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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta expanded the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park by about 152,000 hectares. The park sits south of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Alberta. An oil sands company voluntarily gave up mineral rights in the area, allowing an even...
Why This Matters: Love Alberta's wilderness? This expansion protects a massive area of boreal forest from development. It creates one of the largest contiguous protected areas in the province. If you care about conservation or Indigenous land stewardship, this decision shaped the future of northern Alberta's...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Global Affairs Canada wants to fund repairs to healthcare clinics in Afghanistan and Lebanon. Before approving the money, they need to check if the construction work could harm the environment. The projects would fix water systems, waste disposal...
Why This Matters: This is about how Canada spends foreign aid dollars. If you care about humanitarian work abroad, this is your chance to weigh in. The projects would bring clean water and proper waste disposal to clinics serving vulnerable communities.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
J-AAR Materials wants to open a large gravel pit in South-West Oxford Township, near Woodstock. They're asking to extract up to 500,000 tonnes of aggregate per year from a 49-hectare site. The pit would go below the water table, which means extra...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in Oxford County? This pit could mean more truck traffic on local roads and potential impacts on groundwater. If you rely on a private well, the water table extraction is worth paying attention to. Neighbours within 120 metres have already been notified, but anyone in the area...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
St. Marys Cement wants to dig deeper at their quarry near Morriston, Ontario. Right now, they can only extract material above the water table. This change would let them go below it, which could affect groundwater in the area.
Why This Matters: Live near this quarry? Your well water could be affected. Extraction below the water table can change groundwater levels and flow patterns. Properties within 120 metres have already been notified, but impacts can extend further.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Searchmont Ski Resort near Sault Ste. Marie wants to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Their current septic system can't handle the volume. The new system would treat up to 180 cubic metres of sewage daily and discharge treated water into the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Goulais River or fish there? This permit would allow treated sewage to be discharged into it. If you're downstream or use the river recreationally, you might want to weigh in on water quality standards.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Maritime House Metals Inc. wants approval to operate a metal extraction and recycling facility in Greater Napanee, Ontario. The facility would emit chlorine, ammonia, nickel, and other substances into the air. This permit would replace existing...
Why This Matters: Live near Kimmett's Side Road in Greater Napanee? This facility would release chlorine, ammonia, and metal particles into the air you breathe. If you have concerns about air quality or industrial activity in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Milton wants to renew its permit to draw water from Sixteen Mile Creek and a tributary. They're asking to take up to 11 million litres per day during the golf season. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk...
Why This Matters: Live near Milton or downstream on Sixteen Mile Creek? This water taking could affect creek levels during dry summer months. If you rely on the creek for recreation, fishing, or have concerns about local ecosystems, this decision matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Erie Sand & Gravel wants to bring in 800,000 cubic metres of excess soil to reshape and restore a gravel pit near Leamington. The goal is to return the southern part of the site to its original grade. This requires changing the approved site plan...
Why This Matters: Live near this gravel pit west of Leamington? This could mean years of truck traffic hauling soil to the site. The final landscape shape will change too. If you're within 120 metres, you've already been notified—but anyone can comment.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
When an oil spill or chemical release happens, companies must report it to both federal and provincial governments. Right now, that means duplicate paperwork. The federal government has negotiated agreements with Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario...
Why This Matters: Work in oil and gas, mining, or manufacturing? This could cut your emergency paperwork in half. For everyone else, faster reporting means faster response when spills happen near your community.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada asked for feedback on three environmental reports for the Lac-Mégantic railway bypass. The bypass will reroute trains around the downtown where 47 people died in the 2013 derailment. These reports cover groundwater, wetlands, and...
Why This Matters: Live near the bypass route? Your drinking water could be affected during construction. The monitoring plans are designed to protect private wells and wetlands for up to 10 years after the work is done. This project is about helping a community heal after tragedy while making sure the environment is...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to install a third turbine at its existing dam near Sept-Îles, Quebec. This would boost the station's power output. The federal government is assessing environmental impacts and offering funding to help people participate in the...
Why This Matters: Live near Sept-Îles or on the Côte-Nord? This project could affect local waterways and wildlife. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this expansion proceeds. Even if you're far away, this is part of Quebec's push to generate more clean energy.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to keep ferric sodium EDTA products available for sale. These products kill dandelions, clovers, and thistles in lawns—and they're the only slug and snail bait approved for home use. The government says they're safe when used as...
Why This Matters: Got dandelions taking over your lawn? Use slug bait in your garden? This decision affects which products stay on store shelves. If you've used these products or have concerns about pesticides near your home, your input matters.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Small Craft Harbours Branch (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada extended the breakwater at St-Georges-de-Malbay harbour in the Gaspé region by about 30 metres. Why? The fishing fleet has grown, and boats were getting battered by storm surges. The project added rock protection and...
Why This Matters: If you fish out of St-Georges-de-Malbay, this directly affects where you moor your boat. Storm surges have been damaging vessels at the temporary pontoons. Safer harbour infrastructure means less risk to your livelihood.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government wants to update rules on how much volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be in auto body paint and refinishing products. These chemicals contribute to smog and air pollution. The proposed changes would align Canada's rules with those...
Why This Matters: Ever had your car repainted after a fender bender? The paints used in auto body shops release chemicals that contribute to smog. If you live near a body shop, this affects your local air quality. The changes could also affect repair costs if shops need to switch products.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
A company wants to sell genetically modified glow-in-the-dark catfish in Canadian pet stores. These GloFish Corydoras have been engineered with jellyfish and coral genes to glow green, pink, or orange under aquarium lights. The government asked for...
Why This Matters: Have a home aquarium? These glowing fish could soon be on pet store shelves. The government wants to make sure they won't harm Canadian lakes and rivers if released. They've been sold in the US since 2005 without reported problems, but Canada's cold winters are different.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government has assessed 14 chemicals commonly used in fragrances and cosmetics. Twelve of them may pose risks to human health or the environment. Officials are proposing to add these 12 to Canada's toxic substances list, which would allow future...
Why This Matters: Use perfume, lotion, or scented products? These chemicals are in many everyday items. If they're added to the toxic list, future rules could change what's in your favourite products. People with sensitivities or health concerns may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety