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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta asked residents whether to establish Big Island Provincial Park, a 79-hectare natural area along the North Saskatchewan River in southwest Edmonton. The park will be co-managed by the province, Enoch Cree Nation, and the City of Edmonton...
Why This Matters: Love exploring Edmonton's river valley? This new park protects a natural island that was previously hard to access. The tri-governmental partnership with Enoch Cree Nation means Indigenous perspectives will shape how the park is managed. Future visitors will get new roads and facilities to enjoy...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta is asking residents whether the province should create its own pension plan and withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan. An independent panel gathered feedback through surveys and town halls. The first phase of engagement is now complete.
Why This Matters: If you work in Alberta, this could change your retirement. The CPP you've paid into for years might be replaced with something new. Your pension contributions, benefits, and portability across provinces could all be affected.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Ministry of Affordability and Utilities (AB)
Alberta is exploring whether nuclear power should become part of its energy future. An expert panel is gathering feedback on how nuclear could provide reliable baseload power, support industrial applications like oil sands operations, and help...
Why This Matters: Pay an electricity bill in Alberta? This could shape what powers your home for decades. Nuclear plants take years to build but run for 60+ years. If you're concerned about emissions, energy costs, or industrial jobs in the province, this is your chance to weigh in before the roadmap is set.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to allow caffeine in gummy candies—the same way it's already allowed in chocolate bars and energy gums. The catch? Any product with more than 56 mg of caffeine per serving would need a new warning label telling you not to mix it...
Why This Matters: Grab a caffeinated gummy before your workout? This could make that legal. But if you're a parent, pay attention—these products would need warnings about kids under 14. And if you're someone who already drinks coffee, the new labels would remind you not to double up.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Some medicines approved for children in other countries aren't available in Canada. Health Canada created a priority list of pediatric drugs to fix this gap. The consultation asked Canadians which medications should be prioritized for approval.
Why This Matters: Got a sick kid? Some child-friendly medications available in the US or Europe simply aren't sold here. Parents sometimes have to get prescriptions compounded or import drugs from abroad. This list could change which treatments your pediatrician can prescribe.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
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
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
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
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