Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC reviewed how emergency alerts reach Canadians through phones, TVs, and radios. They wanted to know if alerts should come in more languages, including Indigenous ones. They also asked about making alerts accessible for people with...
Why This Matters: Ever get that loud emergency alert on your phone? This consultation shaped how those alerts work. If you're deaf, live in a rural area with spotty coverage, or speak an Indigenous language, this directly affects whether you'll get warned about tornadoes, floods, or Amber Alerts.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
Closed
Immigration (Federal)
Right now, both provinces and the federal government assess Provincial Nominee Program applicants—creating duplicate work. This proposal would let provinces handle eligibility assessments alone, while Ottawa focuses only on security and...
Why This Matters: Applied through a Provincial Nominee Program? This could speed up your wait. Right now, both your province and Ottawa review the same things—your ability to settle economically and your intent to stay in that province. Cutting that duplication means faster decisions for nearly 50,000 applicants...
Regulations & Permits
Immigration
Closed
Oshawa, ON
Oshawa is updating its Official Plan—the blueprint for how the city grows over the next 30 years. Right now, they're asking for feedback on when and where new development should happen. Should growth be phased gradually? Which areas should develop...
Why This Matters: Live in Oshawa or thinking of moving there? This plan decides where new housing gets built and when. It affects traffic, transit routes, and whether your neighbourhood stays quiet or gets denser. If you care about green space, job opportunities, or housing costs in Durham Region, this is your...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
The Village of Burk's Falls wants to replace its 2011 official plan with a new one that will guide development for the next 20 years. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is reviewing it for consistency with provincial policies. The...
Why This Matters: Live in Burk's Falls or thinking of moving there? This plan decides where homes, businesses, and parks can go for the next two decades. It affects property values, what you can build on your land, and how the village grows.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada is developing guidance on asbestos in drinking water. They want feedback on how they assessed the health risks and what it might cost to implement these guidelines. This isn't a binding regulation yet—it's guidance that provinces and...
Why This Matters: Asbestos fibres can get into drinking water through old cement pipes. If you live in an older neighbourhood with aging infrastructure, this could affect your tap water. The guidance could push municipalities to test more often or replace old pipes.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
A water utility wants to restart an old pumping system that moves water from Little River Reservoir to Landrie Lake. The project would rebuild a pumphouse and lay 2.75 km of buried pipeline in Richmond County, Nova Scotia. It's designed to boost...
Why This Matters: Live near Little River or Landrie Lake? This project could affect local water levels and the surrounding environment. Construction would last about 16 months, with the system operating for 50 to 100 years. If you use well water or enjoy the natural areas nearby, you may want to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna gathered feedback from residents about barriers to accessibility in the city. The consultation is now complete, and the results are shaping the city's Accessibility Plan. You can still report accessibility concerns through an online service...
Why This Matters: Use a wheelchair or mobility aid? Have a visual or hearing impairment? Care for someone with a disability? This plan affects how you navigate sidewalks, transit, city buildings, and services. It's about making Kelowna work for everyone.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh wants to open a new gravel pit near Goderich in Huron County. They're asking to extract up to 100,000 tonnes of aggregate per year from a 16.6-hectare site. The township already operates an adjacent pit and...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in Huron County? You could see more truck traffic on local roads. Worried about dust, noise, or your well water? This is your chance to raise concerns before the pit is approved.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
London, ON
London is spending $4 million to upgrade 23 parks across the city between 2024 and 2027. Improvements include new pickleball and tennis courts, cricket batting cages, playground equipment, outdoor exercise stations, basketball courts, and shade...
Why This Matters: Use a park in London? This fund is upgrading 23 of them with new sports courts, playgrounds, and exercise equipment. If your neighbourhood park is on the list, you'll have a chance to weigh in on what gets built. Kids, athletes, and anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation could benefit.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Health (ON)
Ontario wants to let more out-of-province health workers prescribe and dispense monitored drugs while they wait for their Ontario registration. Right now, only doctors and nurse practitioners from other provinces can do this. The proposed change...
Why This Matters: Waiting months to see a specialist? This could help. Ontario faces health worker shortages, and qualified professionals from other provinces often sit idle while their paperwork processes. If you've ever struggled to find a pharmacist, physiotherapist, or other health provider, faster access to...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of the Solicitor General (ON)
Ontario wants to push back the deadline for police officers to complete mental health crisis training. Right now, all officers must finish by April 2026. The new plan? Officers on community patrol would have until October 2026, while desk-based...
Why This Matters: Ever called 911 for someone in a mental health crisis? How police respond can make the difference between de-escalation and tragedy. This training teaches officers to handle these situations safely. Delaying it means some officers won't have these skills for another year or two.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to speed up drug approvals by accepting decisions from trusted foreign regulators like the FDA or European agencies. Right now, every new medication needs a full Canadian review—even if it's already approved elsewhere. This...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a medication that's already available in the US or Europe? This could change that. Canada's small market means drug companies sometimes delay or skip launching here. Faster approvals could mean earlier access to new treatments—especially for kids, pets, and rare conditions where options...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants feedback on tightening the rules that set minimum standards for carbon pricing across Canada. Right now, provinces can design their own carbon pricing systems, but they must meet federal benchmarks. This review will...
Why This Matters: Carbon pricing affects what you pay for gas, heating, and everyday goods. Stricter rules could mean higher costs for polluters—which might get passed on to consumers. But stronger incentives could also speed up the shift to cleaner energy and create jobs in clean tech.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Peel Region is being dissolved, and its cities need to take over garbage collection and road maintenance. The province is proposing to delay these transfers—waste collection until October 2027, roads until July 2027—to give municipalities more time...
Why This Matters: Live in Mississauga, Brampton, or Caledon? Your garbage pickup and road maintenance are about to change hands. Getting the timing wrong could mean service disruptions or higher property taxes. This affects over 1.5 million residents.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam is creating its first Accessibility and Inclusion Plan to make city services, spaces, and information more welcoming for everyone. The active engagement phase has ended, and staff are now drafting the plan based on community feedback. A...
Why This Matters: Have a disability? Use a wheelchair or mobility aid? This plan will shape how easy it is to access city buildings, parks, and services. It also affects how the city communicates—think clearer signage, accessible websites, and inclusive programs.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Oshawa, ON
Oshawa is creating a new Culture Plan to guide arts, heritage, and cultural programs for the next decade. The city wants to know what 'culture' means to you—whether that's festivals, libraries, historic sites, or community gatherings. This replaces...
Why This Matters: Live in Oshawa? This plan will shape what cultural events, programs, and spaces are available to you for the next 10 years. Whether you care about local festivals, library services, heritage preservation, or community gathering spots—this is your chance to influence what gets prioritized.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities