Closed
Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon Transit asked residents how bus fares should be structured going forward. The current system is based mostly on age groups and hasn't changed since 2016. The city wanted feedback on four different fare scenarios to balance affordability...
Why This Matters: Take the bus to work or school? This affects what you'll pay. Fares haven't changed since 2016, but operating costs keep climbing. Right now, fares only cover about 30% of transit costs—the rest comes from property taxes. How the city balances affordability with funding needs will shape transit...
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Transportation
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Federal)
The Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee is examining two parts of the federal budget bill. Divisions 30 and 31 of Bill C-15 deal with family law and the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board. Witnesses from the...
Why This Matters: Going through a divorce or custody dispute? These changes could affect how family courts handle your case. Work for the federal government? The labour tribunal changes might impact how workplace disputes get resolved.
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
Closed
Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
The Competition Bureau wanted to know if Canada's banking sector is competitive enough for small and medium businesses seeking loans. Right now, the big banks dominate SME lending, and Canadian small businesses pay higher interest rates than their...
Why This Matters: Own a small business? You're probably paying more for loans than business owners in other countries. Only 1 in 10 business owners actually switch banks, even when they want to. This study could lead to changes that make it easier to get better loan terms.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Department of Finance Canada (Federal)
Canada already slapped 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of American goods in response to U.S. tariffs. The government asked Canadians which additional products should face counter-tariffs if the trade war escalates. This consultation has now closed.
Why This Matters: Trade wars hit your wallet. Tariffs on U.S. goods can raise prices on everything from groceries to cars. But they're also meant to protect Canadian jobs and push back against unfair American policies. Whether you're a consumer, business owner, or worker in an affected industry, these decisions...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Burnaby, BC
Burnaby asked residents what they wanted the city to spend money on. The consultation ran in fall 2025 and is now closed. A What We Heard Report summarizing community feedback was presented to Council in November.
Why This Matters: Live in Burnaby? This shaped how your tax dollars get spent. Whether it's parks, roads, transit, or community services—residents got to weigh in on what matters most.
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region is planning its 2026 budget and wants to hear from residents. The budget covers transit, roads, affordable housing, health services, water, and garbage collection. With rising costs affecting everyone, Council needs to balance...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo Region? This budget decides how much you pay in property taxes and what services you get. Transit routes, road repairs, affordable housing programs, paramedic services—it all gets decided here. With costs rising everywhere, the Region has to make tough choices about what to fund...
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta is asking residents whether the province should create its own pension plan and withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan. An independent panel gathered feedback through surveys and town halls. The first phase of engagement is now complete.
Why This Matters: If you work in Alberta, this could change your retirement. The CPP you've paid into for years might be replaced with something new. Your pension contributions, benefits, and portability across provinces could all be affected.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians whether phone, internet, and TV providers should be required to give refunds or bill credits when service goes down. They also wanted to know what information companies should provide during outages and how quickly they...
Why This Matters: Ever lost internet for a day and still paid full price? This consultation looked at whether that should change. If you've been stuck without phone service during an emergency, or missed work because your internet went down, the CRTC wanted to hear about it.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians whether fees charged by phone and internet companies make it too hard to switch providers or cancel plans. They wanted to know which fees discourage you from leaving—like early cancellation penalties or charges when signing...
Why This Matters: Ever felt stuck with a bad phone or internet plan because switching would cost too much? You're not alone. These fees can trap people in contracts even when better deals exist. This consultation could lead to rules that make it easier to vote with your wallet.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
Service Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to modernize consumer protection laws. The 2017 consultation covered everything from car sales and ticket scalping to high-interest loans. Nearly 3,000 people responded, and the feedback shaped Bill 31, which proposed...
Why This Matters: Ever bought a used car and wondered what the dealer wasn't telling you? Got burned by ticket scalpers? Struggled with a high-interest loan? This consultation tackled the everyday frustrations Albertans face in the marketplace. The results led to proposed laws that could affect how you buy cars, get...
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked utility customers about their experiences with the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA). The UCA helps homeowners, small businesses, and farmers navigate electricity, natural gas, and water bills. This review looked at whether the agency...
Why This Matters: Ever been confused by your utility bill? The UCA is supposed to help with that. If you're an Alberta homeowner, renter, farmer, or small business owner, this agency exists to advocate for you. This review could change how—or whether—you get help with billing disputes.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked whether internet providers should display plan details on standardized labels—like nutrition facts on food. Instead of calories, you'd see price and speed at a glance. The goal? Make it easier to compare plans without wading through...
Why This Matters: Ever tried comparing internet plans? It's a mess of asterisks and hidden fees. This could force providers to show you the real price and actual speeds upfront. No more surprises on your first bill.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians whether telecom companies should offer better self-service tools for changing phone and internet plans. Right now, many changes require calling customer service and waiting on hold. This consultation explored whether apps...
Why This Matters: Ever spent 45 minutes on hold just to change your data plan? You're not alone. This consultation looked at making those changes as easy as a few taps on your phone. It also asked whether people with disabilities are being left behind by current systems.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians how to improve the 90-day notices you get before your cellphone or internet contract ends. They also wanted input on international roaming alerts—those warnings you get when using your phone abroad. The goal? Help people...
Why This Matters: Ever been surprised by a bill after your phone contract ended? Or hit with roaming charges abroad? This consultation was about fixing that. The CRTC wanted to know if the warnings you get from your provider are actually helpful—or just fine print nobody reads.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Federal)
The Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee is examining two parts of the federal budget bill. Division 18 deals with export controls—rules about what goods Canada can sell abroad. Division 27 covers sanctions and financial crime enforcement. The...
Why This Matters: This affects how Canada enforces sanctions against countries like Russia and tracks financial crimes. If you care about Canada's response to international conflicts or money laundering, this shapes the tools the government has. Export controls also affect which Canadian businesses can sell what...
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
Closed
Treasury Board Secretariat (QC)
Quebec is rethinking how government agencies buy goods and services. The current procurement strategy ends soon, and the Treasury Board wants input on what comes next. Key priorities include buying more Quebec-made products and encouraging...
Why This Matters: Own a business that sells to the government? This shapes how contracts get awarded. Work in tech, healthcare, food, or construction? Your sector is specifically targeted. Even if you're not a supplier, public procurement affects what products and services government agencies can buy—and at what...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer