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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
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Minth Canada makes battery casings for electric vehicles at their Windsor plant. They need a new air permit that covers all their emissions sources—welding, cooling towers, fume hoods, and maintenance. The permit would set production limits and...
Why This Matters: Live near Cabana Road East in Windsor? This plant releases nitrogen oxides, particulates, and aluminum into the air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario is considering approving a new waste transfer facility in St. Catharines. The site would handle up to 120 tonnes of waste daily, including hazardous materials like waste oil. The facility would operate 24/7 on a 9.4-hectare property on...
Why This Matters: Live near Glendale Avenue in St. Catharines? This facility would operate around the clock, handling hazardous waste. Truck traffic, noise, and potential odours could affect your neighbourhood. If you have concerns about a 24/7 waste operation nearby, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An automotive parts coating facility in Brampton wants to nearly triple its production capacity. The company is asking Ontario to amend its air emissions permit to allow processing up to 2.9 million cubic metres per year. The facility releases...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Orenda Road in Brampton? This facility's expansion could mean more air emissions in your neighbourhood. The coating process releases chemicals including sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which can affect air quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
West Wind Properties Inc. wants approval to operate a trailer assembly facility in Beamsville, Ontario. The facility would release chemicals into the air, including trichloroethylene, benzene, and methyl ethyl ketone oxime. Ontario is asking whether...
Why This Matters: Live near 4635 Durham Road in Beamsville? This facility would release chemicals into the air you breathe. Benzene and trichloroethylene are known health concerns. If you're a neighbour, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until October 14, 2026
The federal government is deciding whether to add 12 species to Canada's official at-risk list. The list includes the Snowy Owl, Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, and Butler's Gartersnake, among others. Once listed, these species get legal protection...
Why This Matters: Ever seen a Snowy Owl in winter? They might need legal protection soon. If you're a landowner, farmer, or outdoor enthusiast, listing decisions can affect what activities are allowed on certain lands. Indigenous communities with traditional connections to these species have a stake too. Even if you...
Legislation
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
Quebec's transport ministry wants to build a 4-lane bypass road east of Sainte-Julienne to divert traffic around the town centre. The project includes two roundabouts, cycling and pedestrian paths, noise barriers, and drainage infrastructure...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Sainte-Julienne? This road could change your daily commute and neighbourhood. Less traffic through town might mean quieter streets—but construction will disrupt the area for years. Local businesses worry about losing drive-by customers. If you use the wetlands or trails nearby, they...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Wood bison were listed as threatened in Alberta in 2021 due to disease and human conflict. The government is developing a recovery plan to protect disease-free populations in northern Alberta. Right now, they're working with Indigenous communities...
Why This Matters: Live in northern Alberta near wood bison habitat? This plan could affect land use and development in your area. Indigenous communities have traditional ties to these animals. Even if you're not nearby, this is about whether Alberta can save a threatened species before it's too late.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants to dig deeper at their existing quarry near Brechin in Kawartha Lakes. The company is asking to amend their site plan to lower the extraction depth across the entire site. They also want to remove outdated references to...
Why This Matters: Live within a few kilometres of this quarry? Deeper extraction could mean more truck traffic, noise, and dust over a longer period. If you rely on well water nearby, the Level 2 Water Report submitted with this application is worth reviewing.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Lake Shore Gold Corp. wants permission to drill for minerals near Timmins, Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from underground. This involves clearing small areas for drill rigs and potentially drawing water...
Why This Matters: Live near Timmins or in Thorneloe Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. If you use nearby lakes or streams, you might want to know about potential water pumping. The permit would last up to 3 years.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Gateway Casinos wants to build a private sewage treatment plant for a new casino and hotel complex in Innisfil, Ontario. The plant would treat wastewater from the casino, hotel, and two restaurants, then discharge treated effluent into Innisfil...
Why This Matters: Live near Innisfil Creek or downstream? Treated sewage will be discharged into it. If you fish, swim, or get water from this area, you might want to weigh in. Neighbours of the proposed site at 255 Reive Boulevard may also have concerns about the development.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Apotex Inc. wants to consolidate and update its air emissions permits for a pharmaceutical packaging facility on Weston Road in Toronto. The new permit would cover dust collectors, vacuum systems, air handling units, and exhaust fans. The main...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Weston Road and Highway 401 in Toronto? This facility's air emissions could affect your neighbourhood. The permit sets limits on particulate matter released into the air you breathe.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo is studying whether to relax building restrictions along Cedar Creek between Cedarbrae Avenue and Albert Street. Right now, almost no development is allowed in the floodplain. The city wants to know if parts of it could be safely opened up...
Why This Matters: Live near Cedar Creek? This could change what gets built in your neighbourhood. Property owners in the study area might gain new development rights—or face updated flood restrictions. If you use the trails and parks along the creek, the study won't change those. But nearby lots could look different...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Parry Sound wants to renew its permit to draw water from Georgian Bay and a pond. They'd take up to 1.6 million litres daily for irrigation and clubhouse use. The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters: Live near Georgian Bay or McDougall? Large water takings can affect lake levels and local ecosystems. This is classified as low-risk, but neighbours may want to weigh in on a decade-long permit.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A ready-mix concrete plant in Parry Sound wants approval to operate dust collectors, a boiler, and aggregate stockpiles. The plant would release particulate matter, cement dust, silica, and nitrogen oxides into the air. The Ministry is asking...
Why This Matters: Live near Cochrane Lake Road in Parry Sound? This plant would release dust and air pollutants in your neighbourhood. Silica dust can cause lung problems with long-term exposure. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Ingersoll wants to renew its permit to draw water from a pond and a well for irrigation. The permit would allow water taking from April through November for the next 10 years. This is classified as a low-risk Category 1 permit.
Why This Matters: Live near this golf course in South-West Oxford? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well in the area, you might want to know how much water is being drawn nearby.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources