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Ministry of Health (AB)
Alberta asked whether overnight-staffed group homes for people with developmental disabilities should be covered by the new Resident and Family Councils Act. The law gives residents and families the right to form councils that can raise concerns and...
Why This Matters: Have a family member in a group home? This law gives you a formal voice. Councils let families raise concerns about care quality, safety, and daily life. Without inclusion in the act, PDD residences wouldn't have guaranteed these rights.
Legislation
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Labour (AB)
Alberta asked workers and employers how to implement new workplace harassment and violence rules. The province also wanted input on requirements for health and safety committees. This consultation shaped regulations that took effect in June 2018.
Why This Matters: Work somewhere with 5 or more people? These rules affect you. Employers must now protect workers from harassment and violence. Larger worksites need safety committees where workers have a voice.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of Community and Social Services (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on how to implement Clare's Law, which lets people find out if their partner has a violent past. The law came into effect April 1, 2021. It gives people at risk the information they need to protect themselves from domestic...
Why This Matters: Worried about a new partner's past? This law lets you ask police to check. Alberta has the fourth-highest rate of intimate partner violence in Canada. Half of young women killed by domestic violence are murdered by someone with prior convictions.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered input to develop a 10-year strategic plan to end gender-based violence. The province is receiving $54 million over 4 years from the federal government's national action plan. This consultation has now closed, but the feedback will...
Why This Matters: Gender-based violence affects people across Alberta—survivors, families, and communities. This plan will determine how $54 million gets spent on shelters, support services, and prevention programs. If you or someone you know has been affected, this shapes what help will be available.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Seniors (AB)
Alberta is creating a new disability support program called ADAP to work alongside the existing AISH program. The goal? Help people with disabilities find meaningful work while keeping their financial, medical, and personal supports. The government...
Why This Matters: Living with a disability in Alberta? This could change how you access income support. Right now, AISH is one-size-fits-all. ADAP aims to let you work without losing your benefits. If you're a caregiver or advocate, this affects the people you support too.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Closed
Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants to improve how it collects health data from Canadians. The Canadian Health Measures Survey tracks things like chronic diseases, oral health, infectious diseases, and environmental contaminants in our bodies. They're asking...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder how the government knows about lead levels in Canadians' blood or rates of diabetes? That comes from health measurement surveys. Better data means better health policies—from tracking new diseases to understanding environmental health risks in your community.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to update how nicotine pouches are classified on the Prescription Drug List. Right now, low-dose nicotine pouches (4mg or less) can be sold without a prescription. This proposal doesn't change that—it just clarifies the wording...
Why This Matters: Trying to quit smoking? Nicotine pouches are one of the newer options to help you kick the habit. This decision affects whether they stay easy to buy at your local pharmacy or convenience store. If you've used patches, gums, or lozenges before, pouches work similarly but sit under your lip.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to update the guidelines for how much radioactive material is safe in drinking water. These guidelines haven't been revised in years, and new science may change what's considered acceptable. The update would affect how water...
Why This Matters: Drink tap water? These guidelines determine what's considered safe. If you live near uranium mining areas or nuclear facilities, this matters even more. Updated standards could mean changes to how your local water utility operates.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked people with disabilities to share their experiences dealing with the agency. What barriers have you faced? What needs to change? The feedback will shape the agency's accessibility plan for 2026-2028.
Why This Matters: Have a disability? Ever struggled to access a government service? This consultation shaped how the food inspection agency will serve Canadians with disabilities. Caregivers and disability organizations also had a say in what barriers need fixing.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta asked parents whether child car seat laws should change. Right now, kids under 6 who weigh less than 40 lbs need a safety seat. But health experts say height matters more than weight. The province wanted to know how updated rules would...
Why This Matters: Got kids? This affects you. Child safety seats reduce fatal injuries by 71%. But Alberta's current rules are based on outdated science. If you've ever wondered when your child can switch to a booster seat, clearer rules could help.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Transportation
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Health Canada (Federal)
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
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada is updating how it can attach conditions to drug approvals. Starting April 2027, the agency will have new powers to require drugmakers to meet specific terms after a medication hits the market. This consultation asks whether the draft...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder how a drug gets approved before all the long-term data is in? These rules govern that process. When Health Canada approves a medication with conditions, it can require the company to submit more safety data later. If you take prescription medications, these rules affect how quickly new...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is hiring its first independent Seniors' Advocate and wants your input. The advocate will be an independent officer of the legislature, tasked with identifying issues facing seniors and making recommendations to government on health care...
Why This Matters: Got aging parents? Worried about your own future care? This advocate will be the voice for seniors across Manitoba. They'll push for better health care, housing, and support services. If you've seen gaps in how seniors are treated, this is your chance to shape what gets fixed.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta asked whether to tighten rules for on-farm slaughter operations. These licences let farmers slaughter animals for customers who buy them live—but the meat can't be sold in stores. The government says some operations are slaughtering far more...
Why This Matters: Buy meat directly from a local farm? This affects you. The government wants to crack down on operations that may be skirting food safety rules. For small farmers, stricter limits could mean less income. For consumers, it's about knowing your food is safe.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Alberta Health (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on whether to loosen food safety rules for gig chefs—freelancers who rent commercial kitchen space for short-term cooking jobs. Right now, regulations make it hard for chefs to quickly access shared kitchens. The province...
Why This Matters: Ever ordered food from a pop-up kitchen or local caterer? This affects how those businesses operate. Gig chefs could get easier access to professional kitchens, meaning more local food options. Kitchen owners could earn extra income renting out unused space.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to create a permanent backup plan for when infant formula and special diet foods run short. Right now, Canada relies on temporary policies to allow imports of foreign products during shortages. This proposal would make that...
Why This Matters: Have a baby who needs special formula? Know someone with a metabolic disorder who depends on specific foods? Canada's small market and limited suppliers make us vulnerable to shortages. The 2022-2023 infant formula crisis showed what happens when supply chains break down. This rule would help...
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety