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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Da-Lee Services runs a waste treatment plant in Stoney Creek that handles liquid industrial waste. They're applying for a new air permit that would replace their existing approvals and cover emissions they haven't had permits for before. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Jones Road in Stoney Creek? This facility releases chemicals into the air you breathe. The permit would authorize emissions of ammonia, toluene, and other industrial pollutants. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to install an open-loop geothermal heating system for three apartment buildings in Sarnia. The system would draw water from the marina bay, use it for heating, then discharge it back about 23 metres offshore. At peak capacity, it...
Why This Matters: Live near Sandy Lane or use the Sarnia marina? This system would continuously draw and discharge millions of litres of water daily into the bay. Residents of the new buildings would benefit from efficient heating, but neighbours may have questions about water quality impacts.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
Canada has banned U.S. honey bee imports since 1987 to protect Canadian hives from diseases and pests. The government asked whether new safety measures could make imports safe enough to allow. A risk analysis found that Africanized bees, American...
Why This Matters: Beekeepers struggle to replace lost hives each spring. U.S. imports could make bees cheaper and more available. But if diseases spread, it could devastate Canadian honey production and the crops that depend on bee pollination.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to remove trees from 500 hectares of forest near the town of Jasper. Why? To create firebreaks that would help protect the community from wildfires. The work would happen over five years, starting winter 2025/26.
Why This Matters: Live in or visit Jasper? This project aims to protect the townsite from wildfires like the devastating 2024 fire. It could also affect hiking trails and wildlife habitat in the Pyramid Bench area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve two new products containing formic acid. They'd be used to control bacteria in municipal wastewater treatment plants and paper manufacturing facilities. The agency has reviewed the science and is asking for public...
Why This Matters: This is a technical industrial approval that won't directly affect most Canadians. However, if you work in wastewater treatment or paper manufacturing, these products could become part of your workplace. Residents near treatment plants or paper mills might also want to know what chemicals are being...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to know which fish habitats in Lake Ontario most need restoration. They're asking for input on specific sites and restoration goals. Your feedback will be tracked in a public dashboard.
Why This Matters: Fish near Lake Ontario? Care about the health of the Great Lakes? This shapes where restoration dollars go. Anglers, boaters, and shoreline communities all have a stake in which habitats get priority.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
TUQ4 Inc. operates a facility that cleans contaminated soil in Nanticoke, Ontario. They're seeking approval to consolidate their air emissions permits and add new emission sources. The facility releases chemicals including benzene, toluene, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Nanticoke? This facility releases benzene, mercury, and other chemicals into the air. The permit would allow them to continue and expand operations. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to create new rules under the Wildland Fire Management Act. The changes would let the ministry issue fines without going to court, set standard rates when the government needs to borrow private equipment during fire emergencies, and...
Why This Matters: Live in northern or rural Ontario? These rules affect how fires are managed near your community. If you own heavy equipment, the government could summon it during fire emergencies—these rules set what you'd be paid. Indigenous communities would see easier access to ceremonial burning.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
General Dynamics wants to build 10 new buildings at its Salaberry-de-Valleyfield plant to boost production of energetic materials used in defence equipment. The $682 million project would increase daily output by at least 10%. Quebec's environmental...
Why This Matters: Live near Salaberry-de-Valleyfield? This expansion could mean more industrial activity in your area. The plant makes materials for munitions, so safety and environmental impacts matter. There's also the question of jobs and economic growth in the region.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta completed a consultation on replacing its old emissions rules for big industrial polluters. The new system would set industry-wide benchmarks instead of facility-specific targets. Facilities beating the benchmark earn credits; those...
Why This Matters: Work in oil and gas, power generation, or heavy industry? Your employer's costs could change. If you live near a major industrial facility, this affects how much they're pushed to cut pollution. The rules also influence whether Alberta stays competitive with other provinces and countries.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on draft flood maps and reports for Vegreville. The study helps identify flood hazards so governments can keep people safe and protect properties. Public input was collected through an online survey in spring 2025, and the...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Vegreville? These flood maps affect where you can build, what insurance costs, and how your community prepares for floods. Even if you don't live there, similar studies are happening across Alberta.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta and Canada worked together on a conservation agreement to protect two threatened wood bison herds. The main concern? Disease spreading from bison in Wood Buffalo National Park. The consultation gathered feedback on draft measures to prevent...
Why This Matters: Wood bison are an iconic Canadian species, and these herds face a real threat of disease wiping them out. If you care about wildlife conservation or live in northern Alberta where these herds roam, this affects the future of a species that's been here for thousands of years.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Forests (BC)
BC is developing a new forest management plan for 594,000 hectares on Vancouver Island's west coast. The province worked with three First Nations—Mowachaht/Muchatlaht, Ka:yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h', and Ehattesaht Chinehkint—to create a shared...
Why This Matters: Live in Gold River, Tahsis, Zeballos, or nearby communities? This plan will shape how forests around you are managed for decades. It affects local jobs in forestry, recreation access, and how the land responds to climate change. Indigenous communities are co-leading this work, which could set a...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Global Waste Disposal London Ltd. wants approval to build stormwater management facilities at their site on River Road in London, Ontario. The system would collect rainwater runoff, treat it, and release it into the ground within the Pottersburg...
Why This Matters: Live near River Road in London? This facility would handle stormwater from a waste disposal site. The water gets filtered into the ground, which eventually reaches Pottersburg Creek. If you rely on well water nearby or care about local water quality, this matters.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is deciding whether to approve a new yellowjacket trap product for sale in Canada. The trap uses heptyl butyrate, a chemical attractant, to lure and capture yellowjackets. It's designed for use in backyards, parks, and other...
Why This Matters: Ever had a picnic ruined by yellowjackets? These traps could be a new option for keeping them away from your backyard or campsite. If you're concerned about what chemicals are used in pest control products around your home, this decision affects what's available on store shelves.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Canada now requires licences to possess or export baby eels (elvers). The rules took effect March 1, 2025. If you run a holding facility, buy elvers, or export them, you need permits. The goal? Stop illegal harvesting and track elvers from river to...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects commercial elver fishers and buyers in Atlantic Canada. But if you care about wildlife trafficking or eel conservation, these rules aim to crack down on a lucrative black market. Elvers can fetch thousands of dollars per kilogram.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources