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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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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