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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is considering a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan for the Galt Core area. This would set rules for how buildings in this historic neighbourhood can be changed or developed. A statutory public meeting is scheduled where residents...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Galt Core? This plan could affect what you can do with your property. Renovations, additions, even paint colours might need approval. Property values could rise—but so could renovation costs and red tape.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on reducing red tape for cooperatives. The government wanted to know how to make the Cooperatives Act more flexible and efficient. Virtual focus groups and email submissions were collected in late November 2021.
Why This Matters: If you're part of a cooperative in Alberta—whether it's a housing co-op, credit union, or agricultural co-op—this affects how your organization operates. Simpler rules could mean less paperwork and lower costs for member-owned businesses.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Oneida Nation of the Thames planned to build a new water and wastewater system for their community near London, Ontario. The project includes a treatment plant, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, and over 16 kilometres of water mains plus 59...
Why This Matters: This project brings clean drinking water and proper wastewater treatment to an Indigenous community that needs it. It also adds fire hydrants for safety. While the consultation is closed, it's an example of infrastructure investment in First Nations communities.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
RFNow Inc. wants to bring high-speed fibre internet to six First Nations communities in central and southeastern Saskatchewan. The project involves burying about 5,604 km of fibre optic cable underground, connecting homes and businesses in Wahpeton...
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. It's a big deal for rural and Indigenous communities often left behind in digital infrastructure.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada reviewed a proposal to install a portable conveyor lift at Mount Norquay ski resort in Banff National Park. The 143-meter conveyor would help move skiers uphill, sitting on concrete blocks rather than permanent foundations. Construction...
Why This Matters: Ski at Mount Norquay in Banff? This conveyor could change how beginners get up the hill. Any construction in a national park raises questions about balancing recreation with protecting wilderness.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to add a third turbine to its Sainte-Marguerite-3 hydroelectric dam on Quebec's North Shore. The upgrade would boost the station's capacity by 440 megawatts—enough to power roughly 100,000 homes. Construction would include a...
Why This Matters: Live on Quebec's North Shore? This project could mean construction jobs and more reliable power for the region. It's also part of Quebec's push to generate more clean electricity as demand grows from electric vehicles and data centres.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
St. John's is upgrading its main wastewater treatment plant. The project adds a fourth clarifier and prepares the site for future secondary treatment. When complete, the facility will handle 19% more wastewater daily.
Why This Matters: Live in St. John's? This plant treats your wastewater. The upgrade means cleaner water going back into the ocean and a system that can handle the city's growth. Construction will involve blasting and excavation near the site.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band wants to build a water treatment plant for the Little Red River community in Saskatchewan. Right now, residents have no running water—they rely on trucks hauling water from Montreal Lake to fill cisterns at each home...
Why This Matters: This is about basic access to clean drinking water. Residents currently have no taps—water arrives by truck. For anyone who cares about Indigenous communities having the same services other Canadians take for granted, this matters.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to rebuild a deteriorating T-shaped wharf at Louisbourg harbour in Nova Scotia. The outer section has crumbled so badly it's partially barricaded. The fix involves encasing the old concrete caissons in a new...
Why This Matters: This harbour stays open when other Nova Scotia ports freeze over in winter. That makes it a lifeline for fishing crews who need somewhere to land their catch. The wharf also protects the Coast Guard's search and rescue station. If you fish these waters or rely on local seafood, this project keeps...
Environmental Assessment
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Upper Nicola Band and Okanagan Nation Alliance want to build a 24-megawatt solar farm on reserve land near Douglas Lake, BC. The project would cover about 39 hectares with 20,000 solar panels and connect to BC Hydro's grid. It's designed to last...
Why This Matters: Live near Douglas Lake or the Upper Nicola reserve? This solar farm could change the landscape in your area. It's also a significant Indigenous-led clean energy project that could bring jobs and revenue to the community.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The Montreal Port Authority wants to build a container terminal in Contrecoeur. The catch? It'll destroy underwater grass beds that an endangered fish—the copper redhorse—needs to survive. To make up for this, they're proposing to create new habitat...
Why This Matters: The copper redhorse is one of Canada's most endangered freshwater fish, found only in Quebec. This project tests whether industrial development can coexist with species protection. If you care about the St. Lawrence ecosystem or live near Verchères, this decision affects your local environment.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A waste transfer facility in Hamilton wants to add soil processing to its operations. Right now, it handles construction debris and asbestos waste. The company wants to receive up to 1,000 tonnes of excess soil daily, screen and blend it, then ship...
Why This Matters: Live near Gage Avenue North in Hamilton? This facility could see more truck traffic and longer operating hours. The site already handles asbestos waste, and now they want to add soil processing with outdoor stockpiles. If you're concerned about dust, noise, or what's being stored in your...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to set new limits on how much penthiopyrad—a fungicide used on crops—can remain on food. These Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) determine what's legally safe to eat. The agency is asking for public input before making a final...
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's on your plate. Penthiopyrad is a fungicide sprayed on crops to prevent mold and disease. The limits being set determine how much residue is allowed on the food you buy at the grocery store.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve a new pesticide called DRC-1339 to kill crows and ravens. Why? These birds prey on the eggs and chicks of the greater sage-grouse, an endangered species in Canada. The pesticide would only be used by wildlife officials...
Why This Matters: This is a niche wildlife management decision. It mainly affects conservationists and people living near sage-grouse habitat in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. If you care about endangered species recovery or have concerns about lethal pest control methods, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for isocycloseram, a newer insecticide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food you buy. The agency is asking for public input before making a final...
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's allowed on your food. Pesticide residue limits determine what's considered safe for you and your family. If you're concerned about what's sprayed on crops, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wanted to know if proposed limits for dimethenamid pesticide residue on food were acceptable. Dimethenamid is a herbicide used on crops. The consultation asked whether the proposed maximum residue limits should be approved.
Why This Matters: Eat vegetables? This affects what pesticide traces are allowed on your food. The limits set here determine how much herbicide residue can legally remain on crops you buy at the grocery store.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety