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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
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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.
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Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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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 But Alberta's current rules are based on outdated science.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.
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Health & Safety
Transportation
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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
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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.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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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.
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Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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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...
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Veterinary Drugs Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada asked for feedback on updating how it ranks antibiotics used in farm animals. Why does this matter? Some antibiotics are critical for treating human infections. When they're overused in livestock, bacteria can become resistant—making...
Why This Matters: Ever taken antibiotics for a serious infection? Their effectiveness depends partly on how they're used in agriculture. Overuse in farm animals breeds resistant bacteria that can spread to humans. This ranking system helps decide which antibiotics get restricted in livestock—protecting the drugs you...
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada proposed adding three chemicals used to make fentanyl—plus the muscle relaxant carisoprodol—to Canada's controlled substances list. Why? Controlling these chemicals would make it harder to produce illegal fentanyl in Canada and abroad...
Why This Matters: The opioid crisis has touched communities across Canada. Fentanyl is behind most overdose deaths. This proposal targets the chemicals used to make it illegally. If you work with industrial chemicals or know someone affected by the overdose crisis, this decision matters.
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Health & Safety
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
A company wants to bring gene-edited pigs to Canada that can't catch PRRS, a devastating virus that kills piglets and costs farmers millions. The pigs had a tiny piece of their DNA removed—no foreign genes added—so the virus can't latch on. The...
Why This Matters: Eat pork? This could affect what ends up on your plate. PRRS costs the global pork industry billions annually and there's no effective treatment. If approved, these disease-resistant pigs could mean healthier herds, fewer antibiotics, and potentially more stable pork prices. But some Canadians have...
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Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta asked residents about two road safety issues: mandatory helmets for off-highway vehicles on public land, and tougher penalties for drivers going more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. The survey ran in September 2016 and informed changes to...
Why This Matters: Ride an ATV, dirt bike, or snowmobile on public land? This consultation shaped whether you need a helmet. Drive fast on Alberta highways? The penalties for extreme speeding may have changed based on this feedback. Over 21 Albertans died annually from OHV crashes, with 41% from head injuries.
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Health & Safety
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Ministry of Seniors (AB)
Alberta asked the public to help create a clearer definition of elder abuse. The old definition was too vague and applied inconsistently across the province. This engagement shaped a new 5-year strategy to prevent and address elder abuse, released...
Why This Matters: Do you have aging parents or grandparents? This affects how Alberta protects them. A clearer definition means service providers can better spot abuse and help seniors get the support they need. It also helps families understand what counts as abuse.
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Health & Safety
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Ministry of Health (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on its Mental Health Act after a court ruled parts of it violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The consultation asked how to balance protecting people with serious mental illness and the public while respecting the...
Why This Matters: Know someone struggling with serious mental illness? This law affects when and how they can be held in hospital against their will. It also determines what rights they have if detained—and who gets to make treatment decisions for them.
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is reviewing DEET—the active ingredient in most bug sprays. The verdict? It's still safe to use. But the agency wants to update product labels to meet current standards and add a warning about rare skin reactions like itching or rashes.
Why This Matters: Use bug spray in the summer? You're probably using DEET. It's in 201 products sold in Canada and has been around since 1957. This review confirms it's safe but proposes clearer labels. If you've ever had a skin reaction to repellent, the new warnings could help you make better choices.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Health (AB)
Alberta asked whether people making low-risk foods at home—like baked goods, jams, and pickles—should face fewer regulations when selling them. The goal was to cut red tape for small food entrepreneurs while still protecting public health. This...
Why This Matters: Love your neighbour's homemade jam? Want to sell your famous cookies at the farmers' market? This was about making it easier for home cooks to turn their kitchen creations into small businesses. It also affects what local foods you can buy directly from your community.
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Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Community and Social Services (AB)
Alberta asked families how to improve the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program while keeping it sustainable. The program helps families access counselling, respite care, child care, and developmental supports. This consultation ran...
Why This Matters: If you're raising a child with a disability in Alberta, this program might be your lifeline. It covers respite care so you can take a break, child care costs, and therapy services. The government was looking at how to keep these supports available as demand grows.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Health & Safety