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Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Federal)
The Senate's Fisheries and Oceans Committee is examining how Canada manages its fisheries, oceans, and maritime safety. This is a broad study that could influence future laws and regulations. Senators want to hear from Canadians about what's working...
Why This Matters: Do you fish commercially or recreationally? Live in a coastal community? Care about ocean health or marine wildlife? This study could shape the rules that affect all of it. Senate studies feed directly into legislation—your input matters here.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to turn organic waste into renewable natural gas at a facility in Leamington, Ontario. They need government approval to release emissions into the air, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and odour. The biogas would be...
Why This Matters: Live near Mersea Road in Leamington? This facility could affect local air quality. Odour and emissions from the biofilter, flare, and other equipment would be released nearby. If you're concerned about smells or air pollution in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Sanscon Construction wants approval to operate an aggregate crushing plant in northwest Toronto. The facility would emit nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, crystalline silica, sulphur dioxide, and carbon monoxide from crushers, screeners, diesel...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Fenmar Drive in northwest Toronto? This plant would release dust and diesel exhaust into your air. Crystalline silica is a known health hazard. Nearby residents may want to weigh in on whether this belongs in their neighbourhood.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
McMurrich/Monteith Township in Ontario has created a new official plan to guide land use for the next 20 years. The current plan dates back to 2007. The province is reviewing it to make sure it aligns with provincial planning rules before the...
Why This Matters: Live in or near McMurrich/Monteith? This plan shapes where homes, businesses, and services can go for the next two decades. It affects property values, development potential, and the character of your community.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A paint manufacturing facility in Pickering wants approval to release various chemicals into the air. Ennis Paint Canada makes paints and coatings at 850 McKay Road. The company is seeking a new Environmental Compliance Approval that would cover...
Why This Matters: Live or work near McKay Road in Pickering? This permit decides what chemicals can be released into your air. The facility emits respirable silica (a lung hazard), ammonia, and solvents. If you have concerns about air quality in the area, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
GFL Environmental wants to expand its landfill gas collection system at a large waste facility near North Stormont. The expansion would add new gas extraction wells to capture methane from two new landfill stages. This is a routine permit amendment...
Why This Matters: Live near North Stormont or along Laflèche Road? This landfill is one of the largest in Eastern Ontario. Capturing landfill gas reduces odours and greenhouse gas emissions. If you're concerned about how the facility operates, this is your chance to comment.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A PVC resin manufacturer in Niagara Falls wants to renew and amend its air emissions permit. The company is asking to increase production capacity and add two new air-cooled condenser units. The facility releases vinyl chloride, benzene, nitrogen...
Why This Matters: Live near Niagara Falls? This factory releases chemicals like vinyl chloride and benzene into the air you breathe. They want to boost production significantly. If you're concerned about air quality in the area, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Sunrock Industries wants approval to operate a ready-mix concrete plant at 424 Hillis Road in Peterborough. The plant would emit particulate matter, cement dust, silica, and other pollutants. This permit would replace existing approvals and add...
Why This Matters: Live near Hillis Road in Peterborough? This plant would release cement dust, silica particles, and other air pollutants in your neighbourhood. Respirable crystalline silica is a known health concern. If you're worried about air quality near your home, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg explored options for protected bike lanes connecting St. Boniface to downtown. The proposed route runs along Provencher Boulevard from Archibald Street to the Esplanade Riel footbridge. After three phases of public engagement, the design is...
Why This Matters: Cycle or walk in St. Boniface? This project could make your commute safer and more comfortable. Protected bike lanes mean you wouldn't have to share the road with cars on Provencher. It would also connect to the Southeast Corridor and Taché Promenade—making it easier to get around without a car.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba wants to know how it should support local journalism, especially in rural areas and cultural communities. An all-party committee is looking at French, Filipino, Punjabi, and Chinese language publications, plus rural and northern media...
Why This Matters: Get your local news from a community paper or cultural publication? Those outlets are struggling. This consultation could shape whether they get government support to survive. If you live in rural Manitoba or rely on news in your language, this one's for you.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
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Service Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to modernize consumer protection laws. The 2017 consultation covered everything from car sales and ticket scalping to high-interest loans. Nearly 3,000 people responded, and the feedback shaped Bill 31, which proposed...
Why This Matters: Ever bought a used car and wondered what the dealer wasn't telling you? Got burned by ticket scalpers? Struggled with a high-interest loan? This consultation tackled the everyday frustrations Albertans face in the marketplace. The results led to proposed laws that could affect how you buy cars, get...
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Alberta asked workers and employers about vacation time, holiday pay, youth employment rules, and layoff notices. Over 5,400 people responded to the survey in late 2019. The feedback shaped Bill 32, which changed workplace rules around hours of...
Why This Matters: Work in Alberta? These rules affect your paycheque. How much vacation you get, when you're paid for holidays, how layoffs work—it all matters. Young workers and their parents should note the youth employment changes too.
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked utility customers about their experiences with the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA). The UCA helps homeowners, small businesses, and farmers navigate electricity, natural gas, and water bills. This review looked at whether the agency...
Why This Matters: Ever been confused by your utility bill? The UCA is supposed to help with that. If you're an Alberta homeowner, renter, farmer, or small business owner, this agency exists to advocate for you. This review could change how—or whether—you get help with billing disputes.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta asked parents, teachers, and students whether cellphones should be restricted in classrooms. Over 68,000 people responded to a survey in spring 2024. The feedback led to new provincial standards limiting phone use during instructional time.
Why This Matters: Got kids in school? This affects their daily routine. The new rules limit when students can use phones during class. Parents wanted fewer distractions. Teachers wanted clearer guidelines. Now there's a provincial standard.
Policy & Studies
Education
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A company wants to dig a new gravel pit in Norfolk County that would extract 325,000 tonnes of aggregate per year. The 25-hectare site near Simcoe would operate below the water table, which means groundwater impacts are a key concern. Environmental...
Why This Matters: Live near Woodhouse Township? This pit could affect your well water, since it would dig below the water table. Neighbours within 120 metres have already been notified. Expect more truck traffic on local roads if approved.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A gravel pit operator near Winterbourne wants to double how much material they can extract each year. Ontario Custom Aggregates Limited is asking to increase their annual limit from 150,000 tonnes to 300,000 tonnes at their site in Woolwich Township.
Why This Matters: Live near Winterbourne or in Woolwich Township? This could mean more truck traffic on local roads and increased noise from the pit. If you rely on a private well, changes to groundwater levels might affect your water supply.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources