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Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Banking (Federal)
The Senate is studying why small and medium-sized businesses struggle to get loans and investment capital. They're hearing from banks, credit unions, business groups, and government agencies. The goal? Figure out what's blocking growth and...
Why This Matters: Own a small business or thinking of starting one? This study could shape how easy it is to get a loan. Work for a local company? Their ability to grow and hire depends on access to capital. Even if you're just a customer, thriving small businesses mean more choice and competition in your community.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Federal)
The Senate's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee is studying a wide range of issues affecting Canada's place in the world. Right now, they're looking at Canada-US trade relations, the situation in Ukraine, engagement with Africa, and...
Why This Matters: Work in manufacturing, agriculture, or auto parts? Trade policy with the US and Mexico directly affects your job security. Concerned about global conflicts? This committee shapes how Canada responds to crises in Ukraine, Sudan, and Haiti. Your input goes directly to senators who influence foreign...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Edmonton, AB
Edmonton businesses generate 70% of the city's waste, and most of it ends up in landfill. The city is creating a four-year roadmap to change that. If you work with food waste or construction debris, they want your input on proposed actions to boost...
Why This Matters: Own a restaurant? Run a construction company? Manage a commercial building? This roadmap could change how you handle waste. New rules might require food scraps to be composted or construction materials to be recycled. Getting involved now means you can shape requirements that work for your business.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
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Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications (Federal)
The Senate is studying whether rail and marine workers should be required to keep working during labour disputes. Recent strikes at ports and railways have disrupted supply chains across Canada. Senators are hearing from unions, employers, farmers...
Why This Matters: Remember when grocery shelves went empty during rail strikes? Or when farmers couldn't ship grain? This study could change how future labour disputes play out. If rail and port workers get designated as essential services, they'd lose the right to strike—but supply chains would keep moving. It's a...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
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Ministry of Labour (ON)
Ontario wants to know if government-funded construction projects should be required to hire apprentices. Why? Many skilled tradespeople are retiring, and the province needs to train replacements. The ministry is looking at adding apprenticeship...
Why This Matters: Thinking about a career in the trades? This could mean more paid training spots on big construction projects. For parents, it's about whether your kids will have pathways into well-paying skilled jobs. And if you're a contractor, new hiring rules could be coming your way.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Education
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada and India are gearing up to negotiate a major trade deal. Before talks begin in 2026, the government wants to know what matters most to Canadians—which products should get tariff cuts, what barriers hurt Canadian businesses, and how to...
Why This Matters: India is one of the world's fastest-growing economies with 1.4 billion people. A trade deal could mean cheaper imports and new markets for Canadian businesses. But it also raises questions about labour standards, environmental protections, and which industries might face tougher competition.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba wants to hear what matters most to you before finalizing its 2025 budget. The government is gathering input through phone town halls, in-person meetings, and a survey. This is your chance to shape provincial spending priorities.
Why This Matters: Provincial budgets affect everything from healthcare wait times to road repairs to school funding. Whether you're worried about housing costs, want better transit, or think taxes are too high, this is when the government decides where the money goes.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Immigration (Federal)
Canada's Express Entry system picks skilled workers for permanent residence. The government wants feedback on which job categories should get priority in 2026. They're considering healthcare, trades, STEM, education, agriculture, and...
Why This Matters: Know someone trying to immigrate to Canada? This shapes who gets picked. If you work in healthcare, trades, or tech, it affects whether your industry gets the workers it needs. International students hoping to stay permanently should pay attention too—these categories also affect post-graduation...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Immigration
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Calgary, AB
Calgary and the University of Calgary spent two years studying the city's short-term rental market. The result? New rules taking effect April 1, 2025. Council approved changes in December 2024 that aim to balance housing affordability, safety, and...
Why This Matters: Rent an Airbnb when you travel? Host guests in your spare room? Live next door to a party house? This affects you. About 12% of Calgary hosts run multiple rentals and earn over half the market's revenue. New rules could change who can operate and how.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Manitoba Accessibility Office (MB)
Manitoba is reviewing its rules requiring employers to make workplaces accessible for people with disabilities. The Accessibility Advisory Council wants to know what's working and what needs to change. This five-year review could lead to stronger...
Why This Matters: Have a disability and struggled to find work? Know someone who has? This review could change how Manitoba employers must accommodate job seekers and employees with disabilities. Better rules mean more people can participate fully in the workforce.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Ministère de l'Économie (QC)
Quebec wants to hear from businesses about how the North American trade deal is working. The CUSMA agreement governs 75% of Quebec's exports. With a joint review coming in 2026, the government is asking what's working, what's not, and what should...
Why This Matters: Do you run a business that trades with the US or Mexico? This affects you directly. The rules on everything from car parts to dairy to digital services are up for review. Your feedback could shape Quebec's position in upcoming trade negotiations.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents to flag government rules that are too complex, slow, or wasteful. The goal? Cut unnecessary red tape by one-third. This consultation ran from 2019 to 2022 and led to hundreds of changes across construction, oil and gas...
Why This Matters: Ever waited weeks for a permit that should take days? Filled out the same form twice? This was your chance to tell the government what's broken. The changes affect everything from building your home to getting disaster relief funds faster.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to let energy companies and developers place certain equipment on Crown land without getting a permit first. Right now, even temporary wind testing towers or environmental monitoring gear need written approval from the Ministry of...
Why This Matters: If you care about how Ontario's Crown lands are used—that's 77% of the province—this affects the rules. Energy companies could set up wind testing equipment faster, which could speed up renewable energy projects. But it also means less government review before equipment goes on public land near...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to cut red tape for forestry, mining, and development projects. The province is proposing to streamline how companies get permits to harvest trees, operate sawmills, and remove trees for roads or mines. Some changes would let...
Why This Matters: Work in forestry, mining, or construction in Ontario? These changes could speed up project approvals. Own rural property with trees? You might finally get full ownership of trees the province has claimed since your land was first granted. Live near Crown forests? How the province balances faster...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Labour (ON)
Construction workers sometimes don't get paid when subcontractors skip town or go bankrupt. Ontario is asking whether general contractors should be on the hook for those unpaid wages. Right now, workers have limited options when their direct...
Why This Matters: Work in construction? Know someone who does? Wage theft hits this industry hard. If you've ever worried about getting stiffed by a fly-by-night subcontractor, this consultation is asking whether the law should give you more protection.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Canada should engage with Africa. They're looking at trade, development, security, and diplomatic ties. Senators are hearing from government officials, academics, and civil society groups. Your input could shape Canada's...
Why This Matters: Africa is the world's fastest-growing continent. Canadian businesses are looking for new markets. Aid organizations want smarter development spending. If you care about where Canada invests its diplomatic energy—or your tax dollars—this is your chance to weigh in.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern