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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta developed a plan to improve public access to a 52 km stretch of the Bow River. The goal? Better fishing spots, easier river access for paddlers, and more tourism. The plan was finalized in 2019 after public input.
Why This Matters: Love fly-fishing or floating down rivers? The Bow River is world-famous for both. This plan created a connected network of access points along 52 km of river. Over a million people live along its shores.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers whether barbed fishing hooks should be banned again. The province had a ban from 2004 to 2011, but a federal regulatory change accidentally removed it. Now anglers can choose for themselves. The government surveyed Albertans in...
Why This Matters: Fish with you on Alberta's lakes and rivers? This affects what tackle you can use. Barbless hooks are easier to remove and cause less harm to fish—important if you practice catch-and-release. But some anglers prefer barbed hooks because fish are less likely to escape.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta and Canada negotiated an agreement to protect woodland caribou under the federal Species at Risk Act. The province gathered public feedback in 2019 before signing the final deal in October 2020. The agreement aims to stabilize caribou...
Why This Matters: Woodland caribou are at risk of disappearing from Alberta. This agreement affects how the province balances wildlife protection with forestry, oil and gas, and other industries. If you live in northern Alberta or work in resource sectors, these decisions shape your community's future.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers and residents how to improve recreational fishing across the province. The engagement focused on sportfishing regulations, fish stocking programs, and species diversification. Feedback from 11 open house events in January 2020...
Why This Matters: Love fishing in Alberta? This shaped the rules you follow today. The engagement led to more places to fish, better stocking programs, and new species in provincial waters. If you've noticed changes at your favourite fishing spot since 2020, this is why.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta is developing a long-term plan for trails and recreation along the Wapiti River Valley near Grande Prairie. The first phase gathered feedback on proposed 'Trail Experience Zones' to designate trails for specific uses like hiking, biking, or...
Why This Matters: Use the trails along the Wapiti River for hiking, biking, ATVing, or paddling? This plan will decide which trails are for what. If you've ever had a close call with an ATV while hiking, or wished for better trail maintenance, this is your chance to weigh in.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Land Use Secretariat (AB)
Alberta is reviewing its 2012 land use plan for the Lower Athabasca region, home to the oil sands. The government gathered feedback on whether the plan still balances economic development with environmental protection. This review won't change the...
Why This Matters: Live in northeastern Alberta? This plan shapes what gets built where—from oil sands projects to conservation areas. It affects jobs, air quality, and how Indigenous communities use traditional lands. Even if you don't live there, the region's economy ripples across Alberta.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Glencore wants to consolidate all its air emission permits for its Sudbury nickel-copper smelter into one approval. The facility releases substances including lead, nickel, benzene, and dioxins. This new permit would also cover previously unapproved...
Why This Matters: Live in Greater Sudbury? This smelter releases lead, nickel, and other pollutants into your air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you have concerns about air quality near Falconbridge, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The government asked for feedback on rules to protect the endangered Southern Resident killer whales off BC's coast. These 75 remaining orcas face threats from boat noise, lack of salmon, and pollution. The consultation focused on vessel speed...
Why This Matters: Love whale watching? These rules affect where and how you can boat in BC's southern waters. Fishers face salmon closures in key areas from July to November. Even recreational boaters must stay 400 metres away from orcas. These whales are culturally significant to Indigenous Peoples and a major draw...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Hydro One is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve how much money it can collect from electricity customers in 2026 for maintaining and operating the province's transmission grid. This is an annual update under their existing rate framework...
Why This Matters: Pay an electricity bill in Ontario? Part of your bill covers transmission costs. This proceeding determines how much Hydro One can charge for moving power across the province. Higher approved costs mean higher bills for everyone.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Entegrus Powerlines Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a cost-of-service rate application, meaning the company is justifying its costs and requesting rates that cover them. Dozens...
Why This Matters: Get your electricity from Entegrus? This decision directly affects your monthly bill. The OEB is reviewing whether the proposed rates are fair. Over 50 customers have already weighed in—your voice can too.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Oshawa PUC Networks is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a cost-of-service application, meaning the utility must justify its costs to set rates. The case is in an advanced stage with...
Why This Matters: Live in Oshawa? Your electricity bill could change. Distribution charges are part of what you pay monthly, and this decision sets those rates for 2026. The OEB is weighing whether the utility's proposed costs are reasonable.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Canada is reviewing its rules for exporting hazardous chemicals and pesticides. The current regulations are hard to read and create paperwork headaches for exporters. The government wants to streamline these rules while still meeting international...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects chemical exporters and industry groups. But if you care about how Canada tracks dangerous substances leaving our borders, this shapes those controls. Stronger rules mean better oversight of what gets shipped to other countries.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to speed up how it approves permits for mining, forestry, energy projects, and other uses of public lands. The province is proposing to cut red tape by setting clear timelines, letting qualified professionals handle more approvals, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Crown land? This affects what gets built there and how fast. Cottage owners, hunters, and anglers could see changes to how land around them is used. If you work in mining, forestry, or renewable energy, faster permits could mean more jobs. But environmental groups worry that cutting red...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario wants to build a major power line to Red Lake to support mining projects. The government is asking whether to fast-track approvals and assign Hydro One as the builder. This would skip some regulatory steps to get power flowing faster to...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Ontario? This could mean more reliable power and local jobs. The project would support mining operations that bring employment to the region. Indigenous communities could get a 50% ownership stake in the new lines.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario wants to build new high-voltage power lines from Dryden to Red Lake in the northwest. The government is asking whether to declare this a "priority project" to speed up approvals, and whether to assign Hydro One as the builder. The lines...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Ontario? Power outages could become less common. The region's grid is strained, and new mining projects need electricity fast. First Nations communities could get a 50% ownership stake in the lines—plus jobs and contracts. If you care about how major infrastructure gets...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
EPCOR Natural Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its gas distribution rates for 2026 in the South Bruce area. This is an annual update under their custom incentive regulation framework. The OEB has already issued a decision and order...
Why This Matters: If you're a natural gas customer in the South Bruce area of Ontario, this decision directly affects your monthly bill. Rate changes approved by the OEB determine what you pay for gas delivery. Even small percentage changes add up over a year of heating your home.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources