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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked residents how the province should protect and manage its natural landscapes as the population grows toward 7.1 million by 2050. The consultation gathered input on balancing economic growth with conservation of clean air, water...
Why This Matters: Alberta's nature provides the clean air you breathe, the water you drink, and the fertile soil that grows your food. As the province adds millions more people, decisions made now will shape whether future generations enjoy these same benefits. This affects everyone from farmers to city dwellers.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta asked residents whether to restart pumping water from the Blindman River into Gull Lake. Pumping stopped in 2018 to keep out Prussian carp, an invasive fish. Low water levels have hurt wildlife, recreation, and local tourism. A new...
Why This Matters: Live near Gull Lake or visit for fishing and boating? Low water levels have been hurting recreation and local businesses since 2018. This decision affects whether the lake can recover while keeping invasive fish out.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A manufacturing facility in Listowel wants to update its stormwater management system. The changes involve storm sewers, a dry pond, and an oil/grit separator that would discharge treated runoff into Chapman Municipal Drain.
Why This Matters: Live near Mitchell Road South in Listowel? This facility's stormwater drains into Chapman Municipal Drain. If you're downstream or concerned about local water quality, this permit affects your area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants approval to build stormwater management infrastructure at their Gloucester site. The system would include ditches, culverts, and a stormwater pond to control runoff quality and quantity. Treated water would discharge...
Why This Matters: Live near Rideau Road and Albion Road in Gloucester? This stormwater system will affect where runoff from this industrial site ends up. If you rely on nearby water sources or are concerned about local drainage, this matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A property owner in Milton wants approval to keep using contaminated land near Sixteen Mile Creek as a natural area. The Ministry reviewed their risk assessment and is now considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would...
Why This Matters: Live near Sixteen Mile Creek in Milton? This property has contamination that could affect the local environment. The certificate would require monitoring of soil, sediment, and groundwater. If you use a private well nearby, you'll want to know about this.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Blair Asphalt Products wants to update its air emissions permit for a hot-mix asphalt plant near St. Albert, Ontario. The company is changing production rates and equipment. The plant releases particulate matter, silica dust, and various chemicals...
Why This Matters: Live near Farley Road in St. Albert? This plant releases particulate matter, silica dust, benzene, and other pollutants. The permit change could mean more production and different emissions levels. If you have concerns about air quality in your area, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Bay Power Corp. wants to consolidate all its air emission permits into one new approval. The North Bay power plant runs on natural gas and includes a turbine, boiler, data centre, and other equipment. The main pollutant is nitrogen oxides.
Why This Matters: Live near Highway 11 North in North Bay? This power plant's air emissions could affect local air quality. Nitrogen oxides contribute to smog and can worsen respiratory conditions.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy (AB)
Alberta asked residents whether coal mining should be allowed in the province's Eastern Slopes—the foothills and mountains that feed major rivers. A committee gathered feedback through surveys and technical submissions in 2021. The result? Expanded...
Why This Matters: Drink water in Alberta? The Eastern Slopes feed rivers that supply Calgary, Edmonton, and farming communities. Coal mining there could affect water quality for millions. This consultation shaped where mining can and can't happen.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is improving cycling routes in the Southeast Area and Big Bend neighbourhood. The city wants to make biking safer and better connected. Phase 1 engagement is complete, and Phase 2 closed in October 2025. Results are being processed now.
Why This Matters: Bike to work in south Burnaby? This project could make your commute safer. New protected lanes and better connections are on the table. Even if you drive, fewer cars on the road means less traffic for everyone.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is updating its plan for the underground pipes and pumping stations that carry wastewater from homes and businesses. This update looks at what the sewer system needs through 2051 as the city grows. It's part of a formal...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo? Your sewer system needs to keep up with growth. If it doesn't, you could see backups, construction disruptions, or higher utility costs. This plan decides where new pipes go and which old ones get upgraded.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Canada limits how much sulphur can be in gasoline—it causes air pollution and damages vehicle emission systems. Some refineries can't consistently meet the 10 parts-per-million limit, so they've been trading credits with cleaner producers. That...
Why This Matters: Drive a car? The sulphur in your gas affects air quality and how well your vehicle's emission controls work. This decision won't change pump prices much, but it does affect how quickly Canada cleans up its fuel supply. Indigenous communities near refineries have raised health concerns about...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
Hydro-Québec wants to build a new electrical substation in Sainte-Julienne to handle growing energy demand. The Jean-Jacques-Archambault substation would cover 30 hectares and step down voltage from 735 kV to 120 kV. It's part of a plan to move...
Why This Matters: Live in Lanaudière? This substation would be built on private land near Sainte-Julienne. Hydro-Québec will need to buy properties and get permanent easements. Construction crews would be working in the area for three years. The project aims to improve grid reliability for the region.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
The Lac-Saint-Jean Residual Materials Board wants to add 16 new cells to the Hébertville-Station landfill, more than doubling its size. Why? The site now serves the entire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region and will reach capacity by 2032. The $107...
Why This Matters: Live near Hébertville-Station? This landfill expansion could affect your daily life for the next 25 years. Truck traffic, odours, and groundwater quality are all on the table. The site already handles waste from the entire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region—this would make it even bigger.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta developed a draft plan for the Upper Smoky area that sets rules for forestry, coal mining, and other activities in caribou habitat. The plan tries to balance economic activity with wildlife protection and Indigenous traditional uses...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Alberta? This plan affects what happens on the land around you. It sets rules for forestry, mining, and recreation in caribou country. If you hunt, fish, or work in resource industries, these decisions shape your future.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta gathered input on whether to require recycling of farm plastics like baler twine, grain bags, and silage wrap. Right now, recycling these materials is voluntary and limited. A regulatory approach would make producers responsible for managing...
Why This Matters: If you're a farmer or rancher, you know the headache of dealing with used grain bags and baler twine. There's nowhere good to put them. This could mean proper recycling options finally come to rural Alberta—but it might also add costs that get passed along.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to create a new penalty system for people who break wildland fire safety rules. Right now, violations go through the courts. This proposal would let the ministry issue fines directly. It also sets rates for when the government needs to...
Why This Matters: Live in cottage country or near forests? These rules affect you. The new fines could hit anyone who ignores fire bans or burns without permits. Indigenous communities would get clearer rules for ceremonial fires. If you own heavy equipment, the government could summon it during emergencies—and now...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Justice & Rights
Natural Resources