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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to make it faster and easier to get permits for activities on Crown land. Right now, businesses, municipalities, and Indigenous communities face slow, complex approval processes for things like mining, forestry, and renewable energy...
Why This Matters: Work in mining, forestry, or renewable energy? This could speed up project approvals. Own a cottage on Crown land? Permit processes might get simpler. Live near public lands? A new mapping tool would show you what's happening in your area. Indigenous communities would get better visibility into...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to stop duplicating environmental reviews. Right now, major projects like mines and pipelines often need separate federal and provincial assessments. The proposal? One joint review that satisfies both levels of...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why big infrastructure projects take so long to approve? Part of the reason is duplicate reviews. If you care about getting clean energy projects built faster—or worry that shortcuts might harm the environment—this affects you. Indigenous communities have particular stakes, since their...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Energy (Federal)
The Senate's Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee is studying major issues affecting Canada's energy future. Right now, they're examining Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil industry and climate change impacts on the oil and gas...
Why This Matters: Energy policy shapes everything from gas prices to job opportunities in resource communities. These Senate studies could influence how Canada balances oil and gas development with climate goals. If you work in energy, live in a resource-dependent region, or care about climate action, this is your...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Nova Scotia's energy operator wants to build a natural gas power plant in Salt Springs. It would generate up to 300 megawatts—enough to back up the grid when wind and solar fall short. The facility would run for at least 30 years. Right now, the...
Why This Matters: Live near Salt Springs? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels for decades. Even if you're elsewhere in Nova Scotia, this decision shapes how the province balances clean energy goals with grid reliability. Natural gas plants emit greenhouse gases—but they also keep the lights on...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Nova Scotia's grid operator wants to build a natural gas power plant in Marshdale. The facility would generate up to 300 megawatts and run for at least 30 years. It would kick in when wind and solar can't meet demand. The federal government is...
Why This Matters: Live near Marshdale? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels. Nova Scotians concerned about climate change may want to weigh in on whether gas-fired backup power fits the province's clean energy goals. The plant would run for 30+ years, so this decision has long-term consequences.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario is considering letting medium-sized businesses, farms, and small industrial customers pay different electricity rates depending on when they use power. Right now, these customers pay the same rate all day. The new option would charge less...
Why This Matters: Own a medium-sized business or farm in Ontario? Your electricity bills could change. If you can shift energy use to off-peak hours—running equipment at night, for example—you might save money. Even if you're not a business owner, lower peak demand could eventually mean lower rates for everyone.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario is updating its strategy to stop invasive plants and animals from spreading. These species threaten local ecosystems, cost the economy billions, and can harm communities. The province wants your feedback on a draft plan covering prevention...
Why This Matters: Ever seen giant hogweed burn someone's skin? Or watched zebra mussels clog a boat motor? Invasive species are everywhere in Ontario now. They crowd out native plants, wreck fishing spots, and cost property owners money. If you spend time outdoors—hiking, fishing, cottaging—this plan affects how the...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Patriot Battery Metals wants to build a lithium mine about 250 km east of Radisson, Quebec. It would be both open-pit and underground, producing ore for about 24 years. The federal government is gathering feedback before deciding whether to require...
Why This Matters: Lithium powers the batteries in electric vehicles and phones. This mine could help secure Canada's supply chain for the clean energy transition. But it's in remote northern Quebec, raising questions about impacts on water, wildlife, and Indigenous communities. If you care about how Canada balances...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
IESO Nova Scotia wants to build a fast-acting natural gas power plant near Salt Springs in Pictou County. The facility would generate up to 300 megawatts of electricity for Nova Scotia's grid. Construction could start in 2027, with the plant...
Why This Matters: Live near Limerock, Six Mile Brook, or Central West River? This plant would be your neighbour for 30+ years. Natural gas plants affect local air quality and noise levels. Nova Scotia's energy mix matters for electricity rates and climate goals.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
Green Current Renewable Energy wants to build a 147-megawatt wind farm with up to 21 turbines in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. Each turbine would stand nearly 200 metres tall. The project would generate renewable electricity for Nova Scotia's...
Why This Matters: Live near Aulds Cove, Mulgrave, Grosvenor, or Frankville? These 200-metre turbines could change your view and soundscape for the next 25 years. The project supports Nova Scotia's shift to renewable energy, but neighbours may have concerns about noise, wildlife, or property values.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee is studying several major issues affecting Canadian farms and forests. Right now, they're looking at food security, wildfire impacts on rural and Indigenous communities, and soil health. You can submit...
Why This Matters: Worried about food prices? This committee is studying why Canada struggles to feed itself despite being a major food producer. If you live in a rural or Indigenous community, they're also examining how wildfires are devastating farms and forests. Your input could shape policies that affect what you...
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
Nova Sustainable Fuels wants to build a renewable energy park near Goldboro, Guysborough County. The facility would produce sustainable aviation fuel using biomass and renewable energy. It's designed to operate for at least 50 years, with...
Why This Matters: Live near Goldboro or in Guysborough County? This industrial facility could bring jobs but also change the local landscape for decades. The project involves freshwater pipelines and biomass processing—worth understanding if you rely on local water sources or care about air quality in the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to set population targets for black bears and update hunting rules. Right now, there are no specific population goals. The province is proposing to protect cubs and mothers year-round, not just in spring. They're also looking at new...
Why This Matters: Hunt black bears in Ontario? These changes could affect where and when you can hunt. Run a bear hunting tourism business? The new permit system could shift how opportunities are allocated. Live in bear country? Population targets will shape how many bears are in your area for years to come.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to speed up renewable energy approvals. Right now, some projects need multiple permits even when electricity generation isn't their main purpose. The province is proposing to exempt certain projects from the Renewable Energy Approval...
Why This Matters: Care about clean energy in Ontario? This affects how fast solar, wind, and biogas projects get built. Faster approvals could mean more renewable power sooner. But shifting environmental reviews from government to private consultants raises questions about oversight.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a massive lithium mine in northern Quebec, about 250 km east of Radisson. The Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project would be both open-pit and underground, producing 49,500 tonnes of ore daily for 24 years. The federal government...
Why This Matters: Lithium powers the batteries in electric vehicles and phones. This mine could help Canada become a major supplier. But it's in remote northern Quebec, on traditional Indigenous territory. If you care about the energy transition, Indigenous rights, or northern development, this one matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Canada Nickel Company wants to build a massive open-pit nickel-cobalt mine 43 km north of Timmins, Ontario. It would be one of the largest in the country—processing 120,000 tonnes of ore daily for 43 years. The federal government is reviewing the...
Why This Matters: Live near Timmins? This mine could bring thousands of jobs to the region over four decades. But it also means major changes to the landscape, water, and wildlife. If you hunt, fish, or draw water from the area, this decision affects you directly.
Environmental Assessment
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources