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Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (ON)
Open until March 3, 2026
Ontario wants to force public sector buyers—including municipalities, hospitals, and school boards—to prioritize Ontario-made products. The focus? Fleet vehicles and construction materials. If a vehicle is made in Ontario, government buyers would...
Why This Matters: Work in Ontario's auto industry? This could protect your job. Own a construction supply business? More contracts might come your way. But there's a catch—these rules could mean higher costs for municipalities, which might affect your property taxes. And if you're a small business trying to bid on...
Regulations & Permits
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Public Safety Canada (Federal)
Open until February 28, 2026
Natural disasters are hitting Canada harder and more often. The federal government wants to know how it should coordinate emergency response with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities. Your input will shape how Canada prepares for...
Why This Matters: Ever been through a flood, wildfire, or ice storm? These events are becoming more common. How quickly help arrives—and how well governments work together—can make the difference between a rough week and losing everything. This consultation shapes whether Canada's emergency system keeps up with...
Policy & Studies
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Manitoba Public Insurance (MB)
Manitoba Public Insurance, the Crown corporation that handles car insurance and driver licensing for all Manitobans, is holding its annual public meeting online. They're required by law to do this every year. After watching their presentation, you...
Why This Matters: If you drive in Manitoba, you deal with MPI. They set your insurance rates, handle your claims, and issue your license. This is your chance to tell them what's working and what isn't. Got a complaint about wait times or rates? Here's where to say it.
Policy & Studies
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is updating its floodplain maps and regulations for river valleys. This third phase focuses on new flood mapping, updated building rules, and groundwater flood risks. The city wants to know what you think before finalizing these changes.
Why This Matters: Live near the Bow or Elbow River? These maps determine what you can build on your property—or whether you can build at all. New groundwater risk data could affect insurance rates and property values. If you're buying, selling, or renovating in Calgary's river valleys, this matters.
Community Planning
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Richmond, BC
Richmond wants to build affordable rental housing near Aberdeen Canada Line Station. The City has partnered with The New Vista Society, a non-profit, to develop homes for seniors, families, people with disabilities, and local workers. They're...
Why This Matters: Struggling to find affordable rent in Richmond? This project could add new below-market homes near transit. If you're a senior, have a disability, or work locally but can't afford market rent, this is designed for you. Rents could range from $445 to $2,238 monthly depending on income.
Community Planning
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Township of Wellesley is creating a 25-year plan for roads, transit, cycling, and walking. They want to know where to invest in improvements and how to connect residents to nearby cities. An interactive map lets you drop pins on specific...
Why This Matters: Live in Wellesley Township? This plan will shape how you get around for the next 25 years. Whether you drive, bike, walk, or take transit, the decisions made here affect your daily commute. Parents getting kids to school, seniors needing accessible options, and anyone stuck in traffic should pay...
Community Planning
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is updating its Official Plan—the document that guides where homes, businesses, and parks can be built. Provincial rules require a review every 10 years, and this is your chance to weigh in on how the city grows and changes.
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo? This plan affects what gets built in your neighbourhood. It shapes housing options, traffic patterns, and green spaces for the next decade. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or business owner, these decisions will touch your daily life.
Community Planning
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is creating a 25-year plan for Waterloo Park. They want to know what matters most to you—whether that's playgrounds, green space, trails, or community events. Your input will shape how the park grows and changes through 2050.
Why This Matters: Use Waterloo Park for walks, picnics, or taking the kids to play? This plan will decide what stays, what changes, and what gets added over the next quarter century. It's your chance to say what the park should be for your family and neighbourhood.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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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
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Public Safety Canada (Federal)
Open until January 16, 2026
Canada is reviewing the law that lets U.S. border officers screen travellers at Canadian airports before they fly to the U.S. This is called "preclearance" - you clear U.S. customs in Canada, so you land in the U.S. as a domestic passenger. The...
Why This Matters: Ever flown to the U.S. from Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal? You've been through preclearance. U.S. officers questioned you on Canadian soil. This review asks: do they have too much power? Too little? Are your rights protected? If you've had a bad experience - or a great one - this is your chance...
Legislation
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Toronto, ON
Toronto wants to know if new residential buildings have enough parking for visitors. Right now, there are no minimum requirements. The city is asking residents to identify neighbourhoods where visitor parking is a problem, which could lead to new...
Why This Matters: Live in a condo or apartment? You've probably circled the block looking for parking when friends visit. This review could change that for future buildings. But here's the trade-off: more parking requirements can increase housing costs and reduce the number of units developers build.
Community Planning
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Transportation
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Halifax, NS
Halifax Transit wants to hear from riders and potential riders about public transit in the region. This is an ongoing platform where you can ask questions, take surveys, and share feedback on transit topics as they come up.
Why This Matters: Take the bus to work? Wish you could? This is your chance to tell Halifax Transit what's working and what isn't. Whether it's route changes, service frequency, or accessibility, your input shapes how transit evolves in the Halifax region.
Policy & Studies
Transportation
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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
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is redesigning 10 Avenue SW in Sunalta to create wider sidewalks, better bike lanes, and more welcoming public spaces. Three design concepts are now open for feedback: Jagged Edge, Block Shift, and High Street. Each takes a different...
Why This Matters: Live in Sunalta or pass through on your commute? This redesign will change how you walk, bike, and get to the C-Train. Wider sidewalks and more trees could make the area feel safer and more inviting. Local businesses like breweries and artist spaces could get more foot traffic. If you've ever felt...
Community Planning
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Ministère de l'Économie (QC)
Quebec is planning its energy future to 2050 and wants your input. The province needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically, which means big changes to how energy is produced and consumed. The Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy is...
Why This Matters: Your electricity bills, heating costs, and even job opportunities could be shaped by these decisions. Quebec is deciding whether to invest more in wind, solar, or other clean energy sources. If you drive an electric car or plan to, this affects charging infrastructure. Rural communities may see new...
Policy & Studies
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Environment & Climate
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is deciding whether to allow housing on three employment sites near Lisgar GO Station and Burnhamthorpe Road West. These sites currently act as buffers between industrial areas and nearby neighbourhoods. Ontario needs 1.5 million more...
Why This Matters: Live near Lisgar GO or Burnhamthorpe Road West? This could change your neighbourhood. New housing might mean more neighbours and amenities—or more traffic and construction. If you work in the area's industrial zones, this decision affects whether those jobs stay protected from residential...
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
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