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Municipal Affairs (AB)
Alberta asked whether home builders should need a license to work. The idea? Make sure builders have the skills and financial stability to do the job right. Combined with mandatory warranties, this could protect homebuyers from shoddy construction.
Why This Matters: Building or buying a new home? This affects you. Licensed builders would need to prove they know what they're doing before touching your biggest investment. It's about peace of mind that your home won't fall apart in five years.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Canada Border Services Agency (Federal)
The Canada Border Services Agency wants to fix a loophole in how imported goods are valued for customs duties. Right now, some foreign companies with minimal Canadian presence can use lower prices to pay less duty than Canadian businesses importing...
Why This Matters: Canadian businesses compete against foreign importers who may be paying less in customs duties on identical goods. That's not a level playing field. If you run a business that imports products, these rules affect what you pay at the border. Even if you don't import directly, unfair duty advantages...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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London, ON
The City of London developed its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan with community input. Residents helped shape the city's vision, mission, values, and eight priority areas including housing, climate action, economic growth, and safety. The plan is now...
Why This Matters: Live in London? This plan shapes everything from housing affordability to transit to climate action for the next four years. It decides where your tax dollars go. The city's budget will follow this roadmap.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada is considering restarting free trade talks with Mercosur—the trade bloc of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The government wants to know which Canadian products could benefit from lower tariffs, what trade barriers need addressing...
Why This Matters: Buy beef, soybeans, or coffee? Prices could change. Work in agriculture, manufacturing, or services? New export markets could mean more jobs—or more competition. This deal would affect trade with four countries home to 270 million people.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
The Competition Bureau wanted to know if Canada's banking sector is competitive enough for small and medium businesses seeking loans. Right now, the big banks dominate SME lending, and Canadian small businesses pay higher interest rates than their...
Why This Matters: Own a small business? You're probably paying more for loans than business owners in other countries. Only 1 in 10 business owners actually switch banks, even when they want to. This study could lead to changes that make it easier to get better loan terms.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada explored whether to negotiate a digital trade agreement with the European Union. The government wanted to know what rules should govern online business between the two economies. Topics ranged from data privacy and AI requirements to spam...
Why This Matters: Shop online from European stores? Run a business that sells to EU customers? This agreement could affect how your data is handled, what privacy protections you get, and whether Canadian businesses face fewer barriers selling digital services abroad. It could also shape rules around AI and online...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
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Department of Finance Canada (Federal)
Canada already slapped 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of American goods in response to U.S. tariffs. The government asked Canadians which additional products should face counter-tariffs if the trade war escalates. This consultation has now closed.
Why This Matters: Trade wars hit your wallet. Tariffs on U.S. goods can raise prices on everything from groceries to cars. But they're also meant to protect Canadian jobs and push back against unfair American policies. Whether you're a consumer, business owner, or worker in an affected industry, these decisions...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of the Solicitor General (ON)
Ontario is reviewing its 2005 law governing security guards, private investigators, and bouncers. The government wants to know how to improve public safety while cutting red tape for businesses. Key questions: Should training requirements change...
Why This Matters: Ever dealt with a security guard at a concert, bar, or condo? This affects how they're trained and supervised. If you've had a bad experience with overly aggressive bouncers or unprofessional guards, this is your chance to weigh in. Business owners hiring security services could see changes to...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
Closed
Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta is asking residents whether the province should create its own pension plan and withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan. An independent panel gathered feedback through surveys and town halls. The first phase of engagement is now complete.
Why This Matters: If you work in Alberta, this could change your retirement. The CPP you've paid into for years might be replaced with something new. Your pension contributions, benefits, and portability across provinces could all be affected.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of Affordability and Utilities (AB)
Alberta is exploring whether nuclear power should become part of its energy future. An expert panel is gathering feedback on how nuclear could provide reliable baseload power, support industrial applications like oil sands operations, and help...
Why This Matters: Pay an electricity bill in Alberta? This could shape what powers your home for decades. Nuclear plants take years to build but run for 60+ years. If you're concerned about emissions, energy costs, or industrial jobs in the province, this is your chance to weigh in before the roadmap is set.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Health (ON)
Ontario wants to let more out-of-province health workers prescribe and dispense monitored drugs while they wait for their Ontario registration. Right now, only doctors and nurse practitioners from other provinces can do this. The proposed change...
Why This Matters: Waiting months to see a specialist? This could help. Ontario faces health worker shortages, and qualified professionals from other provinces often sit idle while their paperwork processes. If you've ever struggled to find a pharmacist, physiotherapist, or other health provider, faster access to...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants feedback on tightening the rules that set minimum standards for carbon pricing across Canada. Right now, provinces can design their own carbon pricing systems, but they must meet federal benchmarks. This review will...
Why This Matters: Carbon pricing affects what you pay for gas, heating, and everyday goods. Stricter rules could mean higher costs for polluters—which might get passed on to consumers. But stronger incentives could also speed up the shift to cleaner energy and create jobs in clean tech.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Closed
Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada is considering resuming free trade negotiations with Thailand. The government wants to know which Canadian products and services would benefit from reduced tariffs, and what barriers currently make it hard to do business there. They're also...
Why This Matters: Work in agriculture, manufacturing, or services? A trade deal could open new markets for Canadian businesses. Import goods from Southeast Asia? Prices might drop. Care about labour standards abroad? This deal could include protections—or not, depending on what Canadians push for.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Closed
Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada and the UAE want to negotiate a free trade deal. The government is asking what you think should be prioritized—from tariff cuts to labour rights to human rights protections. This would be Canada's first trade agreement with a Gulf state.
Why This Matters: Trade deals affect prices at the store and jobs in your community. The UAE is already a $3.4 billion trading partner. This deal could open doors for Canadian businesses—but critics worry about labour and human rights in the UAE. Your input shapes what Canada pushes for at the table.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of Labour (AB)
Alberta reviewed its rules about what jobs young workers under 18 can do without needing a special permit. The government proposed a new 'light work list' of approved jobs and asked for public feedback. The consultation closed in July 2019 and...
Why This Matters: Have a teenager looking for their first job? These rules decide what work they can legally do. Parents, employers, and young workers all have a stake in getting the balance right between opportunity and safety.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to support the growing local food industry. The government wanted input on defining 'local food,' creating a Local Food Week, and setting standards for organic products sold within the province. This consultation led to...
Why This Matters: Shop at farmers' markets? Care about knowing where your food comes from? This shaped how Alberta defines and promotes local food. The $1 billion local food industry affects farmers, vendors, and anyone who buys Alberta-grown products.
Legislation
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs