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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A chrome plating company in Bolton, Ontario wants to register under provincial air pollution standards. Harlin Plating Inc. coats metal parts with chromium, which releases hexavalent chromium compounds into the air. Registration means they must...
Why This Matters: Live or work near 17 McEwan Drive West in Bolton? This facility releases hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen, into the air. The registration determines what pollution controls they must use. Nearby residents and workers may want to weigh in on whether the proposed standards are adequate.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Valvoline wants to renew its air emissions permit for a lubricant packaging facility in Mississauga. The facility uses natural gas equipment that releases nitrogen oxides into the air. This renewal would let them continue operating with some...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Royal Windsor Drive in Mississauga? This facility releases nitrogen oxides into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on how much they can emit. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's your chance to weigh in.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A trailer park near Lake Ontario needs to fix its failing septic system. The current wastewater beds are too small and keep breaking down. The owner wants approval to build a new underground distribution bed to handle sewage from 129 trailers, tent...
Why This Matters: Live near Stoneburg Cove or use Lake Ontario for recreation? This trailer park's sewage system has been failing. A proper fix could protect local water quality. Nearby well owners and lake users should pay attention.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants approval to operate a mobile rock crushing and screening plant anywhere in Ontario. The equipment could run 12 hours a day, every day of the year. It would release dust, silica particles, and exhaust fumes into the air.
Why This Matters: This is a mobile facility that could operate near any community in Ontario. If you live near construction sites or gravel pits, this equipment might show up in your area. The emissions include crystalline silica, which can cause lung problems with long-term exposure.
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until March 24, 2026
Health Canada is developing guidance on asbestos in drinking water. They want feedback on how they assessed the health risks and what it might cost to implement these guidelines. This isn't a binding regulation yet—it's guidance that provinces and...
Why This Matters: Asbestos fibres can get into drinking water through old cement pipes. If you live in an older neighbourhood with aging infrastructure, this could affect your tap water. The guidance could push municipalities to test more often or replace old pipes.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 13, 2026
The federal government is reviewing rules that require businesses handling hazardous substances to prepare for spills and emergencies. Industry says the current regulations are too complicated and overlap with provincial rules. This review will...
Why This Matters: Live near a factory, refinery, or chemical storage facility? These rules determine how prepared they must be for accidents. Weaker rules could mean faster business approvals—but also less protection if something goes wrong. If you've ever worried about what's stored near your home, this is your...
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Windsor, ON
Parks Canada wants to create a national urban park in Windsor, centred on the Ojibway Prairie Complex. This rare tallgrass prairie ecosystem would become part of a new network of urban parks across Canada. The City of Windsor is working with Parks...
Why This Matters: Live in Windsor or LaSalle? This could transform how you access nature in your backyard. The Ojibway Prairie is one of the last remaining tallgrass prairies in North America—home to rare species you won't find anywhere else. A national urban park would protect it permanently while creating trails...
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is planning 18 acres of new parkland on a former industrial site in Port Credit. The city wants to know what features residents want in these waterfront parks. A survey phase just wrapped up with 2,100 responses, but more chances to...
Why This Matters: Live in Port Credit or nearby? These parks will be your new backyard. The 72-acre Brightwater development is also bringing nearly 3,000 new homes to the area. How the parks are designed will shape whether this feels like a livable neighbourhood or just another condo cluster.
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Safe Environments Directorate (Federal)
Open until March 24, 2026
Health Canada is asking whether new guidance is needed for asbestos in drinking water. The draft says there's no convincing evidence that swallowing asbestos causes health problems—unlike breathing it. Still, many older water pipes contain...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder what's in your tap water? Many Canadian communities still have aging asbestos-cement pipes underground. While breathing asbestos is dangerous, the science on drinking it is less clear. This guidance could affect how your municipality monitors and replaces old pipes.
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is planning a multi-billion-dollar investment in Churchill, and Premier Wab Kinew wants to hear from residents. The townhall on February 3, 2026 is your chance to ask questions and share priorities about how this northern development should...
Why This Matters: Live in Churchill or northern Manitoba? This investment could reshape your community for generations. Jobs, infrastructure, and environmental protections are all on the table. Indigenous Nations will have a seat at the table too—how that works matters.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until March 18, 2026
The government wants to add a chemical called MSP (phenol, methylstyrenated) to Canada's toxic substances list. MSP is used in paints and coatings for ships and large equipment. Studies show it can harm aquatic life and doesn't break down easily in...
Why This Matters: This chemical ends up in waterways when ships are painted or maintained. If you fish, swim, or get drinking water from lakes and rivers, you have a stake in how toxic substances are managed. Adding MSP to the toxic list would trigger stricter controls on how it's used and disposed of.
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon wants to know how to get more people composting and recycling at parks, festivals, and public events. Right now, sorting is voluntary—and most recyclables end up in the landfill. The city is testing pilot programs and wants your ideas on...
Why This Matters: Ever toss a coffee cup at a festival and wonder if it'll get recycled? Probably not—most public bins in Saskatoon go straight to landfill. This consultation could change that. If you attend outdoor events, use city parks, or just care about waste, your input shapes what comes next.
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Open until March 31, 2024
Statistics Canada is building a national inventory of ecosystems—forests, wetlands, lakes, prairies, and coastal areas. The Census of Environment will track how these ecosystems change over time and measure what they provide: clean air, food...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder what Canada's forests, wetlands, and lakes actually do for you? This census will put a number on it—clean air, drinking water, flood protection, places to hike and fish. The results could shape where conservation dollars go and how development decisions get made near natural areas.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region wants to require new buildings to be more energy efficient. The High-Performance Development Standards would apply to all new development applications in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and four surrounding townships. The goal? Cut...
Why This Matters: Planning to build or buy a new home in Waterloo Region? These standards could affect what you pay and how much you spend on heating and cooling. Buildings are one of the biggest sources of emissions here. More efficient homes mean lower energy bills—but potentially higher upfront costs.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is fixing an eroding creek channel near Keats Way that's been causing backyard flooding. The plan includes stabilizing failing rock walls along a tributary to Clair Creek and installing a new storm sewer to redirect some...
Why This Matters: Live near Keats Way or McDougall Road? Your backyard might flood less often after this project. The old rock walls holding back the creek banks are failing, and heavy rains have been sending water into nearby properties. Construction will also affect traffic and school bus routes temporarily.
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Open until February 16, 2026
The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and the public participate in the environmental assessment of a proposed lithium mine near Radisson, Quebec. The Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project would be a new open-pit and...
Why This Matters: Live in northern Quebec? This mine could bring jobs—or change the landscape you know. Lithium powers electric vehicles and phones, so this project connects to Canada's clean energy future. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this land is used.
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