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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wanted feedback on a new format for their social research publication. They're testing shorter, more interactive articles instead of traditional long reports. Virtual group discussions were held to see if readers find this approach...
Why This Matters: Ever skip a government report because it's too long? This is about making social data easier to digest. If you care about labour trends, income inequality, or demographic shifts, how this info gets presented affects whether you'll actually read it.
Policy & Studies
Education
Technology & Digital
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is updating its Emergency 911 Grants Regulation to prepare for Next Generation 911 (NG911), which will let people text 911 instead of just calling. The province consulted with 911 call centres about expanding the definition of a 911 call and...
Why This Matters: Have an emergency but can't speak? By 2027, you'll be able to text 911 in Canada. This consultation shapes how Alberta funds the call centres that will handle those texts. If you pay a cellphone bill in Alberta, you're already contributing to this through a provincial levy.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
A telecom company called Iristel is asking the federal government to overturn a CRTC decision about how Bell Canada and Northwestel handle service disconnection notices. The Governor in Council can change, cancel, or send back CRTC decisions for...
Why This Matters: Ever had your phone or internet cut off unexpectedly? This case is about the rules telecom companies follow before disconnecting customers. The outcome could affect how much notice you get before losing service.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked how to make it easier for everyday Canadians to participate in decisions about telecom and broadcasting. Right now, public interest groups can apply for funding to hire experts or conduct surveys—but the process is complicated. This...
Why This Matters: Ever feel like big telecom companies have all the say in decisions that affect your phone bill or internet access? This funding helps regular people and advocacy groups push back. If the process gets simpler, more voices—including Indigenous groups and minority language communities—could shape the...
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked whether radio stations should get more flexibility in how they operate. The big change? Licences that never expire, so stations don't have to keep renewing them. The regulator also looked at simplifying audits and making it easier to...
Why This Matters: Listen to local radio? This affects the stations you tune into. Smaller community and campus stations could have an easier time staying on air. Indigenous and French-language stations in minority communities were part of the conversation too.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
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Ministry of Energy (AB)
Alberta asked electricity industry experts how to regulate energy storage—things like batteries that store power from solar and wind. The government wanted to know what rules would encourage investment while keeping the grid reliable. This...
Why This Matters: Energy storage could mean fewer power outages and more stable electricity prices. As Alberta adds more wind and solar, batteries help smooth out the ups and downs. This affects your electricity bills and grid reliability.
Policy & Studies
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Measurement Canada wants to update how it evaluates software in devices used for trade—think gas pumps, electricity meters, and commercial scales. Right now, software in these devices can affect whether you're charged accurately. The new rules would...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder if the gas pump is charging you accurately? Or if your electricity meter is counting right? Software controls these measurements now. These rules determine whether the devices that measure what you buy can be trusted.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to set rules for how commercial drones communicate with their operators. Right now, there's no dedicated radio spectrum for drone command-and-control in Canada. This consultation asks whether the 5030-5091 MHz band...
Why This Matters: Ever ordered something delivered by drone? This could make that more common. Commercial drone operators need reliable radio links to fly safely. Better spectrum rules could mean more drone delivery services, agricultural monitoring, and infrastructure inspections in your area.
Regulations & Permits
Technology & Digital
Transportation
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked how to roll out internet subsidies for people living in Canada's Far North. Key questions: Who qualifies? How much money? How do we make sure it's working? This consultation is now closed.
Why This Matters: Live in the Far North? Internet bills can be brutal up there. This subsidy could cut your monthly costs. Small businesses and community centres could benefit too. Indigenous communities in remote areas stand to gain the most.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
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Accessibility Standards Canada (Federal)
Accessibility Standards Canada tested its new user portal and feedback form with staff and committee members. The goal? Make sure people with disabilities can easily review and comment on draft accessibility standards. Testers flagged barriers and...
Why This Matters: Use a screen reader or other assistive technology? This portal is how you'd comment on new accessibility standards that affect your daily life. If the tools aren't accessible, people with disabilities get shut out of shaping the rules meant to help them.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
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Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (AB)
Alberta released its first Technology and Innovation Strategy in 2022 to become a global tech hub. Now the government wants feedback on what's working and what needs to change. The catch? This is an invitation-only engagement for select stakeholders...
Why This Matters: Working in tech or thinking about it? Alberta's trying to attract more tech jobs and investment. This strategy shapes which programs get funded and which skills get prioritized. If you're a startup founder, investor, or tech worker in Alberta, the decisions here affect your opportunities.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta wants to tax data centres but doesn't have a sales tax to do it. The province is asking how to collect revenue from these facilities—either by taxing their computing equipment or their electricity use. There's also a 'compute-in-kind' option...
Why This Matters: Big tech companies are eyeing Alberta for data centres. These facilities use massive amounts of electricity—and right now, they don't pay the same taxes other businesses do. How Alberta handles this could affect your power bills and whether tech jobs come to your community.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
The Island Lake Tribal Council wants to build 11 new telecommunications towers and lay 429 km of underground fibre optic cable. The goal? Bring high-speed internet to four remote First Nations communities in northern Manitoba: Garden Hill, St...
Why This Matters: Live in one of these Island Lake communities? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Remote First Nations often have limited or no broadband access. Better connectivity means access to online education, telehealth, and economic opportunities.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
SaskTel wants to bring high-speed internet to nine First Nations communities in Saskatchewan. The project includes upgrading a tower at James Smith First Nation and installing 127 km of fibre optic cable to connect homes in communities including Red...
Why This Matters: Live in one of these communities? You could finally get reliable high-speed internet at home. That means better access to online services, remote work, and education. For families in remote areas, this closes a real digital gap.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
SaskTel wants to bring high-speed internet to ten remote communities in northern Saskatchewan, including several First Nations. The project involves upgrading two existing cell towers and installing 202 km of fibre optic cable along Highway 905 to...
Why This Matters: Live in one of these northern communities? You could finally get reliable high-speed internet at home. Right now, many of these areas have limited connectivity. This project would connect homes in Lac La Ronge, Stony Rapids, and eight First Nations communities.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Valley Fiber Communications wants to bring high-speed fiber internet to nine First Nations communities in Manitoba. The project involves burying about 300 km of fiber optic cable along existing roads, from areas around Winnipeg up to Gillam in the...
Why This Matters: Live in one of these communities? This could mean reliable high-speed internet for the first time. Better connectivity helps with remote work, online learning, and accessing health services. For remote northern communities, this is a significant infrastructure upgrade.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital