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Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada wants to modernize zoning rules around Saskatoon's airport. The current regulations date back to 1988. The update would change building height limits, ban land uses that attract birds, and protect aircraft communications from...
Why This Matters: Live near Saskatoon's airport? These rules affect what can be built on your property. Developers planning projects in the area need to know the new height limits. The changes also aim to reduce bird strikes, making flights safer for everyone.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada wants to require certain ships to have pre-arranged access to emergency services like marine firefighting and towing. They're also proposing that vessels carrying hazardous chemicals have spill response plans. Right now, emergency...
Why This Matters: Live near the coast? Work in shipping or fishing? A ship fire or chemical spill could affect your community. In 2019, firefighters had to be flown in from Texas to put out a ship fire in Canadian waters. These rules aim to make sure help is closer when things go wrong.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The Montreal Port Authority wants to make changes to an already-approved port expansion project near Contrecoeur, Quebec. The changes include clearing trees, relocating a drainage ditch, adding water treatment facilities, and modifying how the wharf...
Why This Matters: Live near Contrecoeur or along the St. Lawrence? This port expansion could affect local waterways and wildlife habitat. The project involves dredging, tree clearing, and construction that changes the shoreline. If you're concerned about how industrial development affects your community, this is...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Canadian Transportation Agency (Federal)
Baffinland Iron Mines wants to build a 149 km railway across northern Baffin Island. The line would connect the Mary River Mine to Steensby Port, moving iron ore to ships during ice-free months. The Canadian Transportation Agency must decide if the...
Why This Matters: Live in the Qikiqtani Region? This railway would cross your territory. Inuit communities have a separate consultation process, but anyone can comment here too. The mine has operated since 2015—this expansion could bring jobs but also change the landscape permanently.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Want to have a say on a new port terminal proposed for Sorel-Tracy, Quebec? The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and the public participate in the environmental assessment. The money covers costs like reviewing...
Why This Matters: Live near Sorel-Tracy's industrial-port zone? This terminal could change traffic, noise, and waterfront activity in your area. Indigenous communities with rights in the region have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. The funding removes a barrier—you can get paid to review documents...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario changed its fuel rules mid-year to require suppliers to source more biofuel from Canadian producers. Many suppliers said they couldn't comply in time because they'd already signed contracts with foreign suppliers. The government approved a...
Why This Matters: Fill up your car in Ontario? The gas and diesel you buy must contain a certain percentage of renewable fuel. This rule change is about where that renewable fuel comes from. The goal is to support Canadian biofuel producers and keep jobs here, especially as U.S. subsidies change.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Canadian Coast Guard (Federal)
The federal government worked with Indigenous partners to figure out where ships should and shouldn't go in Canada's North. The goal? Protect wildlife and culturally sensitive areas while making Arctic shipping safer. This consultation ran from...
Why This Matters: Live in the North? This affects how shipping traffic moves through your waters. Indigenous communities had a direct say in protecting areas important for hunting, fishing, and cultural practices. The corridors could also bring better navigation services to remote coastal communities.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The government asked for feedback on rules to protect the endangered Southern Resident killer whales off BC's coast. These 75 remaining orcas face threats from boat noise, lack of salmon, and pollution. The consultation focused on vessel speed...
Why This Matters: Love whale watching? These rules affect where and how you can boat in BC's southern waters. Fishers face salmon closures in key areas from July to November. Even recreational boaters must stay 400 metres away from orcas. These whales are culturally significant to Indigenous Peoples and a major draw...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Saskatoon, SK
Macro Properties wants to turn a vacant downtown lot into a temporary surface parking lot. The site at 101 3rd Avenue South is zoned for commercial use, but parking lots need special approval. If granted, this would be a stepping stone—the company...
Why This Matters: Live or work downtown? This could mean more parking spots nearby. But it also means a vacant lot stays a parking lot instead of becoming housing or shops. Downtown residents may have opinions on what their neighbourhood needs most.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Saskatoon, SK
Parking Services wants to keep running a surface parking lot in downtown Saskatoon while they figure out what to do with the land long-term. The city's new downtown parking rules require them to apply for temporary status. If approved, the lot can...
Why This Matters: Live or work downtown? This lot at 210 4th Avenue South affects parking availability in the area. The decision also signals how the city balances parking needs against other downtown development priorities.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Saskatoon, SK
A company wants to operate a temporary surface parking lot in downtown Saskatoon while they figure out what to build on the site. The city is asking neighbours and residents if this temporary use should be approved. If they later want to make it...
Why This Matters: Live or work downtown? This affects what happens to a vacant lot near you. Temporary parking lots can stick around for years. They also shape what kind of neighbourhood downtown becomes—more cars or more buildings?
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MB)
Manitoba wants to widen the Trans-Canada Highway from two lanes to four lanes near the Ontario border. The stretch runs through Whiteshell Provincial Park. The government says it'll improve safety, handle summer traffic better, and keep park...
Why This Matters: Drive the Trans-Canada through Manitoba? This stretch near Ontario is a bottleneck, especially in summer. The expansion could mean safer, faster trips—but it also cuts through a beloved provincial park. If you've camped at Whiteshell or use this highway for work or travel, your input matters.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Canadian Transportation Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Transportation Agency wants to know if its formula for predicting grain shipping costs is working. The VRCPI affects how much railways can charge to move grain. If the forecasts are off, farmers or railways could be paying too much—or...
Why This Matters: Grow grain? Ship grain? Buy products made from Canadian wheat? This index affects the cost of moving grain across Canada. When forecasts miss the mark, someone pays the difference—whether that's farmers, railways, or eventually consumers.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Transportation
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo is building a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Roseville Road and Edworthy Side Road in North Dumfries. Public input was gathered in early 2023, and the project is now in detailed design. Construction is expected...
Why This Matters: Drive through this intersection regularly? A roundabout will change how you navigate it. Nearby residents may see construction disruptions and utility relocations starting summer 2025. The design was shaped by public feedback collected in 2023.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
The Winnipeg Airports Authority wants to build 3.3 km of new roads and utilities on 93 hectares of land west of the airport. The project would extend Moray Street, add a new rail crossing, and install water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure...
Why This Matters: Live near Winnipeg's airport? This construction could affect traffic patterns and local waterways for two years. The project crosses Truro Creek and involves clearing trees and vegetation. If you're concerned about drainage, erosion, or how industrial development might change the area, this is your...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Saskatoon, SK
A developer wants to add a local road and lane to a parcel in Saskatoon's Rosewood neighbourhood. The land is already zoned for medium-density townhouses. This is a minor change to the neighbourhood's concept plan, not a rezoning.
Why This Matters: Live in or near Rosewood? This affects how your neighbourhood develops. New roads change traffic patterns and access. If you're a nearby property owner, you'll be notified directly.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation