slow, causing headaches for both...
Why This Matters: Run a business that hires foreign consultants or contractors? This affects your cash flow and paperwork. Non-residents working in Canada often have more withheld than they actually owe, then wait months for refunds.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on reducing red tape for cooperatives. The government wanted to know how to make the Cooperatives Act more flexible and efficient. Virtual focus groups and email submissions were collected in late November 2021.
Why This Matters: If you're part of a cooperative in Alberta—whether it's a housing co-op, credit union, or agricultural co-op—this affects how your organization operates. Simpler rules could mean less paperwork and lower costs for member-owned businesses.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Informational
Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is reviewing its licensing rules for adult entertainment parlours and alternative massage centres. These by-laws haven't been updated since 2017. The city wants to make sure these businesses meet building, zoning, health, and fire...
Why This Matters: Live near one of these businesses? This review could affect where they're allowed to operate and how many can open in your neighbourhood. It's also about making sure these establishments meet safety standards.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to replace 11 crumbling wharves at Glace Bay harbour with one modern 174-metre wharf. The current structures are so deteriorated they've been barricaded. This is Nova Scotia's largest core fishing harbour, serving...
Why This Matters: Work in the Glace Bay fishing industry? This harbour is your lifeline. The current wharves are falling apart—literally barricaded because they're unsafe. Without this rebuild, the harbour's future is uncertain. Local businesses that depend on the fishing economy should pay attention too.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to rebuild three deteriorating breakwaters at Larrys River Small Craft Harbour. The current structures are so worn down they get submerged at high tide, letting water flood into the harbour. The fix? Encase the old...
Why This Matters: If you fish out of Larrys River, this is about keeping your harbour safe and operational. The breakwaters protect boats and the wharf from storms and waves. Without repairs, the harbour could become unusable—threatening local fishing jobs and the community's economy.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Shoal Lake Cree Nation wants to build a small shopping centre on their reserve in Saskatchewan. The 4,200 sq ft facility would include a grocery store, restaurant, sports shop, and eventually a gas bar. The goal? Reduce the community's need to...
Why This Matters: This project is about economic self-sufficiency for an Indigenous community. Right now, residents have to travel to distant towns just to buy groceries or grab a meal. If you care about Indigenous economic development or live near Shoal Lake Cree Nation, this affects your neighbours.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Walmart wants to build a large retail store on Tsuut'ina Nation land near Calgary. The project includes a 13,260 square metre building, parking for 552 cars, and a garden centre. This is an environmental review for construction on First Nations...
Why This Matters: Live near Taza Park West or shop in southwest Calgary? This Walmart could change traffic patterns and shopping options in the area. For Tsuut'ina Nation members, it means jobs and economic development on their land.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Calgary Airport Authority (Federal)
The Calgary Airport Authority wants to build a new facility for testing and repairing aircraft engines. The 3.15-hectare site at McCall Way and 78th Ave NE currently has vacant industrial buildings that would be demolished. The project includes...
Why This Matters: Live near Calgary's airport? This facility could mean more industrial activity in your area. The site cleanup is good news—contaminated land will be remediated. The project also brings skilled jobs to Calgary's aerospace sector.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Flying Dust First Nation wants to build a commercial hub on former railway land near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. The project includes a strip mall with ten rental units, a hotel and conference center, and a business park. Future phases could add a...
Why This Matters: This project could bring new jobs and services to the Meadow Lake area. Local businesses might see more competition—or more customers. If you live nearby, construction traffic and changes to the landscape could affect your daily routine.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Calgary Airport Authority (Federal)
A company wants to nearly double the size of a Staples warehouse near Calgary's airport. The project would add 84,575 square feet of new warehouse space, plus loading docks and a truck parking area.
Why This Matters: Live or work near Calgary's airport industrial area? More truck traffic could be coming your way. This expansion means more delivery vehicles moving through the northeast.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
Closed
Montreal Airport Authority (Federal)
Bombardier wants to expand its warehouse at Montreal-Trudeau Airport in Dorval. The project adds 553 square metres to the building and repaves 704 square metres outside. It's for unloading and storing large aircraft components.
Why This Matters: This is a routine industrial expansion at an existing airport facility. Unless you work at or near the Bombardier plant in Dorval, this won't affect your daily life. It's part of normal airport operations.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
Closed
Business Development Bank of Canada (Federal)
Two Canadian companies want the Business Development Bank of Canada to finance a new manufacturing building in Texas. The 2,787 m² fabric tension building would be built on an existing gravel pad next to a warehouse. BDC posted this notice to meet...
Why This Matters: This is a routine environmental notice for a BDC financing decision. It's in Texas, not Canada, so it won't affect most Canadians directly. The notice exists because federal agencies must assess environmental impacts before approving financing.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs