Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to approve Luna Privilege, a fungicide for ornamental plants grown in greenhouses and outdoors. It targets powdery mildew and botrytis blight—common diseases that damage flowers and decorative plants. The consultation is...
Why This Matters: This one's mostly for greenhouse growers and garden centres. If you buy ornamental plants, this fungicide could help keep them healthier. But for most Canadians, this won't affect daily life—it's not used on food crops.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to limit how many times pesticide companies can resubmit incomplete applications. Right now, companies can keep fixing data gaps indefinitely. The new rule would cap it at two tries. This is about paperwork efficiency, not...
Why This Matters: This one's pretty niche. If you work in the pesticide industry or care deeply about how Health Canada processes applications, it matters. For most Canadians, this is behind-the-scenes paperwork that won't change what pesticides end up on store shelves or how they're tested.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation wants to build a new community centre on the Bruce Peninsula. The 2,770 square metre building would house community programs, cultural activities, and administrative offices. Indigenous Services Canada...
Why This Matters: This project supports Indigenous community infrastructure and self-determination. For Chippewas of Nawash members, it means a dedicated space for cultural programming and services. Nearby residents may see construction activity on the Bruce Peninsula.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve a new fungicide called isofetamid 400SC for use on greenhouse flowers and ornamental plants. It targets grey mould, a common fungal disease that damages plants. The consultation period has closed.
Why This Matters: Buy flowers from a greenhouse? This fungicide could end up on plants you bring home. Greenhouse workers would handle it directly. If you grow ornamentals commercially, this gives you a new tool against grey mould.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A port authority wants to expand Matane's harbour on Quebec's Lower St. Lawrence. The project includes building a new commercial wharf, extending the existing one, dredging the harbour, and adding storage space. If approved, the port could handle...
Why This Matters: Live in Matane or the Gaspésie region? This could bring more jobs and economic activity to your community. But dredging and construction may affect local fish habitat and water quality. If you use the waterfront or care about the St. Lawrence ecosystem, this decision matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Vancouver Airport Authority wants to raise a 2.5 km dike by about one metre to better protect the airport from flooding. The work would happen in the Sea Island Conservation Area, which means clearing vegetation and relocating a drainage ditch...
Why This Matters: Fly through Vancouver International Airport? This project aims to keep it running during major floods. The work happens in a conservation area, so there's a trade-off between protecting critical infrastructure and preserving wildlife habitat.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission wants to tear down a 110-year-old farmhouse and garage in Gatineau Park. The buildings are falling apart and pose safety risks. There's a catch: an at-risk bat species may be living in the house, so the NCC is working...
Why This Matters: Use Gatineau Park for hiking or skiing? This is about how the NCC manages aging buildings on public land. The project also raises questions about balancing safety with protecting endangered species habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Informational
Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is reviewing its licensing rules for adult entertainment parlours and alternative massage centres. These by-laws haven't been updated since 2017. The city wants to make sure these businesses meet building, zoning, health, and fire...
Why This Matters: Live near one of these businesses? This review could affect where they're allowed to operate and how many can open in your neighbourhood. It's also about making sure these establishments meet safety standards.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
SaskTel wants to bring high-speed internet to seven First Nations communities in Saskatchewan. The project includes building a new 30-meter cell tower on Thunderchild First Nation, upgrading an existing tower on Big Island Lake Cree Nation, and...
Why This Matters: Live in one of these communities? This could mean reliable high-speed internet for the first time. That's access to online learning, telehealth, remote work, and staying connected with family. Seven First Nations would get the same internet access many urban Canadians take for granted.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Wildlife Service (Federal)
Environment Canada wants to upgrade the Petite-Ferme area at Cap-Tourmente National Wildlife Area near Quebec City. The goal is to formally recognize it as a National Historic Site. Plans include new trails, stone walls, vegetated areas, and...
Why This Matters: Visit Cap-Tourmente to see the snow geese? This project will change what you see around the historic farmhouse. The site dates back to early French colonization and holds archaeological significance. If you care about how historic sites are presented—or how wildlife areas balance conservation with...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Halifax International Airport Authority (Federal)
Halifax International Airport wants to pave about 2,700 square metres of new apron space at the north end of the terminal. This would add more gates and give planes more room to maneuver. The airport authority is asking whether this expansion could...
Why This Matters: Fly out of Halifax? This expansion could mean shorter waits at gates and smoother boarding. Live near the airport on Goudey Drive? Construction starts this fall and runs through next summer. The project also involves relocating a buried waste tank and adding stormwater drainage.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Canada Water Agency (Federal)
Four artificial islands in Hamilton Harbour are eroding due to rising water levels. Built in 1997 for bird nesting habitat, they've lost surface area to flooding. This project will rebuild and raise the islands to their original 1.5-hectare size...
Why This Matters: Live near Hamilton Harbour or enjoy birdwatching there? These islands support terns, herons, and other colonial waterbirds. The restoration work will happen between September 2025 and March 2026, so you might see barges and construction equipment in the harbour.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Tekarra Lodge was damaged in the 2024 Jasper wildfire. The owners want to rebuild within their existing lease boundary. Parks Canada is doing a basic environmental assessment before approving the work.
Why This Matters: If you've stayed at Tekarra Lodge or plan to visit Jasper, this affects when the lodge reopens. It's also part of the broader Jasper recovery effort after the devastating 2024 wildfire.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Grassy Narrows First Nation is upgrading its water and wastewater infrastructure. The project includes a new water treatment plant, water tower, and distribution pipes, plus a new wastewater treatment facility. Two communal septic systems will...
Why This Matters: This project addresses critical infrastructure needs in an Indigenous community that has faced water quality challenges. Clean drinking water and proper wastewater treatment are basic necessities that many Canadians take for granted. For Grassy Narrows residents, these upgrades mean safer water and...
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Sunshine Village ski resort wants to level a steep drop-off near the Goat's Eye lift in Banff National Park. The work would create a 50-meter by 5-meter flat area above the treeline. This would make it safer for snowcats to groom the South Side...
Why This Matters: Ski at Sunshine Village? This project could make accessing the South Side Chutes terrain safer. It's also a test of how Parks Canada balances ski resort development with protecting alpine ecosystems in Banff.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Atura Power wants to build a natural gas power plant about 16 kilometres south of Sarnia in St. Clair Township. The facility would generate up to 500 megawatts of electricity and operate for at least 20 years. It would include a combustion turbine...
Why This Matters: Live near Sarnia or St. Clair Township? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels for the next two decades. It also means new transmission lines through the area. On the flip side, it could bring jobs and help meet Ontario's growing electricity demand.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources