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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is reviewing its 20-year-old fireworks by-law. Right now, you can only set off fireworks on Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Diwali without a permit. The city wants to know if these rules still work for the community.
Why This Matters: Love setting off fireworks to celebrate? This affects when you can do it legally. Have pets or PTSD that make fireworks stressful? Your input could shape stricter rules. Live in Cambridge? These rules affect your neighbourhood's noise and safety.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
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Calgary, AB
Calgary wants to make it easier for homeowners to build backyard suites—small homes in your backyard that can house renters or family members. The city is designing an incentive program that could include financial help, pre-approved designs, and...
Why This Matters: Own a home in Calgary with a backyard? This program could help you build a rental unit or a place for aging parents. One in five Calgary households can't afford where they live right now. More backyard suites mean more housing options without changing neighbourhood character.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada is considering resuming free trade negotiations with Thailand. The government wants to know which Canadian products and services would benefit from reduced tariffs, and what barriers currently make it hard to do business there. They're also...
Why This Matters: Work in agriculture, manufacturing, or services? A trade deal could open new markets for Canadian businesses. Import goods from Southeast Asia? Prices might drop. Care about labour standards abroad? This deal could include protections—or not, depending on what Canadians push for.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada and the UAE want to negotiate a free trade deal. The government is asking what you think should be prioritized—from tariff cuts to labour rights to human rights protections. This would be Canada's first trade agreement with a Gulf state.
Why This Matters: Trade deals affect prices at the store and jobs in your community. The UAE is already a $3.4 billion trading partner. This deal could open doors for Canadian businesses—but critics worry about labour and human rights in the UAE. Your input shapes what Canada pushes for at the table.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Closed
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa asked young people aged 15-25 what their city really needs. Four youth-led consultation events gathered ideas about programs, spaces, and services for young people. The feedback will shape city policies and a 2026 action plan.
Why This Matters: Are you between 15 and 25 in Ottawa? This was your chance to shape what the city builds for young people. The ideas gathered will influence real programs and services. A Youth Forum on November 24 will turn these ideas into action.
Policy & Studies
Education
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Environment (SK)
Saskatchewan is updating its five-year waste management strategy. The province wants to know what's working, what needs to change, and what new ideas could reduce waste. Your feedback will help set priorities for recycling, landfills, and waste...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder where your garbage goes? This strategy affects recycling programs, landfill rules, and what happens to hazardous waste in your community. If you've been frustrated by limited recycling options or worried about illegal dumping, this is your chance to speak up.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Labour (AB)
Alberta reviewed its rules about what jobs young workers under 18 can do without needing a special permit. The government proposed a new 'light work list' of approved jobs and asked for public feedback. The consultation closed in July 2019 and...
Why This Matters: Have a teenager looking for their first job? These rules decide what work they can legally do. Parents, employers, and young workers all have a stake in getting the balance right between opportunity and safety.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Alberta Climate Change Office (AB)
Alberta asked for public input on how to implement a 100 megatonne annual cap on oil sands emissions. The Oil Sands Advisory Group developed recommendations including early actions to reduce emissions and additional measures if emissions approach...
Why This Matters: Alberta's oil sands are one of Canada's largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. How the province manages this cap affects climate change efforts nationwide. It also shapes the future of thousands of energy sector jobs.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to support the growing local food industry. The government wanted input on defining 'local food,' creating a Local Food Week, and setting standards for organic products sold within the province. This consultation led to...
Why This Matters: Shop at farmers' markets? Care about knowing where your food comes from? This shaped how Alberta defines and promotes local food. The $1 billion local food industry affects farmers, vendors, and anyone who buys Alberta-grown products.
Legislation
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of Community and Social Services (AB)
Alberta created Canada's first dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. Before launching the role, the government asked Albertans what this advocate should focus on. Over 1,300 people shared their priorities, and Tony Flores was appointed as...
Why This Matters: Do you or someone you love live with a disability? This advocate exists to fight for your rights and help navigate services. The priorities set in this consultation shaped what issues get attention first.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta developed a voluntary labelling program to help shoppers identify products made in the province. The government gathered feedback on label design and criteria from January to February 2022. The program is now administered by the Alberta Food...
Why This Matters: Shop at Alberta grocery stores? This label helps you spot local products faster. Supporting local means more jobs stay in the province. It's also a way to know where your food actually comes from.
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked whether boat owners should pay for an annual watercraft pass to help stop invasive mussels from entering the province's lakes and rivers. The money would fund inspections, decontamination stations, and the K9 detection program. Zebra...
Why This Matters: Own a boat, kayak, or paddleboard in Alberta? This could mean a new annual fee every time you hit the water. The pass would help protect lakes you fish, swim, and camp beside. Invasive mussels clog water pipes, wreck boat motors, and cut up feet on beaches. Once they arrive, they're nearly...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Oakville Golf Club wants to renew its permit to draw water from Sixteen Mile Creek for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.6 million litres per day during the golf season (April to October). The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters: Live near Sixteen Mile Creek? This permit affects local water levels during dry summer months. If you fish, kayak, or care about creek health in Oakville, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
S.A.M.I Holdings Ltd. wants to open a large gravel pit in South-West Oxford Township, near Woodstock. The pit would cover about 60 hectares and extract up to 950,000 tonnes of aggregate annually. That's a significant operation for the area. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Innes Line in South-West Oxford? This pit would operate right in your backyard. Expect truck traffic, noise, and dust if approved. If you rely on well water, the groundwater studies matter to you. Even if you're not a neighbour, aggregate operations shape local roads and farmland for...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Three telecom companies are asking the federal government to overturn or change a CRTC decision about wholesale internet access. Eastlink, Cogeco, and SaskTel filed one petition. TekSavvy and other smaller providers filed another. Rogers filed a...
Why This Matters: This affects how much you pay for internet. Wholesale access rules determine whether smaller providers like TekSavvy can compete with big telecoms. More competition usually means lower prices. Less competition? Your monthly bill could climb.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Technology & Digital
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants to make its data and surveys more accessible to people with disabilities. They're asking what barriers exist and how to remove them. The feedback will shape their 2026-2028 Accessibility Plan and improve how they hire...
Why This Matters: Do you use a screen reader? Have trouble with complex data tables? This affects how you access government statistics. About 27% of Canadians have a disability. If you're one of them—or work with people who are—your input shapes whether StatCan's data actually works for everyone.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Technology & Digital