Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
Lake Shore Gold Corp. wants permission to drill for minerals near Timmins, Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from underground. This involves clearing small areas for drill rigs and potentially drawing water...
Why This Matters: Live near Timmins or in Thorneloe Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. If you use nearby lakes or streams, you might want to know about potential water pumping. The permit would last up to 3 years.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
New Gold wants to drill and cut lines on mining claims northwest of Emo, Ontario. The company is seeking a 3-year permit to explore for minerals in the Pattulo, Tait, and Sifton townships. Activities include mechanized drilling and clearing...
Why This Matters: Live near Emo or use the land northwest of town? This permit would allow drilling and tree clearing across 60 mining claims. If you hunt, fish, or trap in the area, exploration activity could affect access and wildlife habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
Barrick Gold wants to drill for minerals about 18 kilometres west of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The company is seeking a permit to use heavy drilling equipment on nearly 100 mining claims in Burt and Eby Townships. This early exploration would test...
Why This Matters: Live near Kirkland Lake or in Burt or Eby Townships? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes, rivers, or streams. If you use well water or enjoy the natural areas west of town, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
A company wants to build 4 to 7 wind turbines on Grosse-Île in the Magdalen Islands. The turbines would be up to 168 metres tall and generate 16.8 MW of power. The goal? Help the islands produce their own clean energy and cut greenhouse gas...
Why This Matters: Live on the Magdalen Islands? This project could change your energy future. Right now, the islands depend heavily on imported fuel. These turbines could mean more stable power and lower emissions. But tall turbines also mean visual and noise impacts for nearby residents.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for public input on how to protect woodland caribou while minimizing impacts on local communities. The province held information sessions in 2018 to hear from people living in caribou range areas. This engagement is now complete.
Why This Matters: Live in northern Alberta? Caribou recovery plans could affect forestry jobs, oil and gas activity, and land access in your area. The government tried to balance wildlife protection with keeping local economies healthy.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Forests (BC)
BC is developing a new forest management plan for 1.2 million hectares around Kootenay Lake in the southeast. The Province and First Nations are partnering on this plan. Right now, they want to know who's interested in being involved as the planning...
Why This Matters: Live near Kootenay Lake? Hike, hunt, or work in these forests? This plan will shape how 1.2 million hectares are managed for decades. It affects logging, wildlife habitat, recreation, and wildfire risk. Early input helps set the direction before decisions are locked in.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
Mayfair Gold Corp. wants permission to drill for minerals south of Matheson, Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from underground. This is early-stage exploration to find out what minerals might be there.
Why This Matters: Live near Matheson or in the Cochrane District? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. If you use nearby lakes or streams, the company may pump water from them. Early exploration is the first step toward potential mining development.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to remove trees from 500 hectares of forest near the town of Jasper. Why? To create firebreaks that would help protect the community from wildfires. The work would happen over five years, starting winter 2025/26.
Why This Matters: Live in or visit Jasper? This project aims to protect the townsite from wildfires like the devastating 2024 fire. It could also affect hiking trails and wildlife habitat in the Pyramid Bench area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
Canada is updating which shellfish species are considered vulnerable to two parasitic diseases called Perkinsus marinus and Perkinsus olseni. The changes add 4 species to the watch list, remove 16 species, and update disease profiles for 4 others...
Why This Matters: Love oysters, clams, or mussels? These changes affect which shellfish can be imported into Canada. For most people, the impact is minimal. But if you work in aquaculture, import seafood, or research marine diseases, this directly affects your business.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is an Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM) application, which adjusts rates based on a formula rather than a full cost review...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from Tillsonburg Hydro, this decision directly affects your monthly bill. The delivery charges on your bill could go up or down depending on what the OEB approves. Even small rate changes add up over a year.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to create new rules under the Wildland Fire Management Act. The changes would let the ministry issue fines without going to court, set standard rates when the government needs to borrow private equipment during fire emergencies, and...
Why This Matters: Live in northern or rural Ontario? These rules affect how fires are managed near your community. If you own heavy equipment, the government could summon it during fire emergencies—these rules set what you'd be paid. Indigenous communities would see easier access to ceremonial burning.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
General Dynamics wants to build 10 new buildings at its Salaberry-de-Valleyfield plant to boost production of energetic materials used in defence equipment. The $682 million project would increase daily output by at least 10%. Quebec's environmental...
Why This Matters: Live near Salaberry-de-Valleyfield? This expansion could mean more industrial activity in your area. The plant makes materials for munitions, so safety and environmental impacts matter. There's also the question of jobs and economic growth in the region.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta completed a consultation on replacing its old emissions rules for big industrial polluters. The new system would set industry-wide benchmarks instead of facility-specific targets. Facilities beating the benchmark earn credits; those...
Why This Matters: Work in oil and gas, power generation, or heavy industry? Your employer's costs could change. If you live near a major industrial facility, this affects how much they're pushed to cut pollution. The rules also influence whether Alberta stays competitive with other provinces and countries.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta and Canada worked together on a conservation agreement to protect two threatened wood bison herds. The main concern? Disease spreading from bison in Wood Buffalo National Park. The consultation gathered feedback on draft measures to prevent...
Why This Matters: Wood bison are an iconic Canadian species, and these herds face a real threat of disease wiping them out. If you care about wildlife conservation or live in northern Alberta where these herds roam, this affects the future of a species that's been here for thousands of years.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Forests (BC)
BC is developing a new forest management plan for 594,000 hectares on Vancouver Island's west coast. The province worked with three First Nations—Mowachaht/Muchatlaht, Ka:yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h', and Ehattesaht Chinehkint—to create a shared...
Why This Matters: Live in Gold River, Tahsis, Zeballos, or nearby communities? This plan will shape how forests around you are managed for decades. It affects local jobs in forestry, recreation access, and how the land responds to climate change. Indigenous communities are co-leading this work, which could set a...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Canada now requires licences to possess or export baby eels (elvers). The rules took effect March 1, 2025. If you run a holding facility, buy elvers, or export them, you need permits. The goal? Stop illegal harvesting and track elvers from river to...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects commercial elver fishers and buyers in Atlantic Canada. But if you care about wildlife trafficking or eel conservation, these rules aim to crack down on a lucrative black market. Elvers can fetch thousands of dollars per kilogram.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources