Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to cut red tape for forestry, mining, and development projects. The province is proposing to streamline how companies get permits to harvest trees, operate sawmills, and remove trees for roads or mines. Some changes would let...
Why This Matters: Work in forestry, mining, or construction in Ontario? These changes could speed up project approvals. Own rural property with trees? You might finally get full ownership of trees the province has claimed since your land was first granted. Live near Crown forests? How the province balances faster...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to let mining companies skip some environmental permits when exploring for minerals. Right now, companies need multiple approvals for things like taking water and managing air emissions. The province says these overlap with Mining Act...
Why This Matters: Live near a potential mining site? This could mean more exploration activity with fewer environmental checkpoints. The province says existing Mining Act rules are enough protection. Critics might worry about water quality and air emissions near exploration sites.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A lithium and tantalum mine near the Cree Nation of Nemaska wants to expand. The company isn't asking to dig more—they want to add a worker camp, a wastewater treatment system, and two gravel pits. The mine was approved in 2021 with strict...
Why This Matters: Live near Nemaska or in Eeyou Istchee territory? This affects your backyard. The new wastewater system would discharge treated water into the environment. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this land is used. Even if you're far away, this is part of Canada's push for critical...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to expand the port in Matane, Quebec. The project includes building a new commercial wharf, extending the existing one, dredging the harbour, and adding storage space. Two new terminals would handle larger cargo ships—up to 25,000...
Why This Matters: Live near Matane's waterfront? This project could change your view and your neighbourhood. Dredging and construction may affect local fishing and marine life. On the flip side, a bigger port could mean more jobs and economic activity in the Gaspésie region.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of Labour (ON)
Construction workers sometimes don't get paid when subcontractors skip town or go bankrupt. Ontario is asking whether general contractors should be on the hook for those unpaid wages. Right now, workers have limited options when their direct...
Why This Matters: Work in construction? Know someone who does? Wage theft hits this industry hard. If you've ever worried about getting stiffed by a fly-by-night subcontractor, this consultation is asking whether the law should give you more protection.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Toronto wants to change the zoning for a site near King Street West and Atlantic Avenue. Right now, it's designated for employment uses only. The city wants to allow residential and commercial development instead. The provincial Minister must...
Why This Matters: Live or work near King and Atlantic? This could bring new condos and shops to your neighbourhood. It's part of a bigger trend of converting industrial lands near transit into housing. If you think Toronto needs more homes—or more job space—this is your chance to weigh in.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Environment Canada and Health Canada have developed a new method to identify which chemicals used in plastics might be harmful to people or the environment. They've applied this approach to over 6,600 substances and want feedback on whether the...
Why This Matters: Plastics are everywhere—food packaging, toys, medical devices. Some chemicals in them may be harmful. This consultation decides which ones get studied first. If you care about what's in the products your family uses, this is your chance to weigh in on the government's priorities.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
St. John's, NL
St. John's is creating a neighbourhood plan for the Rennie's River area. The city wants to know what residents love about the neighbourhood and what could be improved. This plan will guide decisions about housing, green spaces, walking paths, and...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Rennie's River? This plan will shape what gets built in your neighbourhood. Worried about losing mature trees and heritage homes to new development? Want better bike paths and bus routes? Now's your chance to weigh in before decisions are made.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo is planning how to handle garbage, recycling, and composting for the next 25 years. They're considering 18 different options—from banning certain items from garbage to creating community funds for waste reduction. Phase 2...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo Region? This affects your garbage pickup, what you can throw out, and how much it costs. The Region is considering material bans—meaning you could be fined for putting certain items in the garbage. They're also looking at new drop-off options and programs to reduce food waste.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Calgary, AB
Calgary is building a permanent memorial to honour Indian Residential School survivors, lost children, and those affected by intergenerational trauma. The design has been selected—The Wandering Spirit by groundcubed and Adrian Stimson. Now the city...
Why This Matters: This memorial will be a permanent place for reflection, ceremony, and healing at The Confluence Historic Site. If you're a survivor, family member, or someone who cares about reconciliation, this is your chance to ensure the design truly honours those affected. The city is doing a final check...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Federal)
The Senate's Agriculture and Forestry Committee is studying Canada's growing wildfire problem. They want to understand how fires affect forestry, farming, and the rural and Indigenous communities that live with the consequences. This is your chance...
Why This Matters: Live in a rural area or near forests? Wildfires are getting worse every year. Smoke chokes cities hundreds of kilometres away. Farmers lose crops. Forestry workers lose jobs. Indigenous communities face evacuation after evacuation. This study could shape how Canada prepares for and responds to fire...
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Federal)
The Senate is studying how Canada should engage with Africa. They're looking at trade, development, security, and diplomatic ties. Senators are hearing from government officials, academics, and civil society groups. Your input could shape Canada's...
Why This Matters: Africa is the world's fastest-growing continent. Canadian businesses are looking for new markets. Aid organizations want smarter development spending. If you care about where Canada invests its diplomatic energy—or your tax dollars—this is your chance to weigh in.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Victoria, BC
Victoria has adopted its first Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan after extensive public engagement. The plan focuses on making the community safer and more inclusive for everyone—housed and unhoused residents, businesses, and workers. The City is...
Why This Matters: Live or work in downtown Victoria? This plan directly shapes how the City addresses safety concerns in your neighbourhood. Whether you're a business owner dealing with street-level challenges, a resident concerned about public spaces, or someone experiencing homelessness, these decisions affect...
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton wants to know what's causing traffic headaches in Belgravia. Drivers are cutting through residential streets to avoid congestion, especially during rush hour. The city is looking at both quick fixes and longer-term changes to calm traffic...
Why This Matters: Live in Belgravia? You've probably been stuck waiting through multiple light cycles while trains pass. Residents say rush-hour traffic traps them in their own neighbourhood. Shortcutters speed through residential streets, making U-turns and ducking into alleys. If you walk, bike, or have kids...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Edmonton, AB
A developer wants to build denser housing on a corner lot in Edmonton's Queen Alexandra neighbourhood. The current zoning allows single-family homes up to 10.5 metres tall. The proposed change would allow buildings up to 12 metres with more units...
Why This Matters: Live in Queen Alexandra or nearby? This could change what gets built on your street. The new rules would allow taller buildings closer to property lines. More housing units could mean more neighbours—and more street parking competition.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Francophone Affairs Secretariat (MB)
Manitoba wants to hear from you about making the province truly bilingual. The government is developing a long-term strategy to improve access to French-language services across multiple sectors. This survey and public consultations are the first...
Why This Matters: Speak French? This could mean better access to government services, healthcare, and education in your language. Even if you don't, this shapes what kind of province Manitoba becomes. Bilingualism affects schools, signage, and how government serves everyone.
Policy & Studies
Education
Justice & Rights