Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
A company wants permission to drill for minerals about 20 kilometres southeast of Beardmore, Ontario. The drilling would test rock samples to find out what minerals are underground. This means clearing small areas for drill rigs and potentially...
Why This Matters: Live near Lake Jean or Beardmore? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. If you use nearby lakes or streams, the company may pump water from them. Hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts in the area should know about potential disturbances.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Insight Exploration Inc. wants a permit to drill for minerals near Kenogami Lake in northern Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from 49 mining claims in Burt Township. This is early-stage exploration to test...
Why This Matters: Live near Kenogami Lake or Burt Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes and streams, and clear small areas for drill pads. If you hunt, fish, or have property in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Dome Mine Ltd. wants permission to drill for minerals about 12 kilometers northeast of Chapleau in northern Ontario. The drilling would test rock samples to find out what minerals are underground. This is an early exploration permit—no mining would...
Why This Matters: Live near Chapleau or Borden Township? Drilling rigs could show up in the area. The work involves clearing small patches of land and potentially drawing water from nearby lakes or streams. If you hunt, fish, or use the land recreationally, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Dome Mine Ltd. wants to drill for minerals near Chapleau in northeastern Ontario. The company is seeking a permit to use heavy drilling equipment on two mining claims about 12 km northeast of town. This is early-stage exploration to test what's in...
Why This Matters: Live near Chapleau or in Cochrane Township? This drilling could affect local land and water. The company may clear small areas for drill pads and pump water from nearby lakes or streams. If you use the area for recreation or have concerns about the environment, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
A mining company wants permission to drill for minerals southeast of Iroquois Falls, Ontario. The permit would allow mechanized drilling on 49 mining claims in Mistaken Islands Area township. This means clearing small areas for drill rigs and...
Why This Matters: Live near Mistaken Islands Area township? This drilling could affect local water sources and wilderness areas. If you hunt, fish, or have a cottage in the area, you might want to weigh in. The permit would last up to 3 years.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing how Enbridge Gas allocates costs across different customer classes. This is Phase 3 of a multi-year rate case that will determine what residential and business customers pay for natural gas delivery through...
Why This Matters: Heat your home with natural gas? This decision affects your monthly bill. Enbridge serves millions of Ontario households, and how costs get divided between residential, commercial, and industrial users directly impacts what you pay. The outcome could mean rate increases or decreases depending on...
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A forest products company wants to renew its permit to take water from Pimisi Pond in Calvin, Ontario. They'd pump up to 200,000 litres daily for industrial use, running April through October for the next 10 years. The province rates this as...
Why This Matters: Live near Calvin or get water from a private well in the area? This permit could affect local water levels. The company would draw from Pimisi Pond for nearly half the year. Even low-risk permits can matter to nearby residents.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Silver Lake Ontario wants to expand its gold mine north of White River. The company needs approval to build a new tailings storage facility and increase how much treated water it can release into Gagegenha Lake—from 2,100 to 2,600 cubic metres...
Why This Matters: Live near White River or use Gagegenha Lake? This decision affects your local water. The mine wants to release 24% more treated water into the lake daily. If you fish, swim, or draw water from the area, you might want to weigh in on whether the new pollution limits are protective enough.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Glencore Canada wants to renew its permit to take water from Moose Creek for mining operations near Onaping, Ontario. The permit would allow them to pump up to 16 million litres per day for the next 10 years. Ontario classifies this as a Category 1...
Why This Matters: Live near Onaping or rely on Moose Creek? This permit affects local water levels. Mining operations pumping millions of litres daily could impact wells, wildlife, and downstream users. Even Category 1 permits deserve scrutiny from those who know the area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Canada Energy Regulator (Federal)
The Canada Energy Regulator wants feedback on draft guidance for how pipeline companies should oversee their contractors. This isn't about new rules—it's about clarifying what's already required under existing regulations. The guidance focuses on...
Why This Matters: Work near a pipeline? This affects how companies ensure the people working on that infrastructure are properly trained and supervised. Pipeline incidents can affect nearby communities, so contractor oversight matters for safety.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Canada and Manitoba want to team up on environmental assessments for big projects like mines and pipelines. Right now, companies often face two separate reviews—one federal, one provincial. This draft agreement would let both governments work...
Why This Matters: Live in Manitoba? Big resource projects—mines, pipelines, energy facilities—could get approved faster under this deal. That might mean more jobs and investment. But it also raises questions about whether environmental reviews will be as thorough when two governments share the work.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta is updating its 10-year strategic plan for provincial parks, recreation areas, and wildland parks. The government wants to balance growing visitor demand with conservation. Phase 2 engagement on the draft plan ran from May to July 2025, and...
Why This Matters: Love camping or hiking in Alberta's parks? This plan will shape how you experience them for the next decade. It affects everything from campsite availability to trail access. If you've ever struggled to book a spot or worried about overcrowding, this is your chance to weigh in.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta collected feedback on how to handle solar panels when they wear out. Right now, there's no clear plan for recycling them. The province wants to keep these materials out of landfills and build a circular economy where things get reused...
Why This Matters: Got solar panels on your roof? They'll need replacing in 25-30 years. Right now, most end up in landfills. This could create recycling options and maybe even rebates for responsible disposal.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to improve water availability as the province grows. The two-phase engagement gathered ideas on updating the Water Act. Feedback shaped Bill 7, which aims to streamline permits, allow rainwater collection, and make it...
Why This Matters: Water touches everything in Alberta—your tap, your farm, your job. Population growth and climate variability are straining the system. This engagement shaped new rules that could affect how you collect rainwater, how businesses access water, and whether water can be moved to drought-hit areas.
Legislation
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Walker Aggregates wants to move its wash plant ponds to a new location within its quarry in Fort Erie. The ponds are part of a closed-loop system that recycles water used to wash gravel and stone. This is a routine permit amendment—no new...
Why This Matters: Live near the Ridgemount Quarry on Ridgemount Road? This affects where water management ponds sit on the property. The ponds handle wash water from aggregate processing. While it's a closed-loop system, neighbours may want to know about changes to quarry operations.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy (AB)
Alberta asked mining companies, Indigenous groups, and other stakeholders how to modernize its minerals sector. The feedback helped shape a new strategy released in November 2021. This consultation is now complete.
Why This Matters: Critical minerals power everything from phones to electric vehicles. Alberta wants a bigger piece of this growing market. More mining could mean more jobs in rural communities—but also raises questions about environmental protection and Indigenous rights.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources