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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until March 24, 2026
Health Canada is developing guidance on asbestos in drinking water. They want feedback on how they assessed the health risks and what it might cost to implement these guidelines. This isn't a binding regulation yet—it's guidance that provinces and...
Why This Matters: Asbestos fibres can get into drinking water through old cement pipes. If you live in an older neighbourhood with aging infrastructure, this could affect your tap water. The guidance could push municipalities to test more often or replace old pipes.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 13, 2026
The federal government is reviewing rules that require businesses handling hazardous substances to prepare for spills and emergencies. Industry says the current regulations are too complicated and overlap with provincial rules. This review will...
Why This Matters: Live near a factory, refinery, or chemical storage facility? These rules determine how prepared they must be for accidents. Weaker rules could mean faster business approvals—but also less protection if something goes wrong. If you've ever worried about what's stored near your home, this is your...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until February 10, 2026
Health Canada wants to change how it approves drugs that show promise but don't yet have full clinical trial data. Right now, some drugs get conditional approval through the "Notice of Compliance with conditions" process. The new rules would let...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new treatment that could help you or a loved one? This affects how quickly promising drugs reach Canadian patients. Faster approvals could mean earlier access to breakthrough treatments for serious diseases. But there's a tradeoff: drugs approved on promising evidence haven't been...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Safe Environments Directorate (Federal)
Open until March 24, 2026
Health Canada is asking whether new guidance is needed for asbestos in drinking water. The draft says there's no convincing evidence that swallowing asbestos causes health problems—unlike breathing it. Still, many older water pipes contain...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder what's in your tap water? Many Canadian communities still have aging asbestos-cement pipes underground. While breathing asbestos is dangerous, the science on drinking it is less clear. This guidance could affect how your municipality monitors and replaces old pipes.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until February 21, 2026
Health Canada wants feedback on new rules for "decentralized" clinical trials. These are drug studies where patients can participate from home or local clinics instead of travelling to major research hospitals. The draft guidance explains how...
Why This Matters: Ever been asked to join a clinical trial but couldn't because the research centre was too far away? This could change that. Decentralized trials let patients participate from home or nearby clinics. If you live in a rural or remote area, this could mean access to cutting-edge treatments without...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until March 18, 2026
The government wants to add a chemical called MSP (phenol, methylstyrenated) to Canada's toxic substances list. MSP is used in paints and coatings for ships and large equipment. Studies show it can harm aquatic life and doesn't break down easily in...
Why This Matters: This chemical ends up in waterways when ships are painted or maintained. If you fish, swim, or get drinking water from lakes and rivers, you have a stake in how toxic substances are managed. Adding MSP to the toxic list would trigger stricter controls on how it's used and disposed of.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is planning how to better support older adults over the next few years. They want to know what's working, what's not, and what gaps exist in services for seniors. Your feedback will shape programs, services, and funding...
Why This Matters: Have aging parents in Waterloo? Planning to grow old there yourself? This plan affects everything from transit accessibility to recreation programs for seniors. If you've noticed gaps in support for older adults—or things that work well—now's the time to speak up.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
Right now, when you call 911 for a mental health or addiction crisis, paramedics can only take you to the hospital emergency room. Waterloo Region wants to change that. They're exploring a new model where paramedics could bring eligible patients to...
Why This Matters: Ever been to an ER during a mental health crisis? It's loud, chaotic, and you might wait hours. This could mean faster, more appropriate care for people in crisis. If you or someone you love has struggled with mental health or addiction, this directly affects your options when things get bad.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
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Public Curator of Quebec (QC)
Quebec's Public Curator is redesigning how it supports people who care for vulnerable loved ones. If you're a guardian for an incapacitated adult or a minor's property, they want your input. The goal? Simpler, more accessible services that actually...
Why This Matters: Caring for a vulnerable family member is hard enough without bureaucratic headaches. If you manage finances or make decisions for an aging parent or a child, this affects you directly. Your feedback could make guardianship paperwork less painful for thousands of Quebec families.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of the Solicitor General (ON)
Open until February 24, 2026
When someone dies unexpectedly in Ontario, an autopsy may be performed. Right now, tissue samples can only be kept to investigate the death itself. The province wants to change that. Under this proposal, DNA samples could be stored for up to 50...
Why This Matters: Lost a family member suddenly? This could help you years later. If a genetic heart condition caused their death, testing their stored DNA could reveal whether you carry the same risk. Families would also have the right to say no—samples can be destroyed on request.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Open until February 25, 2026
Health Canada wants to approve two new pest control products made from cold-pressed orange oil. They'd be used on greenhouse and field crops to fight fungal diseases and insect pests. The agency says the products are safe for health and the...
Why This Matters: Care about what's sprayed on your food? This decision affects what pesticides farmers can use on crops you eat. Orange oil is a natural alternative to synthetic chemicals. If you have opinions on organic farming or food safety, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga wants to know what residents think about fireworks rules. Right now, you can set off consumer fireworks on your own property during five holidays: Lunar New Year, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali, and New Year's Eve. The city is...
Why This Matters: Love fireworks on Canada Day? Hate the noise keeping your kids or pets awake? This affects your neighbourhood directly. The rules determine when your neighbours can legally set off fireworks—and when they can't.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region has opened a 50-cabin outdoor shelter at 1001 Erb's Road to house people experiencing homelessness. The site is staffed around the clock and run by The Working Centre, a local nonprofit. Each cabin has electricity, heating, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Erb's Road? This shelter is already operating in your neighbourhood. Concerned about homelessness in your community? This is part of the Region's plan to address the crisis. Public tours are available if you want to see the site firsthand.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until February 21, 2026
Health Canada wants to allow rosemary extract as a preservative in snack foods, cookies, crackers, nuts, and pasta. It's already approved in the US, EU, and Australia. The extract prevents fats from going rancid—think chips staying fresh longer.
Why This Matters: Eat chips, cookies, or peanut butter? This affects what's in them. Rosemary extract is a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives. If you care about food ingredients or have allergies, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety (SK)
Saskatchewan is reviewing its workplace health and safety regulations. The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety wants your feedback on the 2020 rules. This is a three-phase review, so there will be multiple chances to weigh in.
Why This Matters: Work in Saskatchewan? These rules affect your safety on the job. Whether you're in construction, healthcare, or an office, workplace safety regulations set the standards your employer must follow. If you've ever dealt with unsafe conditions or think current rules are too strict or too lax, this is...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo opened a new emergency shelter at 84 Frederick Street in Kitchener for women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness. The shelter provides 66 beds plus transitional housing, mental health support, and...
Why This Matters: Know someone struggling to find stable housing? This shelter is part of a $17.9 million investment to address chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region. If you live near Frederick Street, you might have questions about how the shelter operates. Chronic homelessness in the region has risen 129% since...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities