Closed
Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is building a dry storm pond in Cumberland Park to prevent flooding at Cumberland Avenue and Main Street. The area has flooded 22 buildings during heavy storms. Construction is underway now, with the park reopening in summer 2027.
Why This Matters: Live near Cumberland Avenue and Main Street? Your neighbourhood has flooded before and will likely flood again with climate change. This project aims to protect homes and businesses from future storms. The park will be closed until 2027, so expect detours.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Cambridge is updating its Cemetery Master Plan to guide how its eight cemeteries will be developed, operated, and maintained over the next 25 years. The city wanted to understand community needs for burials and memorials. A public survey...
Why This Matters: Planning to be buried in Cambridge? This plan determines what options you'll have. It covers everything from traditional burials to memorial spaces across eight local cemeteries. Families who've already purchased plots should know how their cemetery will be maintained.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo has approved a new design for Lexington Road between Davenport Road and University Avenue. The plan narrows the street to slow traffic, adds pedestrian crossings and islands, and builds a multi-use path on the north side for...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Lexington Road? This affects your daily commute. Drivers currently speed through at 54-63 km/h in a 50 zone. The redesign aims to slow traffic and make it safer to walk or bike to schools, transit, and local shops. If you cycle, the new multi-use path will connect to the Walter Bean...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Calgary, AB
Calgary is asking residents whether a small park in Sunnyside should be named "Violet King Park." Violet King was a Calgarian and the first Black woman to practice law in Canada. The online engagement period has now closed.
Why This Matters: Live in Sunnyside or nearby? This park at 748 5 ST NW could get a new name honouring local history. It's a chance to recognize Violet King's groundbreaking legacy in your neighbourhood.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga asked residents to help pick a hanging sculpture for the new South Common Community Centre and Library. Five artists submitted proposals. The survey is now closed, and Dennis Lin's design "Somewhere Behind Our Eyes" was selected.
Why This Matters: Live in south Mississauga? This sculpture will greet you every time you visit the library. Public art shapes how a community feels—and residents got a say in what hangs in their local space.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg is building a new recreation campus in the city's southwest. The design phase is wrapping up, with construction set to begin in spring 2026. Public engagement has closed, but feedback from earlier rounds shaped the final design. The...
Why This Matters: Live in southwest Winnipeg? This will be your neighbourhood's new recreation hub. The campus will include gyms, fitness areas, and multi-purpose rooms. If you wanted a say in what activities and programs it offers, that window has closed—but your neighbours' input shaped the design.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
Halifax, NS
Halifax asked residents what makes them feel connected to their neighbourhoods and what support they need. The feedback will shape future community development programs. This survey has now closed.
Why This Matters: Feel disconnected from your neighbours? You're not alone. Halifax wants to know what would help residents build stronger community ties. This could mean more block parties, community gardens, or neighbourhood meetups.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is expanding W.C. Shelly Park, a small neighbourhood park near Commercial and Broadway. The city wanted feedback on new features and the park's future vision. The survey has now closed.
Why This Matters: Live near Commercial and Broadway? This park expansion could bring new amenities to your neighbourhood. More green space means more room for kids to play, dogs to run, or neighbours to gather.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to make it faster to update drinking water protection plans when new wells or water intakes are added. Right now, the approval process can take over a year and delays housing development. The province is proposing to let local...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new home in a growing community? Water infrastructure delays can hold up entire subdivisions. These changes aim to cut approval times by up to 12 months while keeping your drinking water safe. If you rely on well water or live near a new development, this affects how quickly...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Nine municipalities in Northern Ontario want to take over septic system permits from the Sudbury Health Unit and North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. Right now, if you're building a home in these areas, you need two separate permits—one from...
Why This Matters: Building a home or cottage in Northern Ontario? This could make your permit process faster and cheaper. Instead of dealing with two different offices, you'd go to one place. The municipalities promise lower fees and quicker inspections.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Closed
Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon wants to replace its current development incentive program with a new one focused on the downtown core and corridor growth areas. The proposed program would offer five-year tax abatements to developers who build housing or revitalize...
Why This Matters: Looking for housing in Saskatoon? This could mean more apartments and condos downtown. Own property in the city centre? Tax incentives might boost your neighbourhood's development. The goal is to fill vacant lots and bring life back to underused buildings.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Closed
Saskatoon, SK
A developer wants to demolish a single-family home in Saskatoon's Queen Elizabeth neighbourhood and build a residential care home for up to 15 people. The facility would provide 24-hour care for residents who need help with daily living. Because...
Why This Matters: Live near 2212 Clarence Avenue South? This decision affects your neighbourhood directly. Care homes can change traffic patterns and parking availability. They also provide essential housing for people who need daily support—something every community needs.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Ontario wants to stop municipalities from charging stormwater fees to farms and managed forests that aren't connected to municipal storm sewers. Why? The province says these lands naturally absorb rainwater, so they shouldn't pay fees designed for...
Why This Matters: Own a farm or managed forest in Ontario? You might stop paying stormwater fees—if your land isn't piped into the municipal sewer system. For municipalities, this could mean redesigning fee structures and potentially losing revenue from rural properties.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Department of Finance Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to remove GST from new student housing built by universities and colleges. Right now, student residences don't qualify for the rental housing GST exemption because students typically stay short-term. This change would...
Why This Matters: Student or have kids heading to college? Campus housing is scarce and expensive. When students can't find dorms, they compete with locals for apartments, driving up rents for everyone. More student housing means less pressure on the rental market in university towns.
Regulations & Permits
Education
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
London, ON
London decided to add a small playground to Rosel Park after extensive community input. The final design includes tree plantings, three accessible benches, a playground, two picnic tables, and a walkway. About 40% of the park stays as open green...
Why This Matters: Live in the Old South neighbourhood? This park is within a 10-minute walk for many residents. The area is currently underserved for parkland. If you have kids, there'll be a new playground. If you prefer quiet green space, about 40% stays open.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Cambridge is reviewing its list of heritage properties. If you own a listed property, this affects you directly. Under new provincial rules, properties not designated by January 2027 will lose their heritage protection. The city is...
Why This Matters: Own an older home in Cambridge? It might be on the heritage list. Under Bill 23, properties not designated by January 2027 lose their heritage protection entirely. That could affect your property's character and your neighbourhood's feel. These sessions help you understand what's at stake.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities