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Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
Atlantic Mining wants to expand its gold mine near Moose River, Nova Scotia. The company proposes dumping mine tailings into the exhausted open pit, expanding the waste rock storage area, and adding 18 hectares to the site. The Minister has twice...
Why This Matters: Live near Moose River or Middle Musquodoboit? This mine is about 63 km from Halifax. Dumping tailings into an open pit could affect groundwater and nearby streams. Fish habitat and wetlands in the area could be impacted. If you rely on well water or care about local waterways, this decision matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for feedback on how to protect Porsild's bryum, a rare bright green moss found on wet rocks in remote areas. The moss faces threats from drought, wildfires, and off-highway vehicles. This consultation closed in 2020 and the final...
Why This Matters: This matters if you care about Alberta's biodiversity. Porsild's bryum is a species at risk, and protecting it helps maintain healthy ecosystems. If you use off-highway vehicles in remote areas, the recovery plan could affect where you can ride.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on a plan to protect three threatened fish species in the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. The Stonecat, Western Silvery Minnow, and Rocky Mountain Sculpin have extremely limited ranges in Canada. The consultation helped shape the...
Why This Matters: These three fish species exist almost nowhere else in Canada. If they disappear from southern Alberta's rivers, they're gone from the country. Water management decisions and invasive species threaten their survival.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for public input on protecting pygmy whitefish, a threatened species found only in Waterton Lake and a stretch of the Athabasca River. The consultation ran in 2018 and received 15 responses. The recovery plan aims to maintain existing...
Why This Matters: This fish exists in only two spots in Alberta. A single spill along the Yellowhead Highway could wipe out half the population. If you care about protecting Alberta's unique wildlife, this plan shaped how the province responds to that risk.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on an updated recovery plan for the small-flowered sand-verbena, a threatened plant with a small and possibly declining population. The plan outlines conservation actions to help the species survive in Alberta.
Why This Matters: This plant exists in only a tiny area of Alberta and could disappear entirely. If you care about preserving Alberta's native species and natural heritage, this plan determines what gets done to save it.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Parks Canada (Federal)
ATCO Electric wants to bury 6 km of powerlines near Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park. Why? Their wildfire risk analysis found overhead lines pose a fire hazard when trees contact them. The project would serve Pyramid Lake Resort, Patricia Lake...
Why This Matters: Visit Jasper or stay at Pyramid Lake Resort? This project aims to prevent power outages and reduce wildfire risk in the area. After the devastating 2024 Jasper wildfire, infrastructure resilience matters more than ever.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Transport Canada (Federal)
EverWind Fuels wants to build a massive transmission line across the Strait of Canso in Nova Scotia. The 345-kilovolt line would connect wind farms to a hydrogen production facility at Point Tupper. The towers would stand 210 metres tall—among the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Strait of Canso? You'd see 210-metre towers on both shores. Ship through the strait? The 75-metre clearance affects what vessels can pass. This project is part of Nova Scotia's push into green hydrogen—a growing industry that could bring jobs to the region.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants to drill new natural gas wells in the Kimball-Colinville area of Ontario. This is a short-form regulatory process before the Ontario Energy Board. The case documents are available for public review.
Why This Matters: Live near Kimball or Colinville? New gas wells could mean construction activity in your area. If you rely on well water, you may want to understand what's being proposed.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve a franchise agreement with the Township of Johnson. This is a routine regulatory filing that would let Enbridge continue providing natural gas service in the township.
Why This Matters: Live in the Township of Johnson? This agreement governs how Enbridge delivers natural gas to your community. Franchise agreements set the terms for gas infrastructure in municipal roads and public spaces.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on an updated recovery plan for the tiny cryptantha, an endangered plant found only in a small area of the province. The plan outlines strategies to protect this rare species from habitat loss and population decline. The...
Why This Matters: This matters if you care about Alberta's biodiversity. The tiny cryptantha exists only in a small area of the province and is isolated from other populations in the U.S. Without protection, it could disappear from Alberta entirely.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Natural Resources Canada (Federal)
Natural Resources Canada wants input on how to modernize the country's location data systems. Geospatial data powers everything from GPS navigation to disaster response. The government is asking how to improve data sharing, set better standards, and...
Why This Matters: Ever used Google Maps or checked a weather app? That's geospatial data at work. Better location data means faster emergency response when disasters hit. It helps cities plan transit routes and lets farmers track crop health. If you care about how governments and businesses use location information...
Policy & Studies
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
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Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada reviewed a proposal to install a portable conveyor lift at Mount Norquay ski resort in Banff National Park. The 143-meter conveyor would help move skiers uphill, sitting on concrete blocks rather than permanent foundations. Construction...
Why This Matters: Ski at Mount Norquay in Banff? This conveyor could change how beginners get up the hill. Any construction in a national park raises questions about balancing recreation with protecting wilderness.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to add a third turbine to its Sainte-Marguerite-3 hydroelectric dam on Quebec's North Shore. The upgrade would boost the station's capacity by 440 megawatts—enough to power roughly 100,000 homes. Construction would include a...
Why This Matters: Live on Quebec's North Shore? This project could mean construction jobs and more reliable power for the region. It's also part of Quebec's push to generate more clean electricity as demand grows from electric vehicles and data centres.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to rebuild a deteriorating T-shaped wharf at Louisbourg harbour in Nova Scotia. The outer section has crumbled so badly it's partially barricaded. The fix involves encasing the old concrete caissons in a new...
Why This Matters: This harbour stays open when other Nova Scotia ports freeze over in winter. That makes it a lifeline for fishing crews who need somewhere to land their catch. The wharf also protects the Coast Guard's search and rescue station. If you fish these waters or rely on local seafood, this project keeps...
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Upper Nicola Band and Okanagan Nation Alliance want to build a 24-megawatt solar farm on reserve land near Douglas Lake, BC. The project would cover about 39 hectares with 20,000 solar panels and connect to BC Hydro's grid. It's designed to last...
Why This Matters: Live near Douglas Lake or the Upper Nicola reserve? This solar farm could change the landscape in your area. It's also a significant Indigenous-led clean energy project that could bring jobs and revenue to the community.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The Montreal Port Authority wants to build a container terminal in Contrecoeur. The catch? It'll destroy underwater grass beds that an endangered fish—the copper redhorse—needs to survive. To make up for this, they're proposing to create new habitat...
Why This Matters: The copper redhorse is one of Canada's most endangered freshwater fish, found only in Quebec. This project tests whether industrial development can coexist with species protection. If you care about the St. Lawrence ecosystem or live near Verchères, this decision affects your local environment.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources