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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta gathered public input to create a management plan for Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Indigenous rock art. The Blackfoot Confederacy partnered with government on the plan, which was finalized in February...
Why This Matters: Ever visited Writing-on-Stone? This park protects ancient Indigenous rock art found nowhere else. The management plan shapes how you'll experience the park for years to come—from trail access to cultural programming.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Ministry of Health (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on updating the Institutions Regulation, which sets health and safety rules for care facilities like childcare programs, group homes, and addiction treatment centres. The current rules haven't been significantly updated...
Why This Matters: Have a parent in a group home? A child in daycare? These rules affect the safety standards where your loved ones receive care. The current regulations are over 40 years old and don't address modern concerns like extreme heat or infection prevention.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
The Competition Bureau wants feedback on new guidelines for enforcing rules against anti-competitive business practices. These guidelines explain how the Bureau will handle things like price-fixing, exclusive dealing, and companies abusing their...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why some products cost more in Canada than elsewhere? Or why certain industries seem dominated by just a few big players? These guidelines shape how the government stops companies from squashing competition. That affects the prices you pay, the choices you have, and whether small...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Competition Bureau (Federal)
Recent changes to competition law let businesses and individuals sue competitors directly for anti-competitive behaviour. The Competition Bureau wants feedback on its new guidelines explaining when it will get involved in these private cases. This...
Why This Matters: Ever been ripped off by misleading advertising? Watched a big company crush smaller competitors? These new rules make it easier for businesses and individuals to take action themselves. If you run a small business being squeezed by a dominant competitor, this directly affects your options. Even as...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Canada has decided to ban open net-pen salmon farming in BC coastal waters by June 2029. Now the government wants feedback on its draft transition plan. The plan covers how to shift to closed containment systems while supporting affected workers...
Why This Matters: Work in BC's salmon farming industry? This transition could reshape your job. Live in a coastal community that depends on aquaculture? Your local economy is at stake. Care about wild Pacific salmon? This ban aims to protect them from disease and sea lice spread by open net-pens.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to change how it approves infant formula and medical foods for babies. Right now, all products go through the same review process. The proposal would create three tiers based on risk—lower-risk products could skip pre-market...
Why This Matters: Have a baby or planning to? This affects what formula and specialized infant foods make it to store shelves. Parents of infants with special dietary needs—like premature babies needing human milk fortifiers—could see faster access to new products. But the trade-off is less government review upfront...
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Cultural Industries Branch (Federal)
The government asked how to spend $5 million to help Indigenous, racialized, and religious minority creators tell their own stories in media and the arts. The Changing Narratives Fund aims to break down barriers that keep diverse voices out of...
Why This Matters: Ever feel like the stories on TV or in the news don't reflect your community? This fund is meant to change that. It's about giving Indigenous, racialized, and religious minority creators the resources to share their perspectives. If you work in media or the arts, this could open new funding doors.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The emerald ash borer has killed millions of ash trees across North America and continues to spread. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked Canadians how to update regulations controlling the movement of ash wood products. The agency favored...
Why This Matters: Got a cottage? Like camping? This affects you. Moving firewood is one of the main ways this beetle spreads. New rules could change where you can take wood and what you can burn. Ash trees are common in backyards, parks, and forests across Eastern Canada—and they're dying fast.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
INEOS operates a sulphur dioxide production plant in Porcupine, Ontario. They want to add an air separation unit and cooling tower to their facility. The Ministry is reviewing whether to approve this amendment to their air emissions permit.
Why This Matters: Live near Porcupine or Timmins? This plant releases sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide into the air. The proposed expansion could change local air quality. If you're concerned about industrial emissions in your community, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
KWC Fabricated Products makes upholstery for car parts at their Waterloo facility. They need a new air permit to cover emissions from their spray booths, heating equipment, and fabric cutting operations. The chemicals released include acetone...
Why This Matters: Live or work near 594 Colby Drive in Waterloo? This permit would allow ongoing air emissions from this manufacturing facility. Benzene and methylene chloride are known health concerns. Nearby residents may want to understand what's being released into their air.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to operate a dry concrete bagging facility and aggregate depot at 738 Alyea Street in Woodstock, Ontario. They need government approval to release dust, silica, cement particles, and other emissions into the air. The facility would...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Alyea Street in Woodstock? This facility would release dust, silica, and cement particles into the air. Silica dust is a known health hazard. Neighbours may also notice increased truck traffic and industrial noise.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Burnt River Properties wants to update their air emissions permit for a limestone crushing facility near Kawartha Lakes. The new permit would cover all emission sources including crushers, screeners, and material handling. Emissions include...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 121 in Kawartha Lakes? This quarry's air permit affects what you breathe. Crystalline silica dust is a health concern for nearby residents. The permit sets limits on how much dust and pollution the facility can release.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives wants your input on its next five-year plan. Whether you're a regular visitor or have never been, they want to hear what matters to you. A quick 5-10 minute survey could help shape programming, exhibits...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo Region? These museums and archives preserve your community's history. They host school trips, family outings, and seasonal events. Your feedback helps decide what stories get told and how the sites serve residents over the next five years.
Policy & Studies
Education
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Colt Canada wants to increase production at its Kitchener firearms factory. The company makes military and police weapons. To do this, they need permission to emit more lead, particulate matter, and petroleum distillates into the air. They also want...
Why This Matters: Live near Wilson Avenue in Kitchener? This facility would release more lead and particulate matter into the air. The shooting ranges would operate longer hours too. If you're concerned about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A gold mine near Timmins wants to renew its air pollution permit and increase production. Lake Shore Gold Corp. is asking to boost its paste plant output by about 20%. The facility releases nickel, lead, and other particles into the air from mining...
Why This Matters: Live near Timmins or Highway 101 West? This mine releases nickel, lead, and other particles into the air you breathe. The company wants to increase production, which could mean more emissions. If you have concerns about air quality in the area, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is developing a roadmap to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The government wants public input on how to reduce emissions across the province while keeping the economy competitive. This plan will affect everything from energy...
Why This Matters: Climate change is already hitting Manitoba hard—more floods, droughts, and wildfires. This roadmap will shape how the province tackles these problems over the next 25 years. It could affect your energy bills, your job, and how your community prepares for extreme weather.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate