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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to expand the port at Point Rousse on Newfoundland's Baie Verte Peninsula. The federal government is assessing environmental impacts before deciding. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live on the Baie Verte Peninsula? This port expansion could bring jobs and economic activity to your community. It could also affect local fishing, marine life, and coastal areas. Indigenous communities have traditional ties to these waters. Now's the time to have your say—and get funding to help...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A new wharf is proposed for the Port of Bécancour on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. The B6 wharf would be 390 metres long and handle large cargo ships over 25,000 tonnes. The project includes dredging the riverbed and building a storage area. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Bécancour or along the St. Lawrence? This project could mean more ship traffic, dredging, and industrial activity in your area. Dredging stirs up sediment and can affect water quality and fish habitat. More ships mean more noise and emissions near the shoreline.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to make it faster to update drinking water protection plans when new wells or water intakes are added. Right now, the approval process can take over a year and delays housing development. The province is proposing to let local...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new home in a growing community? Water infrastructure delays can hold up entire subdivisions. These changes aim to cut approval times by up to 12 months while keeping your drinking water safe. If you rely on well water or live near a new development, this affects how quickly...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board to renew its franchise agreement and certificate to distribute natural gas in the City of Guelph. The City of Guelph and a group called eMERGE are actively participating in the proceeding, raising...
Why This Matters: Live in Guelph and heat your home with gas? This decision affects your energy options. The city is weighing whether continued gas expansion fits with its climate plans. Your heating bills and future energy choices could be shaped by this outcome.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on updating drinking water regulations for very small waterworks systems. The province wanted input on new standards for 'micro waterworks' and on aligning fluoride limits with Health Canada guidelines. About 700 water...
Why This Matters: Get your drinking water from a small private system? This affects you directly. The rules determine what testing is required and what's considered safe. If you're in a rural area or small community not served by a municipal system, these standards shape your water quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on its draft plan for managing wild turkeys. The birds were introduced in 1962 for hunting and wildlife viewing. The government wanted to know if Albertans support expanding turkey populations and how hunting opportunities...
Why This Matters: Hunt wild turkeys or want to? This plan shapes your future opportunities. Live in southern Alberta near turkey habitat? Landowners have concerns about crop damage and property access. Even if you just enjoy wildlife viewing, this affects what you might see.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta is finalizing regulatory details for the Cold Lake Sub-regional Plan, which guides development in northeastern Alberta's caribou habitat. These rules will be added to the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, giving them legal teeth for compliance...
Why This Matters: Live or work in northeastern Alberta? These rules affect what can be built and where. Hunters, trappers, and outdoor enthusiasts should care too—the plan shapes how caribou habitat is managed. Energy companies and forestry operations will face new requirements.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta reviewed its rules on burning off natural gas released during oil extraction. The province introduced flaring limits back in 2002—the only province in Canada with such rules. Industry groups and environmental organizations were asked about...
Why This Matters: Live near oil and gas operations? Flaring affects local air quality. These rules also shape how much methane—a potent greenhouse gas—gets released into the atmosphere. Alberta's approach could influence national standards.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Transport Canada (Federal)
After the 2013 train disaster that killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic, the federal and Quebec governments committed to building a 12.5 km rail bypass around downtown. Before construction can begin, the railway operator must submit an Environmental...
Why This Matters: Live in Frontenac, Lac-Mégantic, or Nantes? This bypass will change your community. The route passes through all three municipalities. If you rely on well water, the environmental report covers groundwater monitoring. Wetlands and local wildlife could also be affected by construction.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada wants to modernize zoning rules around Saskatoon's airport. The current regulations date back to 1988. The update would change building height limits, ban land uses that attract birds, and protect aircraft communications from...
Why This Matters: Live near Saskatoon's airport? These rules affect what can be built on your property. Developers planning projects in the area need to know the new height limits. The changes also aim to reduce bird strikes, making flights safer for everyone.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada wants to require certain ships to have pre-arranged access to emergency services like marine firefighting and towing. They're also proposing that vessels carrying hazardous chemicals have spill response plans. Right now, emergency...
Why This Matters: Live near the coast? Work in shipping or fishing? A ship fire or chemical spill could affect your community. In 2019, firefighters had to be flown in from Texas to put out a ship fire in Canadian waters. These rules aim to make sure help is closer when things go wrong.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants feedback on how well it's keeping its promises from a 2020 environmental assessment of offshore oil exploration. This draft report tracks whether commitments to protect the ocean environment are being met. Your comments...
Why This Matters: Live in Newfoundland and Labrador? Offshore oil drilling affects your coastal economy and marine environment. This is your chance to weigh in on whether the government is actually following through on environmental protections. Fishers, coastal communities, and anyone who cares about the Atlantic...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The Montreal Port Authority wants to make changes to an already-approved port expansion project near Contrecoeur, Quebec. The changes include clearing trees, relocating a drainage ditch, adding water treatment facilities, and modifying how the wharf...
Why This Matters: Live near Contrecoeur or along the St. Lawrence? This port expansion could affect local waterways and wildlife habitat. The project involves dredging, tree clearing, and construction that changes the shoreline. If you're concerned about how industrial development affects your community, this is...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The Impact Assessment Agency and 15 First Nation partners are looking for experts who have data or knowledge relevant to the Ring of Fire regional assessment in northern Ontario. This isn't a typical public consultation—it's a call for researchers...
Why This Matters: The Ring of Fire is one of Canada's largest undeveloped mineral deposits. How it gets developed—or whether it does—will shape northern Ontario's economy and environment for decades. Indigenous communities have a major stake in this process. If you work in environmental science, mining, or northern...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government is proposing to officially list boric acid and related chemicals as toxic under Canadian environmental law. Why? A new assessment found these substances can harm aquatic life near certain industrial facilities. Boric acid is...
Why This Matters: Use cleaning products? Cosmetics? Pool chemicals? Your kids play with slime? Boric acid is in all of these. Young children already have higher exposure levels than adults. If listed as toxic, products you buy could change—different formulas, new labels, maybe higher prices. People living near metal...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Canada Energy Regulator (Federal)
The Canada Energy Regulator is rewriting the rules for how pipelines are built and operated across the country. These regulations cover safety, environmental protection, and how companies work with Indigenous communities. Phase 2 engagement wrapped...
Why This Matters: Pipelines carry oil and gas across Canada, often through Indigenous territories and near communities. Stronger rules could mean better spill prevention and faster cleanups. Weaker rules might speed up projects but increase risks. If you live near a pipeline or care about energy development, these...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources