Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to expand a stormwater pond that handles runoff from industrial warehouses in Caledon. The pond would collect water from a larger area—growing from 37 to 46 hectares. The extra drainage comes from a nearby property on Healey Road.
Why This Matters: Live near Coleraine Drive or Healey Road in Caledon? This affects how stormwater from industrial sites is managed in your area. Proper stormwater handling prevents flooding and protects local waterways.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A paint tinting and storage facility in north Toronto wants to renew its air emissions permit. The facility adds tint to base paints and stores them in a warehouse. Emissions include chemicals like toluene, xylenes, and ethanol, plus noise.
Why This Matters: Live or work near Norelco Drive in north Toronto? This facility releases chemicals into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on how much they can emit. If you've noticed paint smells or noise from this area, this is your chance to comment.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Multishred Inc. wants a permit to operate a secure shredding facility in Ottawa. They'd destroy confidential paper documents, hard drives, cell phones, and other IT equipment. The shredded materials would then be sent elsewhere for recycling or...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Stevenage Drive in Ottawa? This facility would operate on weekdays, processing up to 3.3 tonnes of materials daily. Trucks would come and go with shredded waste. If you have concerns about noise, traffic, or how waste is handled, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Iroquois Falls Power Corp. wants to renew its permit to draw water from the Abitibi River for industrial cooling. The permit would allow up to 218 million litres per day, year-round, for the next 10 years. This is classified as a Category 1 permit...
Why This Matters: Live near Iroquois Falls or downstream on the Abitibi River? This permit affects local water levels and river health. Even though it's rated low-risk, large industrial water takings can impact fish habitat and downstream users over time.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A restaurant at 2 Cardwell Road in Seguin, Ontario wants to upgrade its sewage system. The upgrade would handle 10,000 litres of wastewater per day. The work includes adding a grease interceptor under the sink and a new pump station.
Why This Matters: Live near this restaurant in Seguin? This permit affects how wastewater is handled on site. Properly managed sewage systems protect local groundwater and nearby properties.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A truss and wall manufacturing company in Belleville wants approval to manage stormwater runoff on their property. The system would include ditches, a dry pond, and erosion controls. Water would be released on-site rather than into municipal drains.
Why This Matters: Live near Ashley Street in Belleville? This permit affects how stormwater is handled at a local industrial site. Proper drainage prevents flooding and protects water quality in your neighbourhood.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A court-appointed receiver is seeking approval to build storm sewers for a property at 10194 Heart Lake Road in Brampton. The new sewers would connect to the city's existing storm drainage system. This is a standard environmental permit for managing...
Why This Matters: Live near Heart Lake Road in Brampton? This affects how rainwater drains from a development site in your area. Storm sewers determine where water flows during heavy rain—and whether it causes flooding or pollution downstream.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A stainless steel castings manufacturer in Elmira, Ontario wants to renew its air and noise permit. The facility releases chromium, manganese, nickel, and other particles into the air during its manufacturing process. This renewal would let them...
Why This Matters: Live near Bonnie Crescent in Elmira? This foundry releases metals like chromium and nickel into the air. The permit renewal decides whether they can keep operating—and under what conditions. Neighbours concerned about air quality should weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta developed water quality management frameworks for the North Saskatchewan and Upper Athabasca regions. These frameworks set clear objectives for surface water quality and outline what happens when pollution thresholds are exceeded. The public...
Why This Matters: Drink tap water? Fish in Alberta rivers? These frameworks determine how clean your water stays. When industrial activity or development threatens water quality, these rules decide what action gets taken—from education campaigns to regulatory crackdowns.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
ADM Aéroports de Montréal (Federal)
Montreal's airport authority wants to build a new satellite terminal to reduce bus transfers on the tarmac. The project has two phases: a temporary 4-gate terminal opening December 2026, and a permanent 12-gate terminal connected by underground...
Why This Matters: Fly out of Montreal? You might spend less time on buses crossing the tarmac. The new terminal could mean faster boarding and fewer delays. Construction will also bring jobs to the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
National Research Council Canada (Federal)
The National Research Council needs to replace aging water pipes at its Ottawa research campus. The work involves digging up about 2 km of pipe and removing some trees. Before proceeding, they're asking whether this could harm the environment.
Why This Matters: Live or work near the NRC campus on Montreal Road? Construction will run from May to November 2026. Trees will come down, though they'll be replaced. If you have concerns about local environmental impacts, this was your chance to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build a new residential subdivision at 136 Main Street in Norwich Township. They need provincial approval for the stormwater system that will manage rainwater runoff from the new homes. The system includes storm sewers, a wet...
Why This Matters: Live near 136 Main Street in Norwich? This subdivision could change your neighbourhood. The stormwater pond and drainage system will affect local water flow. If you're downstream on the Orth Drain, this matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants approval to manage stormwater runoff at its facility near Lunenburg, Ontario. The system would use a bioretention swale to filter water before releasing it onto nearby farmland. This is a routine environmental permit for...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 15 in South Stormont? This permit affects how stormwater from the Enbridge facility is handled. The water will discharge onto adjacent farmland after treatment. If you farm nearby or rely on local groundwater, you may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A greenhouse operation in Leamington wants to upgrade its stormwater management system. The changes include modifying an existing detention pond and adding new drainage infrastructure. Treated stormwater would ultimately discharge into Sturgeon...
Why This Matters: Live near Sturgeon Creek or in the Leamington area? This permit affects where stormwater from a large greenhouse ends up. The system includes treatment to remove oil and grit before water reaches the creek.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A homeowner near Thunder Bay is applying for approval to install a new septic system at their lakeside property. The system would handle up to 2,000 litres of wastewater per day using a septic tank, treatment system, and underground disposal bed.
Why This Matters: Live near Clover Beach Road in Shuniah? This septic system would be installed in your neighbourhood. If you rely on well water or care about local water quality, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to install a new sewage treatment system for a three-bedroom cottage in Innisfil, Ontario. The system would handle about 1,700 liters of wastewater per day. This would bump up the total sewage capacity for the property from 44,500 to...
Why This Matters: Live near Innisfree Place in Innisfil? This permit could affect local groundwater and the environment around you. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate