Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked residents for input on options to reduce flooding and drought along the Bow River. The consultation is now complete. Based on public feedback, the government chose the Relocated Ghost Dam option and is moving forward with engineering...
Why This Matters: Live along the Bow River? This affects your flood risk. The 2013 Calgary floods caused billions in damage and displaced thousands. Better water storage could protect homes and businesses while also securing water supply during droughts.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Alberta asked residents what the provincial budget should focus on. The government wanted input on supporting a growing population while managing economic risks like volatile oil prices. Thousands of Albertans shared their views through surveys...
Why This Matters: Provincial budgets affect everything from healthcare wait times to school funding to road repairs. If you've ever wondered why certain services get cut or expanded, this was your chance to weigh in. More than 19,000 Albertans participated—showing these decisions matter to everyday people.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Imperial Oil wants to add new pollution control equipment at its Sarnia refinery and get a temporary exemption for smokestack opacity. The refinery emits benzene, sulphur dioxide, and other pollutants. This amendment would allow three new vapour...
Why This Matters: Live in Sarnia or nearby? This refinery already releases benzene, lead, and other pollutants into the air you breathe. The new equipment could reduce some emissions, but the opacity exemption means more visible smoke from one stack until 2032.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Ontario Ministry of Environment is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use for a contaminated property in Scarborough. The City of Toronto wants to develop the site at 4610 Finch Avenue East for residential use. A risk assessment found...
Why This Matters: Planning to buy a home in this new development? You should know the land has contamination requiring permanent management. Future residents will live with ongoing monitoring and restrictions. Neighbours may want to understand what's being built next door.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Wesdome Gold Mines wants to explore for gold about 50 km west of Wawa, Ontario. They're asking for a permit to cut narrow survey lines through the bush and run geophysical equipment. The work would disturb some vegetation, but it's expected to grow...
Why This Matters: Live near Point Isacor or use the area for hunting, fishing, or recreation? This exploration could be the first step toward a new mine. Early exploration is low-impact, but it signals where mining companies are looking next.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A soil recycling company in Vaughan wants to upgrade its equipment to process more material. The facility at 550 Bowes Road already handles up to 234,000 tonnes of soil per year, separating sand and gravel for reuse. This amendment would add dry...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Bowes Road in Vaughan? This facility already operates 24 hours a day. More processing capacity could mean more truck traffic and noise. If you have concerns about dust, noise, or traffic in the area, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Public Safety Canada (Federal)
Canada's five-year strategy to combat human trafficking is up for renewal. Public Safety Canada gathered input from victims, survivors, law enforcement, Indigenous groups, and service providers to identify gaps and emerging issues. This was a...
Why This Matters: Human trafficking happens in Canada—in massage parlours, on farms, in private homes. Victims are often vulnerable people: newcomers, Indigenous women, youth in care. This strategy shapes how police, border agents, and social services work together to stop it and help survivors rebuild their lives.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Canada helped invent modern AI. Now the government wants to know how to stay a leader. This 30-day sprint asked founders, researchers, workers, students, and everyday Canadians where to focus next—from scaling homegrown AI companies to building...
Why This Matters: AI is already changing how you work, shop, and get healthcare. This strategy will shape whether Canada leads or follows in the AI economy. It affects job opportunities, privacy protections, and whether Canadian companies can compete globally. Students and workers need to know what skills will...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Education
Technology & Digital
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a new nuclear power plant north of Peace River, Alberta. The federal government is assessing the environmental and social impacts before deciding whether to approve it. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous...
Why This Matters: Live in northern Alberta? This could bring jobs and reliable power to the region. But nuclear plants also raise questions about safety, waste storage, and environmental impacts. Indigenous communities have treaty rights in the area. Whether you're excited or concerned, this is your chance to weigh...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Department of Finance Canada (Federal)
The federal government asked whether private landowners should pay a tax on vacant residential land. The goal? Push developers to build homes instead of sitting on empty lots. This was part of Canada's plan to build nearly 4 million new homes by...
Why This Matters: Trying to buy a home? This could affect how many get built in your area. The idea is simple: tax empty lots so landowners actually build on them. More homes could mean more options and potentially lower prices for buyers and renters alike.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians whether telecom companies should face new rules for keeping networks running during outages and emergencies. The focus was on 9-1-1 reliability, wireless emergency alerts, and accessibility services. This consultation closed...
Why This Matters: Remember the Rogers outage that knocked out phones, internet, and even 9-1-1 for millions? This consultation was about preventing that from happening again. If you rely on your phone for emergencies, work from home, or live in a rural area with limited options, network reliability directly affects...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
Many lower-income Canadians miss out on benefits because they don't file taxes. The CRA wants to expand automatic tax filing services like SimpleFile to help more people get the credits they're owed. They're asking how to make this work better.
Why This Matters: Ever put off filing your taxes because it felt too complicated? You're not alone. Millions of Canadians—especially seniors, people with disabilities, and those with lower incomes—miss out on benefits they're entitled to simply because they don't file. This consultation could make getting your...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
The Canada Revenue Agency asked Canadians about their experiences dealing with CRA services. They wanted to hear from regular taxpayers, family members who help others with taxes, and professional tax preparers. The goal? Find out what's working and...
Why This Matters: Ever spent hours on hold with the CRA? Struggled to navigate My Account? This consultation was your chance to tell them directly. Past feedback already led to shorter wait times and easier sign-in options. Your input shapes how millions of Canadians interact with the tax system.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Calgary, AB
Calgary built a new regional park in the northeast Cornerstone community. The City asked residents what amenities they wanted—playgrounds, sports fields, spray parks, or gathering spaces. The consultation is now closed, and final concepts have been...
Why This Matters: Live in northeast Calgary? This park is coming to your neighbourhood. Families wanted multigenerational spaces where grandparents and kids can hang out together. The design includes protected wetlands, boardwalks, and active recreation areas.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Federal)
The Senate Fisheries and Oceans Committee is examining Division 33 of the federal budget bill C-15. This section contains provisions related to fisheries that were tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025. The committee hears from witnesses and...
Why This Matters: Budget bills often slip through major policy changes with little public attention. If you fish commercially, work in the seafood industry, or live in a coastal community, this could affect your livelihood. Senate committees are one of the few places where Canadians can weigh in before laws are...
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Open for Input
House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources (Federal)
A parliamentary committee is studying how the Temporary Foreign Worker Program affects Canadian workers and the job market. They want to understand whether the program helps fill labour shortages or displaces Canadian workers. This is your chance to...
Why This Matters: Looking for work? This program brings in hundreds of thousands of workers each year. Some say it fills jobs Canadians won't take. Others say it keeps wages low and squeezes out local workers. Your input could shape how the program works going forward.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Immigration