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Canada Energy Regulator (Federal)
The Canada Energy Regulator wants to speed up approvals for low-risk pipeline activities. Right now, even minor work on company-owned land goes through the same review as major projects. The proposed "Rapid Review Process" would create simpler...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects pipeline companies, not everyday Canadians. But if you work in the energy sector or live near pipeline infrastructure, faster approvals could mean quicker project timelines. For communities near aging pipelines, streamlined decommissioning rules could affect how quickly old...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Parry Sound wants to renew its permit to draw water from Georgian Bay and a pond. They'd take up to 1.6 million litres daily for irrigation and clubhouse use. The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters: Live near Georgian Bay or McDougall? Large water takings can affect lake levels and local ecosystems. This is classified as low-risk, but neighbours may want to weigh in on a decade-long permit.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Ingersoll wants to renew its permit to draw water from a pond and a well for irrigation. The permit would allow water taking from April through November for the next 10 years. This is classified as a low-risk Category 1 permit.
Why This Matters: Live near this golf course in South-West Oxford? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well in the area, you might want to know how much water is being drawn nearby.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
New Gold wants to drill for minerals about 40 km northwest of Emo, Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from underground. This requires clearing small areas for drill pads and may involve pumping water from...
Why This Matters: Live near Emo or in the Kenora District? This drilling could affect local water sources. The company may pump from nearby lakes, rivers, or streams. If you rely on well water or use these waterways, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants to renew its franchise agreement with the Township of Ramara. This lets them continue operating natural gas infrastructure in the area. The Ontario Energy Board reviews these renewals to ensure they serve the public interest.
Why This Matters: Live in Ramara Township? This franchise lets Enbridge deliver natural gas to homes and businesses in your area. The renewal affects whether gas service continues and under what terms.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Lakeland Power Distribution is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity rates for 2026. The company serves customers in the Bracebridge and Sundridge areas of Muskoka. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the OEB's...
Why This Matters: Get your electricity from Lakeland Power? Your monthly bill could change. The company is also seeking to recover costs from a 2025 ice storm that damaged their system. Customers in Bracebridge and Sundridge should pay attention.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
E.L.K. Energy Inc., which serves customers in Essex County, Ontario, is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2025. This is part of a multi-year rate-setting process called Price Cap Incentive Regulation...
Why This Matters: Get your electricity from E.L.K. Energy in Essex County? This decision directly affects your monthly bill. The rates approved here determine what you pay for electricity delivery—separate from the actual power you use.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Patrick Culhane applied for a permit to drill for minerals near Matheson, Ontario. The permit has been approved. The drilling will happen in Melba Township, about 40 km southeast of Matheson.
Why This Matters: Live near Melba Township? This drilling could affect local land and water. The permit allows heavy drilling equipment that clears land and may draw water from nearby lakes or streams.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A Holstein farm near Embro, Ontario wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and sand. They're asking to take up to 4.2 million litres per day for the next 10 years. The province has classified this as low-risk.
Why This Matters: Live near Zorra Township? This permit could affect local water levels. If you rely on a private well or care about the pond ecosystem, this decision matters. The water taking runs April through November each year.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Juno Corp wants permission to drill and survey for minerals on a large claim area about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. The work would include mechanized drilling to test rock samples and geophysical surveys that require clearing some brush. This...
Why This Matters: This is a remote area, but mineral exploration can be the first step toward mining development. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this region, exploration activities could affect your access. Indigenous communities with traditional ties to this land may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Juno Corp wants to drill and survey for minerals about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. The company would clear small areas for drill rigs and cut lines through brush to lay survey wires. Ontario's Ministry of Mines is deciding whether to issue a...
Why This Matters: This is remote wilderness in northwestern Ontario. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this area, drilling activity could affect your access. Indigenous communities with traditional land use in the region may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Ontario is considering whether to issue a mineral exploration permit to Juno Corp. The company wants to drill and conduct geophysical surveys on over 300 mining claims about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. If approved, the permit would allow...
Why This Matters: This is a remote area, but exploration permits are the first step toward potential mining operations. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this region northwest of Thunder Bay, drilling activity could affect your access. Indigenous communities with traditional land use in the area may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Juno Corp wants to drill and survey for minerals on hundreds of mining claims northwest of Thunder Bay. The Ministry is deciding whether to issue an exploration permit that would allow mechanized drilling and geophysical surveys for up to three...
Why This Matters: This is a remote area about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this region, exploration activities could temporarily affect access and wildlife. Indigenous communities with traditional ties to this land may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Ontario's Ministry of Mines is considering whether to issue an exploration permit to Juno Corp. The permit would allow mechanized drilling and geophysical surveys on over 300 mining claims in a remote area northwest of Thunder Bay. This is...
Why This Matters: This is a remote area about 520 km from Thunder Bay, so most people won't be directly affected. But if you hunt, fish, or trap in this region, drilling activity could temporarily disturb wildlife and access routes. Indigenous communities with traditional land use in the area may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Silver Lake Ontario Inc. wants to drill for minerals about 35 km east of White River. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples and test for mineral content. This requires clearing small areas for drill pads and potentially...
Why This Matters: Live near Strickland Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes or streams for their operations. If you hunt, fish, or use the land recreationally, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants to renew its water permit for a quarry operation on Rideau Road in Ottawa. The permit allows them to pump water from a quarry pond for dewatering, washing gravel, and dust control. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest...
Why This Matters: Live near Rideau Road in Ottawa's east end? This quarry operation could affect local water levels. The permit allows pumping up to 28 million litres per day from a quarry pond. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources