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
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to make nicotine tablets available over the counter. Right now, you need a prescription for these quit-smoking aids. The proposal would let pharmacies sell tablets with 4mg or less of nicotine without a doctor's note—just like...
Why This Matters: Trying to quit smoking? This could give you more options at the pharmacy. Nicotine tablets dissolve under your tongue and work faster than patches. Making them easier to get might help more Canadians kick the habit.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture (ON)
Small food businesses like ice cream shops currently can't use delivery apps like Uber Eats or DoorDash without getting a full dairy plant licence. Why? An old rule says milk products must stay "under their control" until they reach you. Ontario...
Why This Matters: Love ordering ice cream or artisan cheese to your door? This could mean more local shops on your favourite delivery apps. Small business owners who make dairy treats from already-pasteurized ingredients would save time and money by skipping the full dairy plant licensing process.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Volta Metals wants to drill for minerals about 7 km north of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. The company is asking for a permit to do mechanized drilling and cut narrow paths through the bush. This is early-stage exploration to test what minerals might be...
Why This Matters: Live near Sturgeon Falls or in Springer or Pedley townships? Drilling rigs and helicopters could be operating in your area. The company may pump water from nearby lakes or streams. If you hunt, fish, or hike in this area, you might notice cleared paths and drill pads.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
New Break Resources wants to drill for minerals about 30 km northwest of Matachewan in northeastern Ontario. The company is seeking a permit to use heavy drilling equipment to collect rock samples and test for mineral content. This would involve...
Why This Matters: Live near Matachewan or use the land for hunting, fishing, or recreation? Drilling operations could affect local water sources and wilderness areas. If you have a cottage or cabin in the area, this is worth knowing about.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Carlisle, Ontario wants to draw water from two ponds for 15 more days each year. The permit would allow water taking from March through October for irrigation. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for...
Why This Matters: Live near Carlisle or East Flamborough? This permit could affect local water levels. The golf course wants to pump up to 3.5 million litres daily from one pond alone. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources