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Ministry of Transportation (ON)
Ontario wants to crack down on dangerous drivers. The proposal includes lifetime licence suspensions for anyone convicted of dangerous driving causing death. Police could also suspend licences on the spot for 90 days if they believe someone is...
Why This Matters: Drive in Ontario? These rules would affect you. If you're convicted of dangerous driving causing death, you'd lose your licence forever. Even a roadside stop could mean a 90-day suspension before any court date. Truckers face steeper fines for phone use and speed limiter violations.
Legislation
Justice & Rights
Transportation
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs (Federal)
Senator Rosemary Moodie has introduced a bill requiring the federal government to develop a national strategy for children and youth. The Senate committee is currently studying the proposal and hearing from witnesses. This would create a coordinated...
Why This Matters: Got kids? This bill could reshape how the federal government addresses everything from child poverty to mental health services for youth. Right now, programs for children are scattered across departments with no unified plan. Parents, educators, and anyone who works with young people should pay...
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Education
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Kelowna, BC
Kelowna is asking businesses and residents which safety actions matter most. The city wants to tackle property crime and social disorder in affected neighbourhoods. You can weigh in on what uniformed resources should focus on and what else the city...
Why This Matters: Own a business downtown? Walk through certain neighbourhoods? This is your chance to tell the city what's actually happening on the ground. Property crime and disorder affect shop owners, employees, and anyone who uses public spaces. Your input shapes where the city focuses its safety efforts.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Federal)
A Senate bill wants to make websites verify users' ages before showing pornographic content. The goal is to protect children from accessing harmful material online. The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs is now studying...
Why This Matters: Got kids with smartphones or tablets? This bill could change how they access the internet. Right now, most porn sites only ask users to click a button saying they're 18. Parents worried about what their children see online should pay attention.
Legislation
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
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Ministry of the Solicitor General (ON)
Ontario wants to ban cosmetic surgeries on pets that serve no medical purpose. This includes declawing cats, cropping dogs' ears, and removing dogs' vocal cords. Vets could still perform these procedures when medically necessary for the animal's...
Why This Matters: Own a cat or dog? This affects what procedures your vet can offer. If you've been considering declawing your cat to protect furniture, that option would disappear. Breeders who crop ears for show dogs would need to stop. The goal is to prevent unnecessary pain for pets.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Education (ON)
Ontario wants to require school boards to let police into schools for safety programs, career days, and other events. The province also wants every board to set up a School Resource Officer program through a formal agreement with local police. This...
Why This Matters: Have kids in Ontario schools? Police could soon be a regular presence at their school events, from career days to fundraisers. Parents and students would need to be consulted on how these programs work in their community. Some families welcome this for safety reasons. Others worry about the impact...
Regulations & Permits
Education
Justice & Rights
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Health Canada (Federal)
This consultation asked Canadians whether people should be able to request medical assistance in dying (MAID) before they lose the capacity to consent. Right now, you can only request MAID when you're able to give final consent. The government...
Why This Matters: Have you ever worried about losing control over end-of-life decisions? This affects anyone who might face dementia, ALS, or other conditions that could take away their ability to communicate. It's also deeply personal for families who've watched loved ones suffer. Whether you support expanding MAID...
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Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Accessible Canada Directorate (Federal)
The federal government asked Canadians to help shape a national roadmap for accessibility. The goal? Remove barriers for people with disabilities in workplaces, services, and public spaces by 2040. This consultation gathered input on what that...
Why This Matters: One in five Canadians has a disability. That's your neighbour, your coworker, maybe you. This roadmap will shape how accessible buildings, websites, workplaces, and services become over the next 15 years. If you've ever struggled with a broken elevator, an unreadable website, or a workplace that...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on National Security (Federal)
The Senate committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs is studying several major issues affecting Canadians. They're looking at defence spending and procurement, Russian disinformation campaigns targeting Canada, and services for...
Why This Matters: Know a veteran struggling to get benefits? This committee is examining whether Veterans Affairs is delivering on its promises. Worried about fake news from Russia influencing Canadian politics? They're investigating that too. And with Canada pledging to boost defence spending, they're asking...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on National Security (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Canada treats its veterans. They're looking at everything from benefits and services to how we commemorate those who served. The committee wants to know if the Veterans Well-being Act is actually working.
Why This Matters: Know a veteran struggling to get benefits? This study could change that. The committee is hearing from veterans, advocacy groups, and government officials about what's working and what's broken. Your input could shape how Canada supports the people who served.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on National Security (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Canada buys military equipment and whether we're spending enough on defence. With pressure from allies to hit NATO's 2% GDP target, this study will shape billions in future military spending. The committee is hearing from...
Why This Matters: Your tax dollars fund military spending—and Canada faces pressure to nearly double its defence budget. That's money that could go to healthcare, housing, or stay in your pocket. Northern communities would see more military presence. Veterans' services could expand or contract depending on...
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
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 of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Federal)
The Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee examines bills and issues affecting Canadian law. Right now, they're studying budget provisions on family law, reviewing outdated statutes, examining correctional system reforms, and looking at...
Why This Matters: These studies shape laws that affect everyday life—from how family courts work to what protections exist online. The committee is hearing from experts on forced sterilization, prison conditions, and protecting kids from harmful content. Your input can influence how senators vote on these bills.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Federal)
The Senate's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee is studying a wide range of issues affecting Canada's place in the world. Right now, they're looking at Canada-US trade relations, the situation in Ukraine, engagement with Africa, and...
Why This Matters: Work in manufacturing, agriculture, or auto parts? Trade policy with the US and Mexico directly affects your job security. Concerned about global conflicts? This committee shapes how Canada responds to crises in Ukraine, Sudan, and Haiti. Your input goes directly to senators who influence foreign...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on National Security (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Russian disinformation campaigns are impacting Canada. Senators are hearing from experts on foreign interference, digital media, and national security. The goal is to understand the threat and recommend ways to protect...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder if that viral post is actually Russian propaganda? This study is looking at exactly that. Disinformation can shape how Canadians vote, what they believe about vaccines, and whether they trust their neighbours. If you've felt confused by conflicting information online, this affects you.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights (Federal)
The Senate Human Rights Committee is examining human rights issues across Canada. Right now, they're focused on two specific studies: antisemitism in Canada and youth aging out of foster care. The committee hears from experts, community...
Why This Matters: Human rights affect everyone. The committee's work on antisemitism comes as hate incidents are rising across the country. Their foster care study matters if you've ever wondered what happens to kids when they turn 18 and age out of the system. Senate recommendations can shape federal policy and...
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights