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Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents to weigh in on Budget 2021 priorities during a tough economic period. The province faced a $97.4 billion debt after COVID-19 and oil price crashes. The government wanted to know where to cut costs, what to prioritize, and how...
Why This Matters: This was about your tax dollars and the services you rely on. With debt at $22,000 per Albertan, the government was deciding what to cut and what to keep. Health care, education, roads—everything was on the table.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents what their priorities were for the 2022 provincial budget. The government wanted to know how to balance debt reduction with public services while the economy recovered from the pandemic.
Why This Matters: This shaped how Alberta spent your tax dollars in 2022. Healthcare, education, roads, social programs—all of it was on the table. Over 30,000 Albertans weighed in through phone town halls alone.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents what the provincial budget should focus on. Thousands of Albertans shared their views through surveys, written submissions, and telephone town halls. The feedback helped shape Budget 2023, which was released in February 2023.
Why This Matters: Provincial budgets affect everything from healthcare wait times to road repairs to how much you pay in taxes. This was your chance to tell the government what matters most to your family and community. The input shaped real spending decisions.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents how the provincial budget should address rising costs of living, healthcare, and job creation. The government wanted to know where to focus spending to help families, businesses, and communities. This consultation has now...
Why This Matters: Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Worried about healthcare wait times? This budget shapes how Alberta spends billions of dollars that directly affect your daily life. From property taxes to hospital funding, these decisions hit close to home.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents what they want from auto insurance reform. The government heard from Albertans about five core principles: affordability, stability, simplicity, care-focused coverage, and driver accountability. Based on this feedback...
Why This Matters: Drive a car in Alberta? Your insurance rates and coverage are about to change. If you've been in a collision, the new system promises faster access to medical care and rehab. Bad drivers would still pay more, but everyone could see different premiums starting 2027.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Transportation
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Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents what the provincial budget should focus on. The government wanted input on supporting a growing population while managing economic risks like volatile oil prices. Thousands of Albertans shared their views through surveys...
Why This Matters: Provincial budgets affect everything from healthcare wait times to school funding to road repairs. If you've ever wondered why certain services get cut or expanded, this was your chance to weigh in. More than 19,000 Albertans participated—showing these decisions matter to everyday people.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Department of Finance Canada (Federal)
The federal government asked whether private landowners should pay a tax on vacant residential land. The goal? Push developers to build homes instead of sitting on empty lots. This was part of Canada's plan to build nearly 4 million new homes by...
Why This Matters: Trying to buy a home? This could affect how many get built in your area. The idea is simple: tax empty lots so landowners actually build on them. More homes could mean more options and potentially lower prices for buyers and renters alike.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
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Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
Many lower-income Canadians miss out on benefits because they don't file taxes. The CRA wants to expand automatic tax filing services like SimpleFile to help more people get the credits they're owed. They're asking how to make this work better.
Why This Matters: Ever put off filing your taxes because it felt too complicated? You're not alone. Millions of Canadians—especially seniors, people with disabilities, and those with lower incomes—miss out on benefits they're entitled to simply because they don't file. This consultation could make getting your...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
The Canada Revenue Agency asked Canadians about their experiences dealing with CRA services. They wanted to hear from regular taxpayers, family members who help others with taxes, and professional tax preparers. The goal? Find out what's working and...
Why This Matters: Ever spent hours on hold with the CRA? Struggled to navigate My Account? This consultation was your chance to tell them directly. Past feedback already led to shorter wait times and easier sign-in options. Your input shapes how millions of Canadians interact with the tax system.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Alectra Utilities, Ontario's second-largest electricity distributor, is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new rates for 2027-2031. This "cost of service" review determines how much you pay on the delivery portion of your electricity bill...
Why This Matters: Live in Brampton, Mississauga, Hamilton, St. Catharines, or Guelph? Alectra delivers your power. The delivery charge on your bill could change based on this decision. Dozens of customers have already submitted comments expressing concerns about rising costs.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Closed
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing Enbridge Gas's proposed rates for 2026. This affects what millions of Ontario households and businesses pay for natural gas delivery. The case has already received dozens of public comments and a settlement...
Why This Matters: Heat your home with natural gas? This decision directly affects your monthly bill. Enbridge Gas serves most of Ontario, so rate changes touch millions of households. Even small percentage changes add up over a year of heating.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Closed
Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents to help shape the 2019 provincial budget. The government wanted input on spending priorities while the province worked to reduce its deficit during economic recovery. Almost 30,000 Albertans participated through telephone...
Why This Matters: Provincial budgets affect everything from healthcare wait times to school funding to road repairs. This was your chance to tell the government what mattered most to you. With pipeline issues hurting Alberta's economy, the stakes were high for families and businesses alike.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Ministry of Education (ON)
Ontario wants to change how child care subsidies are calculated for families receiving the Canadian Disability Benefit. Right now, CDB payments count as income, which can reduce or eliminate a family's child care subsidy. The proposed change would...
Why This Matters: If you or your partner receives the Canadian Disability Benefit and you have young kids in child care, this directly affects your wallet. Without this change, getting disability support could actually cost you child care help. Parents with disabilities shouldn't have to choose between benefits.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Health & Safety
Closed
Manitoba Finance (MB)
Right now, anyone in Manitoba can call themselves a financial planner—no qualifications required. The government is asking whether to change that. Other provinces have already introduced title protection laws, and Manitoba wants to know if it should...
Why This Matters: Planning for retirement or your kids' education? You might assume your 'financial planner' has proper training. But in Manitoba, that title means nothing legally. This consultation could change that, helping you tell qualified advisors from those who just printed business cards.
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
In 2015-2016, Alberta asked residents for input on budget priorities during a tough economic period. The government wanted to hear ideas on supporting families and businesses, creating jobs, diversifying the economy, and controlling spending. Input...
Why This Matters: Provincial budgets affect everything from healthcare wait times to school funding to road repairs. During Alberta's 2015-2016 economic downturn, these decisions shaped how the province supported struggling families and businesses. This consultation gave Albertans a direct say in those priorities.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing how Enbridge Gas allocates costs across different customer classes. This is Phase 3 of a multi-year rate case that will determine what residential and business customers pay for natural gas delivery through...
Why This Matters: Heat your home with natural gas? This decision affects your monthly bill. Enbridge serves millions of Ontario households, and how costs get divided between residential, commercial, and industrial users directly impacts what you pay. The outcome could mean rate increases or decreases depending on...
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources