Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a natural gas power plant about 16 km south of Sarnia, Ontario. The federal government is assessing potential environmental impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous communities and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live near Sarnia? This power plant could affect local air quality and the environment in your backyard. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. Even if you're not local, this decision shapes Ontario's energy mix for decades.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to expand the port at Point Rousse on Newfoundland's Baie Verte Peninsula. The federal government is assessing environmental impacts before deciding. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live on the Baie Verte Peninsula? This port expansion could bring jobs and economic activity to your community. It could also affect local fishing, marine life, and coastal areas. Indigenous communities have traditional ties to these waters. Now's the time to have your say—and get funding to help...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (AB)
Alberta is setting up a new Police Review Commission to handle complaints against municipal and First Nations police. The government asked stakeholders and Indigenous communities how it should work—things like dispute resolution, reducing barriers...
Why This Matters: Ever had a bad experience with police and didn't know where to complain? This commission will be the single place to file complaints against municipal and First Nations police in Alberta. How it's designed affects whether people actually feel comfortable using it.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The Impact Assessment Agency and 15 First Nation partners are looking for experts who have data or knowledge relevant to the Ring of Fire regional assessment in northern Ontario. This isn't a typical public consultation—it's a call for researchers...
Why This Matters: The Ring of Fire is one of Canada's largest undeveloped mineral deposits. How it gets developed—or whether it does—will shape northern Ontario's economy and environment for decades. Indigenous communities have a major stake in this process. If you work in environmental science, mining, or northern...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Canadian Transportation Agency (Federal)
Baffinland Iron Mines wants to build a 149 km railway across northern Baffin Island. The line would connect the Mary River Mine to Steensby Port, moving iron ore to ships during ice-free months. The Canadian Transportation Agency must decide if the...
Why This Matters: Live in the Qikiqtani Region? This railway would cross your territory. Inuit communities have a separate consultation process, but anyone can comment here too. The mine has operated since 2015—this expansion could bring jobs but also change the landscape permanently.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Canada Energy Regulator (Federal)
The Canada Energy Regulator is rewriting the rules for how pipelines are built and operated across the country. These regulations cover safety, environmental protection, and how companies work with Indigenous communities. Phase 2 engagement wrapped...
Why This Matters: Pipelines carry oil and gas across Canada, often through Indigenous territories and near communities. Stronger rules could mean better spill prevention and faster cleanups. Weaker rules might speed up projects but increase risks. If you live near a pipeline or care about energy development, these...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Want to have a say on a proposed rare earth mine near Schefferville, Quebec? The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and the public participate in the environmental assessment. You can apply for money to cover costs...
Why This Matters: Rare earth minerals power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. This mine could bring jobs to a remote region—but it's also near Indigenous communities who depend on the land. If you live in northern Quebec or care about how Canada develops critical minerals, this is your chance to...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Department of Education (NT)
The Northwest Territories is updating its policy on how geographical features and communities get their official names. This affects everything from lakes and rivers to towns and neighbourhoods. The government wants to hear from NWT residents before...
Why This Matters: Place names carry cultural and historical meaning. For Indigenous communities, traditional names connect people to the land and their heritage. If you live in the NWT, this policy shapes how your community and the places around you are officially recognized.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a natural gas power plant in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, about 10 km east of Gibbons. The federal government is assessing potential environmental impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous...
Why This Matters: Live near Gibbons or in Alberta's Industrial Heartland? This power plant could affect local air quality and land use. Indigenous communities with traditional ties to the area have a direct stake. Even if you're not nearby, this decision shapes how Canada balances energy needs with environmental...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a large open-pit copper mine about 150 km northeast of Kamloops, BC. The federal government is assessing the environmental impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous communities and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live in the BC Interior? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. Even if you're not nearby, copper mining decisions shape Canada's approach to resource development.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a condensate distillation facility (essentially a refinery) in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, about 22 km northeast of Edmonton. The federal government is assessing potential environmental impacts. Right now, they're...
Why This Matters: Live near Edmonton's Industrial Heartland? This refinery could affect local air quality and traffic. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. Even if you're not nearby, this sets precedent for how major industrial projects get reviewed in Alberta.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Want to have a say on a new port terminal proposed for Sorel-Tracy, Quebec? The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and the public participate in the environmental assessment. The money covers costs like reviewing...
Why This Matters: Live near Sorel-Tracy's industrial-port zone? This terminal could change traffic, noise, and waterfront activity in your area. Indigenous communities with rights in the region have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. The funding removes a barrier—you can get paid to review documents...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The federal government is offering money to help people participate in reviewing a proposed flood control system for Sussex, New Brunswick. Indigenous peoples and local residents can apply for funding to cover costs of reviewing documents and...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Sussex? This flood control project could change how your community handles spring floods. The government wants to hear from locals before deciding whether to approve it. Funding is available so cost isn't a barrier to having your say.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Ministry of Seniors and Housing (AB)
Alberta gathered input on how to spend $120 million over 5 years to build affordable rental housing for Indigenous peoples living off-reserve. The province held listening sessions in 2017 to understand who needs housing most, where it's needed, and...
Why This Matters: Indigenous peoples living off-reserve face some of the worst housing conditions in Alberta. If you're Indigenous and struggling to find affordable rent, this program was designed with your needs in mind. The feedback shaped how $120 million gets spent on new housing units.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to buy more goods and services from Indigenous-owned businesses. Right now, departments must award at least 5% of contract value to Indigenous businesses. This consultation is co-developing a longer-term strategy with...
Why This Matters: Own an Indigenous business? This could mean more federal contracts coming your way. The government spends billions annually on procurement. Getting a bigger slice of that pie could help Indigenous businesses grow and create jobs in their communities.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Canadian Coast Guard (Federal)
The federal government worked with Indigenous partners to figure out where ships should and shouldn't go in Canada's North. The goal? Protect wildlife and culturally sensitive areas while making Arctic shipping safer. This consultation ran from...
Why This Matters: Live in the North? This affects how shipping traffic moves through your waters. Indigenous communities had a direct say in protecting areas important for hunting, fishing, and cultural practices. The corridors could also bring better navigation services to remote coastal communities.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation