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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
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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
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a natural gas power plant in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, about 10 km east of Gibbons. The federal government is assessing potential environmental impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous...
Why This Matters: Live near Gibbons or in Alberta's Industrial Heartland? This power plant could affect local air quality and land use. Indigenous communities with traditional ties to the area have a direct stake. Even if you're not nearby, this decision shapes how Canada balances energy needs with environmental...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a large open-pit copper mine about 150 km northeast of Kamloops, BC. The federal government is assessing the environmental impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous communities and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live in the BC Interior? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. Even if you're not nearby, copper mining decisions shape Canada's approach to resource development.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a condensate distillation facility (essentially a refinery) in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, about 22 km northeast of Edmonton. The federal government is assessing potential environmental impacts. Right now, they're...
Why This Matters: Live near Edmonton's Industrial Heartland? This refinery could affect local air quality and traffic. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. Even if you're not nearby, this sets precedent for how major industrial projects get reviewed in Alberta.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A new electricity generation facility is proposed near Sackville, New Brunswick. The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and the public participate in the environmental assessment. You can get reimbursed for costs like...
Why This Matters: Live near Centre Village or Sackville? This project could change your local landscape and energy infrastructure. The funding program means you don't have to pay out of pocket to have your say—whether that's attending meetings or hiring someone to review technical documents on your behalf.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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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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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a massive natural gas power plant northeast of Peace River, Alberta. The 650-megawatt facility would power a new data center and run for 30 years. The federal government is assessing environmental impacts and wants your...
Why This Matters: Live near Peace River? This project could bring jobs and economic activity to the region. But burning natural gas for 30 years means significant greenhouse gas emissions. If you care about Alberta's energy future or local air quality, this decision matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve how it handled its 2024 earnings and various cost accounts. This includes clearing out deferred costs and variances that accumulated over the year. The decision will affect what gas...
Why This Matters: Heat your home with natural gas in Ontario? This case determines whether Enbridge can recover certain costs through your bills. If approved, you might see rate adjustments. Consumer groups and municipalities are already involved, pushing back on behalf of ratepayers.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants approval to build natural gas infrastructure in Tay Valley Township, near Perth in eastern Ontario. The Ontario Energy Board has already issued a decision approving the project. A motion to review that decision is now being...
Why This Matters: Live in Tay Valley Township? This could bring natural gas to your area for the first time. That means a new heating option—but also new infrastructure in your community. Climate Network Lanark has intervened, raising questions about whether expanding fossil fuel infrastructure aligns with climate...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing how electricity transmission costs are shared across the province. This technical proceeding examines whether the current 'uniform transmission rate' system is fair to all ratepayers. A decision and rate order...
Why This Matters: Pay an electricity bill in Ontario? This affects you. Transmission costs are part of what you pay every month. The OEB is deciding whether large industrial users and residential customers should share these costs differently. Changes could shift costs between customer classes.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for feedback on its Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system before it launched in January 2020. The system targets large industrial facilities—mainly oil and gas—that produce over half of Alberta's greenhouse gas...
Why This Matters: Work in oil and gas, or know someone who does? This system shapes how Alberta's biggest employers manage their environmental footprint. The TIER Fund also directs money toward clean tech research—potentially creating new jobs. For everyone else, it's about whether Alberta can cut emissions without...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked the public how to manage two new provincial parks in the Castle region. The consultation ran from January to April 2017 and is now complete. Thousands of Albertans shared their ideas about recreation, conservation, and tourism in the...
Why This Matters: Love hiking, camping, or fishing in southern Alberta? These parks protect critical wildlife habitat and headwaters. The final plan shapes what activities are allowed and how the area is managed for years to come.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta studied three options for new water storage on the Bow River: a reservoir near Morley, expanding Ghost Reservoir, or building between Ghost and Bearspaw dams. The government gathered public feedback in fall 2019 to help decide which option...
Why This Matters: Live in Calgary or downstream communities? Your water supply depends on the Bow River. These reservoirs could protect against droughts and floods. But they'd also change the landscape and affect nearby communities like Morley.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources