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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 15, 2026
Tacora Resources wants to expand its iron ore mine near Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador. The catch? They need to dump mine waste into water bodies where fish live. The federal government is asking whether this should be allowed—and if so, how the...
Why This Matters: Live near Wabush or fish in the area? This decision affects local waterways. Mining jobs matter to the community, but so does protecting fish habitat. If you care about how Canada balances resource extraction with environmental protection, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
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Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to renew and consolidate eight existing water-taking permits into one 10-year permit. They'd draw water from 13 lakes and 25 rivers across the Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Durham, and Northumberland regions for commercial bulk water...
Why This Matters: Live near Rice Lake, Chemong Lake, or the Otonabee River? This permit could affect water levels in your area. Cottage owners, anglers, and anyone who relies on these waterways for recreation should pay attention. The company could take up to 454,600 litres per day from some sources.
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Pacton Gold Inc. wants to explore for minerals about 20 kilometres east of Red Lake, Ontario. They're asking for a permit to cut wider trails through the forest and drill into the ground to test for gold and other metals. The work would happen...
Why This Matters: Live near Red Lake or use the area for hunting, fishing, or recreation? This exploration could affect local forests and waterways. Drilling operations pump water from nearby lakes and streams. If you care about how mining develops in northwestern Ontario, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build residential, commercial, and community space on a contaminated property in Kitchener. The Ministry of Environment has reviewed a risk assessment and is now considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use. This...
Why This Matters: Planning to live, work, or shop near Margaret Avenue in Kitchener? This property has contamination that needs ongoing management. The certificate sets rules for how the land can be used safely. If you're a neighbour or future resident, you may want to know what safeguards are in place.
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Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo wants your ideas on how to protect and grow its urban tree canopy as the city develops. They're creating a management strategy that will guide tree preservation and planting through 2050. You can share ideas, take a poll, or...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo? Trees on your street keep your home cooler in summer and boost property values. As the city grows, development pressure threatens existing trees. This strategy will decide which trees get protected and where new ones get planted.
Community Planning
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Virox Technologies makes hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning and disinfection products at their Oakville facility. They need to renew their air emissions permit, which controls what they can release into the atmosphere. The permit covers exhaust from...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Coventry Road in Oakville? This permit controls what this factory can release into the air you breathe. Hydrogen peroxide emissions are regulated to protect local air quality.
Regulations & Permits
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is creating a stewardship plan for Huron Natural Area, a 250-acre protected forest and wetland. The city wants your input on how to protect the environment, support Indigenous placemaking, and meet community needs for recreation and...
Why This Matters: Live in Kitchener? This is one of the city's largest green spaces. Whether you walk your dog here, bring your kids to explore nature, or just want wild spaces preserved, this plan will shape how the area is managed for decades. Indigenous communities have a special connection to this land too.
Community Planning
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Open until February 20, 2026
A new gold mine is proposed near Red Lake, Ontario. The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous communities and the public participate in the environmental assessment. You can apply for money to review documents and submit comments...
Why This Matters: Live near Red Lake? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Funding removes a barrier to having your say. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this project moves forward.
Environmental Assessment
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Royal Canin wants to add a backup well at their pet food factory near Guelph. They're asking to draw up to 240,000 litres of groundwater daily from each of two wells. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact.
Why This Matters: Live near Puslinch or rely on a private well in the area? Large industrial water takings can affect local groundwater levels. This factory could draw nearly half a million litres daily from the aquifer you might share.
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
New Gold wants permission to drill and cut lines on mining claims northwest of Emo, Ontario. The company would clear small areas for drill rigs and cut paths through the bush for surveys. This is early-stage exploration to test what minerals might...
Why This Matters: Live near Pattullo or Nelles townships? This drilling could affect local trails and bush areas. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this area, you might notice cleared paths and drill sites. Well water users should know about any drilling activity nearby.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A local outdoors association wants to renew its permit to draw water from three wells for fish farming. The wells are near Gelert Road in Haliburton, Ontario. Combined, they'd take up to 554,400 litres of groundwater daily for the next 10 years. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Haliburton or rely on well water in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The association runs aquaculture operations that need constant water flow year-round.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Open until February 9, 2026
The Channel Darter is a small freshwater fish found in the St. Lawrence River system. It's listed as a species at risk under federal law. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has drafted a management plan to help the species recover, and they want your...
Why This Matters: Live near the St. Lawrence River? Fish in its tributaries? This plan could affect how waterways are managed in your area. Conservation measures might restrict certain activities near the fish's habitat. If you care about protecting native species—or worry about new restrictions—this is your chance...
Policy & Studies
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A manufacturing facility in Listowel wants to update its stormwater management system. The changes involve storm sewers, a dry pond, and an oil/grit separator that would discharge treated runoff into Chapman Municipal Drain.
Why This Matters: Live near Mitchell Road South in Listowel? This facility's stormwater drains into Chapman Municipal Drain. If you're downstream or concerned about local water quality, this permit affects your area.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants approval to build stormwater management infrastructure at their Gloucester site. The system would include ditches, culverts, and a stormwater pond to control runoff quality and quantity. Treated water would discharge...
Why This Matters: Live near Rideau Road and Albion Road in Gloucester? This stormwater system will affect where runoff from this industrial site ends up. If you rely on nearby water sources or are concerned about local drainage, this matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
New Gold wants to drill and cut lines on mining claims northwest of Emo, Ontario. The company is seeking a 3-year permit to explore for minerals in the Pattulo, Tait, and Sifton townships. Activities include mechanized drilling and clearing...
Why This Matters: Live near Emo or use the land northwest of town? This permit would allow drilling and tree clearing across 60 mining claims. If you hunt, fish, or trap in the area, exploration activity could affect access and wildlife habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Forests (BC)
Open until February 13, 2026
BC is developing a new forest management plan for 1.2 million hectares around Kootenay Lake in the southeast. The Province and First Nations are partnering on this plan. Right now, they want to know who's interested in being involved as the planning...
Why This Matters: Live near Kootenay Lake? Hike, hunt, or work in these forests? This plan will shape how 1.2 million hectares are managed for decades. It affects logging, wildlife habitat, recreation, and wildfire risk. Early input helps set the direction before decisions are locked in.
Community Planning
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