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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (Federal)
Fusion energy could one day provide clean, nearly limitless power. Canada's nuclear regulator wants to know how it should oversee this emerging technology. The CNSC is asking whether its current framework makes sense for fusion—which works...
Why This Matters: Fusion could change how we power our homes and cities. Getting the rules right now matters—too strict and Canada misses out on innovation, too loose and safety suffers. If you care about clean energy or nuclear safety, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on Rules (Federal)
The Senate is studying whether to make Question Period with ministers a permanent part of its rules. Right now, ministers occasionally appear to answer senators' questions, but it's not required. This study is looking at whether to formalize that...
Why This Matters: Want more accountability from federal ministers? This could give the Senate real teeth to question them regularly. It's about whether the upper chamber becomes a stronger check on government power.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Open for Input
Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Federal)
The Senate is studying whether independent fishers are losing control of Atlantic Canada's inshore fisheries to corporations. The Owner-Operator Policy was designed to keep fishing licenses in the hands of working fishers, not investors. But is it...
Why This Matters: Live in a coastal Atlantic community? Fishing isn't just an industry—it's the economic backbone. When corporations buy up licenses, profits leave town and local jobs disappear. This study could shape whether your community stays a fishing village or becomes a corporate outpost.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
A property owner in Minaki wants to add a small piece of road allowance to their lot. The 0.163 hectare strip would be added to Lot 244, which is currently vacant. This would allow a future merger with the neighbouring Lot 245 for recreational use.
Why This Matters: This mainly affects nearby property owners in Minaki. If you own land next to this lot or use the road allowance, this change could affect access or property boundaries. The area is remote—about 56 km northwest of Kenora.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build residential, commercial, and community space on a contaminated property in Kitchener. The Ministry of Environment has reviewed a risk assessment and is now considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use. This...
Why This Matters: Planning to live, work, or shop near Margaret Avenue in Kitchener? This property has contamination that needs ongoing management. The certificate sets rules for how the land can be used safely. If you're a neighbour or future resident, you may want to know what safeguards are in place.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A greenhouse operation in Leamington wants to expand its stormwater management system. Grace Family Farms is adding drainage pipes, swales, and expanding a wet pond for their phase 2 greenhouse development. The overflow would discharge into the...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 18 or 19 in Leamington? This expansion could affect local drainage patterns. If you're downstream on the Jacob Fox Drain, more stormwater will flow your way during heavy rains.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A machine shop in Sudbury wants to register under Ontario's air pollution rules for its chrome plating operations. BBT Machining uses hexavalent chromium compounds to hard-chrome plate machined parts. Registration means they must follow specific...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Old Falconbridge Road in Sudbury? Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen. This registration determines what pollution controls the facility must use. Nearby residents may want to know what's being released into their air.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A mobile home park near Seeley's Bay needs approval for its existing sewage system. The park at 3303 County Road 32 has 33 home sites served by septic tanks and a leaching bed that processes 33,000 litres of wastewater daily. This is a routine...
Why This Matters: Live near this mobile home park in Leeds and the Thousand Islands? This approval affects how wastewater is managed in your area. If you rely on well water nearby, you may want to know about the sewage treatment system operating next door.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course in Oakville wants to renew its permit to draw water from an on-site pond for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.3 million litres per day during the golf season. The province has classified this as a low-risk water taking.
Why This Matters: Live near this golf course on North Service Road West? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well or care about pond water levels in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
The Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines wants to issue a mineral exploration permit to Roy Annett and Great Lakes Nickel Limited. The permit would allow mechanized drilling on four mining claims about 15 kilometres east of Shining Tree. This is...
Why This Matters: Live near Shining Tree or in Asquith or Fawcett townships? Drilling rigs could be operating in your area. The work involves clearing small areas for drill pads and may draw water from nearby lakes or streams. If you hunt, fish, or use Crown land in this area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario is considering whether to issue a mineral exploration permit to Roy Annett and Great Lakes Nickel Limited. The permit would allow mechanized drilling on four mining claims near Shining Tree, about 10 km east of town in MacMurchy Township...
Why This Matters: Live near Shining Tree or MacMurchy Township? This drilling could affect local water sources. The company may pump water from nearby lakes, rivers, or streams. Small areas of forest would be cleared for drill pads.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near St. Thomas wants to renew its permit to draw water from two creeks and two ponds for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 681,500 litres per day during the golf season (April to October) for the next 10 years. The Ministry has...
Why This Matters: Live near this golf course or downstream from Iron Creek? This permit affects local water levels during dry summer months. If you rely on a private well in the area, heavy water taking could impact your supply.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Procter & Gamble wants to build a new parking lot and battery storage area at their Belleville plant. The 2.2-hectare site needs approval for how it will handle stormwater runoff. An underground tank and grassed swale would filter and control water...
Why This Matters: Live near the P&G plant on University Avenue? This expansion could affect local drainage patterns. The stormwater system is designed to treat runoff before it reaches local waterways.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A chrome plating company in Bolton, Ontario wants to register under provincial air pollution standards. Harlin Plating Inc. coats metal parts with chromium, which releases hexavalent chromium compounds into the air. Registration means they must...
Why This Matters: Live or work near 17 McEwan Drive West in Bolton? This facility releases hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen, into the air. The registration determines what pollution controls they must use. Nearby residents and workers may want to weigh in on whether the proposed standards are adequate.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Valvoline wants to renew its air emissions permit for a lubricant packaging facility in Mississauga. The facility uses natural gas equipment that releases nitrogen oxides into the air. This renewal would let them continue operating with some...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Royal Windsor Drive in Mississauga? This facility releases nitrogen oxides into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on how much they can emit. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Amrize Canada wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and controlling dust at its aggregate operation in North Grenville, Ontario. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level—meaning the water taking could...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in North Grenville? This permit could affect local water levels for the next decade. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you rely on wells or care about local ponds and streams, this decision matters.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources