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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers whether barbed fishing hooks should be banned again. The province had a ban from 2004 to 2011, but a federal regulatory change accidentally removed it. Now anglers can choose for themselves. The government surveyed Albertans in...
Why This Matters: Fish with you on Alberta's lakes and rivers? This affects what tackle you can use. Barbless hooks are easier to remove and cause less harm to fish—important if you practice catch-and-release. But some anglers prefer barbed hooks because fish are less likely to escape.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta and Canada negotiated an agreement to protect woodland caribou under the federal Species at Risk Act. The province gathered public feedback in 2019 before signing the final deal in October 2020. The agreement aims to stabilize caribou...
Why This Matters: Woodland caribou are at risk of disappearing from Alberta. This agreement affects how the province balances wildlife protection with forestry, oil and gas, and other industries. If you live in northern Alberta or work in resource sectors, these decisions shape your community's future.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers and residents how to improve recreational fishing across the province. The engagement focused on sportfishing regulations, fish stocking programs, and species diversification. Feedback from 11 open house events in January 2020...
Why This Matters: Love fishing in Alberta? This shaped the rules you follow today. The engagement led to more places to fish, better stocking programs, and new species in provincial waters. If you've noticed changes at your favourite fishing spot since 2020, this is why.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on draft flood maps and reports for the Bow and Elbow rivers. These studies help governments and residents understand flood risks and build safer communities. The consultation ran in two phases and is now complete.
Why This Matters: Live near the Bow or Elbow rivers? These flood maps could affect your property insurance rates and what you can build on your land. They also guide where future development happens—and where it doesn't.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta is developing a long-term plan for trails and recreation along the Wapiti River Valley near Grande Prairie. The first phase gathered feedback on proposed 'Trail Experience Zones' to designate trails for specific uses like hiking, biking, or...
Why This Matters: Use the trails along the Wapiti River for hiking, biking, ATVing, or paddling? This plan will decide which trails are for what. If you've ever had a close call with an ATV while hiking, or wished for better trail maintenance, this is your chance to weigh in.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Land Use Secretariat (AB)
Alberta is reviewing its 2012 land use plan for the Lower Athabasca region, home to the oil sands. The government gathered feedback on whether the plan still balances economic development with environmental protection. This review won't change the...
Why This Matters: Live in northeastern Alberta? This plan shapes what gets built where—from oil sands projects to conservation areas. It affects jobs, air quality, and how Indigenous communities use traditional lands. Even if you don't live there, the region's economy ripples across Alberta.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta wants to change how pesticide vendors report their sales data. The province has tracked pesticide sales since 1993, but the current system needs updating. They're asking vendors what barriers they face with a new reporting approach.
Why This Matters: This one's mainly for pesticide vendors and agricultural businesses. But if you care about knowing what chemicals are being used on Alberta farms, better data tracking could mean better oversight. Right now, the province can't easily match sales to specific products.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Glencore wants to consolidate all its air emission permits for its Sudbury nickel-copper smelter into one approval. The facility releases substances including lead, nickel, benzene, and dioxins. This new permit would also cover previously unapproved...
Why This Matters: Live in Greater Sudbury? This smelter releases lead, nickel, and other pollutants into your air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you have concerns about air quality near Falconbridge, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Canadian Coast Guard (Federal)
The federal government worked with Indigenous partners to figure out where ships should and shouldn't go in Canada's North. The goal? Protect wildlife and culturally sensitive areas while making Arctic shipping safer. This consultation ran from...
Why This Matters: Live in the North? This affects how shipping traffic moves through your waters. Indigenous communities had a direct say in protecting areas important for hunting, fishing, and cultural practices. The corridors could also bring better navigation services to remote coastal communities.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The government asked for feedback on rules to protect the endangered Southern Resident killer whales off BC's coast. These 75 remaining orcas face threats from boat noise, lack of salmon, and pollution. The consultation focused on vessel speed...
Why This Matters: Love whale watching? These rules affect where and how you can boat in BC's southern waters. Fishers face salmon closures in key areas from July to November. Even recreational boaters must stay 400 metres away from orcas. These whales are culturally significant to Indigenous Peoples and a major draw...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MB)
Manitoba wants to widen the Trans-Canada Highway from two lanes to four lanes near the Ontario border. The stretch runs through Whiteshell Provincial Park. The government says it'll improve safety, handle summer traffic better, and keep park...
Why This Matters: Drive the Trans-Canada through Manitoba? This stretch near Ontario is a bottleneck, especially in summer. The expansion could mean safer, faster trips—but it also cuts through a beloved provincial park. If you've camped at Whiteshell or use this highway for work or travel, your input matters.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta developed a master plan for the West Bragg Creek trail system, about 40 km from Calgary. The plan balances recreation with Indigenous traditional uses, cattle grazing, forestry, and petroleum extraction. Public feedback was gathered in two...
Why This Matters: Love hiking, biking, or skiing near Calgary? This plan shapes how West Bragg Creek trails are managed for years to come. It affects trail maintenance, new trail development, and how recreation coexists with forestry and Indigenous land uses.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Canada is reviewing its rules for exporting hazardous chemicals and pesticides. The current regulations are hard to read and create paperwork headaches for exporters. The government wants to streamline these rules while still meeting international...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects chemical exporters and industry groups. But if you care about how Canada tracks dangerous substances leaving our borders, this shapes those controls. Stronger rules mean better oversight of what gets shipped to other countries.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to speed up how it approves permits for mining, forestry, energy projects, and other uses of public lands. The province is proposing to cut red tape by setting clear timelines, letting qualified professionals handle more approvals, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Crown land? This affects what gets built there and how fast. Cottage owners, hunters, and anglers could see changes to how land around them is used. If you work in mining, forestry, or renewable energy, faster permits could mean more jobs. But environmental groups worry that cutting red...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
The Winnipeg Airports Authority wants to build 3.3 km of new roads and utilities on 93 hectares of land west of the airport. The project would extend Moray Street, add a new rail crossing, and install water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure...
Why This Matters: Live near Winnipeg's airport? This construction could affect traffic patterns and local waterways for two years. The project crosses Truro Creek and involves clearing trees and vegetation. If you're concerned about drainage, erosion, or how industrial development might change the area, this is your...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve benzoic acid as a preservative that stops bacteria, mould, and fungus from growing in everyday products. Think plastics, textiles, paints, and industrial coatings. The products wouldn't touch food, but they'd be in...
Why This Matters: This chemical could end up in products you use every day—shower curtains, paint on your walls, gym clothes. If you care about what goes into household goods, this is your chance to weigh in before it's approved.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety