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Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on Rules (Federal)
The Senate is reviewing whether to change its rules around Question Period with ministers. Right now, ministers occasionally appear to answer senators' questions. The committee is looking at whether to make this a permanent, formal part of Senate...
Why This Matters: Want to know how government ministers are held accountable? This affects how the Senate can question them directly. More structured Question Periods could mean better oversight of government decisions that affect your daily life.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
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Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Federal)
The Senate is studying how commercial fishing licenses work on Canada's Pacific Coast. Right now, the licensing system determines who can fish, what they can catch, and where. The committee wants to understand if the current rules are working for...
Why This Matters: Work in BC's fishing industry? This study could reshape who gets to fish commercially. License costs and access rules affect whether fishing stays a viable career. Coastal communities depend on these decisions for jobs and their way of life.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Federal)
Senator Kim Pate has introduced a bill to change how federal prisons use solitary confinement. Bill S-205 would amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. The Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee is currently studying it and...
Why This Matters: Canada's use of solitary confinement has been criticized by human rights groups and courts. This bill could change how thousands of federal inmates are treated. If you care about prison conditions, mental health in corrections, or human rights, this matters.
Legislation
Justice & Rights
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Senate of Canada - Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Federal)
The Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee is examining two parts of the federal budget bill. Division 18 deals with export controls—rules about what goods Canada can sell abroad. Division 27 covers sanctions and financial crime enforcement. The...
Why This Matters: This affects how Canada enforces sanctions against countries like Russia and tracks financial crimes. If you care about Canada's response to international conflicts or money laundering, this shapes the tools the government has. Export controls also affect which Canadian businesses can sell what...
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region is developing a four-year roadmap for child care and early learning services. They want input from parents, child care providers, and community members to make the system more accessible, affordable, and inclusive.
Why This Matters: Looking for child care in Waterloo Region? This plan will shape what's available and how much it costs for the next four years. Parents struggling to find spots or afford care should weigh in. Child care workers and operators can help identify what's working and what's not.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
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Kelowna, BC
Kelowna wants to build a 2.4km road extension connecting Spall Road to Highway 33. Why? The city's Midtown area is squeezed between Dilworth Mountain and Mission Creek, forcing all east-west traffic onto just three routes. This fourth corridor would...
Why This Matters: Commute through Kelowna's Midtown? You know the bottleneck. With 50,000 more residents expected over 20 years, traffic will only get worse. This road could cut your drive time and eventually make room for better bus service on Highway 97.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam has completed its new Economic Development Strategy. The five-year plan was developed through research and public engagement with businesses, community organizations, youth, and First Nations. It's now been unanimously adopted by Council.
Why This Matters: Live or work in Coquitlam? This strategy shapes where jobs will be created and what kind of businesses the city will attract over the next five years. It affects everything from local employment opportunities to the types of shops and services in your neighbourhood.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Richmond, BC
The City of Richmond is showcasing its major infrastructure projects for 2025. You can explore interactive maps covering buildings, parks, transportation, engineering, public art, and energy projects. This is your chance to learn what's being built...
Why This Matters: Live in Richmond? These projects shape your daily life—new roads, park upgrades, building renovations, and energy infrastructure. Curious about construction near your home? This is where you find out what's happening and why.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Waterloo Region, ON
Wellesley Township wants to know if you think kite fighting should be restricted. Kite fighting is a competitive sport where participants use abrasive-coated strings to cut opponents' kite strings. The township is asking residents whether...
Why This Matters: Live in Wellesley Township? This could affect what activities are allowed in your local parks. Kite fighting uses sharp strings that can cause injuries. If you've seen kite fighting in your area or have safety concerns, the township wants to hear from you.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is building a major new recreation hub in the south end of the city. The complex will include a swimming pool, gymnasiums, a walking track, library branch, and park amenities. The city ran a series of polls to understand what residents...
Why This Matters: Live in south Cambridge? This will be your neighbourhood recreation hub. Whether you swim, use the gym, or just want a nice park for your kids, this project shapes what's available to you for decades.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region's airport is planning for major growth over the next 20 years. The Region wants your input on how YKF should expand—not just as a place to catch flights, but potentially as a transit hub connecting buses, trains, and light rail...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo Region? This plan affects how you'll travel for the next two decades. More flights could mean easier trips without driving to Pearson. A transit hub at the airport could change your commute. New aviation jobs could keep talent local instead of heading to Toronto.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Abbotsford, BC
The City of Abbotsford has finished developing its accessibility plan. The plan identifies barriers for people with disabilities and outlines how to remove them. It meets requirements under BC's Accessible British Columbia Act.
Why This Matters: Use a wheelchair or have mobility challenges? This plan affects how you get around Abbotsford. It also matters if you have a family member with a disability, or if you're aging and want your city to stay accessible.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
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Brampton, ON
Brampton is rewriting the rules for how new buildings and neighbourhoods should look and function. The new Urban Design Guidelines will replace 20-year-old standards and cover everything from street layouts to garden suites. The city wants feedback...
Why This Matters: Live in Brampton or thinking of moving there? These guidelines will shape what your neighbourhood looks like for decades. They affect everything from how tall buildings can be to whether you can add a garden suite in your backyard. Developers, homeowners planning renovations, and anyone who cares...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
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Victoria, BC
Victoria is launching an e-bike share system where you can grab an electric bike from one parking zone and drop it off at another. The city asked residents to help decide where these parking zones should be located across the city. This consultation...
Why This Matters: Live or work in Victoria? This affects how easy it'll be to grab an e-bike near you. Good parking zone placement means bike share actually works for your daily trips. Bad placement means the bikes are never where you need them.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Edmonton, AB
Edmonton is rethinking how it protects and celebrates the places that matter to residents. This isn't just about old buildings—it's about natural spaces, cultural landmarks, and community gathering spots. The new Heritage Places Strategy will...
Why This Matters: Got a favourite park, community hall, or neighbourhood landmark? This strategy decides which places get protected—and which don't. It also affects how heritage rules interact with housing development. If you've ever wondered why some buildings get saved while others get demolished, this is your...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Health (MB)
The Manitoba government wants to hear from health care workers about what's working and what isn't. Premier Wab Kinew and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara are hosting in-person sessions at hospitals across the province. There's also an online survey...
Why This Matters: Work in a Manitoba hospital or health centre? This is your chance to tell the Premier directly what needs to change. Whether it's staffing, equipment, or patient care policies, they're asking for your input. The feedback could shape how health care is delivered across the province.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety