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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
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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
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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
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Anthony Danis wants to operate a hauled sewage disposal site near Kirkland Lake in northeastern Ontario. The 3.8-hectare site would use five dewatering trenches to dispose of waste from septic tanks and portable toilets. Ontario's environment...
Why This Matters: Live near Lebel or Kirkland Lake? This site would handle sewage waste from the area. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to know about groundwater monitoring. Odour and truck traffic could also affect neighbours.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Government of Northwest Territories (NT)
The NWT government wants to know if mental health and addictions services are meeting residents' needs. They're gathering feedback to identify what's working, what's not, and where gaps exist. Your input will help shape how these services are...
Why This Matters: Struggling to access mental health support? Know someone who is? This survey is your chance to tell the government what's actually happening on the ground. In a territory as vast as the NWT, getting help can mean long waits or long drives. Your feedback could change that.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
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St. John's, NL
St. John's wants to hear from young adults aged 18-30 on city issues. Sign up for City Influencers and you'll get quick surveys on topics like transit, housing, events, and downtown planning. It's voluntary, takes just minutes, and you might win...
Why This Matters: Live in St. John's and under 30? The city actually wants your opinion. Past surveys have shaped decisions on transit, housing, and summer events. This is one of the few ways young people can directly influence local policy without attending boring meetings.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is transforming a former coal power plant into a 177-acre innovation hub called Lakeview Village. The city wants to know what incentives would attract tech, cleantech, and life sciences companies to set up shop there. They're planning...
Why This Matters: Looking for a tech job in the GTA? This district could bring 9,000 new positions in research and innovation. Live in Mississauga? More local jobs means shorter commutes and a stronger tax base. The city's betting big on cleantech and life sciences—industries that could shape the region's economy...
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
The Village of Burk's Falls wants to replace its 2011 official plan with a new one that will guide development for the next 20 years. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is reviewing it for consistency with provincial policies. The...
Why This Matters: Live in Burk's Falls or thinking of moving there? This plan decides where homes, businesses, and parks can go for the next two decades. It affects property values, what you can build on your land, and how the village grows.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
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Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
A water utility wants to restart an old pumping system that moves water from Little River Reservoir to Landrie Lake. The project would rebuild a pumphouse and lay 2.75 km of buried pipeline in Richmond County, Nova Scotia. It's designed to boost...
Why This Matters: Live near Little River or Landrie Lake? This project could affect local water levels and the surrounding environment. Construction would last about 16 months, with the system operating for 50 to 100 years. If you use well water or enjoy the natural areas nearby, you may want to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh wants to open a new gravel pit near Goderich in Huron County. They're asking to extract up to 100,000 tonnes of aggregate per year from a 16.6-hectare site. The township already operates an adjacent pit and...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in Huron County? You could see more truck traffic on local roads. Worried about dust, noise, or your well water? This is your chance to raise concerns before the pit is approved.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until February 28, 2026
Health Canada wants to speed up drug approvals by accepting decisions from trusted foreign regulators like the FDA or European agencies. Right now, every new medication needs a full Canadian review—even if it's already approved elsewhere. This...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a medication that's already available in the US or Europe? This could change that. Canada's small market means drug companies sometimes delay or skip launching here. Faster approvals could mean earlier access to new treatments—especially for kids, pets, and rare conditions where options...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Summers Logging & Tree Service wants approval to operate a mobile wood grinder anywhere in Ontario. The diesel-powered equipment would process wood from construction sites, demolition projects, and forestry operations. It could run 24 hours a day...
Why This Matters: This mobile grinder could show up near your home, workplace, or school. It's allowed to run around the clock, releasing dust and diesel exhaust. If you live near construction or demolition sites in Ontario, this equipment might operate in your neighbourhood.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until March 13, 2026
Health Canada wants to update guidelines for haloacetic acids in drinking water. These chemicals form when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. The government is asking whether the proposed approach makes sense and what it...
Why This Matters: Drink tap water? This affects you. Haloacetic acids are byproducts of water treatment found in most municipal water supplies. Long-term exposure has been linked to health concerns. Updated standards could mean cleaner water—but also higher water bills if utilities need to upgrade their systems.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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London, ON
London is upgrading the skate park at West Lions Park on Granville Street. The old park (except the half pipe) will be removed and replaced with a larger, relocated design using modular units. The City wants input from youth and neighbours before...
Why This Matters: Skate in West Lions Park? This is your chance to shape what gets built. Live nearby? The new design will shift the park away from the baseball diamond and add seating areas. Youth input has already shaped the concept—now's the time to weigh in on the final design.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is redesigning Francis Green, a small urban park at King Street West and Francis Street South. The renewal is tied to the nearby TEK Tower development. The city wants feedback on concept designs that would add new seating, landscaping, and...
Why This Matters: Live or work downtown? This is one of the few green spaces left in Kitchener's core. The redesign will shape how you relax, meet friends, or take a break during your day. Parents, seniors, and office workers all use this park differently—your input helps make sure it works for everyone.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities