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Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (AB)
Alberta consulted condo owners, boards, and corporations to develop regulations under the Condominium Property Amendment Act. The governance regulations came into force on January 1, 2020, after feedback gathered in summer 2019. Changes aimed to...
Why This Matters: Own a condo in Alberta? These rules affect your fees, your board's powers, and what happens when you rent out your unit. The changes set new limits on estoppel certificate fees and rental deposits. They also give condo corporations more flexibility to borrow money.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General (AB)
Alberta asked victim advocacy groups and service organizations how to improve support for crime victims. The old system was inconsistent—some areas had good services, others didn't. A working group of MLAs gathered recommendations that led to a new...
Why This Matters: Been a victim of crime in Alberta? The support you got depended heavily on where you lived. This engagement shaped a new program that aims to give every victim access to a local navigator—no matter which town or detachment they're near.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Justice (AB)
Alberta reviewed whether professional regulatory bodies were overstepping their authority—specifically, whether they were limiting members' freedom of expression or requiring training unrelated to professional competence. The government heard...
Why This Matters: Are you a nurse, engineer, teacher, or other regulated professional in Alberta? This affects what your professional body can require of you. Some professionals felt their regulators were policing personal opinions expressed outside of work. If you've ever worried about speaking your mind on social...
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked whether private companies should be required to keep records of who actually owns or controls them. This information would be shared with government authorities when needed. The consultation gathered feedback on how this might affect...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder who really owns that numbered company? Right now, it's often impossible to know. These rules could help catch money laundering and tax evasion. If you own or run a private company in Alberta, you'd have new paperwork to deal with.
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (AB)
Alberta asked stakeholders whether fish and wildlife officers and sheriff highway patrol should respond to a wider range of emergency calls. The goal was to reduce response times in rural areas where RCMP coverage is stretched thin. This...
Why This Matters: Live in rural Alberta? This affects how quickly help arrives when you call 911. Before this program, you might wait longer for RCMP officers driving from distant detachments. Now, fish and wildlife officers or sheriffs already in your area can respond to emergencies.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of the Attorney General (ON)
Ontario is looking at two changes to restraining order rules. First, should certain people be allowed to apply for a restraining order on behalf of someone at risk—like a family member fleeing abuse? Second, should restraining orders from other...
Why This Matters: Know someone in a dangerous situation who can't navigate the legal system alone? This could let trusted people step in to help. Moving to Ontario to escape an abusive ex? Your existing restraining order should protect you here too.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Advanced Education (AB)
Alberta's 26 publicly funded colleges and universities asked students about their experiences with gender-based violence on campus. The survey gathered data on student attitudes, personal experiences, and awareness of support resources. Results will...
Why This Matters: Are you a student at an Alberta college or university? This survey shaped how your school handles sexual harassment and assault. The feedback will influence what support services are available and how incidents are reported and addressed.
Policy & Studies
Education
Justice & Rights
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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
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Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian (AB)
Alberta is reviewing its Animal Protection Act for the first time since 2006. The government gathered input from enforcement agencies, veterinarians, livestock groups, and Indigenous communities to identify what's working and what needs fixing...
Why This Matters: Own a pet, livestock, or care about animal welfare? These rules affect how animals are protected from neglect and abuse in Alberta. The current law hasn't been updated in nearly 20 years. If you've ever reported an animal in distress and wondered why action was slow, this review aims to fix those...
Legislation
Agriculture & Food
Justice & Rights
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wanted feedback on tightening rules for chemicals and equipment used to make illegal drugs like fentanyl. The proposed changes would add new controls on precursor chemicals and drug manufacturing equipment like pill presses. This is...
Why This Matters: The opioid crisis has touched communities across Canada. Fentanyl and other synthetic drugs are often made using legally available chemicals and equipment. Tighter controls could make it harder for illegal drug makers to operate—potentially saving lives.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wanted feedback on tightening rules for chemicals used to make fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. The proposed changes would give regulators more power to track precursor chemicals and drug-making equipment. This is part of Canada's...
Why This Matters: The opioid crisis has touched communities across Canada. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of drug overdose deaths. Tighter controls on the chemicals used to make it could help reduce supply. If you've lost someone to overdose or work in healthcare, law enforcement, or chemical industries, this...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada and Colombia have a unique agreement requiring annual reports on how their free trade deal affects human rights. The government asked Canadians to share what they've observed about these impacts during 2024. This feeds into the 14th annual...
Why This Matters: Work in mining, oil, or agriculture with ties to Colombia? Your industry's practices get scrutinized in this report. Human rights advocates and researchers tracking labour conditions or environmental impacts in Colombia had a chance to put their findings on the official record.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
The Canada Revenue Agency asked disability organizations how to make its services more accessible. Virtual roundtables were held in June 2025. The feedback will shape the CRA's 2026-2028 Accessibility Plan, due by year's end.
Why This Matters: Filing taxes shouldn't be harder just because you have a disability. If you're blind, deaf, or have mobility challenges, dealing with the CRA can be frustrating. This consultation aimed to fix that—making tax services work better for everyone.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
A telecom company called Iristel is asking the federal government to overturn a CRTC decision about how Bell Canada and Northwestel handle service disconnection notices. The Governor in Council can change, cancel, or send back CRTC decisions for...
Why This Matters: Ever had your phone or internet cut off unexpectedly? This case is about the rules telecom companies follow before disconnecting customers. The outcome could affect how much notice you get before losing service.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
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Canada Energy Regulator (Federal)
The Canada Energy Regulator is updating the rules that govern how public hearings work for pipelines, power lines, and other energy projects. These rules haven't been fully updated since 1995. The review aims to make processes faster and more...
Why This Matters: Ever wondered how decisions get made about pipelines or power lines near your community? These rules determine who gets to speak at hearings and how complaints are handled. If you've felt shut out of energy project decisions, this affects how accessible those processes will be.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Alberta gathered input on new rules requiring unions to share financial statements with members. The bigger change? Dues payers can now opt out of having their money go toward political activities, charities, or causes they don't support...
Why This Matters: Are you a union member in Alberta? This directly affects your paycheque. You now have the right to decide whether your dues fund political causes you may or may not agree with. You'll also get to see exactly how your union spends its money.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights