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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Duncan's First Nation has asked the federal government to study how oil and gas development in northwestern Alberta's Montney Formation affects Indigenous communities. The Montney is one of Canada's largest natural gas plays. This regional...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Alberta? Hunt, fish, or gather in the region? This assessment could document how decades of oil and gas development have changed the land and water. For Indigenous communities, it's about protecting rights and traditional practices. For industry, it could shape future...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve a new beetle trap refill for backyard use. The product uses four plant-based attractants to lure and trap Japanese beetles. These invasive pests damage lawns, gardens, and fruit trees across Canada.
Why This Matters: Got Japanese beetles munching your roses or raspberry bushes? This trap could be on store shelves soon. The active ingredients are plant-derived compounds already found in some foods and fragrances. Gardeners looking for pest control options should weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Canadian Coast Guard College (Federal)
The Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia wants to install a floating platform with rescue boats and davits for training. The 18-by-12-metre platform would be anchored near the existing wharf and connected by a gangway. It would let...
Why This Matters: This is a small infrastructure project at a federal training facility. Unless you live near the Coast Guard College in Sydney or work in marine safety training, it won't affect your daily life. The environmental review is checking whether anchoring the platform could harm the local marine...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to update the technical guides that govern how renewable energy projects assess their impact on natural areas. The changes would align with proposed updates to the Renewable Energy Approvals regulation. This could make it faster to get...
Why This Matters: Support clean energy? This affects how quickly new wind and solar farms can be built in Ontario. Live near a proposed project? The rules for assessing wildlife and habitat impacts could change. Faster approvals might mean more green energy—but some worry about weaker environmental protections.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a large gas-fired power plant near Sackville, New Brunswick. The 500-megawatt facility would use gas turbines to generate backup electricity and help stabilize the provincial grid as more renewable energy comes online. It...
Why This Matters: Live near Sackville or Centre Village? This power plant could affect local air quality and noise levels. It's also part of a bigger question: how should New Brunswick balance renewable energy with backup power from fossil fuels?
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Parks Canada (Federal)
A 2024 windstorm destroyed nearly 500 metres of floating boardwalk on one of Riding Mountain National Park's most popular trails. Parks Canada plans to rebuild with a new anchoring system and accessible boardwalk that blends into the marsh...
Why This Matters: Ever hiked the Ominnik Marsh Trail near Wasagaming? It's been closed since the storm damage. This rebuild will restore access to one of the park's signature experiences. The new design promises better accessibility and durability.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a major natural gas power plant in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, about 10 km east of Gibbons. The facility would have four gas/steam turbine units producing up to 1,864 megawatts—enough to power over a million homes. It's...
Why This Matters: Live near Gibbons or in Alberta's Industrial Heartland? This plant could affect local air quality and traffic during construction. For all Albertans, it could mean more reliable electricity—but also more greenhouse gas emissions for decades to come.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport needs to build runway safety zones by 2027. It's a federal requirement. The project involves removing concrete and asphalt, excavating soil, and repaving areas at both ends of the main runway. Transport Canada is...
Why This Matters: Live near the Toronto waterfront or use the island airport? Construction could affect noise levels and local traffic. The safety zones are meant to protect passengers if a plane overshoots the runway. This is about balancing airport safety upgrades with environmental protection.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Parks Canada (Federal)
The Valley of the Five Lakes Trail in Jasper National Park was badly damaged by the 2024 wildfire and remains closed. Parks Canada wants to formalize an existing informal trail (350 m) and add a new 100 m section to create a loop. This would give...
Why This Matters: Love hiking in Jasper? This popular trail has been closed since the 2024 wildfire. The new loop would reopen access to the Five Lakes area sooner. If you've used the informal trail before, this makes it official.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission wants to turn an informal dirt path into an official paved pathway in Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau. The 100-metre connection would link the Voyageurs Pathway to the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge. About 5 trees would be...
Why This Matters: Use this path to bike or walk between Gatineau and Ottawa? Right now it's an unofficial dirt trail. Making it official means better drainage, signage, and year-round access. A notable White Oak tree will be protected during construction.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to speed up how farmers get permits for sewage systems at worker housing on their farms. Right now, these permits can take a long time. The proposal would let farmers register certain systems through an online registry instead of going...
Why This Matters: Work on a farm or know someone who does? This affects where seasonal workers live. Faster permits mean farmers can build housing sooner. That could help address worker shortages during harvest season.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Transport Canada (Federal)
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation wants to restore and protect their reserve's shoreline from erosion and flooding. The project uses nature-based solutions: removing debris and invasive species, adding sand and gravel, creating rock headlands and oyster...
Why This Matters: This project shows how Indigenous communities are leading climate adaptation efforts. It could serve as a model for other coastal communities facing erosion and flooding. If you care about Indigenous-led environmental stewardship or nature-based climate solutions, this is worth watching.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Canadian Wildlife Service (Federal)
Environment Canada wants to build 475 metres of new trails and a small parking lot at Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area near Milford, Ontario. Why? The site became a 'Connecting Canadians to Nature' destination, and visitor numbers have...
Why This Matters: Visit Prince Edward Point for birdwatching or hiking? This project would give you proper trails and parking instead of walking along the road. It also protects wildlife habitat by keeping visitors on designated paths.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
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Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
Atlantic Mining wants to expand its gold mine near Moose River, Nova Scotia. The company proposes dumping mine tailings into the exhausted open pit, expanding the waste rock storage area, and adding 18 hectares to the site. The Minister has twice...
Why This Matters: Live near Moose River or Middle Musquodoboit? This mine is about 63 km from Halifax. Dumping tailings into an open pit could affect groundwater and nearby streams. Fish habitat and wetlands in the area could be impacted. If you rely on well water or care about local waterways, this decision matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for feedback on how to protect Porsild's bryum, a rare bright green moss found on wet rocks in remote areas. The moss faces threats from drought, wildfires, and off-highway vehicles. This consultation closed in 2020 and the final...
Why This Matters: This matters if you care about Alberta's biodiversity. Porsild's bryum is a species at risk, and protecting it helps maintain healthy ecosystems. If you use off-highway vehicles in remote areas, the recovery plan could affect where you can ride.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on a plan to protect three threatened fish species in the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. The Stonecat, Western Silvery Minnow, and Rocky Mountain Sculpin have extremely limited ranges in Canada. The consultation helped shape the...
Why This Matters: These three fish species exist almost nowhere else in Canada. If they disappear from southern Alberta's rivers, they're gone from the country. Water management decisions and invasive species threaten their survival.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources