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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians how to define "Canadian content" for music in the streaming age. Right now, radio stations must play a certain percentage of Canadian music. But what about Spotify and Apple Music? This consultation looked at updating those...
Why This Matters: Listen to music on Spotify, Apple Music, or the radio? This affects what you hear. Canadian artists—especially emerging ones and Indigenous musicians—could get more exposure. Or streaming platforms might face new requirements that change how they recommend songs to you.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked Canadians how to keep local TV and radio alive while Netflix and other streaming giants dominate. The consultation explored whether streaming services should contribute more to Canadian content, how to make sure Indigenous and...
Why This Matters: Ever notice your favourite local news station cutting back? Or struggle to find Canadian shows on streaming apps? This consultation shaped rules that affect what you watch and how much it costs. Francophone and Indigenous communities especially depend on these policies to keep their content visible.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
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 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
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Midland wants to renew its permit to draw water from a well and an unnamed stream for irrigation. The permit would allow water taking from May through October for the next 10 years. This is classified as a Category 1 permit...
Why This Matters: Live near Highway 93 in Midland? This permit could affect local water levels. If you rely on a private well or care about the unnamed stream in the area, you might want to weigh in. The golf course would draw over 1.4 million litres daily from the stream during peak season.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
A Manitoba company wants to drill for minerals near Dryden, Ontario. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is deciding whether to issue a 3-year exploration permit for mechanized drilling on 95 mining claims in the Buchan Bay Area.
Why This Matters: Live near Buchan Bay or use the lakes and streams southwest of Dryden? This drilling could affect local water sources. The company may pump water from nearby lakes or rivers and clear small areas of forest for drill pads.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Generation PGM Inc. wants to renew its permit to take water from 22 lakes near Thunder Bay for exploratory drilling. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk category for environmental impact. The company could draw up to 100,000 litres per day...
Why This Matters: Live near these lakes in the Thunder Bay district? This permit could affect water levels in lakes you fish, paddle, or draw water from. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you rely on these waterbodies, now's the time to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
A company wants permission to drill for minerals about 20 kilometres southeast of Beardmore, Ontario. The drilling would test rock samples to find out what minerals are underground. This means clearing small areas for drill rigs and potentially...
Why This Matters: Live near Lake Jean or Beardmore? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. If you use nearby lakes or streams, the company may pump water from them. Hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts in the area should know about potential disturbances.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Insight Exploration Inc. wants a permit to drill for minerals near Kenogami Lake in northern Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from 49 mining claims in Burt Township. This is early-stage exploration to test...
Why This Matters: Live near Kenogami Lake or Burt Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes and streams, and clear small areas for drill pads. If you hunt, fish, or have property in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A plastics manufacturing facility in Scarborough wants approval to release air emissions. The company, 2703323 Ontario Inc., operates an injection moulding plant at 71 Melford Drive. They're seeking permission to emit particulate matter and...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Melford Drive in Scarborough? This facility would release particulate matter and plastic particles into the air. Neighbours may want to weigh in on whether the emissions are acceptable for their community.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A campground near Wiarton wants approval for its existing sewage system. The setup includes septic and holding tanks that can handle about 22,400 litres per day. The Ministry may require monitoring and set limits on what goes into the ground.
Why This Matters: Live near this campground or get water from a private well in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater quality. Campers using the site should know the sewage system meets provincial standards.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A metal fabrication facility in Scarborough wants approval to release air emissions from paint booths, welding exhausts, and heating equipment. The chemicals include xylenes, ethylbenzene, and industrial compounds used in coatings.
Why This Matters: Live or work near 71 Melford Drive in Scarborough? This facility would release paint fumes and welding emissions into your air. The chemicals include xylenes and isocyanates—compounds that can affect air quality in the immediate area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo wants to build affordable alternative housing on a property at 127-161 Bechtel Street in Cambridge. Options include tiny homes, container homes, or modular homes. Up to 6 units could be added to the site. The Region is asking...
Why This Matters: On a waitlist for affordable housing in Waterloo Region? This project could mean new homes sooner. Live in the Bechtel neighbourhood? You'll have a say in what gets built next door—from building design to green space.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build homes on a contaminated property in Toronto. The ministry reviewed a risk assessment and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set rules for managing contamination during...
Why This Matters: Live near Bathurst and Lawrence? This property could become residential housing. The site has contamination that needs ongoing management. Future residents and neighbours should know what safeguards will be in place.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities