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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Sibbald Point Provincial Park near Lake Simcoe needs to upgrade its aging sewage system. To do this, Ontario wants to rezone about 2.9 hectares from natural environment to development zone. The change would allow expanding the trailer dump station...
Why This Matters: Visit Sibbald Point in summer? The park's sewage system is struggling to keep up with demand. Without upgrades, facilities could deteriorate. This rezoning would convert a small natural area to allow better infrastructure—but some may worry about losing green space near Lake Simcoe.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Atura Power wants to build a new natural gas power plant about 16 km south of Sarnia, Ontario. The facility would generate 500 megawatts of electricity and operate for at least 20 years. The federal government is gathering feedback on the initial...
Why This Matters: Live in southwestern Ontario? This plant could affect local air quality and water use. Natural gas plants emit greenhouse gases, so climate-conscious Ontarians may want to weigh in. The project would also bring construction jobs and long-term energy supply to the region.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Highways (SK)
Saskatchewan is planning a new freeway around Saskatoon and wants your input on Phase 3 of the design. This phase focuses on where to put interchanges, railway overpasses, and flyovers. The full plan should be ready by 2026, but there's no timeline...
Why This Matters: Live in or around Saskatoon? This freeway could change your daily commute. It'll affect traffic patterns, noise levels, and property values across the region. If you have opinions about where interchanges should go—or shouldn't—now's the time to speak up.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Planned
Calgary, AB
Calgary is creating a new master plan for how the city grows, builds, and moves over the coming decades. The City Building Program includes three major initiatives: the Calgary Plan (the city's highest-level planning document), a new Zoning Bylaw...
Why This Matters: Live in Calgary? This will affect where homes get built, how tall buildings can be, and how you get around. Whether you're a renter hoping for more affordable options, a homeowner worried about neighbourhood changes, or a commuter stuck in traffic, these decisions shape your daily life for decades...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications (Federal)
The Senate is studying whether rail and marine workers should be required to keep working during labour disputes. Recent strikes at ports and railways have disrupted supply chains across Canada. Senators are hearing from unions, employers, farmers...
Why This Matters: Remember when grocery shelves went empty during rail strikes? Or when farmers couldn't ship grain? This study could change how future labour disputes play out. If rail and port workers get designated as essential services, they'd lose the right to strike—but supply chains would keep moving. It's a...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs (Federal)
A Senate bill proposes creating a national framework to address heart failure across Canada. The bill is currently being studied by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. If passed, it would require the federal...
Why This Matters: Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. If you or someone you love has heart problems, this could mean better access to care and support. A national framework could improve how provinces coordinate treatment and share best practices.
Legislation
Health & Safety
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on National Security (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Russian disinformation campaigns are impacting Canada. Senators are hearing from experts on foreign interference, digital media, and national security. The goal is to understand the threat and recommend ways to protect...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder if that viral post is actually Russian propaganda? This study is looking at exactly that. Disinformation can shape how Canadians vote, what they believe about vaccines, and whether they trust their neighbours. If you've felt confused by conflicting information online, this affects you.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights (Federal)
The Senate Human Rights Committee is examining human rights issues across Canada. Right now, they're focused on two specific studies: antisemitism in Canada and youth aging out of foster care. The committee hears from experts, community...
Why This Matters: Human rights affect everyone. The committee's work on antisemitism comes as hate incidents are rising across the country. Their foster care study matters if you've ever wondered what happens to kids when they turn 18 and age out of the system. Senate recommendations can shape federal policy and...
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance (Federal)
The Senate is studying whether budget bills should be allowed to include measures that aren't actually about money. Right now, governments often tuck unrelated policy changes into massive budget bills, making them harder to scrutinize. This study...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why massive bills pass with little debate? Budget bills often hide controversial changes in hundreds of pages of financial measures. This study could lead to rules that force governments to be more transparent about what they're actually passing into law.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Official Languages (Federal)
The Senate's Official Languages Committee is conducting several ongoing studies. They're examining how federal institutions support arts and culture in minority language communities, looking at health services for French and English minorities, and...
Why This Matters: Speak French outside Quebec? English in Quebec? This affects you. The committee is looking at whether you can get healthcare in your language and whether your community's cultural organizations get proper federal support. Their findings could shape how the government protects language rights across...
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Official Languages (Federal)
The Senate's Official Languages Committee is studying healthcare services for Canadians who speak the minority official language in their province. That means English speakers in Quebec and French speakers elsewhere. The committee is gathering...
Why This Matters: Ever tried to explain symptoms to a doctor who doesn't speak your language? For a million Francophones outside Quebec and half a million Anglophones in Quebec, this is a real barrier to healthcare. Seniors and people in rural areas are hit hardest. This study could lead to better access to care in...
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (Federal)
Bill S-2 proposes changes to who qualifies for Indian status under the Indian Act. Previous amendments didn't fully fix sex-based discrimination in how status is passed down through generations. This bill aims to address those remaining gaps and...
Why This Matters: Were you or your ancestors denied Indian status because of outdated rules? This bill could change that. Thousands of Indigenous people lost status rights due to sex discrimination in the Indian Act. If you've been affected—or know someone who has—this directly impacts your family's legal...
Legislation
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (Federal)
The Senate is examining whether the federal government is actually following through on its commitments to residential school survivors and their families. This study reviews the government's response to a 2023 report called "Honouring the Children...
Why This Matters: Residential schools affected generations of Indigenous families across Canada. If you're Indigenous, this is about whether the government is actually doing what it promised your community. If you're not, it's about whether Canada is living up to its reconciliation commitments. Everyone has a stake...
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Closed
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton wants to know where you feel unsafe walking, biking, or driving in Callingwood South. The city is planning traffic calming measures—things like speed bumps, better crosswalks, or new signage—and they want residents to pinpoint problem spots...
Why This Matters: Walk your kids to school in Callingwood South? Worried about speeding cars on your street? This is your chance to flag the exact spots that feel dangerous. The city will use your input to decide where to put traffic calming measures in 2026.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to add a third turbine to its Sainte-Marguerite-3 dam on Quebec's North Shore. The upgrade would boost power output by 440 megawatts—enough to power roughly 100,000 homes. Before deciding whether a full environmental assessment is...
Why This Matters: Live on Quebec's North Shore? This project could affect the Sainte-Marguerite River and surrounding area. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this land and water are used. Even if you're far away, this decision shapes how Canada balances clean energy expansion with environmental...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Labour (ON)
Ontario wants to know if government-funded construction projects should be required to hire apprentices. Why? Many skilled tradespeople are retiring, and the province needs to train replacements. The ministry is looking at adding apprenticeship...
Why This Matters: Thinking about a career in the trades? This could mean more paid training spots on big construction projects. For parents, it's about whether your kids will have pathways into well-paying skilled jobs. And if you're a contractor, new hiring rules could be coming your way.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Education