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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Indus Power wants to build a massive natural gas power plant about 2 km northwest of Indus, Alberta. The facility would run 100 gas-powered generators producing nearly 1,500 megawatts—enough to power a large AI data centre. It would operate for 25...
Why This Matters: Live near Indus? This plant would be in your backyard for 25 years. Natural gas plants produce emissions and noise. The power is for AI data centres—a booming industry that's hungry for electricity. This is one of the first major projects linking Alberta's energy sector to the AI boom.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Right now, big projects like mines and pipelines often need two separate environmental reviews—one federal, one provincial. The federal government wants to change that. This draft agreement with Ontario would let both governments share a single...
Why This Matters: Live in Ontario? This affects how major projects get approved near you. Mining companies, energy developers, and infrastructure builders have long complained about duplicate reviews. But environmental groups worry that streamlining could mean less scrutiny. Indigenous communities have...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg is building a new 259,000 sq. ft. bus garage at Oak Point Highway and Selkirk Avenue. It'll replace the aging North Garage on Main Street, which can't handle modern transit needs. The new facility will store 250 buses, including 60-foot...
Why This Matters: Take the bus in northwest Winnipeg? This new garage means more reliable service and room for bigger, modern buses. It's also a step toward cleaner transit—the facility will support electric buses. Construction might affect traffic near Oak Point Highway until 2027.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta gathered public input to create a management plan for Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Indigenous rock art. The Blackfoot Confederacy partnered with government on the plan, which was finalized in February...
Why This Matters: Ever visited Writing-on-Stone? This park protects ancient Indigenous rock art found nowhere else. The management plan shapes how you'll experience the park for years to come—from trail access to cultural programming.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Canada has decided to ban open net-pen salmon farming in BC coastal waters by June 2029. Now the government wants feedback on its draft transition plan. The plan covers how to shift to closed containment systems while supporting affected workers...
Why This Matters: Work in BC's salmon farming industry? This transition could reshape your job. Live in a coastal community that depends on aquaculture? Your local economy is at stake. Care about wild Pacific salmon? This ban aims to protect them from disease and sea lice spread by open net-pens.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The emerald ash borer has killed millions of ash trees across North America and continues to spread. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked Canadians how to update regulations controlling the movement of ash wood products. The agency favored...
Why This Matters: Got a cottage? Like camping? This affects you. Moving firewood is one of the main ways this beetle spreads. New rules could change where you can take wood and what you can burn. Ash trees are common in backyards, parks, and forests across Eastern Canada—and they're dying fast.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Burnt River Properties wants to update their air emissions permit for a limestone crushing facility near Kawartha Lakes. The new permit would cover all emission sources including crushers, screeners, and material handling. Emissions include...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 121 in Kawartha Lakes? This quarry's air permit affects what you breathe. Crystalline silica dust is a health concern for nearby residents. The permit sets limits on how much dust and pollution the facility can release.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Colt Canada wants to increase production at its Kitchener firearms factory. The company makes military and police weapons. To do this, they need permission to emit more lead, particulate matter, and petroleum distillates into the air. They also want...
Why This Matters: Live near Wilson Avenue in Kitchener? This facility would release more lead and particulate matter into the air. The shooting ranges would operate longer hours too. If you're concerned about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A gold mine near Timmins wants to renew its air pollution permit and increase production. Lake Shore Gold Corp. is asking to boost its paste plant output by about 20%. The facility releases nickel, lead, and other particles into the air from mining...
Why This Matters: Live near Timmins or Highway 101 West? This mine releases nickel, lead, and other particles into the air you breathe. The company wants to increase production, which could mean more emissions. If you have concerns about air quality in the area, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is developing a roadmap to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The government wants public input on how to reduce emissions across the province while keeping the economy competitive. This plan will affect everything from energy...
Why This Matters: Climate change is already hitting Manitoba hard—more floods, droughts, and wildfires. This roadmap will shape how the province tackles these problems over the next 25 years. It could affect your energy bills, your job, and how your community prepares for extreme weather.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Clean Harbors wants to build a new pond to collect rainwater that falls on their hazardous waste facility near St. Clair, Ontario. The pond would double their current water storage capacity. It's a backup system for heavy rain events.
Why This Matters: Live near this facility on Telfer Road? This pond would be built on previously undeveloped land next to the existing landfill. If you rely on well water in the area, you may want to understand how process water from a hazardous waste site is managed.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A closed landfill in Petrolia, Ontario wants to change how it burns off landfill gas. The site plans to shut down four gas-fired generators and switch to a simpler candlestick flare system. Even though the landfill is closed, it still releases gases...
Why This Matters: Live near Petrolia? This affects the air you breathe. Closed landfills keep releasing gases for decades. How those gases are burned off matters for local air quality and noise levels.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Ottawa wants to renew its water permit and increase how much it can pump from one of its wells. The Maintenance Well would go from about 2,700 litres per day to over 33,000 litres. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk...
Why This Matters: Live near Cumberland or rely on a private well in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The golf course wants to pump 12 times more water from one well than before. Category 3 means regulators see the highest risk of environmental impact.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The City of Toronto wants to redevelop a contaminated property at 1113-1117 Dundas Street West for residential use. A risk assessment found contaminants on site, and the Ministry is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use that would allow...
Why This Matters: Planning to buy or rent in this area? This property will become residential housing. The soil is contaminated, so barriers and ongoing inspections will be required. If you live nearby, you might want to know what's being built next door.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Argo Gold Inc. wants a permit to explore for gold about 140 km north of Dryden, Ontario. The work would include stripping soil from bedrock, drilling, and digging trenches across 87 mining claims in the Earngey Area. Heavy equipment would be used...
Why This Matters: Live near the Earngey Area or use its lakes and waterways? This exploration could affect local water sources and wilderness. The permit would last up to three years, with possible renewal.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked whether companies that make single-use plastics, packaging, and hazardous products should pay for recycling them instead of taxpayers. This 'Extended Producer Responsibility' approach shifts costs from municipalities to industry. The...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why your recycling fees keep going up? This consultation tackled who should pay—you or the companies making all that packaging. The result affects what you pay in taxes and whether more stuff actually gets recycled instead of landfilled.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate