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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge wants to know what matters most to you before setting next year's budget. Your feedback will shape spending on roads, parks, libraries, fire services, and more. The city council will review and approve the final budget in November/December.
Why This Matters: Live in Cambridge? This budget decides whether your street gets repaved, your local library stays open, or that park gets new equipment. Property taxes fund these services—so you're paying either way. Why not have a say in how it's spent?
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is figuring out what housing it needs over the next 25 years. The city wants to know where the gaps are—affordable units, family homes, seniors housing—and how to fill them. Your input will shape the city's Official Plan and housing...
Why This Matters: Looking for a place to live in Cambridge? Struggling with rent? This assessment will shape what gets built and where. Whether you're a renter, homeowner, or hoping to buy someday, the decisions made here affect your housing options for decades.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
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Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg wants your help naming its snow clearing equipment. They're looking for names for six loaders, six graders, and a team of sidewalk plows. Kids and classrooms can submit entries, and the city will pick the top 30 for a public vote.
Why This Matters: Got kids who love snow plows? This is their chance to see their name idea on city equipment. It's a fun way to get families engaged with the city services that keep Winnipeg moving all winter.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Vancouver, BC
Vancouver wants to transform 17 neighbourhoods into walkable "villages" with more housing and shops. The plan would allow apartment buildings up to 6 storeys where mostly single-family homes exist today. New zoning would also bring more stores and...
Why This Matters: Live in Vancouver? This could change what gets built on your street. More apartments mean more neighbours—but also more housing options for young people, families, and seniors priced out of the market. Shops and cafés within walking distance could make daily errands easier and reduce car trips.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Department of Families (MB)
Manitoba is updating its poverty reduction strategy and wants to hear from you. The province is required by law to review this plan every five years. They're looking for ideas on how to better support vulnerable Manitobans and increase social...
Why This Matters: Know someone struggling to make ends meet? This strategy affects how Manitoba supports its most vulnerable residents. Whether it's access to housing, food security, or social services, the decisions made here could change lives in your community.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Office of the Chief Information Officer (NL)
Newfoundland and Labrador is considering new laws for how government uses digital technology. This includes online services, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The province wants to know if you think new rules are needed—or if existing laws...
Why This Matters: Ever applied for a government service online? This affects how that works. AI is already being used to make decisions that affect people's lives. If you care about privacy, security, or fair treatment by government systems, this is your chance to weigh in.
Legislation
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
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Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta wants to know if you'd support raising speed limits by 10 km/h on divided highways. The government is weighing whether faster travel times would boost the economy and improve driving experiences. If approved, a mini-trial at 120 km/h would...
Why This Matters: Drive on Alberta highways? This could shave time off your commute or road trips. Truckers and businesses might see efficiency gains too. But faster speeds also mean rethinking safety—so your input matters.
Policy & Studies
Transportation
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Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada wants to know if CBD products should be sold as over-the-counter health products. Right now, CBD is only available through cannabis stores or with a prescription. The government is exploring rules that would let pharmacies and...
Why This Matters: Use CBD oil for sleep or pain relief? This could change where you buy it and what's in it. Products would need to prove they're safe and actually work. That means clearer labels and quality standards—but possibly higher prices too.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Alberta wants to build its first nuclear power plant north of Peace River. The federal government is reviewing the proposal and wants your input on what environmental and safety factors should be studied. This is the planning phase—they're deciding...
Why This Matters: Live near Peace River? This plant could change your community for decades. Nuclear energy means jobs and clean power, but also questions about safety, water use, and waste storage. Indigenous communities have treaty rights in this area. Even if you don't live nearby, this could shape Canada's...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Energy Alberta wants to build a nuclear power plant about 30 km north of Peace River. It would have two CANDU MONARK reactors generating up to 4,800 megawatts and operate for 70 years. The federal government is asking for public input on the initial...
Why This Matters: Live near Peace River? This plant would be in your backyard for 70 years. Nuclear power is low-carbon, but it raises questions about safety, waste storage, and water use. Indigenous communities and local residents have the most at stake here.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Richmond, BC
Richmond is creating a new economic development strategy and wants to hear from everyone who lives, works, or does business there. The city wants to know what's working, what barriers people face, and how to build a more inclusive local economy.
Why This Matters: Live or work in Richmond? This strategy will shape local job opportunities, business supports, and community services for years to come. Whether you're a student looking for career pathways, a business owner facing challenges, or a resident who wants a thriving neighbourhood, your input matters.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Closed
Victoria, BC
Victoria is updating its 20-year-old noise bylaw. The city wants to know what's working and what isn't when it comes to noise from construction, bars, events, and garbage trucks. They're looking for input from both residents and businesses.
Why This Matters: Live downtown? Work nights? Run a restaurant with a patio? This affects you. The current rules are from 2003—before food trucks, e-scooters, and the boom in outdoor dining. Your feedback shapes what noise is acceptable and when.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Closed
Real Property Services Branch (Federal)
The federal government owns empty office towers and unused land across Canada. They want to know how to turn these properties into affordable housing. This survey asks developers, housing providers, and the public how to make it happen faster and...
Why This Matters: Struggling to find an affordable place to live? This could help. The government is sitting on land that could become housing. If they get this right, more homes get built faster—and at prices that don't break the bank.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Infrastructure - Transit Oriented Communities and Agency Oversight Division (ON)
Ontario wants to fast-track 11 mixed-use towers (45-56 storeys) near transit in Oakville. The Minister's Zoning Orders would bypass normal planning rules. The sites are currently low-rise commercial areas with parking lots. This would create a new...
Why This Matters: Live in Oakville or nearby? This could transform your neighbourhood. Eleven towers up to 56 storeys would replace strip malls and parking lots. More housing near transit could ease the crunch—but it also means major construction and density changes. The province is bypassing local planning rules...
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Bruce Power wants to build a new nuclear generating station at its existing site near Kincardine, Ontario. The federal government is asking for feedback on how this project should be assessed—what environmental and safety factors to study, and how...
Why This Matters: Live near Lake Huron or in Bruce County? This project could bring jobs and economic activity—but also raises questions about nuclear safety and environmental impacts. Even if you're not local, nuclear power affects Ontario's electricity grid and long-term energy mix. This is your chance to shape...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to replace its current environmental assessment process for municipal projects like roads, water systems, and sewage plants. The new rules would speed up approvals for housing-related infrastructure while keeping archaeological...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new home? This could speed up construction of the roads, water, and sewer systems needed for new housing developments. If you live near a proposed project, you'd have 30 days to comment on draft reports instead of navigating the current complex process. Indigenous communities would...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern