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Government of Québec (QC)
Quebec wants to require owners of large buildings to report their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions annually. Starting in 2027, buildings over 5,000 m² or with 50+ units would need to declare their energy use. By 2028, smaller...
Why This Matters: Live in a large apartment building? Your landlord might soon have to track energy use. That data could eventually lead to building performance ratings—like energy labels on appliances. For tenants, this could mean pressure on landlords to improve efficiency. For building owners, it's new paperwork...
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
J-AAR Materials Limited wants to open a large gravel pit on Wrigley Road in North Dumfries, near Ayr. They're asking to extract up to 1 million tonnes of aggregate per year from a 40-hectare site. The pit would operate above the water table, meaning...
Why This Matters: Live near Wrigley Road or in Ayr? This pit could mean more truck traffic, noise, and dust in your area. The site is nearly 40 hectares—about 55 football fields. A public information session is happening February 11th if you want to learn more or ask questions.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The YMCA of Greater Toronto wants to renew its permit to draw water from two wells at a property near Schomberg, Ontario. The wells supply water to what appears to be a camp facility. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk category—meaning the...
Why This Matters: Live near Schomberg or have a private well in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The YMCA wants to draw up to 82,000 litres per day from each of two wells—year-round for the next 10 years. That's a lot of water from a rural area.
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Richmond, BC
Richmond wants to build a new dike around Steveston Island to protect the historic waterfront from flooding. Why not just raise the existing dike? Studies found that would disrupt local businesses and leave landmarks like the Gulf of Georgia Cannery...
Why This Matters: Live in Steveston or visit the harbour? This dike will shape the waterfront for decades. Climate change means at least 1 metre of sea level rise is coming. Without protection, flooding could threaten homes, businesses, and historic sites you might love.
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Richmond, BC
Richmond wants residents and businesses to plant small pollinator gardens on their properties. These one-square-metre gardens would connect larger green spaces across the city, giving bees, butterflies, and other pollinators places to rest and feed...
Why This Matters: Love your backyard tomatoes? One in three bites of food depends on pollinators. Richmond's bee and butterfly populations need connected habitats to survive. Even a small garden patch on your balcony or yard can help.
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Victoria, BC
Sea levels are rising in Victoria's Gorge Waterway and Portage Inlet. Four municipalities—Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich, and View Royal—are working together to plan for future flooding. They want to know what places matter most to you and how the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Gorge or Portage Inlet? Your property could be at risk from future flooding. Even if you don't live there, this waterway is a popular spot for kayaking, walking, and wildlife watching. The decisions made now will shape what this area looks like for decades.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 28, 2026
Canada banned six types of single-use plastics in 2022—straws, bags, cutlery, and more. Now the government wants to let Canadian companies export these same products to other countries. Why? To save manufacturing jobs and factory investments. The...
Why This Matters: Work at a plastics factory? This could save your job. Care about ocean pollution? You might wonder why we're exporting what we've banned at home. Either way, this decision shapes whether Canada's plastic ban is about real environmental action or just moving the problem elsewhere.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course in Milton wants to renew its permit to draw water from 16 Mile Creek and an irrigation pond. They're asking to take up to 4.3 million litres per day during the golf season. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk...
Why This Matters: Live near 16 Mile Creek in Milton? This permit could affect water levels in your area for the next 10 years. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you rely on the creek or nearby wells, you might want to weigh in.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
DCL International makes vehicle exhaust purifiers at their Vaughan factory. They want to renew their air emissions permit and add three new ovens plus more welding capacity. The facility releases metals like chromium and nickel into the air, along...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Cidermill Avenue in Vaughan? This factory's emissions could affect your air quality. The expansion means more production capacity and potentially more emissions in your neighbourhood.
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Open until April 9, 2026
Alberta is asking how to manage a large area of land between the Clearwater, Athabasca, and Beaver Rivers near the Saskatchewan border. The draft plan sets rules for roads, logging, oil and gas, recreation, and conservation. This land overlaps...
Why This Matters: Hunt, fish, or camp in northeastern Alberta? This plan will shape what you can do and where. Work in forestry, oil and gas, or tourism in the region? The rules could affect your job. Live in a nearby community? This affects local roads and development. Indigenous communities have traditional ties...
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Ministry of Forests (BC)
Open until February 13, 2026
BC and First Nations are partnering to create a new forest management plan for 1.2 million hectares in southeastern BC. Right now, they want to know if you're interested in being involved as the plan develops. The area covers Cranbrook, Kimberley...
Why This Matters: Live in the Kootenays? This plan will shape how forests near you are managed for decades. It affects logging, recreation, wildlife habitat, and wildfire risk. Indigenous leadership is central to this process—a shift in how BC does forestry.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario's largest steel mill in Hamilton wants to renew its air pollution permit. The facility emits particulates, benzene, and other contaminants from coke ovens, blast furnaces, and rolling mills. The ministry recently added a detailed list of...
Why This Matters: Live in Hamilton or nearby? This steel mill's emissions affect your air quality. The permit covers benzene (a known carcinogen), particulates, and sulphur dioxide. If you've noticed industrial smells or worry about respiratory health, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course in Oakville wants to renew its permit to draw water from an on-site pond for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.3 million litres per day during the golf season. The province has classified this as a low-risk water taking.
Why This Matters: Live near this golf course on North Service Road West? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well or care about pond water levels in the area, you might want to weigh in.
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario is considering whether to issue a mineral exploration permit to Roy Annett and Great Lakes Nickel Limited. The permit would allow mechanized drilling on four mining claims near Shining Tree, about 10 km east of town in MacMurchy Township...
Why This Matters: Live near Shining Tree or MacMurchy Township? This drilling could affect local water sources. The company may pump water from nearby lakes, rivers, or streams. Small areas of forest would be cleared for drill pads.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near St. Thomas wants to renew its permit to draw water from two creeks and two ponds for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 681,500 litres per day during the golf season (April to October) for the next 10 years. The Ministry has...
Why This Matters: Live near this golf course or downstream from Iron Creek? This permit affects local water levels during dry summer months. If you rely on a private well in the area, heavy water taking could impact your supply.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Amrize Canada wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and controlling dust at its aggregate operation in North Grenville, Ontario. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level—meaning the water taking could...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in North Grenville? This permit could affect local water levels for the next decade. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you rely on wells or care about local ponds and streams, this decision matters.
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