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Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (AB)
Alberta asked condo owners how to build a better system for resolving disputes with boards, managers, and corporations. The current court system is slow, expensive, and complicated. A new tribunal could offer faster, cheaper options like mediation...
Why This Matters: Own a condo in Alberta? You know how frustrating disputes can be. Whether it's a noisy neighbour, a board that won't fix things, or fees that seem unfair, going to court is expensive and slow. This tribunal could give you a real way to get problems solved.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked how to make it easier for everyday Canadians to participate in decisions about telecom and broadcasting. Right now, public interest groups can apply for funding to hire experts or conduct surveys—but the process is complicated. This...
Why This Matters: Ever feel like big telecom companies have all the say in decisions that affect your phone bill or internet access? This funding helps regular people and advocacy groups push back. If the process gets simpler, more voices—including Indigenous groups and minority language communities—could shape the...
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
Closed
Accessibility Standards Canada (Federal)
Accessibility Standards Canada asked people who work with them—employees, board members, technical committee members, and research grant recipients—about barriers they've faced. The feedback will shape the organization's 2026-2028 Accessibility...
Why This Matters: This consultation was limited to people who already work with Accessibility Standards Canada. But the resulting plan affects how the federal government develops accessibility standards for all of Canada. If you have a disability and interact with federal services, these standards shape your...
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Closed
Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada collected data on transgender and non-binary children aged 14 and under in the 2021 Census. They've already released data for people 15 and older, but held off on the younger group. This consultation asked experts and people with...
Why This Matters: This is about how the government handles sensitive information about children. Parents of trans kids, researchers studying youth wellbeing, and anyone concerned about data privacy should care. The decisions made here could set precedents for how Statistics Canada releases other sensitive...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on its civil forfeiture laws—the rules that let government seize property linked to crime, even without criminal charges. The province talked to lawyers, police, civil liberties groups, and victims' advocates to find ways...
Why This Matters: Own a car, house, or bank account in Alberta? Civil forfeiture laws let the government seize property suspected of being connected to crime—even if you're never charged. This review looked at whether the current rules strike the right balance between fighting crime and protecting innocent owners.
Policy & Studies
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 is reviewing which old, unused laws should be officially removed from the books. The Statutes Repeal Act requires this annual housekeeping to clear out legislation that's been sitting dormant...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why Canada has laws on the books that nobody uses? This review cleans them up. While most repealed laws are obscure, the process ensures our legal system stays current. It's a small but real example of how Parliament maintains the law.
Legislation
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Human Services (AB)
Alberta asked how to improve safety standards for people with developmental disabilities. The consultation gathered input on the PDD Safety Standards Regulation and explored what role families, service providers, and communities should play in...
Why This Matters: Do you have a family member with a developmental disability? This consultation shaped the rules that protect them in group homes and support programs. Over 2,000 Albertans participated because they wanted their loved ones to be safe.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada wants to set fine amounts for violations of marine liability and abandoned vessel laws. Right now, there's no clear penalty schedule. This would tell shipowners and oil transporters exactly what they'd pay for breaking the rules.
Why This Matters: Ever seen a rusting ship abandoned in a harbour? These rules help prevent that. They also cover oil spills and hazardous cargo accidents. Clearer penalties mean polluters know the cost of cutting corners.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
Transportation
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked condo owners, boards, and managers how to fix common problems with condo living. The focus? Disputes between owners and boards, chargebacks, how new buildings get handed over from developers, and what happens when a condo corporation...
Why This Matters: Own a condo in Alberta? You've probably dealt with board disputes, surprise fees, or confusing rules. This engagement shaped potential changes to how condo corporations operate and resolve conflicts. About 20% of Albertans live in condos, so these rules affect a lot of people.
Legislation
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Accessibility Standards Canada (Federal)
Accessibility Standards Canada tested its new user portal and feedback form with staff and committee members. The goal? Make sure people with disabilities can easily review and comment on draft accessibility standards. Testers flagged barriers and...
Why This Matters: Use a screen reader or other assistive technology? This portal is how you'd comment on new accessibility standards that affect your daily life. If the tools aren't accessible, people with disabilities get shut out of shaping the rules meant to help them.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
Closed
Ministry of the Solicitor General (ON)
Ontario wants to double the minimum fine for harming police dogs, horses, and other animals that work with peace officers. Right now, the minimum is $25,000—this would jump to $50,000. Maximum fines would also increase, hitting $260,000 for...
Why This Matters: Police dogs and horses help keep communities safe during searches, crowd control, and arrests. When someone hurts these animals, it's not just animal cruelty—it can put officers and the public at risk. This proposal asks whether tougher fines would better deter attacks on these working animals.
Legislation
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Service Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked mobile home residents and landlords about challenges they face—things like site maintenance, affordability, and safety. The engagement ran from late 2020 to early 2021. Based on what people shared, the province has developed new...
Why This Matters: Live in a mobile home park? This was your chance to flag problems that can't be solved through dispute resolution alone. Issues like crumbling infrastructure, rising lot fees, or safety concerns affect thousands of Albertans. The feedback shaped new guidance resources now available.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs (AB)
Alberta is reviewing how its Land and Property Rights Tribunal operates. The tribunal handles disputes between landowners, municipalities, developers, and industry. An external consultant is gathering feedback to make the process faster and fairer.
Why This Matters: Ever had a property dispute with a developer or your municipality? This tribunal decides those cases. If you're a landowner, farmer, or involved in development, how quickly and fairly these decisions get made affects you directly.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Hydro One wants to keep operating transmission lines that cross private property in Port Colborne. The catch? They're asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve expropriation of land from Nyon Oil Inc. This is a formal regulatory proceeding where...
Why This Matters: Own property near power lines? This case could set precedent for how utilities acquire land rights. The property owner has raised constitutional questions about the expropriation process. If you're in Port Colborne or own land crossed by transmission infrastructure, this decision matters.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Solicitor General (ON)
Ontario wants to ban unauthorized recording at coroner's inquests. Right now, anyone can film or record these public proceedings. Under the new rules, only journalists and participants could make audio recordings—and only if they're unobtrusive...
Why This Matters: Ever watched a coroner's inquest online or seen clips shared on social media? That could become illegal. The government says this protects grieving families and witnesses from harassment. But it also limits public access to proceedings that investigate deaths in police custody, workplace accidents...
Legislation
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on updating its Personal Property Security Act, which governs how loans secured by personal property (like cars or equipment) are registered and enforced. The law hasn't been updated since 1990, and other provinces have...
Why This Matters: Ever financed a car or used equipment as collateral for a business loan? This law affects how those debts are registered and what happens if you can't pay. Outdated rules create confusion for lenders and borrowers alike. Clearer rules could make borrowing smoother and reduce legal headaches.
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights