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Surrey, BC
Surrey has developed a plan to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate impacts by 2050. The strategy focuses on making buildings more efficient, reducing car dependence, switching to clean electricity, and protecting natural areas...
Why This Matters: Live in Surrey? You're already feeling climate change through flooding, hotter summers, and smoky skies from wildfires. This plan shapes how your neighbourhood develops, how you'll get around, and what your energy bills might look like. It also affects property values in flood-prone areas and the...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Alberta Parks (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on improving trails in Fish Creek Provincial Park, Canada's second-largest urban park. The consultation asked about trail connectivity, safety, signage, and protecting natural and cultural features. Feedback was collected...
Why This Matters: Use Fish Creek's trails for walking, jogging, or cycling? This plan will shape how the park's 100+ kilometers of paths are maintained and improved. If you've ever gotten lost on a trail or wished for better signage, this affects you.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta is updating its 10-year strategic plan for provincial parks, recreation areas, and wildland parks. The government wants to balance growing visitor demand with conservation. Phase 2 engagement on the draft plan ran from May to July 2025, and...
Why This Matters: Love camping or hiking in Alberta's parks? This plan will shape how you experience them for the next decade. It affects everything from campsite availability to trail access. If you've ever struggled to book a spot or worried about overcrowding, this is your chance to weigh in.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta collected feedback on how to handle solar panels when they wear out. Right now, there's no clear plan for recycling them. The province wants to keep these materials out of landfills and build a circular economy where things get reused...
Why This Matters: Got solar panels on your roof? They'll need replacing in 25-30 years. Right now, most end up in landfills. This could create recycling options and maybe even rebates for responsible disposal.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta is planning upgrades to the Bow Valley Ranch day use area in Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary. The area includes the park's Visitor Centre, a restaurant, and trails connecting to nearby communities. The government wants to address aging...
Why This Matters: Visit Fish Creek Provincial Park? This plan will shape what the Bow Valley Ranch area looks like for years to come. Whether you hike the trails, grab lunch at the restaurant, or bring kids to the Visitor Centre, your input could influence what gets built or improved.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to improve water availability as the province grows. The two-phase engagement gathered ideas on updating the Water Act. Feedback shaped Bill 7, which aims to streamline permits, allow rainwater collection, and make it...
Why This Matters: Water touches everything in Alberta—your tap, your farm, your job. Population growth and climate variability are straining the system. This engagement shaped new rules that could affect how you collect rainwater, how businesses access water, and whether water can be moved to drought-hit areas.
Legislation
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
The Competition Bureau asked Canadians how to crack down on misleading environmental claims in advertising. Think "eco-friendly" labels, "carbon neutral" promises, and "sustainable" packaging. The consultation closed in February 2025, and over 100...
Why This Matters: Ever bought something because it said "green" or "sustainable" on the label? You're not alone. But how do you know those claims are true? This consultation looked at whether companies should have to prove their environmental marketing isn't just spin. Stronger rules could mean less greenwashing and...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Finance & Consumer
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to update the guidelines for how much radioactive material is safe in drinking water. These guidelines haven't been revised in years, and new science may change what's considered acceptable. The update would affect how water...
Why This Matters: Drink tap water? These guidelines determine what's considered safe. If you live near uranium mining areas or nuclear facilities, this matters even more. Updated standards could mean changes to how your local water utility operates.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Virox Technologies makes hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning and disinfection products at their Oakville facility. They need to renew their air emissions permit, which controls what they can release into the atmosphere. The permit covers exhaust from...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Coventry Road in Oakville? This permit controls what this factory can release into the air you breathe. Hydrogen peroxide emissions are regulated to protect local air quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Summers Logging & Tree Service wants approval to operate a mobile wood grinder anywhere in Ontario. The diesel-powered equipment would process wood from construction sites, demolition projects, and forestry operations. It could run 24 hours a day...
Why This Matters: This mobile grinder could show up near your home, workplace, or school. It's allowed to run around the clock, releasing dust and diesel exhaust. If you live near construction or demolition sites in Ontario, this equipment might operate in your neighbourhood.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Walker Aggregates wants to move its wash plant ponds to a new location within its quarry in Fort Erie. The ponds are part of a closed-loop system that recycles water used to wash gravel and stone. This is a routine permit amendment—no new...
Why This Matters: Live near the Ridgemount Quarry on Ridgemount Road? This affects where water management ponds sit on the property. The ponds handle wash water from aggregate processing. While it's a closed-loop system, neighbours may want to know about changes to quarry operations.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Beyond Pet and Equine Cremation Inc. wants approval to operate an animal cremation facility in Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario. The facility would run four natural gas-fired incinerators and a diesel generator. Emissions would include nitrogen oxides...
Why This Matters: Live near Blandford-Blenheim? This facility would release air contaminants including mercury and particulate matter. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
This Canada Gazette notice contains multiple items. The main consultation asks whether Canada should update VHF maritime radio frequencies to enable a new digital data exchange system for ships. There's also a 60-day comment period on a scientific...
Why This Matters: Work in shipping, fishing, or marine industries? This affects how boats communicate. The digital upgrade could improve safety at sea. For most Canadians, the plastics chemicals review is more relevant—it could lead to restrictions on substances in everyday products.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Technology & Digital
Transportation
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London, ON
London is redesigning Riverside Boat Launch Park on the Thames River. The plan includes accessible pathways, river lookouts, a shade structure, canoe racks, and gathering spaces. The park will also support paddling access and the scattering of...
Why This Matters: Use this park for kayaking or canoeing? The new design makes it easier to get on the water. Live nearby? You'll get new pathways, lookouts, and gathering spots along the river. The park will also become an official location for scattering funeral ashes.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A cottage owner near Conestogo Lake in Mapleton, Ontario wants to install a new septic system. The proposed setup includes a septic tank rated at 1,100 litres per day and uses an existing leaching bed. The Ministry may require effluent monitoring.
Why This Matters: Live near Conestogo Lake or have a cottage in the area? This permit could affect local water quality. If you rely on well water nearby, you might want to weigh in on whether the proposed system is adequate.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to improve public transit across the province. The goal was to connect people in both rural and urban communities to work, services, and recreation. This input will shape a provincial transit strategy and future funding...
Why This Matters: Take the bus to work? Live in a rural area with no transit options? This strategy could determine whether you get better service or keep driving. It also ties into Alberta's climate goals by reducing car emissions.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Transportation