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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Suncor wants to install two new crude oil heaters at its Sarnia refinery. The new equipment would release hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides, and other contaminants into the air. Ontario is deciding whether to approve this under the Environmental...
Why This Matters: Live in Sarnia or nearby? This refinery expansion could affect local air quality. The emissions include hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg smell) and benzo(a)pyrene, a known carcinogen. If you're concerned about what you breathe, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Cascade Copper Corp. wants to drill for minerals about 39 km northeast of Dryden, Ontario. The company is asking for a permit to do mechanized drilling on six mining claims in the McIlraith area. This would let them take rock samples to test for...
Why This Matters: Live near Dryden or in the Kenora District? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. Exploration is the first step toward potential mining operations that could bring jobs—or environmental concerns—to the region.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A sawmill in Chapleau, Ontario wants to consolidate its air pollution permits. GreenFirst Forest Products operates a lumber mill and biomass power plant that releases pollutants including lead, dioxins, and particulate matter. The company is seeking...
Why This Matters: Live near Chapleau? This sawmill releases pollutants including lead and dioxins into the air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you're concerned about air quality in northern Ontario, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Frontier Lithium Resources wants to explore for lithium about 180 km north of Red Lake, Ontario. They're asking for a permit to strip surface soil, dig trenches, and drill into bedrock. The work would happen in the Pakeagama Lake area on mining...
Why This Matters: Live near Pakeagama Lake or get water from nearby sources? This permit could affect local water quality. Heavy equipment and drilling may disturb wildlife habitat in this remote area. Lithium is key for electric vehicle batteries, so this exploration could lead to a larger mining operation.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Federal)
The Senate's Fisheries and Oceans Committee is examining how Canada manages its fisheries, oceans, and maritime safety. This is a broad study that could influence future laws and regulations. Senators want to hear from Canadians about what's working...
Why This Matters: Do you fish commercially or recreationally? Live in a coastal community? Care about ocean health or marine wildlife? This study could shape the rules that affect all of it. Senate studies feed directly into legislation—your input matters here.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to turn organic waste into renewable natural gas at a facility in Leamington, Ontario. They need government approval to release emissions into the air, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and odour. The biogas would be...
Why This Matters: Live near Mersea Road in Leamington? This facility could affect local air quality. Odour and emissions from the biofilter, flare, and other equipment would be released nearby. If you're concerned about smells or air pollution in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A company wants to dig a new gravel pit in Norfolk County that would extract 325,000 tonnes of aggregate per year. The 25-hectare site near Simcoe would operate below the water table, which means groundwater impacts are a key concern. Environmental...
Why This Matters: Live near Woodhouse Township? This pit could affect your well water, since it would dig below the water table. Neighbours within 120 metres have already been notified. Expect more truck traffic on local roads if approved.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A gravel pit operator near Winterbourne wants to double how much material they can extract each year. Ontario Custom Aggregates Limited is asking to increase their annual limit from 150,000 tonnes to 300,000 tonnes at their site in Woolwich Township.
Why This Matters: Live near Winterbourne or in Woolwich Township? This could mean more truck traffic on local roads and increased noise from the pit. If you rely on a private well, changes to groundwater levels might affect your water supply.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Carr Aggregates Inc. wants to open a new quarry in the Municipality of Whitestone, near Parry Sound. They're asking to extract up to 100,000 tonnes of gravel and stone per year from a 17.8-hectare site. The quarry would dig below the water table...
Why This Matters: Live near Whitestone or in the Parry Sound area? This quarry could mean more truck traffic on local roads and potential impacts on groundwater. If you rely on a private well, the below-water-table extraction is worth paying attention to. Noise and blasting are also concerns for nearby residents.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Shell wants to modify three storage tanks at its petroleum refinery in St. Clair Township, Ontario. The changes would allow blending of vegetable oils and bionaphtha into the tanks. This means new emissions including benzene, naphthalene, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Corunna or St. Clair Township? This refinery is in your backyard. The changes would add new air contaminants including benzene, a known carcinogen. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A company wants to open a new quarry near Bancroft, Ontario. They're asking to extract up to 50,000 tonnes of rock per year from a 36-hectare site. The quarry would operate above the water table in Faraday Township, Hastings County.
Why This Matters: Live near Bancroft or in Faraday Township? This quarry could mean more truck traffic on Highway 28 and local roads. Blasting and heavy equipment could affect noise levels for nearby homes. The site is on Lots 21 & 22, Concessions 10 & 11—if that's your neighbourhood, you'll want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R. W. Tomlinson Limited wants to consolidate and update its air emissions permits for a gravel quarry near Odessa, Ontario. The quarry crushes, screens, and stockpiles aggregate materials. Emissions include particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Odessa or along County Road 2? This quarry's air emissions could affect your daily air quality. Dust from crushing and truck traffic is a common concern for nearby residents. If you have respiratory issues, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Federal)
The Senate is studying how commercial fishing licenses work on Canada's Pacific Coast. Right now, the licensing system determines who can fish, what they can catch, and where. The committee wants to understand if the current rules are working for...
Why This Matters: Work in BC's fishing industry? This study could reshape who gets to fish commercially. License costs and access rules affect whether fishing stays a viable career. Coastal communities depend on these decisions for jobs and their way of life.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The YMCA of Greater Toronto wants to renew its permit to draw water from two wells at a property near Schomberg, Ontario. The wells supply water to what appears to be a camp facility. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk category—meaning the...
Why This Matters: Live near Schomberg or have a private well in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The YMCA wants to draw up to 82,000 litres per day from each of two wells—year-round for the next 10 years. That's a lot of water from a rural area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked residents for input on options to reduce flooding and drought along the Bow River. The consultation is now complete. Based on public feedback, the government chose the Relocated Ghost Dam option and is moving forward with engineering...
Why This Matters: Live along the Bow River? This affects your flood risk. The 2013 Calgary floods caused billions in damage and displaced thousands. Better water storage could protect homes and businesses while also securing water supply during droughts.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Wesdome Gold Mines wants to explore for gold about 50 km west of Wawa, Ontario. They're asking for a permit to cut narrow survey lines through the bush and run geophysical equipment. The work would disturb some vegetation, but it's expected to grow...
Why This Matters: Live near Point Isacor or use the area for hunting, fishing, or recreation? This exploration could be the first step toward a new mine. Early exploration is low-impact, but it signals where mining companies are looking next.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources