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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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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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Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta created a unified code of professional conduct for all teachers, replacing two separate codes. Previously, teachers in the Alberta Teachers' Association followed different rules than non-members. The new code took effect January 1, 2023...
Why This Matters: Have kids in Alberta schools? This affects who teaches them and how misconduct is handled. The old system meant different teachers faced different discipline rules. Parents and students now have one consistent standard for teacher conduct across all schools.
Regulations & Permits
Education
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Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta asked parents, teachers, and the public what they thought of proposed changes to social studies curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 6. The feedback period closed in Spring 2023, and the input shaped the final curriculum now in use.
Why This Matters: Have kids in elementary school? This shaped what they're learning about history, citizenship, and Alberta's communities. Parents and teachers had a chance to weigh in on what young Albertans should know about the world around them.
Policy & Studies
Education
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Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta is developing new curriculum content about First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories for grades 7-10. The government wants input on social studies, math, physical education, and life skills courses. This includes content about treaties and...
Why This Matters: Have kids in Alberta schools? This shapes what they'll learn about Indigenous peoples, treaties, and residential schools. If you're First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, this is a chance to ensure your community's history and perspectives are accurately represented in classrooms.
Policy & Studies
Education
Indigenous & Northern
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Saskatoon, SK
A resident wants to open a day care centre for up to 40 children at 2610 14th St. E. in Saskatoon's Greystone Heights neighbourhood. The property is zoned for single-family homes, so the city needs to approve this "discretionary use" before the day...
Why This Matters: Live in Greystone Heights? This could mean more child care spots nearby—or more traffic on your street. Parents looking for day care in the area should pay attention. Neighbours may want to weigh in on parking and outdoor play space.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
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Saskatoon, SK
LoveZone Early Learning Childcare wants to open a day care for up to 20 children at 21 Young Crescent in Saskatoon's Avalon neighbourhood. The site is zoned residential, so this requires special approval from City Council. The applicant originally...
Why This Matters: Live near 21 Young Crescent? This could mean more traffic and activity on your street. Looking for childcare in Avalon? A new day care could mean more options for your family. The city wants to know if neighbours support or oppose this before Council decides.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
Closed
Saskatoon, SK
LoveZone Early Learning Childcare wants to open a daycare for up to 30 children at 1605 Cumberland Ave S in Saskatoon's Holliston neighbourhood. The property is zoned for low-density residential, so daycares need special approval from City Council...
Why This Matters: Live near this address? A daycare could mean more traffic and parking on your street. Parents in Holliston might welcome a new childcare option close to home. Either way, this is your chance to weigh in before Council decides.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum wants to update its kids' Play Space and is asking families what they'd like to see. The museum held engagement sessions with children and caregivers in November and December. A final report with...
Why This Matters: Got kids? This is your chance to shape what they'll play with at the local museum. The current play space is getting a refresh, and the museum wants to know what activities would actually keep your children engaged.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta developed standards to guide agreements between school boards and First Nations when students living on-reserve attend provincial schools. The government gathered feedback from First Nations education authorities, school boards, and other...
Why This Matters: If your child lives on a First Nation reserve and attends a provincial school, these standards shape how their education is delivered. They focus on learning needs, culture, language, and identity. A future review will gather more input on whether the standards are working.
Policy & Studies
Education
Indigenous & Northern
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Ministry of Advanced Education (AB)
Alberta asked stakeholders how to improve its skilled trades system. The province wanted input on apprenticeship rules, certification options, and how to modernize oversight. This engagement helped shape regulations under the new Skilled Trades and...
Why This Matters: Thinking about a career in the trades? This shaped how Alberta trains and certifies electricians, plumbers, welders, and dozens of other skilled workers. If you're an apprentice, employer, or journeyperson, these rules affect your path to certification and your workplace.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Education
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Ministry of Advanced Education (AB)
Alberta's 26 publicly funded colleges and universities asked students about their experiences with gender-based violence on campus. The survey gathered data on student attitudes, personal experiences, and awareness of support resources. Results will...
Why This Matters: Are you a student at an Alberta college or university? This survey shaped how your school handles sexual harassment and assault. The feedback will influence what support services are available and how incidents are reported and addressed.
Policy & Studies
Education
Justice & Rights
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wanted feedback on a new format for their social research publication. They're testing shorter, more interactive articles instead of traditional long reports. Virtual group discussions were held to see if readers find this approach...
Why This Matters: Ever skip a government report because it's too long? This is about making social data easier to digest. If you care about labour trends, income inequality, or demographic shifts, how this info gets presented affects whether you'll actually read it.
Policy & Studies
Education
Technology & Digital
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Department of Finance Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to remove GST from new student housing built by universities and colleges. Right now, student residences don't qualify for the rental housing GST exemption because students typically stay short-term. This change would...
Why This Matters: Student or have kids heading to college? Campus housing is scarce and expensive. When students can't find dorms, they compete with locals for apartments, driving up rents for everyone. More student housing means less pressure on the rental market in university towns.
Regulations & Permits
Education
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
The Wild Bird Trust of BC wants to build a 600 square metre demonstration garden and outdoor classroom at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver. The project would showcase native BC plants and support environmental education. Construction involves new...
Why This Matters: Live near Maplewood Flats or visit the conservation area? This project would add educational facilities to the site. Local residents may notice construction activity for about a year.
Environmental Assessment
Education
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Peepeekisis Cree Nation wants to build a 7,600 square-foot youth centre on their reserve in Saskatchewan. The facility would offer preventive services for children and youth, including cultural programs and residential rooms. Environmental...
Why This Matters: This project aims to support Indigenous youth through cultural connection and preventive care. For Peepeekisis community members, it could mean local access to youth services and cultural programming. The centre is designed to last 30+ years, serving future generations.
Environmental Assessment
Education
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern