Open for Input
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is reviewing how it splits RCMP policing costs with municipalities. Right now, towns that use provincial RCMP services pay a share based on a 2020 formula. The province wants to know if this model is still fair—especially for small and rural...
Why This Matters: Live in a small Alberta town? Your property taxes help pay for RCMP services. This review could change how much your municipality pays—and that affects local budgets for roads, recreation, and other services. Rural crime response times are also on the table.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Red Tape Reduction (ON)
Ontario wants to let products and services approved in other provinces be sold here without extra red tape. If a widget meets Nova Scotia's safety standards, it could be sold in Ontario without re-certification. The same goes for service providers—a...
Why This Matters: Run a business that sells across provincial lines? This could cut your compliance costs significantly. Right now, getting the same product approved in multiple provinces means duplicate paperwork and fees. Consumers might see more product choices and potentially lower prices as competition...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is asking residents what they think of the proposed 2026 city budget. The plan includes a 2.2% property tax increase—about $29 more per year for the average home. Water and sewer rates would also go up, bringing the total annual increase...
Why This Matters: Own a home in Kitchener? This budget decides how much more you'll pay next year. Renters may see costs passed along too. The $1.8 billion capital plan shapes which roads get fixed, which parks get upgraded, and whether your neighbourhood sees improvements over the next decade.
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge wants to know what matters most to you before setting next year's budget. Your feedback will shape spending on roads, parks, libraries, fire services, and more. The city council will review and approve the final budget in November/December.
Why This Matters: Live in Cambridge? This budget decides whether your street gets repaved, your local library stays open, or that park gets new equipment. Property taxes fund these services—so you're paying either way. Why not have a say in how it's spent?
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta wants to know what matters most to you before finalizing its 2026 budget. The province is looking for input on spending priorities, fiscal decisions, and how to meet the needs of a growing population. Your feedback will directly shape the...
Why This Matters: This is your chance to tell the government where your tax dollars should go. Worried about healthcare wait times? Want better roads? Think education needs more funding? The choices made here affect services you use every day.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Banking (Federal)
The Senate is investigating why buying a home has become so difficult for Canadians. They're looking specifically at how government taxes, fees, and levies add to housing costs. The committee has already heard from economists, developers, mortgage...
Why This Matters: Trying to buy your first home? This study could shape future policy on what you pay in taxes and fees. Renters watching prices climb should care too—anything that affects housing supply affects rent. The Senate is gathering evidence that could lead to real changes in how governments tax housing.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Banking (Federal)
The Senate Banking Committee is studying parts of Bill C-15, the federal budget implementation bill. They're looking at sections covering digital assets, open banking, financial crime prevention, and consumer protection. This is your chance to weigh...
Why This Matters: Use cryptocurrency or digital payments? This bill sets new rules for stablecoins and crypto exchanges. Thinking about switching banks? Open banking provisions could make it easier to share your financial data between institutions. The committee is hearing from regulators, fintech companies, and...
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance (Federal)
A Senate bill proposes creating a national framework for guaranteed livable basic income. This would ensure all Canadians receive enough money to meet their basic needs. The bill is now being studied by the Standing Senate Committee on National...
Why This Matters: Struggling to pay rent? Worried about making ends meet between jobs? This bill could change how Canada supports people financially. A basic income could replace or supplement existing programs like EI and social assistance. Whether you're a student, a gig worker, or someone facing job loss, this...
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Health & Safety
Closed
Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada is reviewing its trade deal with the US and Mexico ahead of a mandatory 2026 review. The government wanted to know what's working and what needs fixing. This consultation has closed, but feedback is still being accepted informally.
Why This Matters: Buy groceries? Drive a car? Work in manufacturing or agriculture? CUSMA affects the prices you pay and the jobs available in your community. The 2026 review could change rules on everything from dairy imports to auto parts. Your feedback shapes Canada's negotiating position.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Toronto, ON
Toronto is deciding how to spend your tax dollars in 2026. The city wants to hear what services matter most to you—transit, housing, parks, or something else. You can join phone town halls, speak at committee meetings, or submit written comments...
Why This Matters: This budget decides what Toronto spends on next year. Want better transit? More affordable housing? Cleaner parks? This is your chance to tell the Mayor and Council directly. Property taxes, city services, and local programs all get decided here.
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on National Finance (Federal)
The Senate's National Finance Committee reviews how the federal government plans to spend your tax dollars. They examine budget estimates, track spending, and investigate financial matters. You can submit a brief to share your views on federal...
Why This Matters: This committee decides whether government spending makes sense. Every dollar the feds spend comes from your taxes. Want more money for healthcare? Less for something else? This is where those debates happen. Your input can shape how senators question government spending.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Manitoba Public Insurance (MB)
Manitoba Public Insurance wants your input on its multi-year strategic plan. The plan focuses on five areas: keeping rates affordable, staying financially stable, improving how the organization works, delivering better customer service, and being a...
Why This Matters: Every Manitoban who drives pays MPI premiums. This plan will shape how much you pay for auto insurance and what kind of service you get when you need to make a claim. If you've ever been frustrated with wait times or rate increases, here's your chance to weigh in.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Transportation
Closed
Department of Finance (NL)
The provincial government wants your input before finalizing its $10+ billion budget. You can use an interactive budget planner tool to see the trade-offs, then answer questions about your priorities. It's a chance to tell the government what...
Why This Matters: This is your chance to influence how the province spends its money next year. Healthcare wait times, road repairs, school funding, support for seniors—it all comes down to budget decisions. The interactive tool shows you the real trade-offs governments face. Your feedback goes directly to the...
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is asking residents to weigh in on its 2024-2026 budget. The plan includes property tax increases of about 7% each year—roughly $110-116 more per household annually. The money would fund fire service expansion, better sidewalk...
Why This Matters: Own a home in Waterloo? Your property taxes could go up $336 over three years. Rent? Your landlord might pass costs along. The budget also decides whether your street gets plowed faster and if the fire department can respond quicker.
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs (Federal)
The Senate is examining three parts of the federal budget bill. Division 25 deals with the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. Division 36 covers the National School Food Program. Division 44 addresses biosecurity through the Public Health...
Why This Matters: Got student loans? This could change how the program works. Have kids in school? The national school food program is part of this bill. These budget measures affect students, families, and public health preparedness across Canada.
Legislation
Education
Finance & Consumer
Health & Safety
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on National Security (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Canada buys military equipment and whether we're spending enough on defence. With pressure from allies to hit NATO's 2% GDP target, this study will shape billions in future military spending. The committee is hearing from...
Why This Matters: Your tax dollars fund military spending—and Canada faces pressure to nearly double its defence budget. That's money that could go to healthcare, housing, or stay in your pocket. Northern communities would see more military presence. Veterans' services could expand or contract depending on...
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights