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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians how to improve the 90-day notices you get before your cellphone or internet contract ends. They also wanted input on international roaming alerts—those warnings you get when using your phone abroad. The goal? Help people...
Why This Matters: Ever been surprised by a bill after your phone contract ended? Or hit with roaming charges abroad? This consultation was about fixing that. The CRTC wanted to know if the warnings you get from your provider are actually helpful—or just fine print nobody reads.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on Rules (Federal)
The Senate is reviewing whether to change its rules around Question Period with ministers. Right now, ministers occasionally appear to answer senators' questions. The committee is looking at whether to make this a permanent, formal part of Senate...
Why This Matters: Want to know how government ministers are held accountable? This affects how the Senate can question them directly. More structured Question Periods could mean better oversight of government decisions that affect your daily life.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Federal)
The Senate is studying how commercial fishing licenses work on Canada's Pacific Coast. Right now, the licensing system determines who can fish, what they can catch, and where. The committee wants to understand if the current rules are working for...
Why This Matters: Work in BC's fishing industry? This study could reshape who gets to fish commercially. License costs and access rules affect whether fishing stays a viable career. Coastal communities depend on these decisions for jobs and their way of life.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Federal)
Senator Kim Pate has introduced a bill to change how federal prisons use solitary confinement. Bill S-205 would amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. The Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee is currently studying it and...
Why This Matters: Canada's use of solitary confinement has been criticized by human rights groups and courts. This bill could change how thousands of federal inmates are treated. If you care about prison conditions, mental health in corrections, or human rights, this matters.
Legislation
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Federal)
The Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee is examining two parts of the federal budget bill. Division 18 deals with export controls—rules about what goods Canada can sell abroad. Division 27 covers sanctions and financial crime enforcement. The...
Why This Matters: This affects how Canada enforces sanctions against countries like Russia and tracks financial crimes. If you care about Canada's response to international conflicts or money laundering, this shapes the tools the government has. Export controls also affect which Canadian businesses can sell what...
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Royal Ready-Mix Inc. wants to update its air and noise permit for a concrete plant in Oakville. The facility handles sand, aggregate, and rock crushing, and releases pollutants including benzene, nickel compounds, and particulate matter into the air.
Why This Matters: Live near Royal Windsor Drive in Oakville? This concrete plant releases benzene and other pollutants into your air. The permit update could affect air quality in your neighbourhood.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Safe Environments Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada is asking whether new guidance is needed for asbestos in drinking water. The draft says there's no convincing evidence that swallowing asbestos causes health problems—unlike breathing it. Still, many older water pipes contain...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder what's in your tap water? Many Canadian communities still have aging asbestos-cement pipes underground. While breathing asbestos is dangerous, the science on drinking it is less clear. This guidance could affect how your municipality monitors and replaces old pipes.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Toronto Transit Commission wants to upgrade its Hillcrest maintenance facility at 1138 Bathurst Street. The changes include new track work, equipment upgrades, and additional industrial processes. This requires amending their air and noise...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Bathurst and Dupont? This facility's air emissions could affect your neighbourhood. The TTC is adding equipment that releases chemicals including benzene and nickel compounds. If you have concerns about air quality in the area, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The YMCA of Greater Toronto wants to renew its permit to draw water from two wells at a property near Schomberg, Ontario. The wells supply water to what appears to be a camp facility. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk category—meaning the...
Why This Matters: Live near Schomberg or have a private well in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The YMCA wants to draw up to 82,000 litres per day from each of two wells—year-round for the next 10 years. That's a lot of water from a rural area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region is developing a four-year roadmap for child care and early learning services. They want input from parents, child care providers, and community members to make the system more accessible, affordable, and inclusive.
Why This Matters: Looking for child care in Waterloo Region? This plan will shape what's available and how much it costs for the next four years. Parents struggling to find spots or afford care should weigh in. Child care workers and operators can help identify what's working and what's not.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
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Kelowna, BC
Kelowna wants to build a 2.4km road extension connecting Spall Road to Highway 33. Why? The city's Midtown area is squeezed between Dilworth Mountain and Mission Creek, forcing all east-west traffic onto just three routes. This fourth corridor would...
Why This Matters: Commute through Kelowna's Midtown? You know the bottleneck. With 50,000 more residents expected over 20 years, traffic will only get worse. This road could cut your drive time and eventually make room for better bus service on Highway 97.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam has completed its new Economic Development Strategy. The five-year plan was developed through research and public engagement with businesses, community organizations, youth, and First Nations. It's now been unanimously adopted by Council.
Why This Matters: Live or work in Coquitlam? This strategy shapes where jobs will be created and what kind of businesses the city will attract over the next five years. It affects everything from local employment opportunities to the types of shops and services in your neighbourhood.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Richmond, BC
The City of Richmond is showcasing its major infrastructure projects for 2025. You can explore interactive maps covering buildings, parks, transportation, engineering, public art, and energy projects. This is your chance to learn what's being built...
Why This Matters: Live in Richmond? These projects shape your daily life—new roads, park upgrades, building renovations, and energy infrastructure. Curious about construction near your home? This is where you find out what's happening and why.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Waterloo Region, ON
Wellesley Township wants to know if you think kite fighting should be restricted. Kite fighting is a competitive sport where participants use abrasive-coated strings to cut opponents' kite strings. The township is asking residents whether...
Why This Matters: Live in Wellesley Township? This could affect what activities are allowed in your local parks. Kite fighting uses sharp strings that can cause injuries. If you've seen kite fighting in your area or have safety concerns, the township wants to hear from you.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is building a major new recreation hub in the south end of the city. The complex will include a swimming pool, gymnasiums, a walking track, library branch, and park amenities. The city ran a series of polls to understand what residents...
Why This Matters: Live in south Cambridge? This will be your neighbourhood recreation hub. Whether you swim, use the gym, or just want a nice park for your kids, this project shapes what's available to you for decades.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region's airport is planning for major growth over the next 20 years. The Region wants your input on how YKF should expand—not just as a place to catch flights, but potentially as a transit hub connecting buses, trains, and light rail...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo Region? This plan affects how you'll travel for the next two decades. More flights could mean easier trips without driving to Pearson. A transit hub at the airport could change your commute. New aviation jobs could keep talent local instead of heading to Toronto.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Transportation