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Ministry of Health (ON)
Ontario wants to let more out-of-province health workers prescribe and dispense monitored drugs while they wait for their Ontario registration. Right now, only doctors and nurse practitioners from other provinces can do this. The proposed change...
Why This Matters: Waiting months to see a specialist? This could help. Ontario faces health worker shortages, and qualified professionals from other provinces often sit idle while their paperwork processes. If you've ever struggled to find a pharmacist, physiotherapist, or other health provider, faster access to...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Ministry of the Solicitor General (ON)
Ontario wants to push back the deadline for police officers to complete mental health crisis training. Right now, all officers must finish by April 2026. The new plan? Officers on community patrol would have until October 2026, while desk-based...
Why This Matters: Ever called 911 for someone in a mental health crisis? How police respond can make the difference between de-escalation and tragedy. This training teaches officers to handle these situations safely. Delaying it means some officers won't have these skills for another year or two.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to speed up drug approvals by accepting decisions from trusted foreign regulators like the FDA or European agencies. Right now, every new medication needs a full Canadian review—even if it's already approved elsewhere. This...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a medication that's already available in the US or Europe? This could change that. Canada's small market means drug companies sometimes delay or skip launching here. Faster approvals could mean earlier access to new treatments—especially for kids, pets, and rare conditions where options...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of Labour (AB)
Alberta reviewed its rules about what jobs young workers under 18 can do without needing a special permit. The government proposed a new 'light work list' of approved jobs and asked for public feedback. The consultation closed in July 2019 and...
Why This Matters: Have a teenager looking for their first job? These rules decide what work they can legally do. Parents, employers, and young workers all have a stake in getting the balance right between opportunity and safety.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of Community and Social Services (AB)
Alberta created Canada's first dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. Before launching the role, the government asked Albertans what this advocate should focus on. Over 1,300 people shared their priorities, and Tony Flores was appointed as...
Why This Matters: Do you or someone you love live with a disability? This advocate exists to fight for your rights and help navigate services. The priorities set in this consultation shaped what issues get attention first.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants to make its data and surveys more accessible to people with disabilities. They're asking what barriers exist and how to remove them. The feedback will shape their 2026-2028 Accessibility Plan and improve how they hire...
Why This Matters: Do you use a screen reader? Have trouble with complex data tables? This affects how you access government statistics. About 27% of Canadians have a disability. If you're one of them—or work with people who are—your input shapes whether StatCan's data actually works for everyone.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
Closed
Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether free-standing dressers, wardrobes, and similar furniture should meet safety standards to prevent tip-overs. These accidents can injure or kill children who climb on unstable furniture. Many products already meet the...
Why This Matters: Got a dresser in your kid's room? Furniture tip-overs kill children every year—often when they climb on drawers. This decision affects what furniture stores can sell in Canada. Parents shopping for bedroom furniture should care about whether safety standards are enforced.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada (Federal)
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada asked Canadians with disabilities about barriers they've faced when dealing with these agencies. The feedback will shape their 2026-2028 accessibility plans. This consultation is now closed.
Why This Matters: Do you use a wheelchair, have a visual impairment, or care for someone with a disability? If you've ever struggled to access government health services or information, this was your chance to flag those problems. The goal is a barrier-free Canada by 2040.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery in London, Ontario wants to replace its three old cremation units with two new ones. The facility needs updated air quality permits because crematoriums release pollutants including particulate matter, mercury, and other...
Why This Matters: Live near Riverside Drive in London? This crematorium is in your neighbourhood. The new units would release pollutants like mercury, lead, and particulate matter into the air. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government wants to require companies to notify them before using a chemical called DIDA in new ways. DIDA is found in some lubricants, cosmetics, and health products. If a company wants to use it above certain concentrations in consumer...
Why This Matters: Use lip liner or facial cleanser? This chemical might be in it. The government suspects DIDA could be harmful at certain levels, so they want a heads-up before companies put more of it in everyday products. It's about catching potential health risks before they reach your bathroom cabinet.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to update its list of banned and restricted cosmetic ingredients. The Hotlist tells companies which substances can't go in makeup, skincare, and other cosmetics sold in Canada. This update would add new ingredients to the list...
Why This Matters: Use lipstick, moisturizer, or shampoo? This affects what's in them. The Hotlist keeps potentially harmful chemicals out of products you put on your skin and hair every day. If you've ever wondered whether your cosmetics are safe, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Safe Environments Directorate (Federal)
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
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is building a major new recreation hub in the south end of the city. The complex will include a swimming pool, gymnasiums, a walking track, library branch, and park amenities. The city ran a series of polls to understand what residents...
Why This Matters: Live in south Cambridge? This will be your neighbourhood recreation hub. Whether you swim, use the gym, or just want a nice park for your kids, this project shapes what's available to you for decades.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Health (MB)
The Manitoba government wants to hear from health care workers about what's working and what isn't. Premier Wab Kinew and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara are hosting in-person sessions at hospitals across the province. There's also an online survey...
Why This Matters: Work in a Manitoba hospital or health centre? This is your chance to tell the Premier directly what needs to change. Whether it's staffing, equipment, or patient care policies, they're asking for your input. The feedback could shape how health care is delivered across the province.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta is looking at expanding who can complete driver medical exams beyond just doctors and nurse practitioners. Right now, seniors 75+ and commercial drivers need regular medical exams to keep their licenses. The government wants to cut wait...
Why This Matters: Are you 75 or older? Drive a truck or bus for work? You need regular medical exams to keep your license. Finding a doctor appointment can be tough. This could mean shorter waits and more options for getting your exam done.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Transportation
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Primary and Preventative Health Services (AB)
Alberta asked health care leaders and experts how to improve access to family doctors, nurse practitioners, and other primary care services. The advisory panels have now finished their work. Their reports recommend team-based care, better...
Why This Matters: Can't find a family doctor? You're not alone. Many Albertans struggle to get timely primary care. These recommendations could change how you access health services—from walk-in clinics to pharmacists to nurse practitioners. For Indigenous Albertans, this also addresses racism in health care and...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern