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Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications (Federal)
The Senate's Transport and Communications Committee is studying several major issues that affect how Canadians travel, communicate, and work. Current studies include: whether essential rail and port services should continue during labour disputes...
Why This Matters: Ever been stuck when trains or ports shut down during a strike? This committee is studying whether essential transport services should keep running. They're also looking at how AI might change your job and whether your local CBC station is serving your community well. These studies feed directly...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
Transportation
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Senate Standing Committee on National Security (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Russian disinformation campaigns are impacting Canada. Senators are hearing from experts on foreign interference, digital media, and national security. The goal is to understand the threat and recommend ways to protect...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder if that viral post is actually Russian propaganda? This study is looking at exactly that. Disinformation can shape how Canadians vote, what they believe about vaccines, and whether they trust their neighbours. If you've felt confused by conflicting information online, this affects you.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications (Federal)
The Senate is studying whether CBC/Radio-Canada is serving local communities well. They're looking at local news, radio, and TV services across the country. Senators have already heard from CBC executives about how they deliver regional content.
Why This Matters: Do you get local news from CBC? This study could shape whether your community keeps its local radio station or TV coverage. Rural and remote areas often depend on CBC for news that private broadcasters don't cover.
Policy & Studies
Technology & Digital
Closed
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (Federal)
The federal government asked Canadians what they want from an "open government" - one that shares information freely, explains its decisions, and actually listens to people. This consultation gathered ideas on four big themes: making it easier for...
Why This Matters: Ever feel like government decisions happen behind closed doors? This plan determines how much the feds will actually tell you about what they're doing and why. It also shapes whether your voice matters when policies get made. If you've ever tried to access government data, participate in a...
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
Closed
Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants to know if you'd share health data from your smartwatch or fitness tracker. Right now, the Canadian Health Measures Survey collects data through in-person visits—blood tests, fitness tests, the works. They're exploring...
Why This Matters: Got a Fitbit or Apple Watch? This affects how your data might be used for public health research. Statistics Canada is looking for less intrusive ways to track population health—and your wearable could be part of that. If you care about privacy and how government uses personal health data, this was...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
Closed
Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada explored whether to negotiate a digital trade agreement with the European Union. The government wanted to know what rules should govern online business between the two economies. Topics ranged from data privacy and AI requirements to spam...
Why This Matters: Shop online from European stores? Run a business that sells to EU customers? This agreement could affect how your data is handled, what privacy protections you get, and whether Canadian businesses face fewer barriers selling digital services abroad. It could also shape rules around AI and online...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC reviewed how emergency alerts reach Canadians through phones, TVs, and radios. They wanted to know if alerts should come in more languages, including Indigenous ones. They also asked about making alerts accessible for people with...
Why This Matters: Ever get that loud emergency alert on your phone? This consultation shaped how those alerts work. If you're deaf, live in a rural area with spotty coverage, or speak an Indigenous language, this directly affects whether you'll get warned about tornadoes, floods, or Amber Alerts.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Three telecom companies are asking the federal government to overturn or change a CRTC decision about wholesale internet access. Eastlink, Cogeco, and SaskTel filed one petition. TekSavvy and other smaller providers filed another. Rogers filed a...
Why This Matters: This affects how much you pay for internet. Wholesale access rules determine whether smaller providers like TekSavvy can compete with big telecoms. More competition usually means lower prices. Less competition? Your monthly bill could climb.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Technology & Digital
Closed
Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants to make its data and surveys more accessible to people with disabilities. They're asking what barriers exist and how to remove them. The feedback will shape their 2026-2028 Accessibility Plan and improve how they hire...
Why This Matters: Do you use a screen reader? Have trouble with complex data tables? This affects how you access government statistics. About 27% of Canadians have a disability. If you're one of them—or work with people who are—your input shapes whether StatCan's data actually works for everyone.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Got old phones, laptops, or tablets sitting in a drawer? The government wants to know how Canada should keep electronics in use longer instead of sending them to landfills. This roadmap would push for more repair options and reuse of plastic parts...
Why This Matters: Your broken phone or laptop could be fixed instead of trashed. Right now, most electronics end up in landfills when they could be repaired. This could mean cheaper repairs, more repair shops, and less e-waste piling up.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians whether phone, internet, and TV providers should be required to give refunds or bill credits when service goes down. They also wanted to know what information companies should provide during outages and how quickly they...
Why This Matters: Ever lost internet for a day and still paid full price? This consultation looked at whether that should change. If you've been stuck without phone service during an emergency, or missed work because your internet went down, the CRTC wanted to hear about it.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians whether fees charged by phone and internet companies make it too hard to switch providers or cancel plans. They wanted to know which fees discourage you from leaving—like early cancellation penalties or charges when signing...
Why This Matters: Ever felt stuck with a bad phone or internet plan because switching would cost too much? You're not alone. These fees can trap people in contracts even when better deals exist. This consultation could lead to rules that make it easier to vote with your wallet.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians how to define 'Canadian content' for Netflix, Disney+, and traditional TV. Should streaming giants have to invest in Canadian shows? How should AI-generated content be handled? The goal was to update decades-old rules for...
Why This Matters: Watch Netflix or Disney+? This decision affects what Canadian shows get made. Streaming services may now have to fund Canadian productions—just like traditional broadcasters always have. That could mean more homegrown content, or higher subscription costs.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
Closed
Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba wants to know how it should support local journalism, especially in rural areas and cultural communities. An all-party committee is looking at French, Filipino, Punjabi, and Chinese language publications, plus rural and northern media...
Why This Matters: Get your local news from a community paper or cultural publication? Those outlets are struggling. This consultation could shape whether they get government support to survive. If you live in rural Manitoba or rely on news in your language, this one's for you.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked whether internet providers should display plan details on standardized labels—like nutrition facts on food. Instead of calories, you'd see price and speed at a glance. The goal? Make it easier to compare plans without wading through...
Why This Matters: Ever tried comparing internet plans? It's a mess of asterisks and hidden fees. This could force providers to show you the real price and actual speeds upfront. No more surprises on your first bill.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians whether telecom companies should offer better self-service tools for changing phone and internet plans. Right now, many changes require calling customer service and waiting on hold. This consultation explored whether apps...
Why This Matters: Ever spent 45 minutes on hold just to change your data plan? You're not alone. This consultation looked at making those changes as easy as a few taps on your phone. It also asked whether people with disabilities are being left behind by current systems.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital