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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants to dig deeper at their existing quarry near Brechin in Kawartha Lakes. The company is asking to amend their site plan to lower the extraction depth across the entire site. They also want to remove outdated references to...
Why This Matters: Live within a few kilometres of this quarry? Deeper extraction could mean more truck traffic, noise, and dust over a longer period. If you rely on well water nearby, the Level 2 Water Report submitted with this application is worth reviewing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (NT)
The Northwest Territories is creating its first-ever mineral resources legislation. This third engagement focuses on two key areas: establishing a Mineral Rights Review Board and transitioning existing mining claims to the new system. The GNWT wants...
Why This Matters: Work in mining or exploration in the NWT? These rules will govern how mineral rights are reviewed and disputed. If you hold existing mineral claims, this determines how they'll be converted to the new system. Northern communities will see how mining decisions get made going forward.
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (NT)
The NWT government is developing regulations for its new Mineral Resources Act. This part focuses on benefit agreements and socio-economic policies for mining projects. They want your input on how mining companies should share benefits with...
Why This Matters: Live in the NWT? Mining is a major employer and economic driver. These rules will determine what benefits flow to your community from mining projects. Indigenous communities especially have a stake in how benefit agreements are structured.
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Municipal Affairs (AB)
Alberta is reviewing how it calculates property taxes for pipelines, power plants, railways, telecom towers, and industrial equipment. These properties rarely sell on the open market, so the government sets special rules to value them. The goal...
Why This Matters: Live in a small Alberta town? Your municipal services depend on property taxes from pipelines and power lines running through your area. If these assessments change, your town's budget could shift. For energy workers, this affects the companies you work for and their operating costs.
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
NRK Holdings wants to open a massive new gravel pit in Ramara Township, near Orillia. They're asking to extract up to 1 million tonnes of aggregate per year from a 75-hectare site that goes below the water table. The company already operates a...
Why This Matters: Live near Concession Road B-C in Ramara? This could mean years of truck traffic, blasting, and noise. Get your water from a private well? Excavating below the water table could affect groundwater. Even if you're not next door, aggregate operations shape what rural Ontario looks like.
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Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council (NL)
Newfoundland and Labrador wants to create ten new protected areas across the island. The Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council is gathering public input on sites like Ripple Pond, Cape Norman, and Indian Arm Brook. Your feedback will...
Why This Matters: Love hiking, fishing, or just getting out in nature? These ten sites could become permanently protected. If you've explored places like Cape St. George or Stony Lake, this is your chance to have a say in their future. Once protected, these areas stay wild for generations.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants approval to manage stormwater runoff at its facility near Lunenburg, Ontario. The system would use a bioretention swale to filter water before releasing it onto nearby farmland. This is a routine environmental permit for...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 15 in South Stormont? This permit affects how stormwater from the Enbridge facility is handled. The water will discharge onto adjacent farmland after treatment. If you farm nearby or rely on local groundwater, you may want to weigh in.
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Open until November 6, 2025
Transport Canada holds regular meetings where anyone can weigh in on marine safety and security regulations. These cover everything from fishing vessel construction to pollution prevention to seafarer welfare. The next regional meeting is in...
Why This Matters: Work on a boat or ship? These meetings shape the rules you live by. Even recreational boaters have a stake—regulations affect everything from lifejackets to where you can operate. If you've ever thought marine rules were out of touch, here's your chance to change them.
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Canada Energy Regulator (Federal)
Open until December 31, 2027
The Canada Energy Regulator is planning which pipeline and energy rules to update over the next three years. They want ongoing feedback on their priorities. This affects how pipelines are built, operated, and eventually shut down across Canada.
Why This Matters: Live near a pipeline? Work in the energy sector? These regulations affect safety standards, environmental protections, and how companies interact with landowners. The CER is also working on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples—your input could shape how that happens.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Open until March 23, 2026
The federal government wants to protect a small fish called the Mountain Sucker that lives only in Alberta's Milk River. This recovery strategy would identify critical habitat and set out steps to help the species survive. Scientists say recovery is...
Why This Matters: Live near the Milk River in southern Alberta? This could affect water use and land development in the area. Farmers and ranchers may face new rules about how they use water. Even if you don't live nearby, protecting endangered species helps maintain healthy ecosystems that benefit everyone.
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is developing land use plans for up to 14 sub-regions across the province. These plans will guide where roads, oil and gas development, logging, and recreation can happen. They'll also set rules for restoring old industrial footprints like...
Why This Matters: Live in rural Alberta? Hunt, fish, or camp on Crown land? These plans decide what activities can happen where. They balance industry jobs against conservation and recreation. Indigenous communities will see impacts on traditional land use.
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Nova Scotia's energy operator wants to build a natural gas power plant in Salt Springs. It would generate up to 300 megawatts—enough to back up the grid when wind and solar fall short. The facility would run for at least 30 years. Right now, the...
Why This Matters: Live near Salt Springs? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels for decades. Even if you're elsewhere in Nova Scotia, this decision shapes how the province balances clean energy goals with grid reliability. Natural gas plants emit greenhouse gases—but they also keep the lights on...
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Nova Scotia's grid operator wants to build a natural gas power plant in Marshdale. The facility would generate up to 300 megawatts and run for at least 30 years. It would kick in when wind and solar can't meet demand. The federal government is...
Why This Matters: Live near Marshdale? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels. Nova Scotians concerned about climate change may want to weigh in on whether gas-fired backup power fits the province's clean energy goals. The plant would run for 30+ years, so this decision has long-term consequences.
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