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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Open until February 20, 2026
A new gold mine is proposed near Red Lake, Ontario. The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous communities and the public participate in the environmental assessment. You can apply for money to review documents and submit comments...
Why This Matters: Live near Red Lake? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Funding removes a barrier to having your say. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this project moves forward.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Royal Canin wants to add a backup well at their pet food factory near Guelph. They're asking to draw up to 240,000 litres of groundwater daily from each of two wells. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact.
Why This Matters: Live near Puslinch or rely on a private well in the area? Large industrial water takings can affect local groundwater levels. This factory could draw nearly half a million litres daily from the aquifer you might share.
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
New Gold wants permission to drill and cut lines on mining claims northwest of Emo, Ontario. The company would clear small areas for drill rigs and cut paths through the bush for surveys. This is early-stage exploration to test what minerals might...
Why This Matters: Live near Pattullo or Nelles townships? This drilling could affect local trails and bush areas. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this area, you might notice cleared paths and drill sites. Well water users should know about any drilling activity nearby.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A local outdoors association wants to renew its permit to draw water from three wells for fish farming. The wells are near Gelert Road in Haliburton, Ontario. Combined, they'd take up to 554,400 litres of groundwater daily for the next 10 years. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Haliburton or rely on well water in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The association runs aquaculture operations that need constant water flow year-round.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Open until February 9, 2026
The Channel Darter is a small freshwater fish found in the St. Lawrence River system. It's listed as a species at risk under federal law. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has drafted a management plan to help the species recover, and they want your...
Why This Matters: Live near the St. Lawrence River? Fish in its tributaries? This plan could affect how waterways are managed in your area. Conservation measures might restrict certain activities near the fish's habitat. If you care about protecting native species—or worry about new restrictions—this is your chance...
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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.
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Ministry of Forests (BC)
Open until February 13, 2026
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.
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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.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
ConocoPhillips wants to renew its water permit for a communal water supply at their East Mills site in Ontario. The permit would allow them to draw up to 108,000 litres per day from three wells for the next 10 years. This is classified as a low-risk...
Why This Matters: Live near East Mills in Ontario? This permit affects local groundwater. If you rely on a private well in the area, large water takings could potentially impact your supply. The permit would run for 10 years, so now's the time to raise concerns.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Chatham-Kent wants to renew its permit to draw water from Lake Erie and a pond for irrigation. The permit would allow up to 2.3 million litres per day from each source, running May through October for the next ten years. This is...
Why This Matters: Live near Talbot Trail in Chatham-Kent? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on Lake Erie or nearby groundwater, large-scale water takings could matter to you. Even low-risk permits deserve community awareness.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Alpine Ski Club of Toronto wants to renew its permit to draw water from Georgian Bay and a pond for snowmaking at their Blue Mountains facility. They're asking to take up to 24.5 million litres per day for 120 days a year, over a 10-year period...
Why This Matters: Live near Georgian Bay or the Blue Mountains? Large water takings can affect local water levels and ecosystems. If you rely on well water in the area, this could matter to you. Skiers might care too—snowmaking keeps slopes open when natural snow is scarce.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course in Caledon wants to renew its permit to take water from the Humber River and an on-site reservoir. They're asking to draw up to 643,680 litres per day for irrigation from May through November. The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters: Live near the Humber River in Caledon? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from your local watershed. During dry summers, water levels matter for wildlife, downstream users, and anyone with a well nearby.
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Amrize Canada wants to change how three quarry sites near Hamilton are restored after extraction ends. Instead of leaving lakes, they'd fill the pits with nearly 39 million cubic metres of excess soil from construction projects. The final landscape...
Why This Matters: Live near Hayesland or West Flamborough? This could mean years of truck traffic hauling soil to fill these quarries. The change affects what your neighbourhood looks like long-term. If you get water from a private well nearby, soil quality matters.
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Macdonald Mines wants to explore for minerals about 34 km northwest of Sudbury. They're asking for a permit to strip soil from bedrock, drill test holes, and cut survey lines. The work would happen on five mining leases in Scadding Township.
Why This Matters: Live near Scadding Township? This exploration could affect local water sources and forest areas. Heavy equipment will clear vegetation and may pump water from nearby lakes or streams. If you use the area for recreation or have concerns about environmental impacts, now's the time to speak up.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
TransAlta wants to renew its air emissions permit for a natural gas power plant in Windsor. The plant generates electricity for Ontario's grid. It releases carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, nickel, sulphur dioxide, and particulate matter into the...
Why This Matters: Live near Temple Drive in Windsor? This plant's emissions could affect your air quality. The permit sets limits on pollutants like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's the time to speak up.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until October 14, 2026
The federal government is deciding whether to add 12 species to Canada's official at-risk list. The list includes the Snowy Owl, Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, and Butler's Gartersnake, among others. Once listed, these species get legal protection...
Why This Matters: Ever seen a Snowy Owl in winter? They might need legal protection soon. If you're a landowner, farmer, or outdoor enthusiast, listing decisions can affect what activities are allowed on certain lands. Indigenous communities with traditional connections to these species have a stake too. Even if you...
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