Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
A property owner near Thunder Bay wants to transfer a small piece of vacant land (about 0.03 hectares) from one lot to another. The goal? Give a neighbouring cottage property direct road access. The receiving lot already has a cottage, shed, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Cummins Lake or own property in Jacques Township? This consent could set a precedent for similar land transfers in the area. Neighbours may want to weigh in on changes to lot boundaries in their community.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Closed
Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants to know how municipalities track when new homes are actually ready to live in. Right now, different cities collect this data differently, making it hard to get a clear national picture. Better data could help governments...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new home to be built? Better data could help governments spot where construction is stalling. This project aims to track not just building permits, but when homes are actually move-in ready. That's the gap that matters for people looking for housing.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Technology & Digital
Closed
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg has adopted a five-year plan for managing parking, curbside space, and mobility services like taxis and ridesharing. The strategy aims to balance competing uses of street space, promote sustainable transportation, and improve parking...
Why This Matters: Drive downtown? Park on the street near your home? Use Uber or a taxi? This plan shapes how Winnipeg manages all of it. Where you can park, how much it costs, and whether rideshare vehicles get dedicated pickup zones—it's all on the table. Over 1,900 people already weighed in.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Planned
London, ON
London is rebuilding the Queen's Bridge over the Thames River in 2026. The 1973 bridge is in poor condition with cracking concrete. Beyond repairs, the city is widening it for future rapid transit and adding a safer multi-use path for cyclists and...
Why This Matters: Cross this bridge daily? Expect detours and delays during 2026 construction. The good news: a wider, safer path for walking and biking is coming. The bridge also feeds into future rapid transit plans that could change how you commute downtown.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is replacing its 40-year-old Cameron Community Centre and Library near Lougheed Mall. The new complex will include a pool, gym with two basketball courts, indoor running track, fitness studios, and dedicated spaces for youth and seniors...
Why This Matters: Live in northeast Burnaby? This will be your new community hub. The current rec centre can't keep up with the neighbourhood's growth. The new facility promises a pool, gym, library, and spaces for all ages—all in one place.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Wellesley Township is creating a new Official Plan that will guide where homes, businesses, and farms can be built until 2051. This is your chance to shape how your community grows over the next 25 years.
Why This Matters: Live in Wellesley Township? This plan decides where new housing gets built, what businesses can open near you, and how farmland is protected. It affects property values, traffic, and the character of your neighbourhood for decades to come.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is updating its plan for the underground pipes and pumping stations that carry wastewater from homes and businesses. This update looks at what the sewer system needs through 2051 as the city grows. It's part of a formal...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo? Your sewer system needs to keep up with growth. If it doesn't, you could see backups, construction disruptions, or higher utility costs. This plan decides where new pipes go and which old ones get upgraded.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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 Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario's electricity grid needs massive upgrades to handle growing demand from new housing and electric vehicles. Local power companies may need $103-120 billion by 2050, but many are hitting their borrowing limits. The government wants ideas on...
Why This Matters: Your electricity bill could change depending on how Ontario funds grid upgrades. If you're buying an EV or heat pump, reliable power matters more than ever. Homeowners in new developments need infrastructure that can handle modern energy demands. This review will shape whether rates stay affordable...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Natural Resources
Closed
Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
The Lac-Saint-Jean Residual Materials Board wants to add 16 new cells to the Hébertville-Station landfill, more than doubling its size. Why? The site now serves the entire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region and will reach capacity by 2032. The $107...
Why This Matters: Live near Hébertville-Station? This landfill expansion could affect your daily life for the next 25 years. Truck traffic, odours, and groundwater quality are all on the table. The site already handles waste from the entire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region—this would make it even bigger.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on how municipalities evaluate non-profit organizations applying for property tax exemptions. The goal was to make the process more consistent and ensure similar organizations get treated fairly. Based on that feedback, the...
Why This Matters: Do you volunteer with a local charity, sports club, or community group? These organizations often struggle with property taxes. Clearer rules could help more non-profits qualify for exemptions, keeping their doors open and services running.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Bill 76 transferred about 1,673 hectares of land from the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Springwater to the City of Barrie. The transfer took effect January 1, 2026. This consultation closed on December 12, 2025, and the bill passed the Legislature on...
Why This Matters: Live in the annexed area? Your property taxes could go up. Barrie's rates are higher than Springwater and Oro-Medonte. There's a phase-in period—5 years for most properties, 20 years for farms—but selling or changing how you use your property cancels that protection.
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Brampton wants to build a Centre for Innovation and Heritage Theatre in its downtown, but the area is in a flood zone. The province is proposing a Building Code change that would let construction start now, while flood protection infrastructure is...
Why This Matters: Live in Brampton or thinking of moving there? This could speed up housing and job creation downtown. The city is working toward 113,000 new housing units by 2031, and this project is part of that push. If you're concerned about building in flood zones, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs (AB)
Alberta asked residents about rules for municipal and school board elections. The survey covered campaign lengths, donation limits, third-party advertising, and whether voters should be able to recall elected officials. Based on feedback, the...
Why This Matters: Vote in municipal elections or for school trustees? These rules affect how candidates campaign in your community. The changes let donors support multiple candidates and give third-party groups more freedom to advertise during elections.
Legislation
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on improving accountability in local elections and for elected officials. The input helped shape changes to the Municipal Government Act and Local Authorities Election Act. This engagement built on previous consultations...
Why This Matters: Vote in municipal elections? This affects how those elections are run. Frustrated with a local councillor? These rules determine how they can be held accountable. The changes apply to municipalities, school divisions, irrigation districts, and Métis Settlements across Alberta.
Legislation
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg is redesigning the outdoor recreation space at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, formerly the Old Ex Grounds. The city worked with ParticipACTION to explore adding a ParticiPARK—an inclusive outdoor activity space. Public engagement wrapped up...
Why This Matters: Live in Winnipeg's North End? This park is in your neighbourhood. The redesign aims to create an inclusive space for families, kids, and people of all abilities. If you use Sergeant Tommy Prince Place for recreation, the changes will affect your experience.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities