Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Sibbald Point Provincial Park near Lake Simcoe needs to upgrade its aging sewage system. To do this, Ontario wants to rezone about 2.9 hectares from natural environment to development zone. The change would allow expanding the trailer dump station...
Why This Matters: Visit Sibbald Point in summer? The park's sewage system is struggling to keep up with demand. Without upgrades, facilities could deteriorate. This rezoning would convert a small natural area to allow better infrastructure—but some may worry about losing green space near Lake Simcoe.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Atura Power wants to build a new natural gas power plant about 16 km south of Sarnia, Ontario. The facility would generate 500 megawatts of electricity and operate for at least 20 years. The federal government is gathering feedback on the initial...
Why This Matters: Live in southwestern Ontario? This plant could affect local air quality and water use. Natural gas plants emit greenhouse gases, so climate-conscious Ontarians may want to weigh in. The project would also bring construction jobs and long-term energy supply to the region.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to add a third turbine to its Sainte-Marguerite-3 dam on Quebec's North Shore. The upgrade would boost power output by 440 megawatts—enough to power roughly 100,000 homes. Before deciding whether a full environmental assessment is...
Why This Matters: Live on Quebec's North Shore? This project could affect the Sainte-Marguerite River and surrounding area. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this land and water are used. Even if you're far away, this decision shapes how Canada balances clean energy expansion with environmental...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Burnaby, BC
Burnaby has adopted its new Official Community Plan after three years of public input. The plan guides where housing, businesses, and parks can be built over the next 25 years. It doesn't change current zoning—your single-family home stays legal—but...
Why This Matters: Live in Burnaby? This plan shapes what your neighbourhood could look like in 2050. Thinking of selling your property someday? The new land use map might affect its future value. Worried about housing costs? The plan prioritizes affordable housing choices. Concerned about climate change? It guides...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg spent nearly five years developing a master plan for its transportation system. The goal? Get half of all trips made by walking, cycling, transit, or ridesharing by 2050. Council adopted the plan in June 2025. Now the city is working on...
Why This Matters: Live in Winnipeg? This plan shapes how you'll get around for the next 25 years. Commute by car? The city wants to make transit and cycling more attractive alternatives. Walk or bike? Expect safer routes and better infrastructure. The plan also aims to cut serious traffic injuries by 20%.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked whether campers and outdoor enthusiasts should pay fees to help maintain Crown land used for recreation. About 60% of the province is Crown land, and it's increasingly used for multiple purposes. The government wanted to know if user...
Why This Matters: Love camping in Alberta's backcountry? This affects you directly. The province introduced fees for random camping along the Rocky Mountain foothills. If you camp on public land, you now need a pass.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The Town of Sussex, New Brunswick wants to build a permanent flood control system. The plan includes two diversion channels that would redirect water from Trout Creek and Parsons Brook around the town during floods. It also involves a two-metre...
Why This Matters: Live in Sussex or nearby? Flooding has been a recurring problem. This project could protect homes and businesses from future flood damage. But diverting water affects ecosystems and could shift flood risks elsewhere. If you've dealt with flooding here, your experience matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
TransAlta wants to build a natural gas power plant about 18 km southwest of Rimbey, Alberta. The facility would generate 460 megawatts using combined cycle technology and operate for 30 years. The federal government is deciding whether a full...
Why This Matters: Live near Rimbey? This power plant could affect local air quality and land use for the next three decades. Indigenous communities with traditional ties to the area have a stake in how this land is used. Even if you're not nearby, Alberta's energy mix affects electricity prices across the province.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Canada needs somewhere to put its used nuclear fuel—forever. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization wants to build a deep underground repository near Ignace, Ontario, on land selected with Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. The facility would store...
Why This Matters: Nuclear power generates about 15% of Canada's electricity. All that power creates waste that stays radioactive for thousands of years. Where we put it matters—to communities near the site, to Indigenous nations whose traditional territories are affected, and to future generations who'll inherit...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to replace its current environmental assessment process for municipal projects with a simpler, faster system. The new rules would focus only on drinking water, wastewater, and shoreline projects. Other municipal infrastructure could...
Why This Matters: Live in a growing Ontario community? This affects how fast new water systems, sewage plants, and waterfront projects get built near you. Fewer environmental reviews could mean faster construction—but also less scrutiny of impacts on local lakes, rivers, and drinking water sources.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
London, ON
London has approved a 25-year plan for how people will get around the city. The Mobility Master Plan covers roads, bus routes, bike lanes, and sidewalks through 2050. It's the city's first fully integrated transportation plan. The consultation is...
Why This Matters: Live in London? This plan shapes your commute for the next 25 years. It decides where new bike lanes go, which roads get widened, and how bus routes change. If you've ever been stuck in traffic on Wonderland Road or wished for better transit options, this is the blueprint.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna has developed its first comprehensive water plan covering how the city uses, protects, and shares water. The plan was adopted in April 2025 and includes 40 actions across short, medium, and long-term timelines. The Okanagan has one of...
Why This Matters: Live in Kelowna? Your water comes from Okanagan Lake, which doesn't always refill enough in dry years. The region uses more water per person than almost anywhere else in Canada. This plan affects everything from your water bills to whether you can water your lawn during summer droughts.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam has adopted its Climate Action Plan with 45 actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The plan covers five areas: transportation, buildings, consumption, environmental stewardship, and city leadership. While it maps a path to 2050, the...
Why This Matters: Live in Coquitlam? This plan shapes how you'll get around, heat your home, and handle extreme weather for the next decade. It could mean more bike lanes, stricter building codes, and new programs to help you cut energy costs.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is updating its Climate Change Action Plan to set more ambitious targets. The city wants to align with global recommendations to limit warming to 1.5°C. The current plan aims to cut emissions 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. This update will...
Why This Matters: Live in Mississauga? This plan shapes how your city tackles climate change for the next decade. It affects everything from how buildings are heated to how you get around. Extreme weather events are becoming more common. This plan determines how prepared your community will be.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Closed
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton is finalizing its waste reduction roadmap for 2026-2030. The city asked residents which actions would help most—from reducing food waste to expanding repair cafes and donation drop-offs. Public input is now closed, and a What We Heard...
Why This Matters: Got stuff you don't need anymore? This plan could make it easier to donate, swap, or repair items instead of tossing them. It also tackles food waste—something most households deal with weekly. If you live in an apartment, new resources could help your building reduce waste too.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton is updating its climate action plan and wants your input on draft ideas. The city faces rising temperatures, more flooding, and extreme weather. Your feedback will help decide which actions get funded and prioritized through 2030.
Why This Matters: Live in Edmonton? Climate change is already hitting your wallet. The city estimates direct costs could reach $1 billion annually by the 2040s. That means higher insurance, more infrastructure repairs, and disrupted services. This plan decides how the city spends your tax dollars to prepare.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities