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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
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Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to know which fish habitats in Lake Ontario most need restoration. They're asking for input on specific sites and restoration goals. Your feedback will be tracked in a public dashboard.
Why This Matters: Fish near Lake Ontario? Care about the health of the Great Lakes? This shapes where restoration dollars go. Anglers, boaters, and shoreline communities all have a stake in which habitats get priority.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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