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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Environment Canada asked whether three species should be added to the Species at Risk Act's protected list: the Grey-headed Chickadee (a rare bird seen only twice in Canada since 2000), the Domed Disc snail (found at just one site in Ontario), and...
Why This Matters: These species are on the brink. The Grey-headed Chickadee has been spotted just twice in Canada since 2000. The Domed Disc snail exists at a single 150-hectare site in Ontario. Climate change and habitat loss are pushing them toward extinction. If you care about protecting Canada's wildlife...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Directorate of Security and Safeguards (Federal)
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has published guidance for companies that import or export nuclear materials, equipment, and information. This includes rules for controlled nuclear substances and high-risk radioactive sources. The document...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects nuclear industry companies, not everyday Canadians. But these rules help prevent nuclear materials from ending up in the wrong hands. If you work in the nuclear sector or handle radioactive sources, this directly affects your licensing requirements.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Natural Resources
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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 new gold mine is proposed near Red Lake, Ontario. The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous communities and the public participate in the environmental assessment. You can apply for money to review documents and submit comments...
Why This Matters: Live near Red Lake? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Funding removes a barrier to having your say. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this project moves forward.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board to renew its franchise agreement and certificate to distribute natural gas in the City of Guelph. The City of Guelph and a group called eMERGE are actively participating in the proceeding, raising...
Why This Matters: Live in Guelph and heat your home with gas? This decision affects your energy options. The city is weighing whether continued gas expansion fits with its climate plans. Your heating bills and future energy choices could be shaped by this outcome.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on its draft plan for managing wild turkeys. The birds were introduced in 1962 for hunting and wildlife viewing. The government wanted to know if Albertans support expanding turkey populations and how hunting opportunities...
Why This Matters: Hunt wild turkeys or want to? This plan shapes your future opportunities. Live in southern Alberta near turkey habitat? Landowners have concerns about crop damage and property access. Even if you just enjoy wildlife viewing, this affects what you might see.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta is finalizing regulatory details for the Cold Lake Sub-regional Plan, which guides development in northeastern Alberta's caribou habitat. These rules will be added to the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, giving them legal teeth for compliance...
Why This Matters: Live or work in northeastern Alberta? These rules affect what can be built and where. Hunters, trappers, and outdoor enthusiasts should care too—the plan shapes how caribou habitat is managed. Energy companies and forestry operations will face new requirements.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta reviewed its rules on burning off natural gas released during oil extraction. The province introduced flaring limits back in 2002—the only province in Canada with such rules. Industry groups and environmental organizations were asked about...
Why This Matters: Live near oil and gas operations? Flaring affects local air quality. These rules also shape how much methane—a potent greenhouse gas—gets released into the atmosphere. Alberta's approach could influence national standards.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants feedback on how well it's keeping its promises from a 2020 environmental assessment of offshore oil exploration. This draft report tracks whether commitments to protect the ocean environment are being met. Your comments...
Why This Matters: Live in Newfoundland and Labrador? Offshore oil drilling affects your coastal economy and marine environment. This is your chance to weigh in on whether the government is actually following through on environmental protections. Fishers, coastal communities, and anyone who cares about the Atlantic...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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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
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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
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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)
Right now, big projects in PEI often need two separate environmental reviews—one federal, one provincial. The government wants to change that. This draft agreement would let both levels of government work together on a single review process. The...
Why This Matters: Live in PEI? This affects how major projects—wind farms, industrial facilities, large developments—get approved in your province. Faster reviews could mean quicker job creation. But some worry streamlining might weaken environmental protections. Indigenous communities have a stake too, since the...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
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
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing Enbridge Gas's five-year plan for securing natural gas supplies. This annual update covers how the utility will meet demand, manage costs, and ensure reliable service for Ontario customers through 2030.
Why This Matters: Heat your home with natural gas? This plan affects what you'll pay. Enbridge serves millions of Ontario households, and the OEB's decision will shape gas rates and supply reliability for years to come.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Hydro Ottawa is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026 through 2030. This is a "custom incentive regulation" application, meaning the utility wants to set rates based on a multi-year plan rather than...
Why This Matters: Pay an electricity bill in Ottawa? This decision directly affects what you'll pay for the next five years. Hydro Ottawa serves over 360,000 homes and businesses. The rates approved here show up on the "delivery" portion of your bill—the part you pay regardless of how much electricity you use.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources