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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Five Nations Energy Inc. asked the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity transmission rates for 2026-2030. This Indigenous-owned utility serves remote First Nations communities in northern Ontario. The OEB has now approved a settlement...
Why This Matters: Live in a remote First Nations community in northern Ontario? Your electricity rates are set through this process. Five Nations Energy is the transmission link bringing power to communities that would otherwise be off-grid. The rates approved here affect what residents and businesses pay.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered input on proposed changes to sportfishing rules, including the Special Harvest Licence system and fishing regulations for specific lakes. The feedback shaped the 2021 Alberta Sportfishing Regulations, which took effect April 1, 2021.
Why This Matters: Love fishing in Alberta? These rules determine where you can fish, what you can keep, and how many. Changes to walleye and pike harvest rules on lakes like Wabamun and Wabasca directly affect your next fishing trip.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on regulatory details for the Bistcho Lake Sub-regional Plan, which guides land use and resource development in this northern Alberta area. The plan balances resource development with wildlife protection, particularly for...
Why This Matters: Live or work in northwestern Alberta? This plan affects what activities can happen on the land. It's especially important for caribou conservation—the Bistcho Lake area is critical habitat. Resource companies, trappers, and outdoor enthusiasts all have a stake in how this land gets managed.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
New Gold Inc. wants to consolidate all its air emission permits for an open pit and underground gold mine near Stratton, Ontario. The mine releases ammonia, cyanide, lead, nickel, uranium, and other pollutants. This single permit would cover...
Why This Matters: Live near Chapple or Stratton? This mine releases heavy metals and toxic compounds into the air you breathe. If you rely on well water or grow food nearby, these emissions could affect you. The permit would allow ongoing operations with limited flexibility for changes.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Dufferin Aggregates wants to add a permanent asphalt plant and concrete batching plant to their existing quarry near Clarington in Durham Region. The site already operates under an Aggregate Resources Act licence. This would make the industrial...
Why This Matters: Live near this quarry in Clarke Township? You could see more truck traffic and industrial activity becoming a permanent fixture. Nearby well owners and residents within 120 metres have already been notified, but anyone concerned about dust, noise, or traffic can weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is developing a long-term management plan for Great Slave Lake's commercial fishery. They held town halls in Hay River and Yellowknife to hear from commercial fishers about priorities, challenges, and the future of the...
Why This Matters: Work as a commercial fisher on Great Slave Lake? This plan will shape how the fishery is managed for years to come. Your firsthand experience with catch limits, seasons, and market challenges matters. Even if you've left the industry, your insights could influence future rules.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Hydro One wants to build new electricity transmission infrastructure in the Niagara region, specifically in the Welland-Thorold area. The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing this application under Section 92 of the Ontario Energy Board Act. Several...
Why This Matters: Live in Welland or Thorold? New transmission lines could affect property values and local landscapes. Businesses in the area are already raising concerns about the project's impact. This decision will shape how electricity gets delivered to the growing Niagara region.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Transportation
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Greater Sudbury Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM), which ties rate changes to inflation. The OEB is...
Why This Matters: Live in Greater Sudbury? This decision affects your electricity bill. The distribution charge is the portion you pay for getting power to your home. Even small rate changes add up over a year.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Greater Sudbury Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2025. This is a cost-of-service application, meaning the utility must justify its costs to set rates. The case involves technical issues...
Why This Matters: Pay an electricity bill in Greater Sudbury? This decision directly affects what you'll pay. The OEB is reviewing whether the utility's proposed costs are reasonable. Higher approved costs mean higher bills for local homes and businesses.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Teranorth Construction wants approval to operate a portable rock crushing plant anywhere in Ontario. The equipment includes crushers, a screener, and diesel engines that emit particulate matter, silica dust, and exhaust gases. It could run 24/7...
Why This Matters: This is a mobile facility that could operate near any community in Ontario. If it sets up near you, you'd hear the noise and breathe the dust. The permit allows round-the-clock operation with no seasonal limits.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Royal Canin wants to add a backup well at their pet food factory near Guelph. They're asking to draw up to 240,000 litres of groundwater daily from each of two wells. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact.
Why This Matters: Live near Puslinch or rely on a private well in the area? Large industrial water takings can affect local groundwater levels. This factory could draw nearly half a million litres daily from the aquifer you might share.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
New Gold wants permission to drill and cut lines on mining claims northwest of Emo, Ontario. The company would clear small areas for drill rigs and cut paths through the bush for surveys. This is early-stage exploration to test what minerals might...
Why This Matters: Live near Pattullo or Nelles townships? This drilling could affect local trails and bush areas. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this area, you might notice cleared paths and drill sites. Well water users should know about any drilling activity nearby.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A local outdoors association wants to renew its permit to draw water from three wells for fish farming. The wells are near Gelert Road in Haliburton, Ontario. Combined, they'd take up to 554,400 litres of groundwater daily for the next 10 years. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Haliburton or rely on well water in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The association runs aquaculture operations that need constant water flow year-round.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Cox Construction wants to renew its permit to take water from a dugout pond near Guelph for washing gravel and sand. They're asking to pump up to 3 million litres per day for aggregate washing operations. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk...
Why This Matters: Live near Puslinch or rely on local groundwater? This permit could affect water levels in the area. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you have a well or care about local streams, this one's worth watching.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to protect a small fish called the Mountain Sucker that lives only in Alberta's Milk River. This recovery strategy would identify critical habitat and set out steps to help the species survive. Scientists say recovery is...
Why This Matters: Live near the Milk River in southern Alberta? This could affect water use and land development in the area. Farmers and ranchers may face new rules about how they use water. Even if you don't live nearby, protecting endangered species helps maintain healthy ecosystems that benefit everyone.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Wataynikaneyap Power wants to set its electricity transmission rates for 2026. This Indigenous-led company operates the Watay Power Line, which connects remote First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario to the provincial grid. The Ontario...
Why This Matters: Live in a remote First Nations community in northwestern Ontario? This company provides your connection to reliable grid power. The rates they charge affect what Ontario electricity customers pay overall. Several First Nations have submitted letters supporting this application.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources