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Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is planning major changes to Gastown's streets and public spaces. The big question: should Water Street become pedestrian-only, seasonally or year-round? The city also wants input on making Cordova Street two-way, improving cycling...
Why This Matters: Live, work, or hang out in Gastown? These changes will reshape how you get around. Pedestrian zones could mean quieter streets and more patios—but also longer detours for drivers. Business owners and residents will feel the biggest impact.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 28, 2026
Canada banned six types of single-use plastics in 2022—straws, bags, cutlery, and more. Now the government wants to let Canadian companies export these same products to other countries. Why? To save manufacturing jobs and factory investments. The...
Why This Matters: Work at a plastics factory? This could save your job. Care about ocean pollution? You might wonder why we're exporting what we've banned at home. Either way, this decision shapes whether Canada's plastic ban is about real environmental action or just moving the problem elsewhere.
Regulations & Permits
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course in Milton wants to renew its permit to draw water from 16 Mile Creek and an irrigation pond. They're asking to take up to 4.3 million litres per day during the golf season. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk...
Why This Matters: Live near 16 Mile Creek in Milton? This permit could affect water levels in your area for the next 10 years. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you rely on the creek or nearby wells, you might want to weigh in.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
DCL International makes vehicle exhaust purifiers at their Vaughan factory. They want to renew their air emissions permit and add three new ovens plus more welding capacity. The facility releases metals like chromium and nickel into the air, along...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Cidermill Avenue in Vaughan? This factory's emissions could affect your air quality. The expansion means more production capacity and potentially more emissions in your neighbourhood.
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Kelowna, BC
Kelowna wants to know how your kids get to school and what would make walking or biking easier. The city surveys families at participating schools to identify barriers—think busy intersections, missing sidewalks, or unsafe crossings. Your answers...
Why This Matters: Drop your kids off at school every morning? You're not alone—school traffic is a headache for everyone. This program could mean safer crossings, better sidewalks, and less chaos at drop-off. If your child walks or bikes, their route could get safer. If they don't, this might make it possible.
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Health Products and Food Branch (Federal)
Open until March 20, 2026
Health Canada wants to overhaul how drug clinical trials are approved and monitored. The current rules date back decades. The proposed changes would create a risk-based system—lighter oversight for low-risk trials, stricter rules for higher-risk...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new treatment that's stuck in trials? These rules affect how quickly new drugs reach Canadian patients. If you've ever considered joining a clinical trial, the safety protections in these regulations apply to you. Faster approvals could mean earlier access to innovative therapies for...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Halifax, NS
Halifax wants to connect the Urban Greenway to Point Pleasant Park, but there's a catch: the original plan costs too much. Now they're considering a cheaper alternative—a Local Street Bikeway along Roxton Road and Robie Street instead of extending...
Why This Matters: Walk, bike, or roll through Halifax's south end? This project affects your daily commute. Students at Saint Mary's would get better connections to the park and downtown. Families looking for safe cycling routes should weigh in—the cheaper option means sharing the road with cars.
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is developing a long-term economic strategy and wants your input. The province is asking how to boost productivity, create better-paying jobs, and build resilience against trade uncertainty like tariffs. This builds on 14 months of work...
Why This Matters: Looking for a better-paying job in Manitoba? This strategy could shape which industries get support and where new jobs appear. Small business owner? The plan will affect policies that impact your bottom line. Whether you're in Winnipeg, rural Manitoba, or the North, this is about your economic...
Policy & Studies
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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (Federal)
Open until February 28, 2026
The federal government wants to know what regulations are slowing you down. They're running five reviews focused on project approvals, getting products to market, business productivity, border efficiency, and regulatory service delivery. If you've...
Why This Matters: Ever waited months for a permit? Struggled to get a new product approved? Dealt with confusing government forms? These reviews could lead to real changes. Business owners, importers, and anyone who's tangled with federal red tape should weigh in.
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Open until April 9, 2026
Alberta is asking how to manage a large area of land between the Clearwater, Athabasca, and Beaver Rivers near the Saskatchewan border. The draft plan sets rules for roads, logging, oil and gas, recreation, and conservation. This land overlaps...
Why This Matters: Hunt, fish, or camp in northeastern Alberta? This plan will shape what you can do and where. Work in forestry, oil and gas, or tourism in the region? The rules could affect your job. Live in a nearby community? This affects local roads and development. Indigenous communities have traditional ties...
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Ministry of Forests (BC)
Open until February 13, 2026
BC and First Nations are partnering to create a new forest management plan for 1.2 million hectares in southeastern BC. Right now, they want to know if you're interested in being involved as the plan develops. The area covers Cranbrook, Kimberley...
Why This Matters: Live in the Kootenays? This plan will shape how forests near you are managed for decades. It affects logging, recreation, wildlife habitat, and wildfire risk. Indigenous leadership is central to this process—a shift in how BC does forestry.
Community Planning
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario's largest steel mill in Hamilton wants to renew its air pollution permit. The facility emits particulates, benzene, and other contaminants from coke ovens, blast furnaces, and rolling mills. The ministry recently added a detailed list of...
Why This Matters: Live in Hamilton or nearby? This steel mill's emissions affect your air quality. The permit covers benzene (a known carcinogen), particulates, and sulphur dioxide. If you've noticed industrial smells or worry about respiratory health, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is redesigning Big Marlborough Park, a 1970s regional park in the northeast that's due for a major refresh. The city has already gathered feedback and created a preferred design. Now they're presenting the master plan and want final input...
Why This Matters: Live in northeast Calgary? This park serves Marlborough, Marlborough Park, and Abbeydale communities. Kids at nearby schools use it for outdoor learning. If you toboggan, skate, play disc golf, or just want a shady spot to gather, this redesign affects your neighbourhood.
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London, ON
London, Ontario turns 200 in 2026. The city wants to hear your stories—what makes London special to you? They're collecting memories and experiences from residents to celebrate this milestone. You can also get involved by attending bicentennial...
Why This Matters: Grew up in London? Moved here recently? This is your chance to share what the city means to you. Your story could be featured in the celebration. Plus, there's a packed calendar of free events—trivia nights, heritage fairs, skating, and more.
Policy & Studies
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Waterloo Region, ON
Ontario's Bill 23 forces cities to either formally designate heritage properties or remove them from protection by 2027. Waterloo has 152 listed properties at risk. The city is reviewing which ones deserve permanent heritage designation to prevent...
Why This Matters: Live in or near a historic Waterloo neighbourhood? This affects which buildings stay and which could be torn down. Heritage designation protects a property's character but also limits what owners can change. If you value Waterloo's historic streetscapes—or own one of these properties—this decision...
Community Planning
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course in Oakville wants to renew its permit to draw water from an on-site pond for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.3 million litres per day during the golf season. The province has classified this as a low-risk water taking.
Why This Matters: Live near this golf course on North Service Road West? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well or care about pond water levels in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources