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Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (AB)
Alberta developed a 10-year strategy to transform its post-secondary education system. The goal? Make sure students graduate with skills employers actually need. The province gathered input from students, faculty, employers, and the public through...
Why This Matters: Planning to go to college or university in Alberta? This strategy shapes what programs are offered and how affordable they'll be. Parents watching their kids figure out their future should pay attention too. The plan also affects whether your degree will actually help you land a job.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Education
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Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on updating its private sector pension laws, which haven't changed significantly since 2014. The government wanted to hear about ways to modernize rules, reduce costs, and cut red tape for workplace pension plans. This...
Why This Matters: Have a workplace pension in Alberta? The rules governing it may be outdated. Stakeholders say current laws are driving up costs and making pensions less stable. If you're counting on a private sector pension for retirement, these changes could affect how your plan is managed.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (AB)
Alberta asked child care operators how to fund the transition to $10-a-day daycare. The province is shifting from parent-paid fees to government funding. This consultation gathered input on the funding formula that will support operators while...
Why This Matters: Have young kids or planning to? This affects what you'll pay for daycare. Alberta's aiming for $10-a-day fees by 2025-26. The funding formula determines whether your local daycare can stay open and keep quality high while charging less.
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Economy & Jobs
Education
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Ministry of Seniors (AB)
Alberta is creating a new disability support program called ADAP to work alongside the existing AISH program. The goal? Help people with disabilities find meaningful work while keeping their financial, medical, and personal supports. The government...
Why This Matters: Living with a disability in Alberta? This could change how you access income support. Right now, AISH is one-size-fits-all. ADAP aims to let you work without losing your benefits. If you're a caregiver or advocate, this affects the people you support too.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is asking residents how the province should protect its economy and assert its place in Canada. A panel of leaders and experts will gather public input through town halls and other events. Their recommendations go to the government by year's...
Why This Matters: This is about Alberta's future relationship with the rest of Canada. Whether you're worried about federal policies affecting Alberta jobs, or you want the province to stay fully engaged in Confederation, this panel wants to hear from you. The recommendations could shape major policy decisions.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
The Competition Bureau asked Canadians whether companies using algorithms to set prices could harm competition. Think airline tickets that spike when you search twice, or concert tickets that surge during high demand. This consultation gathered...
Why This Matters: Ever notice prices change when you search for the same flight twice? That's algorithmic pricing. It affects what you pay for hotels, concert tickets, groceries, and rideshares. If companies use AI to coordinate prices, you could end up paying more without any human ever agreeing to fix prices.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
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Ministry of Energy (AB)
Alberta asked mining companies, Indigenous groups, and other stakeholders how to modernize its minerals sector. The feedback helped shape a new strategy released in November 2021. This consultation is now complete.
Why This Matters: Critical minerals power everything from phones to electric vehicles. Alberta wants a bigger piece of this growing market. More mining could mean more jobs in rural communities—but also raises questions about environmental protection and Indigenous rights.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked parents what quality child care looks like to them. The province is shifting to $10-a-day daycare by 2025-26, moving from parent-funded to government-funded care. This survey gathered input on what programs and services families expect...
Why This Matters: Have young kids or planning to? This directly affects what you'll pay for daycare and what quality you can expect. Alberta's shift to $10-a-day care is one of the biggest changes to family costs in years. Parents' feedback shaped how this new system will work.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Education
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Government of Northwest Territories (NT)
The Northwest Territories wants to change how unionized government employees choose their unions. Right now, the Public Service Act locks in which unions represent which workers—with no way to change it. The proposal would create an independent...
Why This Matters: Work for the GNWT? This directly affects your union rights. The new board would let you and your coworkers apply to change unions or decertify—something that's currently impossible. Even if you're not a public servant, this sets a precedent for how labour relations work in the North.
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Ministry of Highways (SK)
Saskatchewan wants to update its rules for how heavy and large commercial trucks can be on provincial highways. The focus is on expanding high-clearance corridors, introducing project permits, and updating which highways allow larger vehicles. Your...
Why This Matters: Drive on Saskatchewan highways? These rules affect what trucks share the road with you. For trucking companies and drivers, this could mean fewer permit headaches and more routes for oversized loads. Rural communities may see changes to which roads allow heavy trucks.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario's electricity grid needs massive upgrades to handle growing demand from new housing and electric vehicles. Local power companies may need $103-120 billion by 2050, but many are hitting their borrowing limits. The government wants ideas on...
Why This Matters: Your electricity bill could change depending on how Ontario funds grid upgrades. If you're buying an EV or heat pump, reliable power matters more than ever. Homeowners in new developments need infrastructure that can handle modern energy demands. This review will shape whether rates stay affordable...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Natural Resources
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Culture (AB)
In 2017-2018, Alberta asked artists across the province what challenges they face and how government could help. Over 2,000 artists shared their views on fair pay, training opportunities, and recognition for their work.
Why This Matters: Are you an artist in Alberta? This shaped how the province now supports creative workers. The feedback led to the Month of the Artist and a new Artist in Residence program. If you've struggled to make a living from your art, others shared those same concerns.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Education
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Arts Services (AB)
Alberta asked artists and the public whether the province should pass a law recognizing artists as professionals. The proposed act would give artists formal recognition, protect their freedom of expression, and strengthen their economic and...
Why This Matters: Are you an artist in Alberta? This law affects how you're treated in contracts and negotiations. It also signals that the province values creative work as real work. Even if you're not an artist, this shapes the cultural sector in your community.
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Economy & Jobs
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Alberta Health (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on whether to loosen food safety rules for gig chefs—freelancers who rent commercial kitchen space for short-term cooking jobs. Right now, regulations make it hard for chefs to quickly access shared kitchens. The province...
Why This Matters: Ever ordered food from a pop-up kitchen or local caterer? This affects how those businesses operate. Gig chefs could get easier access to professional kitchens, meaning more local food options. Kitchen owners could earn extra income renting out unused space.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
When Canadian businesses share your personal data with companies in other countries, how do we make sure it stays protected? Canada joined an international forum that created privacy certifications for cross-border data transfers. Now the government...
Why This Matters: Shop online from a foreign retailer? Use an app that stores data abroad? Your personal information crosses borders constantly. These certifications could give you more confidence that your data is protected, no matter where it ends up. For businesses, it could mean less red tape when expanding...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
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House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources (Federal)
A parliamentary committee is studying how "work" is defined in the Canada Labour Code. This matters because the definition affects who gets overtime pay, rest periods, and other protections. Section 107 lets the government exempt certain work from...
Why This Matters: Work in a federally regulated industry? Think banks, airlines, telecom, or interprovincial trucking. How your employer defines your "work" hours affects your paycheque. If you're on call, travelling for work, or doing prep time, this study could change whether you get paid for it.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights