6 days left
Health Canada (Federal)
Open until February 14, 2026
Health Canada wants to make lithium-ion batteries safer. These batteries power everything from phones to e-bikes, but they can overheat and catch fire. The government is considering mandatory safety requirements for batteries and products that...
Why This Matters: Got a phone, laptop, or e-bike? You're using lithium-ion batteries. When these batteries fail, they can catch fire or explode. This happens more often than you'd think—in homes, on planes, even in pockets. New rules could mean safer products on store shelves.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
7 days left
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Open until February 15, 2026
EVR Operations wants to extend the life of its metallurgical coal mine near Elkford, BC. Federal and provincial agencies are reviewing the proposal together. They're asking for public feedback on what information the company should provide and how...
Why This Matters: Live in the Elk Valley? This mine expansion could affect local water quality, air, and wildlife for decades. Coal mining has already impacted selenium levels in the Fording River. Even if you don't live nearby, metallurgical coal feeds steel production—this decision shapes Canada's role in global...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
4 days left
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Open until February 12, 2026
Thesis Gold Inc. wants to build an underground and open-pit gold-silver mine about 450 km northwest of Prince George. Both federal and provincial agencies are reviewing the project. They want your input on the initial project description and whether...
Why This Matters: Live in northern BC? This mine could bring jobs to a remote area. But it also raises questions about water, wildlife, and land use. Indigenous communities and nearby residents will want to weigh in on what happens in their backyard.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
3 days left
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Open until February 11, 2026
Ontario Power Generation wants to build a massive new nuclear power plant near Port Hope. We're talking up to 10,000 megawatts of capacity—enough to power millions of homes—operating for 78 years. The site is on Williams Treaties First Nations...
Why This Matters: This would be one of Canada's largest nuclear projects ever. Live in southern Ontario? This could affect your electricity bills and grid reliability for decades. Concerned about climate change? Nuclear is low-carbon, but comes with waste and safety questions. Indigenous communities have treaty...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
2 days left
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (ON)
Open until February 10, 2026
Ontario wants to create new cyber security rules for hospitals, school boards, children's aid societies, and colleges. The proposed regulation would require these organizations to name a cyber security contact person, complete security assessments...
Why This Matters: Use a hospital? Send your kids to public school? Attend college? These organizations hold your personal data—health records, student information, financial details. When they get hacked, your information is at risk. This regulation aims to make sure they're actually prepared for cyber threats and...
Regulations & Permits
Education
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
3 days left
Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
Open until February 11, 2026
The Competition Bureau wants feedback on new guidelines for reviewing corporate mergers. Why does this matter? When big companies merge, it can mean fewer choices and higher prices for consumers. The government recently strengthened competition...
Why This Matters: Ever notice fewer options at the grocery store? Or wonder why your phone bill is so high? Corporate mergers can reduce competition, leading to higher prices and worse service. These guidelines shape which deals get blocked—and which ones sail through.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
5 days left
Ministry of Forests (BC)
Open until February 13, 2026
BC and First Nations are partnering to create a new forest management plan for 1.2 million hectares in southeastern BC. Right now, they want to know if you're interested in being involved as the plan develops. The area covers Cranbrook, Kimberley...
Why This Matters: Live in the Kootenays? This plan will shape how forests near you are managed for decades. It affects logging, recreation, wildlife habitat, and wildfire risk. Indigenous leadership is central to this process—a shift in how BC does forestry.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
3 days left
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 11, 2026
Canada limits how much sulphur can be in gasoline—it causes air pollution and damages vehicle emission systems. Some refineries can't consistently meet the 10 parts-per-million limit, so they've been trading credits with cleaner producers. That...
Why This Matters: Drive a car? The sulphur in your gas affects air quality and how well your vehicle's emission controls work. This decision won't change pump prices much, but it does affect how quickly Canada cleans up its fuel supply. Indigenous communities near refineries have raised health concerns about...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
2 days left
Health Canada (Federal)
Open until February 10, 2026
Health Canada is updating how it can attach conditions to drug approvals. Starting April 2027, the agency will have new powers to require drugmakers to meet specific terms after a medication hits the market. This consultation asks whether the draft...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder how a drug gets approved before all the long-term data is in? These rules govern that process. When Health Canada approves a medication with conditions, it can require the company to submit more safety data later. If you take prescription medications, these rules affect how quickly new...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
5 days left
Canada Border Services Agency (Federal)
Open until February 13, 2026
The Remote Area Border Crossing permit program is ending. After that, anyone entering Canada through remote areas of northern Ontario or from the Northwest Angle into Manitoba will need to report to CBSA—either at a port of entry or by calling from...
Why This Matters: Live near the Northwest Angle, Lake of the Woods, or Lake Superior's Canadian shore? Cross the border by boat or small plane? This change affects how you'll report to customs. The old permit system let you cross without stopping—now you'll need to call in from specific locations every time.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
5 days left
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 13, 2026
The federal government is reviewing rules that require businesses handling hazardous substances to prepare for spills and emergencies. Industry says the current regulations are too complicated and overlap with provincial rules. This review will...
Why This Matters: Live near a factory, refinery, or chemical storage facility? These rules determine how prepared they must be for accidents. Weaker rules could mean faster business approvals—but also less protection if something goes wrong. If you've ever worried about what's stored near your home, this is your...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
2 days left
Health Canada (Federal)
Open until February 10, 2026
Health Canada wants to change how it approves drugs that show promise but don't yet have full clinical trial data. Right now, some drugs get conditional approval through the "Notice of Compliance with conditions" process. The new rules would let...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new treatment that could help you or a loved one? This affects how quickly promising drugs reach Canadian patients. Faster approvals could mean earlier access to breakthrough treatments for serious diseases. But there's a tradeoff: drugs approved on promising evidence haven't been...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
3 days left
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
Open until February 11, 2026
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to charge hatcheries and livestock feed producers $308 per year for their operating licences. Right now, these businesses don't pay licensing fees. The agency says this brings them in line with food...
Why This Matters: Run a hatchery or make livestock feed? You'd pay $308 annually starting March 2026. The fee will rise with inflation each year. This could affect small operators more than large ones.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Finance & Consumer
7 days left
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 15, 2026
Tacora Resources wants to expand its iron ore mine near Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador. The catch? They need to dump mine waste into water bodies where fish live. The federal government is asking whether this should be allowed—and if so, how the...
Why This Matters: Live near Wabush or fish in the area? This decision affects local waterways. Mining jobs matter to the community, but so does protecting fish habitat. If you care about how Canada balances resource extraction with environmental protection, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Open until February 9, 2026
The Channel Darter is a small freshwater fish found in the St. Lawrence River system. It's listed as a species at risk under federal law. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has drafted a management plan to help the species recover, and they want your...
Why This Matters: Live near the St. Lawrence River? Fish in its tributaries? This plan could affect how waterways are managed in your area. Conservation measures might restrict certain activities near the fish's habitat. If you care about protecting native species—or worry about new restrictions—this is your chance...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
5 days left
Ministry of Forests (BC)
Open until February 13, 2026
BC is developing a new forest management plan for 1.2 million hectares around Kootenay Lake in the southeast. The Province and First Nations are partnering on this plan. Right now, they want to know who's interested in being involved as the planning...
Why This Matters: Live near Kootenay Lake? Hike, hunt, or work in these forests? This plan will shape how 1.2 million hectares are managed for decades. It affects logging, wildlife habitat, recreation, and wildfire risk. Early input helps set the direction before decisions are locked in.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources