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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge's noise by-law hasn't been updated since 2004. The city asked residents what types of noise bother them most and when quiet hours should apply. This review looked at everything from construction noise to barking dogs to late-night parties.
Why This Matters: Live in Cambridge? This affects your daily peace and quiet. Whether it's a neighbour's loud music, early morning construction, or barking dogs, these rules determine what's allowed and when. The by-law also covers noise exemption permits for events and construction projects.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Victoria, BC
Victoria asked residents how the city should reduce carbon pollution and prepare for climate impacts like extreme heat and severe storms. The city wanted input on transportation, buildings, waste reduction, and making sure climate action is fair for...
Why This Matters: Live in Victoria? Climate change is already hitting home with dangerous summer heat and worse storms. This plan will shape how the city helps you switch to electric heating, get around without a car, and stay safe during extreme weather. It also affects how your neighbourhood handles flooding and...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Manitoba Housing (MB)
Manitoba Housing wants to know what housing issues matter most to you. The province must submit a three-year plan to the federal government explaining how it'll spend National Housing Strategy funds. Your input will help decide where the money...
Why This Matters: Struggling to find affordable housing in Manitoba? This plan will shape where federal housing dollars go for the next three years. Whether you're a renter, homeowner, or experiencing homelessness, your feedback could influence what gets built and who gets help.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Brampton, ON
Brampton hosted a telephone town hall on community safety on July 23, 2025. Mayor Patrick Brown and Peel Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah shared updates on safety initiatives and answered resident questions. A recording is now available to listen to.
Why This Matters: Worried about safety in your Brampton neighbourhood? This is your chance to hear directly from the mayor and police chief about what they're doing. Whether it's break-ins, traffic safety, or community policing, this affects your daily life.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Calgary, AB
Calgary wanted to understand why many basement suites aren't registered with the city. They asked homeowners and renters about barriers to registration—things like cost, paperwork, or fear of inspections. The feedback is now being used to improve...
Why This Matters: Rent a basement suite? This affects whether your home meets safety standards. Own one? The city's trying to make registration easier and cheaper. Unregistered suites can mean fire hazards, no tenant protections, and headaches if something goes wrong.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Burnaby, BC
Burnaby asked residents what they wanted the city to spend money on. The consultation ran in fall 2025 and is now closed. A What We Heard Report summarizing community feedback was presented to Council in November.
Why This Matters: Live in Burnaby? This shaped how your tax dollars get spent. Whether it's parks, roads, transit, or community services—residents got to weigh in on what matters most.
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region is planning its 2026 budget and wants to hear from residents. The budget covers transit, roads, affordable housing, health services, water, and garbage collection. With rising costs affecting everyone, Council needs to balance...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo Region? This budget decides how much you pay in property taxes and what services you get. Transit routes, road repairs, affordable housing programs, paramedic services—it all gets decided here. With costs rising everywhere, the Region has to make tough choices about what to fund...
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga has been changing its zoning rules to allow more housing types in single-family neighbourhoods. The city now permits garden suites, garage conversions, triplexes, and fourplexes on residential lots. A new by-law also makes it easier to...
Why This Matters: Looking for a place to live in Mississauga? These changes could mean more rental units in established neighbourhoods. Young adults might find options to stay in the city instead of moving away. Homeowners could add a garden suite for aging parents or rental income. If you live in a single-family...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Oshawa, ON
Oshawa is updating its Official Plan—the blueprint for how the city grows over the next 30 years. Right now, they're asking for feedback on when and where new development should happen. Should growth be phased gradually? Which areas should develop...
Why This Matters: Live in Oshawa or thinking of moving there? This plan decides where new housing gets built and when. It affects traffic, transit routes, and whether your neighbourhood stays quiet or gets denser. If you care about green space, job opportunities, or housing costs in Durham Region, this is your...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
The Village of Burk's Falls wants to replace its 2011 official plan with a new one that will guide development for the next 20 years. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is reviewing it for consistency with provincial policies. The...
Why This Matters: Live in Burk's Falls or thinking of moving there? This plan decides where homes, businesses, and parks can go for the next two decades. It affects property values, what you can build on your land, and how the village grows.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna gathered feedback from residents about barriers to accessibility in the city. The consultation is now complete, and the results are shaping the city's Accessibility Plan. You can still report accessibility concerns through an online service...
Why This Matters: Use a wheelchair or mobility aid? Have a visual or hearing impairment? Care for someone with a disability? This plan affects how you navigate sidewalks, transit, city buildings, and services. It's about making Kelowna work for everyone.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
London, ON
London is spending $4 million to upgrade 23 parks across the city between 2024 and 2027. Improvements include new pickleball and tennis courts, cricket batting cages, playground equipment, outdoor exercise stations, basketball courts, and shade...
Why This Matters: Use a park in London? This fund is upgrading 23 of them with new sports courts, playgrounds, and exercise equipment. If your neighbourhood park is on the list, you'll have a chance to weigh in on what gets built. Kids, athletes, and anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation could benefit.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Peel Region is being dissolved, and its cities need to take over garbage collection and road maintenance. The province is proposing to delay these transfers—waste collection until October 2027, roads until July 2027—to give municipalities more time...
Why This Matters: Live in Mississauga, Brampton, or Caledon? Your garbage pickup and road maintenance are about to change hands. Getting the timing wrong could mean service disruptions or higher property taxes. This affects over 1.5 million residents.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam is creating its first Accessibility and Inclusion Plan to make city services, spaces, and information more welcoming for everyone. The active engagement phase has ended, and staff are now drafting the plan based on community feedback. A...
Why This Matters: Have a disability? Use a wheelchair or mobility aid? This plan will shape how easy it is to access city buildings, parks, and services. It also affects how the city communicates—think clearer signage, accessible websites, and inclusive programs.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Oshawa, ON
Oshawa is creating a new Culture Plan to guide arts, heritage, and cultural programs for the next decade. The city wants to know what 'culture' means to you—whether that's festivals, libraries, historic sites, or community gatherings. This replaces...
Why This Matters: Live in Oshawa? This plan will shape what cultural events, programs, and spaces are available to you for the next 10 years. Whether you care about local festivals, library services, heritage preservation, or community gathering spots—this is your chance to influence what gets prioritized.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is reviewing its 20-year-old fireworks by-law. Right now, you can only set off fireworks on Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Diwali without a permit. The city wants to know if these rules still work for the community.
Why This Matters: Love setting off fireworks to celebrate? This affects when you can do it legally. Have pets or PTSD that make fireworks stressful? Your input could shape stricter rules. Live in Cambridge? These rules affect your neighbourhood's noise and safety.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights