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Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs (Federal)
Senator Rosemary Moodie has introduced a bill requiring the federal government to develop a national strategy for children and youth. The Senate committee is currently studying the proposal and hearing from witnesses. This would create a coordinated...
Why This Matters: Got kids? This bill could reshape how the federal government addresses everything from child poverty to mental health services for youth. Right now, programs for children are scattered across departments with no unified plan. Parents, educators, and anyone who works with young people should pay...
Legislation
Education
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs (Federal)
The Senate's Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee is studying how artificial intelligence affects Canadians. They're hearing from experts, advocates, and the public about AI's impact on jobs, healthcare, education, and daily life. This...
Why This Matters: AI is already changing how you apply for jobs, get medical diagnoses, and interact with government services. Worried about AI taking your job? Concerned about biased algorithms affecting your loan application? This Senate study could shape the rules that protect you—or don't.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
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Standing Senate Committee on National Finance (Federal)
A Senate bill proposes creating a national framework for guaranteed livable basic income. This would ensure all Canadians receive enough money to meet their basic needs. The bill is now being studied by the Standing Senate Committee on National...
Why This Matters: Struggling to pay rent? Worried about making ends meet between jobs? This bill could change how Canada supports people financially. A basic income could replace or supplement existing programs like EI and social assistance. Whether you're a student, a gig worker, or someone facing job loss, this...
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Health & Safety
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House of Commons (Federal)
The House of Commons Health Committee is studying antimicrobial resistance—when bacteria, viruses, and other germs stop responding to the drugs designed to kill them. This is a growing global health crisis. The committee wants to hear from Canadians...
Why This Matters: Ever had a doctor say antibiotics won't help your infection? That's becoming more common. Superbugs kill thousands of Canadians yearly and make routine surgeries riskier. If you've worried about a loved one's infection not responding to treatment, this study could shape how Canada fights back.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Nova Scotia's grid operator wants to build a natural gas power plant in Marshdale. The facility would generate up to 300 megawatts and run for at least 30 years. It would kick in when wind and solar can't meet demand. The federal government is...
Why This Matters: Live near Marshdale? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels. Nova Scotians concerned about climate change may want to weigh in on whether gas-fired backup power fits the province's clean energy goals. The plant would run for 30+ years, so this decision has long-term consequences.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario is considering letting medium-sized businesses, farms, and small industrial customers pay different electricity rates depending on when they use power. Right now, these customers pay the same rate all day. The new option would charge less...
Why This Matters: Own a medium-sized business or farm in Ontario? Your electricity bills could change. If you can shift energy use to off-peak hours—running equipment at night, for example—you might save money. Even if you're not a business owner, lower peak demand could eventually mean lower rates for everyone.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is studying five possible locations for a new overpass to help people walk and bike across the railway in Brentwood. The city wants to know which routes matter most to residents. Your input will help decide where to build and what the design...
Why This Matters: Walk or bike in Brentwood? The railway cuts the neighbourhood in two. A new overpass could make your daily trips to shops, schools, or the SkyTrain safer and faster. Parents with strollers and seniors would benefit too.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Halifax, NS
Halifax wants to extend protected bike lanes from Agricola Street to Isleville Street. Right now, cyclists share the road with cars using painted 'sharrow' markings—not safe enough for kids or nervous riders. The city has two design options and...
Why This Matters: Bike or scooter on Almon Street? This could make your commute safer. Parents might feel comfortable letting kids ride to school. Even if you drive, fewer cars competing for road space helps everyone.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario is updating its strategy to stop invasive plants and animals from spreading. These species threaten local ecosystems, cost the economy billions, and can harm communities. The province wants your feedback on a draft plan covering prevention...
Why This Matters: Ever seen giant hogweed burn someone's skin? Or watched zebra mussels clog a boat motor? Invasive species are everywhere in Ontario now. They crowd out native plants, wreck fishing spots, and cost property owners money. If you spend time outdoors—hiking, fishing, cottaging—this plan affects how the...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Richmond, BC
Richmond is asking residents to review its draft 10-year tourism plan. The plan sets a vision for how the city should develop as a destination through 2035. Over 750 people already helped shape this draft through surveys and community events. Now...
Why This Matters: Live in Richmond? This plan shapes what tourism looks like in your neighbourhood for the next decade. More visitors could mean more jobs and busier restaurants—but also more traffic and higher housing pressure. Your feedback helps balance growth with livability.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Toronto wants to build a 31-storey tower at College and Henry Streets, near the St. Patrick subway station. The plan includes 490 apartments, with 408 designated as affordable housing. To make this happen, the city needs to change the zoning from...
Why This Matters: Looking for affordable housing in downtown Toronto? This project could add 408 affordable units near transit. Live in the neighbourhood? A 31-storey tower will change the streetscape. Heritage buildings on site would be preserved, but the area's character shifts from low-rise residential to...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
The City of Vaughan has created a new Official Plan to guide how the city grows and develops until 2051. The province is now reviewing it to make sure it aligns with Ontario's land use policies. This plan will replace the current one from 2010 and...
Why This Matters: Live in Vaughan or thinking of moving there? This plan shapes where homes, businesses, and parks can be built for the next 25 years. It affects housing density, traffic patterns, and green spaces across the entire city.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
St. John's, NL
St. John's wants your ideas for street names. The city is building up its Reserved Street Names Inventory for future developments. You can suggest names inspired by local history, nature, culture, or neighbourhood themes. One catch: no names of...
Why This Matters: Ever driven down a street and wondered who named it? Here's your chance to leave a mark on your city. The names you suggest could end up on street signs in new neighbourhoods. It's a small way to shape how St. John's tells its story.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
St. John's, NL
St. John's wants to hear from residents aged 18-30 about how the city should communicate and connect with them. The current youth engagement strategy is from 2020 and doesn't reflect how young adults communicate today. Your input will shape a new...
Why This Matters: Are you 18-30 and feel like the city doesn't hear you? This is your chance to change that. You could influence how St. John's designs public spaces and plans for the future. Plus, there's a chance to win a $100 gift card just for sharing your thoughts.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is creating a 10-year plan for arts and culture. The city wants to know what you think about cultural services, facilities, public art, and events. A consulting firm will analyze the feedback independently.
Why This Matters: Live in Cambridge? This plan will shape what cultural programs, events, and public art you'll see over the next decade. Whether you want more festivals, better arts facilities, or more community programming, now's your chance to speak up.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is rebuilding 14 Avenue N.W. between 24 Street and 14 Street because the road is in rough shape. They're asking residents whether to add a multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians, install a roundabout at 19 Street, and remove some street...
Why This Matters: Walk, bike, or drive on 14 Avenue N.W.? This redesign affects your daily commute. The proposed multi-use path could make cycling safer, but parking on the south side would disappear. If you use Lions Park LRT or shop at North Hill Centre, these changes shape how you get around.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation