Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to set new limits for a fungicide called florylpicoxamid on imported bananas and mangoes. This pesticide controls Black Sigatoka, a fungal disease that damages banana and mango crops. The consultation is now closed.
Why This Matters: Buy bananas or mangoes? This decision affects what pesticide residues are allowed on fruit you eat. Health Canada reviews these limits to make sure imported produce is safe.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is deciding whether to approve Timorex Gold, a fungicide made from tea tree oil. It would be used on greenhouse and outdoor ornamental plants like chrysanthemums and carnations to control mold and fungal diseases. This is a natural...
Why This Matters: Buy flowers from a greenhouse or garden centre? This product could help growers fight plant diseases without synthetic chemicals. It's part of a broader shift toward natural pest control options.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada asked for feedback on new rules for co-packaged drug products—medications that come bundled together in one package. The draft guidance clarifies when products need a drug identification number (DIN) and how they should be labelled and...
Why This Matters: Ever bought a medication kit with multiple items inside? Those are co-packaged products. These rules affect how drug companies bundle and sell medications in Canada. Clearer regulations could mean safer, better-labelled products on pharmacy shelves.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada reviewed fatty acid-based pesticides used in gardens, greenhouses, and farms. These products kill insects and weeds on everything from backyard tomatoes to commercial cannabis. The verdict? They're safe to keep selling, but labels need...
Why This Matters: Use insecticidal soap on your houseplants or garden? This decision affects those products. Fatty acid pesticides are common in organic gardening because they're considered low-risk. If you buy pest control products at a garden centre, this review determines what stays on the shelves.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to change how much lambda-cyhalothrin pesticide residue can legally remain on food. This insecticide is used on crops, and the government wanted input on proposed new limits. The consultation ran for 75 days and is now...
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? Pesticide residue limits affect what's on your plate. These rules set how much insecticide can legally remain on food you buy at the grocery store. Parents feeding kids, anyone watching what they eat—this is about your food supply.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada reviewed a naturally-occurring bacteria used as a fungicide on food crops and greenhouse plants. The verdict? It's safe to keep using. The agency proposes continuing its registration with minor label updates.
Why This Matters: This fungicide treats crops you might eat—lettuce, tomatoes, ornamental flowers. It's a biological alternative to chemical pesticides. If you care about what goes on your food or support organic-style farming methods, this decision affects the tools farmers can use.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is deciding whether to approve a new product called the Intelligent Sink Trap. It uses copper to kill viruses inside your sink drain. The consultation has now closed.
Why This Matters: Worried about germs lurking in your kitchen sink? This product claims to disinfect your drain using copper. If approved, it could be another tool for keeping your home sanitary.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is deciding whether to approve BioTitan WP, a biological pesticide made from a naturally occurring fungus. It would be used to control pests like aphids, whiteflies, and thrips on outdoor ornamental plants and industrial hemp. This is...
Why This Matters: Grow ornamental plants or work in the hemp industry? This affects what pest control options are available to you. Biological pesticides like this one offer an alternative to chemical options. Gardeners and landscapers may see this product on store shelves if approved.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada proposed raising the allowed amount of clethodim (a weed killer) on lowbush blueberries from 0.2 to 0.5 parts per million. Why the change? New data from cranberries better reflects how the pesticide is actually used on wild...
Why This Matters: Eat blueberries? This affects what's allowed on them. The change is small—from 0.2 to 0.5 parts per million—but it sets the legal limit for both Canadian-grown and imported wild blueberries. Health Canada says it's still safe, but you might have had questions.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
When non-residents provide services in Canada, their clients must withhold 15% of the payment for taxes. The CRA asked how to make the waiver process less burdensome. Right now, getting an exemption is complex and slow, causing headaches for both...
Why This Matters: Run a business that hires foreign consultants or contractors? This affects your cash flow and paperwork. Non-residents working in Canada often have more withheld than they actually owe, then wait months for refunds.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
EverWind Fuels wants to build a massive transmission line across the Strait of Canso in Nova Scotia. The 345-kilovolt line would connect wind farms to a hydrogen production facility at Point Tupper. The towers would stand 210 metres tall—among the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Strait of Canso? You'd see 210-metre towers on both shores. Ship through the strait? The 75-metre clearance affects what vessels can pass. This project is part of Nova Scotia's push into green hydrogen—a growing industry that could bring jobs to the region.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of Francophone Affairs (ON)
Ontario is formally recognizing two healthcare facilities as official French-language service providers: Centre d'Accueil Champlain and Pembroke Regional Hospital. The province is also updating the names of ten other designated agencies to reflect...
Why This Matters: If you're a Franco-Ontarian seeking healthcare or social services, this matters. Designated agencies must provide services in French. Two more healthcare facilities will now be officially recognized as French-language providers.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants to drill new natural gas wells in the Kimball-Colinville area of Ontario. This is a short-form regulatory process before the Ontario Energy Board. The case documents are available for public review.
Why This Matters: Live near Kimball or Colinville? New gas wells could mean construction activity in your area. If you rely on well water, you may want to understand what's being proposed.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve a franchise agreement with the Township of Johnson. This is a routine regulatory filing that would let Enbridge continue providing natural gas service in the township.
Why This Matters: Live in the Township of Johnson? This agreement governs how Enbridge delivers natural gas to your community. Franchise agreements set the terms for gas infrastructure in municipal roads and public spaces.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on an updated recovery plan for the tiny cryptantha, an endangered plant found only in a small area of the province. The plan outlines strategies to protect this rare species from habitat loss and population decline. The...
Why This Matters: This matters if you care about Alberta's biodiversity. The tiny cryptantha exists only in a small area of the province and is isolated from other populations in the U.S. Without protection, it could disappear from Alberta entirely.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada is continuing its deer management program on Hill Island in the Thousand Islands. Too many deer have been eating the forest understory, threatening native plants like Pitch pine. Since 2007, the agency has partnered with the Mohawks of...
Why This Matters: Visit the Thousand Islands? You might notice the forests look different than they used to. Deer have eaten so much vegetation that rare plants are disappearing. This program aims to bring back healthy forests while respecting Indigenous harvesting rights.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern