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Halifax, NS
Halifax is rewriting the rules for how suburban neighbourhoods grow and change. The city wants to hear what residents value about their communities, what makes them unique, and how they'd like to see them develop. This plan will create new policies...
Why This Matters: Live in Halifax's suburbs? This plan will shape what gets built near you for years to come. It affects where new housing goes, how tall buildings can be, and whether you'll have better transit options. If you've ever complained about traffic, housing costs, or lack of local services, this is your...
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Iqaluit, NU
Boats are essential in Iqaluit for hunting, travel, and recreation. As the number of boats grows, the city needs a designated storage area. They're asking residents where it should go, what features it needs, and how much it should cost.
Why This Matters: Own a boat in Iqaluit? This decides where you'll store it. Don't own one but live nearby? A storage facility could affect your neighbourhood. Everyone gets a say on location, security, and pricing.
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Greater Sudbury, ON
Greater Sudbury is rebuilding Second Avenue between Bancroft Drive and Kenwood Street. The project includes new road surface, sidewalks on both sides, and separated bike lanes. Underground infrastructure like watermains and storm sewers will also be...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Second Avenue? Expect construction disruptions, but you'll get a safer street with better sidewalks and bike lanes. Drivers will benefit from a new centre turn lane to reduce traffic backups. Even if you don't live nearby, this sets a template for how Sudbury handles road rebuilds.
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Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta is developing a 30-year master plan for passenger rail across the province. The government wants to know what Albertans think about regional, commuter, and high-speed rail options. They're exploring both public and private delivery models to...
Why This Matters: Tired of driving between Calgary and Edmonton? This could change how you travel across Alberta. A passenger rail network might mean faster, cheaper trips between cities. It could also create jobs and reduce highway congestion.
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Coquitlam, BC
BC's new housing rules are forcing Coquitlam to allow more density. Most single-family lots can now have up to four units. Areas near SkyTrain stations must allow buildings up to 20 storeys. The city is updating its zoning and figuring out how to...
Why This Matters: Own a single-family home in Coquitlam? Your neighbour could soon build a fourplex next door. Live near a SkyTrain station? Expect taller buildings. The city warns property taxes might go up to pay for parks and rec centres that developers used to fund.
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Victoria, BC
Victoria is rethinking how much parking new buildings need to provide. Right now, developers must build a set number of parking spots. The city wants to update these rules to support more affordable housing and better manage curb space for bikes...
Why This Matters: Building parking is expensive—and those costs get passed on to renters and buyers. Fewer required spots could mean cheaper housing. If you drive, you might worry about finding street parking. If you bike or take transit, you might benefit from more curb space for those uses.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener has seven snow plows that need names, and they want your help picking them. The city already collected creative suggestions from residents. Now it's time to vote on the finalists.
Why This Matters: This is a fun, low-stakes way to get involved in your community. See one of these plows clearing your street this winter? You might have helped name it. It's a small thing, but it builds connection to the city services that keep roads safe.
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Kelowna, BC
Kelowna is planning how its five urban centres will grow and exploring pre-zoning along transit corridors. The city wants to know what kind of development residents want to see in downtown, midtown, and other key areas. A public hearing is scheduled...
Why This Matters: Live in Kelowna? This shapes what gets built near you. Taller buildings, more housing, better transit connections—or not. If you've got opinions on traffic, density, or neighbourhood character, now's the time.
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is planning major transit expansions including new bus rapid transit routes and light rail extensions. This is a hub page linking to individual project consultations across the city. Some projects are actively seeking feedback while others...
Why This Matters: Take transit in Calgary? These projects could cut your commute time. Live in the northeast or southeast? New rapid bus lines are planned for your area. Even if you drive, better transit means less traffic congestion for everyone.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo is building a new multi-use trail loop around the west side of Waterloo Park. The path will connect different areas of the park and bring visitors closer to Laurel Creek. Construction has started, but the city still wants your feedback on...
Why This Matters: Use Waterloo Park for walks, runs, or family outings? This new trail will create a proper loop you can follow. It's designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities. The city is also rethinking the Bauer Lot—so if you have ideas for that space, now's the time.
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Manitoba Public Insurance (MB)
Manitoba Public Insurance is holding its annual public meeting and wants your feedback. MPI is the Crown corporation that handles car insurance, vehicle registration, and driver licensing for all Manitobans. After watching their presentation, you...
Why This Matters: Drive in Manitoba? You deal with MPI. This is your chance to tell them what's working and what isn't—whether it's claim processing times, service at Autopac agents, or how they handle licensing. Crown corporations are supposed to be accountable to you, and this is one of the few times they're...
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St. John's, NL
St. John's is creating a neighbourhood plan for Cowan Heights that will guide housing, parks, and transit development for years to come. The plan proposes higher-density housing near Topsail Road, upgrades to beloved parks like Kitty Gaul and Cowan...
Why This Matters: Live in Cowan Heights? This plan decides what gets built next door. It could mean more apartments, townhouses, and shops within walking distance. Your favourite parks and trails are getting upgrades too. If you've got opinions about traffic, housing costs, or where your kids play, now's the time to...
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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge wants to build a 3-kilometre multi-use trail along Dunbar Road, connecting Hespeler Road to Conestoga Boulevard. This is the final phase of a larger trail network. The design will narrow parts of the road and add new pedestrian crossings...
Why This Matters: Live or work along Dunbar Road? This trail could change your commute. Cyclists and pedestrians get a safer route. Drivers may see narrower lanes and new crosswalks. If you're near International Village Drive, a new pedestrian crossing could affect traffic flow.
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is creating a policy to help businesses survive when City construction projects disrupt their streets. Think blocked sidewalks, lost parking, and customers who can't find the front door. The City has tested things like temporary parking...
Why This Matters: Own a shop on a street that's being torn up? You know the pain. Construction can tank sales for months. This policy could mean the difference between staying open and closing up. Even as a customer, you've probably given up on a business because the sidewalk was blocked or parking vanished.
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Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam wants to add a two-way protected lane for bikes and scooters along Pipeline Road, from Guildford Way to Lincoln Avenue. The trade-off? Street parking would be removed to make room. The new lane would connect to Glen Elementary School, Glen...
Why This Matters: Live near Pipeline Road? Your street parking could disappear. But if you bike, scoot, or have kids at Glen Elementary, getting around safely gets easier. The city wants 50% of trips made by walking, biking, or transit by 2050—this is part of that push.
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Canadian Transportation Agency (Federal)
Open until April 7, 2026
When a shipper needs to move freight between two railways, they pay an "interswitching" fee. A court ruled the Agency's method for setting these rates was flawed. Now the Agency is asking: what market factors should influence these regulated rates?
Why This Matters: This is pretty technical, but it affects shipping costs across Canada. Higher interswitching rates mean higher costs for businesses moving goods by rail. Those costs eventually show up in the prices you pay for products.
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