Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate is studying Canada's food security and wants to hear from Canadians. The Agriculture and Forestry Committee is examining how our farming and food production systems can better ensure Canadians have reliable access to affordable food. This...
Why This Matters: Noticed your grocery bill climbing? This study could shape policies that affect food prices and availability. Whether you're a farmer struggling with costs, a family stretching your food budget, or someone worried about where our food comes from, senators want to hear from you. Your input feeds...
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Closed
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver wants to make it easier to build affordable housing. The proposal would let social, supportive, and co-op housing go up in any neighbourhood without the lengthy rezoning process. That means faster construction and lower costs for projects...
Why This Matters: Struggling to find affordable rent in Vancouver? This could mean more housing options in your neighbourhood. If you're on a waitlist for social housing, faster approvals could shorten your wait. Even homeowners should pay attention—this changes what can be built next door.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wanted to know if new rules could help prevent drug and medical device shortages. The proposed regulations would require companies to report potential shortages earlier, maintain safety stocks of critical medications, and give Health...
Why This Matters: Ever gone to the pharmacy and been told your medication is out of stock? It happens more than you'd think. These rules aimed to catch shortages before they hit pharmacy shelves. For anyone who depends on regular medications—or has needed a medical device—this could mean fewer scrambles to find...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
This consultation asked Canadians whether people should be able to request medical assistance in dying (MAID) before they lose the capacity to consent. Right now, you can only request MAID when you're able to give final consent. The government...
Why This Matters: Have you ever worried about losing control over end-of-life decisions? This affects anyone who might face dementia, ALS, or other conditions that could take away their ability to communicate. It's also deeply personal for families who've watched loved ones suffer. Whether you support expanding MAID...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada is reviewing its trade deal with the US and Mexico ahead of a mandatory 2026 review. The government wanted to know what's working and what needs fixing. This consultation has closed, but feedback is still being accepted informally.
Why This Matters: Buy groceries? Drive a car? Work in manufacturing or agriculture? CUSMA affects the prices you pay and the jobs available in your community. The 2026 review could change rules on everything from dairy imports to auto parts. Your feedback shapes Canada's negotiating position.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Accessible Canada Directorate (Federal)
The federal government asked Canadians to help shape a national roadmap for accessibility. The goal? Remove barriers for people with disabilities in workplaces, services, and public spaces by 2040. This consultation gathered input on what that...
Why This Matters: One in five Canadians has a disability. That's your neighbour, your coworker, maybe you. This roadmap will shape how accessible buildings, websites, workplaces, and services become over the next 15 years. If you've ever struggled with a broken elevator, an unreadable website, or a workplace that...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
St. John's, NL
St. John's is creating a neighbourhood plan for the Central and Mundy Pond areas. The plan will guide future development, street improvements, and park upgrades. Right now, the city wants to hear what residents value about these neighbourhoods and...
Why This Matters: Live in Central or Mundy Pond? This plan will shape what gets built near you for years to come. It affects housing options, traffic flow, and access to parks like Mundy Pond and Victoria Park. Even if you don't live there, these neighbourhoods host city-wide gathering spots like the H.G.R. Mews...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Manitoba wants to build a 141-kilometre gravel highway connecting three remote First Nations communities east of Lake Winnipeg. The road would link Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and God's Lake First Nation, including two bridges...
Why This Matters: Live in or near these communities? Year-round road access could transform daily life. Right now, residents rely on winter roads and expensive flights. Better access means easier travel for medical appointments, lower costs for groceries and supplies, and new economic opportunities. But construction...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Toronto, ON
Toronto is deciding how to spend your tax dollars in 2026. The city wants to hear what services matter most to you—transit, housing, parks, or something else. You can join phone town halls, speak at committee meetings, or submit written comments...
Why This Matters: This budget decides what Toronto spends on next year. Want better transit? More affordable housing? Cleaner parks? This is your chance to tell the Mayor and Council directly. Property taxes, city services, and local programs all get decided here.
Budget
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
Green Current Renewable Energy wants to build a 147-megawatt wind farm with up to 21 turbines in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. Each turbine would stand nearly 200 metres tall. The project would generate renewable electricity for Nova Scotia's...
Why This Matters: Live near Aulds Cove, Mulgrave, Grosvenor, or Frankville? These 200-metre turbines could change your view and soundscape for the next 25 years. The project supports Nova Scotia's shift to renewable energy, but neighbours may have concerns about noise, wildlife, or property values.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on National Finance (Federal)
The Senate's National Finance Committee reviews how the federal government plans to spend your tax dollars. They examine budget estimates, track spending, and investigate financial matters. You can submit a brief to share your views on federal...
Why This Matters: This committee decides whether government spending makes sense. Every dollar the feds spend comes from your taxes. Want more money for healthcare? Less for something else? This is where those debates happen. Your input can shape how senators question government spending.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee is studying several major issues affecting Canadian farms and forests. Right now, they're looking at food security, wildfire impacts on rural and Indigenous communities, and soil health. You can submit...
Why This Matters: Worried about food prices? This committee is studying why Canada struggles to feed itself despite being a major food producer. If you live in a rural or Indigenous community, they're also examining how wildfires are devastating farms and forests. Your input could shape policies that affect what you...
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Manitoba Public Insurance (MB)
Manitoba Public Insurance wants your input on its multi-year strategic plan. The plan focuses on five areas: keeping rates affordable, staying financially stable, improving how the organization works, delivering better customer service, and being a...
Why This Matters: Every Manitoban who drives pays MPI premiums. This plan will shape how much you pay for auto insurance and what kind of service you get when you need to make a claim. If you've ever been frustrated with wait times or rate increases, here's your chance to weigh in.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Transportation
Closed
Ontario College of Pharmacists (ON)
Ontario wants to let pharmacists diagnose and prescribe for 14 more common health issues—things like sore throats, headaches, dandruff, and dry eyes. Pharmacists could also give more vaccines, including tetanus and shingles shots. Pharmacy...
Why This Matters: Got a sore throat or headache? Instead of waiting days for a doctor's appointment, you might be able to get treatment at your local pharmacy. This could mean faster care for minor issues and shorter waits at walk-in clinics. If you need a tetanus shot or shingles vaccine, your pharmacist could do...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
Nova Sustainable Fuels wants to build a renewable energy park near Goldboro, Guysborough County. The facility would produce sustainable aviation fuel using biomass and renewable energy. It's designed to operate for at least 50 years, with...
Why This Matters: Live near Goldboro or in Guysborough County? This industrial facility could bring jobs but also change the local landscape for decades. The project involves freshwater pipelines and biomass processing—worth understanding if you rely on local water sources or care about air quality in the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Department of Finance (NL)
The provincial government wants your input before finalizing its $10+ billion budget. You can use an interactive budget planner tool to see the trade-offs, then answer questions about your priorities. It's a chance to tell the government what...
Why This Matters: This is your chance to influence how the province spends its money next year. Healthcare wait times, road repairs, school funding, support for seniors—it all comes down to budget decisions. The interactive tool shows you the real trade-offs governments face. Your feedback goes directly to the...
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer