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Should Powassan's New 20-Year Land Use Plan Be Approved?

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)

The Municipality of Powassan wants to replace its 2005 official plan with a new one that will guide development for the next 20 years. The province is reviewing whether it aligns with provincial planning policies before the Minister makes a final...

Why This Matters: Live in Powassan? This plan decides where homes, businesses, and farms can go for the next two decades. It affects property values, what you can build on your land, and how your community grows. Since the Minister's decision is final with no appeal, now is your only chance to weigh in.

Community Planning Housing & Communities
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Help Improve Canada's Census of Environment Data Products

Statistics Canada (Federal)

Statistics Canada wants to know if its Census of Environment data is actually useful. This relatively new program tracks Canada's ecosystems—forests, wetlands, water—and links that to economic data. They're asking users: Is the data easy to find? Is...

Why This Matters: Ever wondered how much forest Canada has left? Or how wetlands are doing? This program tracks that. If you're a researcher, planner, or just curious about environmental data, your feedback shapes what gets measured and how it's shared. Better data means better decisions on everything from...

Policy & Studies Environment & Climate
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Should the Lynn Lake Gold Mine Expand with a New Pit?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

Alamos Gold wants to expand its Lynn Lake gold mine in Manitoba. The company is proposing a new satellite pit, more ore production, and a longer mine life. The federal government says these changes wouldn't cause significant new environmental harm...

Why This Matters: Live near Lynn Lake? This expansion could mean more jobs and economic activity—but also more mining footprint in your backyard. The government says environmental impacts won't get worse, but you might see things differently. Indigenous communities and local residents have the most at stake here.

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Natural Resources
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Should a Second Worker Accommodation Vessel Be Allowed at Woodfibre LNG?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

The Woodfibre LNG project near Squamish, BC wants to add a second floating worker accommodation vessel during construction. The government is asking whether the project's approval conditions should be amended to allow this. The new vessel would...

Why This Matters: Live near Howe Sound? This affects what happens in your backyard. A second floating accommodation vessel means more workers housed on the water during construction. If you're concerned about marine traffic, noise, or environmental impacts in the area, this is your chance to weigh in.

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Natural Resources
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Should the Troilus Gold and Copper Mine Be Approved Near Mistissini?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

A company wants to reopen and expand a gold and copper mine in northern Quebec, about 76 km from the Cree community of Mistissini. The Joint Assessment Committee—made up of federal and Cree Nation representatives—is reviewing the environmental...

Why This Matters: Live near Mistissini or Chibougamau? This mine would operate for 22 years, processing 50,000 tonnes of ore daily. That means jobs, but also potential impacts on water, land, and wildlife. The Cree Nation has a direct say in this assessment—your input helps shape their review.

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Indigenous & Northern Natural Resources
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Should Waste Rock Pile Changes Be Approved at James Bay Lithium Mine?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

Galaxy Lithium wants to move and reconfigure waste rock piles at its approved lithium mine near the Eastmain Cree community. The mine was approved in 2023 with binding environmental conditions. Now the company wants to change where it dumps mining...

Why This Matters: Live near James Bay or the Eastmain Cree community? Waste rock piles can affect water quality and land use for decades. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how mining waste is managed on their traditional territory. Even if you don't live nearby, this sets a precedent for how approved...

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Indigenous & Northern Natural Resources
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Should the Cedar LNG Terminal Expand Its Mooring Area and Power Lines?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

A floating LNG export facility near Kitimat, BC was approved in 2023. Now the company wants to expand the marine terminal area for mooring lines and add new power line routes. The production capacity wouldn't change—this is about the physical...

Why This Matters: Live near Kitimat or the Douglas Channel? This expansion could affect local marine areas and land along the power line routes. Indigenous communities with rights in the area have a direct stake in these changes.

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Natural Resources
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Should Wildlife Fencing Changes Be Approved for the Springbank Flood Reservoir?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

Alberta wants to change the fencing around a flood control reservoir near Calgary. The original plan required wildlife-friendly fencing to let animals pass safely. Now the province wants to reroute some sections and add barbed wire on two private...

Why This Matters: Live near the Springbank reservoir site? These fencing changes could affect how wildlife moves through the area. Ranchers nearby may see changes to how livestock is managed around the project. The reservoir itself is designed to protect Calgary from floods like the devastating 2013 event.

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Transportation
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Should a New Port Terminal Be Built in Sorel-Tracy?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

A company wants to build a new port terminal in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. The floating wharf would handle agricultural goods, fertilizers, road salt, and steel parts—up to 35 ships per year. The federal government is assessing potential impacts on fish...

Why This Matters: Live near Sorel-Tracy's industrial-port zone? This project could change what you see and hear daily. Fish in the St. Lawrence and migratory birds could be affected. If you care about the river's health or local shipping activity, this is your chance to weigh in.

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Transportation
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Should Canada Lower the Safe Arsenic Limit in Drinking Water?

Health Canada (Federal)

Health Canada wants to update its guidelines for how much arsenic is safe in drinking water. Arsenic occurs naturally in groundwater across Canada, but long-term exposure increases cancer risk. The government is asking whether the proposed approach...

Why This Matters: Drink tap water? This affects you. Arsenic is naturally found in groundwater across Canada, especially in rural areas with private wells. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. Stricter limits could mean safer water—but also higher costs for municipalities and homeowners who need to upgrade...

Regulations & Permits Environment & Climate Health & Safety
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Should Manganese Be Listed as a Toxic Substance Under CEPA?

Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)

The government has assessed manganese and its compounds and found they may be harmful to human health and the environment. They're proposing to add manganese to the official list of toxic substances under Canadian environmental law. This would...

Why This Matters: Manganese is everywhere—in steel, batteries, fertilizers, and even drinking water. High exposure can affect the nervous system, especially in workers and people near industrial sites. If you live near a mine, smelter, or manufacturing plant, this decision could affect local air and water quality.

Regulations & Permits Environment & Climate Health & Safety
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Should Canada Close a Customs Loophole That Benefits Foreign Importers?

Canada Border Services Agency (Federal)

The Canada Border Services Agency wants to fix a loophole in how imported goods are valued for customs duties. Right now, some foreign companies with minimal Canadian presence can use lower prices to pay less duty than Canadian businesses importing...

Why This Matters: Canadian businesses compete against foreign importers who may be paying less in customs duties on identical goods. That's not a level playing field. If you run a business that imports products, these rules affect what you pay at the border. Even if you don't import directly, unfair duty advantages...

Regulations & Permits Economy & Jobs Finance & Consumer
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Help Shape Coquitlam's Transportation Future to 2050

Coquitlam, BC

Coquitlam is updating its Transportation Plan with ambitious goals for 2050: half of all trips by walking, biking, or transit, zero transportation emissions, and zero traffic deaths. The city is currently developing policies for walking networks...

Why This Matters: Live in Coquitlam? This plan decides whether you'll have a sidewalk on your street, safe bike routes to schools, and better transit options. It also affects how much you'll spend on gas and car ownership over the next 25 years. If you've ever felt unsafe crossing a street or wished you could bike...

Community Planning Environment & Climate Housing & Communities Transportation
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Should Saskatoon Change How Transit Fares Are Structured?

Saskatoon, SK

Saskatoon Transit asked residents how bus fares should be structured going forward. The current system is based mostly on age groups and hasn't changed since 2016. The city wanted feedback on four different fare scenarios to balance affordability...

Why This Matters: Take the bus to work or school? This affects what you'll pay. Fares haven't changed since 2016, but operating costs keep climbing. Right now, fares only cover about 30% of transit costs—the rest comes from property taxes. How the city balances affordability with funding needs will shape transit...

Policy & Studies Finance & Consumer Transportation
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What Should London's Priorities Be for 2023-2027?

London, ON

The City of London developed its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan with community input. Residents helped shape the city's vision, mission, values, and eight priority areas including housing, climate action, economic growth, and safety. The plan is now...

Why This Matters: Live in London? This plan shapes everything from housing affordability to transit to climate action for the next four years. It decides where your tax dollars go. The city's budget will follow this roadmap.

Community Planning Economy & Jobs Environment & Climate Housing & Communities
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Green Line LRT - Calgary's Next Light Rail Transit Line

Calgary, AB

This page is an archived reference for Calgary's Green Line LRT project. The 46km line will nearly double Calgary's current LRT network, connecting Northern Hills and Seton to downtown. Input on this page is now closed, but the project continues on...

Why This Matters: Live in Calgary? This LRT line could change your commute. The Green Line will connect northern and southeastern communities to downtown, with an estimated 90,000-140,000 daily trips. New community plans are being developed for Inglewood, Ramsay, Millican-Ogden, and South Hill.

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation