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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is planning a multi-billion-dollar investment in Churchill, and Premier Wab Kinew wants to hear from residents. The townhall on February 3, 2026 is your chance to ask questions and share priorities about how this northern development should...
Why This Matters: Live in Churchill or northern Manitoba? This investment could reshape your community for generations. Jobs, infrastructure, and environmental protections are all on the table. Indigenous Nations will have a seat at the table too—how that works matters.
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon wants to know how to get more people composting and recycling at parks, festivals, and public events. Right now, sorting is voluntary—and most recyclables end up in the landfill. The city is testing pilot programs and wants your ideas on...
Why This Matters: Ever toss a coffee cup at a festival and wonder if it'll get recycled? Probably not—most public bins in Saskatoon go straight to landfill. This consultation could change that. If you attend outdoor events, use city parks, or just care about waste, your input shapes what comes next.
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Open until March 31, 2024
Statistics Canada is building a national inventory of ecosystems—forests, wetlands, lakes, prairies, and coastal areas. The Census of Environment will track how these ecosystems change over time and measure what they provide: clean air, food...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder what Canada's forests, wetlands, and lakes actually do for you? This census will put a number on it—clean air, drinking water, flood protection, places to hike and fish. The results could shape where conservation dollars go and how development decisions get made near natural areas.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Open until March 31, 2026
Whitby Harbour's bottom is contaminated with dioxins and furans—chemicals that can build up in fish and potentially harm people who eat them. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is dredging about 120,000 cubic metres of contaminated mud and sand to reduce...
Why This Matters: Fish from Whitby Harbour? You might want to think twice. The sediment contains chemicals that accumulate in fish tissue. If you boat, swim, or walk the Waterfront Trail here, this cleanup affects your backyard. The marina and yacht club stay open during work, but expect some disruption through 2026.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region wants to require new buildings to be more energy efficient. The High-Performance Development Standards would apply to all new development applications in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and four surrounding townships. The goal? Cut...
Why This Matters: Planning to build or buy a new home in Waterloo Region? These standards could affect what you pay and how much you spend on heating and cooling. Buildings are one of the biggest sources of emissions here. More efficient homes mean lower energy bills—but potentially higher upfront costs.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is fixing an eroding creek channel near Keats Way that's been causing backyard flooding. The plan includes stabilizing failing rock walls along a tributary to Clair Creek and installing a new storm sewer to redirect some...
Why This Matters: Live near Keats Way or McDougall Road? Your backyard might flood less often after this project. The old rock walls holding back the creek banks are failing, and heavy rains have been sending water into nearby properties. Construction will also affect traffic and school bus routes temporarily.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo wants your ideas on how to protect and grow its urban tree canopy as the city develops. They're creating a management strategy that will guide tree preservation and planting through 2050. You can share ideas, take a poll, or...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo? Trees on your street keep your home cooler in summer and boost property values. As the city grows, development pressure threatens existing trees. This strategy will decide which trees get protected and where new ones get planted.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is creating a stewardship plan for Huron Natural Area, a 250-acre protected forest and wetland. The city wants your input on how to protect the environment, support Indigenous placemaking, and meet community needs for recreation and...
Why This Matters: Live in Kitchener? This is one of the city's largest green spaces. Whether you walk your dog here, bring your kids to explore nature, or just want wild spaces preserved, this plan will shape how the area is managed for decades. Indigenous communities have a special connection to this land too.
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is asking residents how to balance competing priorities in its 36 public woodlands. Should the focus be on tree health? Recreation trails? Wildlife habitat? The city wants your input to shape the next 10+ years of forest management.
Why This Matters: Walk your dog in a city woodland? These decisions affect trail access and maintenance. Live near one of the 36 sites? Management choices shape what you see and hear from your backyard. Care about urban wildlife? This plan determines how much habitat gets protected.
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Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
Quebec's transport ministry wants to build a 4-lane bypass road east of Sainte-Julienne to divert traffic around the town centre. The project includes two roundabouts, cycling and pedestrian paths, noise barriers, and drainage infrastructure...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Sainte-Julienne? This road could change your daily commute and neighbourhood. Less traffic through town might mean quieter streets—but construction will disrupt the area for years. Local businesses worry about losing drive-by customers. If you use the wetlands or trails nearby, they...
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Richmond, BC
The City of Richmond wants residents to help locate invasive plants like knotweed and giant hogweed. You can mark sightings on an interactive map. The city is also launching a free treatment program for private properties affected by these species.
Why This Matters: Got knotweed or giant hogweed on your property? These plants can damage foundations, clog drainage systems, and even cause skin burns. Richmond is offering free treatment if you qualify. Your sightings also help the city target problem areas before they spread to your neighbourhood.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo is planning a new neighbourhood in the Erbsville North area. The city is working with consultants to figure out where homes, parks, and roads should go. They're also studying how to handle stormwater, protect the environment, and connect...
Why This Matters: Live near Conservation Drive or Erbsville Road? This plan will shape what gets built next door. New homes could mean more traffic, but also new parks and services. If you're hoping to buy in Waterloo, this could add housing options in a few years.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener wants to add a stormwater pond to Meadowlane Park to reduce flooding and improve water quality in Sandrock Creek. Right now, 75% of runoff in the city flows untreated into local creeks. The new pond would catch water before it rushes into...
Why This Matters: Live near Meadowlane Park? This project will change how the park looks and functions. If your street floods during heavy rain, this pond could help. Climate change means more intense storms are coming—this is part of how Kitchener is preparing.
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Burnaby, BC
Burnaby Mountain has 30km of trails used by hikers, mountain bikers, and bird watchers. The city wants to balance recreation with protecting the 590-hectare conservation area's forests, wildlife, and water systems. A spring 2024 engagement gathered...
Why This Matters: Use the trails for hiking or biking? This plan will shape what's allowed and where. Live nearby? It affects how the mountain's forests and wildlife are protected. The area is also significant to Burnaby's Host Nations.
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London, ON
London wants your input on improving paddling access along the Thames River. The draft plan proposes better boat launches, signage with QR codes, and accessible shore access points at several parks. Phase 1 upgrades at seven locations are already...
Why This Matters: Love kayaking or canoeing? This plan affects where you can launch on the Thames. It also addresses accessibility—if you use a wheelchair or have mobility challenges, new accessible launches could open up the river for you. Live near the Thames? Better signage and invasive species management could...
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London, ON
London's W12A landfill is running out of space. The city wants to double its capacity by raising the height 25 metres, extending its life to 2049. The province already approved the expansion in April 2024. Now the city is seeking feedback on the...
Why This Matters: Live near the W12A landfill in southwest London? This expansion means 25 more years of trucks, odours, and operations in your neighbourhood. The Community Enhancement Program determines what the city does to offset those impacts—think noise barriers, road improvements, or community funds. Your...
Environmental Assessment
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