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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Patriot Battery Metals wants to build a lithium mine about 250 km east of Radisson, Quebec. It would be both open-pit and underground, producing ore for about 24 years. The federal government is gathering feedback before deciding whether to require...
Why This Matters: Lithium powers the batteries in electric vehicles and phones. This mine could help secure Canada's supply chain for the clean energy transition. But it's in remote northern Quebec, raising questions about impacts on water, wildlife, and Indigenous communities. If you care about how Canada balances...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Manitoba wants to build a 141-kilometre gravel highway connecting three remote First Nations communities east of Lake Winnipeg. The road would link Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and God's Lake First Nation, including two bridges...
Why This Matters: Live in or near these communities? Year-round road access could transform daily life. Right now, residents rely on winter roads and expensive flights. Better access means easier travel for medical appointments, lower costs for groceries and supplies, and new economic opportunities. But construction...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a massive lithium mine in northern Quebec, about 250 km east of Radisson. The Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project would be both open-pit and underground, producing 49,500 tonnes of ore daily for 24 years. The federal government...
Why This Matters: Lithium powers the batteries in electric vehicles and phones. This mine could help Canada become a major supplier. But it's in remote northern Quebec, on traditional Indigenous territory. If you care about the energy transition, Indigenous rights, or northern development, this one matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Federal)
This bill would make it a crime to sterilize someone without their informed consent. It responds to documented cases of forced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canadian hospitals. The bill has passed the Senate and is now before the House of...
Why This Matters: Forced sterilization has happened to Indigenous women in Canada as recently as 2018. This bill would give survivors a path to justice and deter future abuses. If you've experienced medical procedures without proper consent, or care about reproductive rights, this matters.
Legislation
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Indigenous Peoples (Federal)
The Senate is studying parts of the federal budget bill that affect Indigenous peoples. Part 4 and Division 35 of Part 5 deal with Indigenous tax powers and modern treaty implementation. The committee is hearing from First Nations leaders...
Why This Matters: This affects how First Nations can collect taxes and manage their own finances. If you're Indigenous, these changes could affect services in your community. Even if you're not, this shapes how Canada honours its treaty obligations.
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Indigenous & Northern
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Official Languages (Federal)
The Senate's Official Languages Committee is conducting several ongoing studies. They're examining how federal institutions support arts and culture in minority language communities, looking at health services for French and English minorities, and...
Why This Matters: Speak French outside Quebec? English in Quebec? This affects you. The committee is looking at whether you can get healthcare in your language and whether your community's cultural organizations get proper federal support. Their findings could shape how the government protects language rights across...
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (Federal)
Bill S-2 proposes changes to who qualifies for Indian status under the Indian Act. Previous amendments didn't fully fix sex-based discrimination in how status is passed down through generations. This bill aims to address those remaining gaps and...
Why This Matters: Were you or your ancestors denied Indian status because of outdated rules? This bill could change that. Thousands of Indigenous people lost status rights due to sex discrimination in the Indian Act. If you've been affected—or know someone who has—this directly impacts your family's legal...
Legislation
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (Federal)
The Senate is examining whether the federal government is actually following through on its commitments to residential school survivors and their families. This study reviews the government's response to a 2023 report called "Honouring the Children...
Why This Matters: Residential schools affected generations of Indigenous families across Canada. If you're Indigenous, this is about whether the government is actually doing what it promised your community. If you're not, it's about whether Canada is living up to its reconciliation commitments. Everyone has a stake...
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Ontario Power Generation wants to build a massive new nuclear power plant near Port Hope. We're talking up to 10,000 megawatts of capacity—enough to power millions of homes—operating for 78 years. The site is on Williams Treaties First Nations...
Why This Matters: This would be one of Canada's largest nuclear projects ever. Live in southern Ontario? This could affect your electricity bills and grid reliability for decades. Concerned about climate change? Nuclear is low-carbon, but comes with waste and safety questions. Indigenous communities have treaty...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Canada needs somewhere to put its used nuclear fuel—forever. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization wants to build a deep underground repository near Ignace, Ontario, on land selected with Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. The facility would store...
Why This Matters: Nuclear power generates about 15% of Canada's electricity. All that power creates waste that stays radioactive for thousands of years. Where we put it matters—to communities near the site, to Indigenous nations whose traditional territories are affected, and to future generations who'll inherit...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a large open-pit iron and vanadium mine in northern Quebec, on traditional Cree territory. The project includes a 49-kilometre railroad to ship ore to a marine terminal. Right now, the government is asking for feedback on...
Why This Matters: Live in the Chibougamau area? This mine would operate for 21 years, processing 5 million tonnes of ore annually. That means jobs, but also potential impacts on water, wildlife, and traditional Cree land use. Even if you don't live nearby, this is your chance to shape how major mining projects are...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
First Mining Gold Corp. wants to build an open-pit gold and silver mine about 110 km northeast of Red Lake, Ontario. The mine would process 60,000 tonnes of ore daily over 11 years. The federal government is reviewing the environmental impacts and...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Ontario? This mine could bring jobs to the Red Lake area. But open-pit mining affects water, wildlife, and land for decades. Indigenous communities have traditional ties to this region. If you care about northern development or environmental protection, this is your chance to...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A lithium and tantalum mine near the Cree Nation of Nemaska wants to expand. The company isn't asking to dig more—they want to add a worker camp, a wastewater treatment system, and two gravel pits. The mine was approved in 2021 with strict...
Why This Matters: Live near Nemaska or in Eeyou Istchee territory? This affects your backyard. The new wastewater system would discharge treated water into the environment. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this land is used. Even if you're far away, this is part of Canada's push for critical...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is building a permanent memorial to honour Indian Residential School survivors, lost children, and those affected by intergenerational trauma. The design has been selected—The Wandering Spirit by groundcubed and Adrian Stimson. Now the city...
Why This Matters: This memorial will be a permanent place for reflection, ceremony, and healing at The Confluence Historic Site. If you're a survivor, family member, or someone who cares about reconciliation, this is your chance to ensure the design truly honours those affected. The city is doing a final check...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate's Agriculture and Forestry Committee is studying Canada's growing wildfire problem. They want to understand how fires affect forestry, farming, and the rural and Indigenous communities that live with the consequences. This is your chance...
Why This Matters: Live in a rural area or near forests? Wildfires are getting worse every year. Smoke chokes cities hundreds of kilometres away. Farmers lose crops. Forestry workers lose jobs. Indigenous communities face evacuation after evacuation. This study could shape how Canada prepares for and responds to fire...
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Canada should engage with Africa. They're looking at trade, development, security, and diplomatic ties. Senators are hearing from government officials, academics, and civil society groups. Your input could shape Canada's...
Why This Matters: Africa is the world's fastest-growing continent. Canadian businesses are looking for new markets. Aid organizations want smarter development spending. If you care about where Canada invests its diplomatic energy—or your tax dollars—this is your chance to weigh in.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern