Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
This consultation asked Albertans whether a proposed wildlife corridor for a mountain village development near Canmore was adequate. Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties wanted to build on their Smith Creek property, but first needed government...
Why This Matters: Live near Canmore or the Bow Valley? This decision shaped how wildlife like bears and elk move through the area as development expands. It set a precedent for balancing mountain town growth with protecting animal migration routes.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
This completed consultation gathered feedback on a draft plan for managing industrial development near Fort McKay First Nation reserves. The plan aimed to balance resource extraction with protecting Treaty rights and traditional land use. Albertans...
Why This Matters: This plan affects how industrial activity happens near Indigenous communities in the oil sands region. For Fort McKay First Nation members, it's about protecting their ability to hunt, fish, and practice cultural traditions. For industry workers and companies, it sets the rules for future...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta asked landowners and conservation groups how to improve programs that protect natural landscapes on private property. The engagement ran in late 2024 and has now concluded. Feedback helped expand conservation tools available to private...
Why This Matters: Own rural land in Alberta? This affects what programs you can use to protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, or natural areas on your property. Conservation easements and grants help landowners who want to keep their land natural while still owning it.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to expand a gravel pit in Jasper National Park by about 6 hectares. Why? The 2024 Jasper Wildfire created urgent demand for gravel and asphalt to rebuild roads and prepare temporary housing sites. The expansion would involve...
Why This Matters: Live in or visit Jasper? This pit expansion is part of rebuilding after the devastating 2024 wildfire. The gravel will help repair roads and build temporary housing for displaced residents. But it also means clearing 6 hectares of land inside a national park.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
ADM Aéroports de Montréal wants to build a new satellite jetty at Trudeau Airport. The plan includes a temporary structure with 4 gates (8 aircraft) and a permanent one with 12 gates (up to 24 aircraft). This is a federal environmental assessment...
Why This Matters: Fly through Montréal often? This expansion could mean shorter walks to your gate and fewer delays during busy periods. Live near the airport? Construction and increased flight capacity could affect noise levels in your neighbourhood.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Montreal Airport Authority (Federal)
Montreal's main airport wants to redesign how you get dropped off and picked up. The project includes improving road access, reorganizing the departures and arrivals areas, and optimizing parking lots. Geothermal wells are also planned as part of...
Why This Matters: Fly out of Montreal? This affects your airport experience. Drop-off and pick-up areas are being redesigned, which could mean less chaos during busy travel times. Parking lot changes might affect where you leave your car and how much you pay.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
The shíshálh Nation wants to convert an old mine pit into a large water reservoir on BC's Sunshine Coast. Why? Climate change is making droughts worse, and local communities need reliable water for drinking, farming, and tourism. The project would...
Why This Matters: Live on the Sunshine Coast? This could mean more reliable tap water during summer droughts. Local farmers would have water for crops, helping keep food local. If you're worried about construction impacts near shíshálh Nation lands, this is your chance to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission plans to repair a 114-year-old heritage bridge in Ottawa that crosses Patterson Creek near the Rideau Canal. The bridge has deteriorating railings, cracked pavement, and drainage problems from decades of salt and...
Why This Matters: Use the Queen Elizabeth Driveway or the multi-use pathway along the canal? Expect detours and closures from June 2025 to April 2026. The bridge connects to the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so heritage features will be preserved during repairs.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
Camp Fortune wants to install 60 new LED lights on ski trails in Gatineau Park to expand night skiing. The project would add lighting to the Meech chairlift corridor and two trails (Paradis and North American) that currently don't have night skiing...
Why This Matters: Love night skiing at Camp Fortune? This project would add more beginner and intermediate runs for evening sessions. Live near Gatineau Park? New lighting in a federal park could affect wildlife and the night sky you enjoy. The project uses dark-sky approved LEDs, but 60 new light poles still change...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
DFO is developing a long-term strategy to prevent whales from getting tangled in fishing gear. The focus is on two solutions: ropes that break when whales pull on them, and systems that keep ropes off the seafloor until fishers need them. This...
Why This Matters: North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with fewer than 350 left. Fishing rope entanglements are a leading cause of death. If you eat lobster, crab, or other seafood from Atlantic Canada, this affects how your food is caught. Fish harvesters face real costs to switch gear, but also...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario is revising the guide that tells forestry companies how to protect wildlife, water, and biodiversity when logging Crown forests. The changes would update protections for species at risk, bird nests, wetlands, and waterways based on new...
Why This Matters: Love hiking, fishing, or camping in Ontario's forests? These rules shape what you'll find there in 20 years. The changes affect how much habitat gets protected for wildlife and whether streams stay healthy. If you care about the balance between logging jobs and forest conservation, this is your...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to let companies set up wind testing equipment, environmental monitors, and temporary bridges on public lands without getting individual permits. Instead, they'd just register online. The goal? Speed up renewable energy projects and...
Why This Matters: Planning a cottage near Crown land? These changes affect what equipment companies can place nearby without a formal permit. If you care about how public lands are used for energy development, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Ontario wants to let farms install bigger septic systems so they can house more seasonal workers on-site. Right now, farms are limited to systems that serve about 40 workers. The proposal would raise that limit to serve up to 200 workers per farm...
Why This Matters: Ontario farms rely on 30,000 seasonal workers each year to grow and harvest fruits and vegetables. Many of these workers need housing on the farm itself. If you live near a farm, this could mean more septic systems in your area. If you get water from a private well, the new setback rules are...
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered public feedback on draft flood reports and maps for Fort McMurray. The study helps governments and residents understand flood risks and protect properties. Two rounds of online surveys collected input in 2020 and 2023-2024. The...
Why This Matters: Live in Fort McMurray or the surrounding area? This flood study affects your property insurance, building permits, and emergency planning. The final maps determine which areas are considered high-risk for flooding.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta and Saskatchewan are finalizing a legally binding agreement on how to share and manage water in the northeastern part of the Mackenzie River Basin. The agreement focuses on cooperation, information sharing, and protecting aquatic ecosystems...
Why This Matters: Live in northeastern Alberta or Saskatchewan? This agreement affects how water flows between the provinces. It could impact everything from drinking water to fishing to industrial use. Indigenous communities have a particular stake in how these shared waters are managed.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Canada Infrastructure Bank (Federal)
The Cowichan Tribes' development corporation wants to build two 6-storey buildings with underground parking in Duncan, BC. The Canada Infrastructure Bank is deciding whether to help fund it. Before they do, they need to determine if the project...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Duncan? This project could bring new housing and mixed-use space to your community. It's also an Indigenous-led development, which could create local jobs and economic opportunities for Cowichan Tribes members.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern