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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Bay Power Corp. wants to consolidate all its air emission permits into one new approval. The North Bay power plant runs on natural gas and includes a turbine, boiler, data centre, and other equipment. The main pollutant is nitrogen oxides.
Why This Matters: Live near Highway 11 North in North Bay? This power plant's air emissions could affect local air quality. Nitrogen oxides contribute to smog and can worsen respiratory conditions.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Government of Northwest Territories (NT)
The Northwest Territories wants to change how unionized government employees choose their unions. Right now, the Public Service Act locks in which unions represent which workers—with no way to change it. The proposal would create an independent...
Why This Matters: Work for the GNWT? This directly affects your union rights. The new board would let you and your coworkers apply to change unions or decertify—something that's currently impossible. Even if you're not a public servant, this sets a precedent for how labour relations work in the North.
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
Closed
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg has adopted a five-year plan for managing parking, curbside space, and mobility services like taxis and ridesharing. The strategy aims to balance competing uses of street space, promote sustainable transportation, and improve parking...
Why This Matters: Drive downtown? Park on the street near your home? Use Uber or a taxi? This plan shapes how Winnipeg manages all of it. Where you can park, how much it costs, and whether rideshare vehicles get dedicated pickup zones—it's all on the table. Over 1,900 people already weighed in.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of Highways (SK)
Saskatchewan wants to update its rules for how heavy and large commercial trucks can be on provincial highways. The focus is on expanding high-clearance corridors, introducing project permits, and updating which highways allow larger vehicles. Your...
Why This Matters: Drive on Saskatchewan highways? These rules affect what trucks share the road with you. For trucking companies and drivers, this could mean fewer permit headaches and more routes for oversized loads. Rural communities may see changes to which roads allow heavy trucks.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
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Ministry of Energy (AB)
Alberta asked residents whether coal mining should be allowed in the province's Eastern Slopes—the foothills and mountains that feed major rivers. A committee gathered feedback through surveys and technical submissions in 2021. The result? Expanded...
Why This Matters: Drink water in Alberta? The Eastern Slopes feed rivers that supply Calgary, Edmonton, and farming communities. Coal mining there could affect water quality for millions. This consultation shaped where mining can and can't happen.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is improving cycling routes in the Southeast Area and Big Bend neighbourhood. The city wants to make biking safer and better connected. Phase 1 engagement is complete, and Phase 2 closed in October 2025. Results are being processed now.
Why This Matters: Bike to work in south Burnaby? This project could make your commute safer. New protected lanes and better connections are on the table. Even if you drive, fewer cars on the road means less traffic for everyone.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants feedback on new rules for "decentralized" clinical trials. These are drug studies where patients can participate from home or local clinics instead of travelling to major research hospitals. The draft guidance explains how...
Why This Matters: Ever been asked to join a clinical trial but couldn't because the research centre was too far away? This could change that. Decentralized trials let patients participate from home or nearby clinics. If you live in a rural or remote area, this could mean access to cutting-edge treatments without...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Planned
London, ON
London is rebuilding the Queen's Bridge over the Thames River in 2026. The 1973 bridge is in poor condition with cracking concrete. Beyond repairs, the city is widening it for future rapid transit and adding a safer multi-use path for cyclists and...
Why This Matters: Cross this bridge daily? Expect detours and delays during 2026 construction. The good news: a wider, safer path for walking and biking is coming. The bridge also feeds into future rapid transit plans that could change how you commute downtown.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is replacing its 40-year-old Cameron Community Centre and Library near Lougheed Mall. The new complex will include a pool, gym with two basketball courts, indoor running track, fitness studios, and dedicated spaces for youth and seniors...
Why This Matters: Live in northeast Burnaby? This will be your new community hub. The current rec centre can't keep up with the neighbourhood's growth. The new facility promises a pool, gym, library, and spaces for all ages—all in one place.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Wellesley Township is creating a new Official Plan that will guide where homes, businesses, and farms can be built until 2051. This is your chance to shape how your community grows over the next 25 years.
Why This Matters: Live in Wellesley Township? This plan decides where new housing gets built, what businesses can open near you, and how farmland is protected. It affects property values, traffic, and the character of your neighbourhood for decades to come.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is updating its plan for the underground pipes and pumping stations that carry wastewater from homes and businesses. This update looks at what the sewer system needs through 2051 as the city grows. It's part of a formal...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo? Your sewer system needs to keep up with growth. If it doesn't, you could see backups, construction disruptions, or higher utility costs. This plan decides where new pipes go and which old ones get upgraded.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Canada limits how much sulphur can be in gasoline—it causes air pollution and damages vehicle emission systems. Some refineries can't consistently meet the 10 parts-per-million limit, so they've been trading credits with cleaner producers. That...
Why This Matters: Drive a car? The sulphur in your gas affects air quality and how well your vehicle's emission controls work. This decision won't change pump prices much, but it does affect how quickly Canada cleans up its fuel supply. Indigenous communities near refineries have raised health concerns about...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada is updating how it can attach conditions to drug approvals. Starting April 2027, the agency will have new powers to require drugmakers to meet specific terms after a medication hits the market. This consultation asks whether the draft...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder how a drug gets approved before all the long-term data is in? These rules govern that process. When Health Canada approves a medication with conditions, it can require the company to submit more safety data later. If you take prescription medications, these rules affect how quickly new...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is hiring its first independent Seniors' Advocate and wants your input. The advocate will be an independent officer of the legislature, tasked with identifying issues facing seniors and making recommendations to government on health care...
Why This Matters: Got aging parents? Worried about your own future care? This advocate will be the voice for seniors across Manitoba. They'll push for better health care, housing, and support services. If you've seen gaps in how seniors are treated, this is your chance to shape what gets fixed.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario's electricity grid needs massive upgrades to handle growing demand from new housing and electric vehicles. Local power companies may need $103-120 billion by 2050, but many are hitting their borrowing limits. The government wants ideas on...
Why This Matters: Your electricity bill could change depending on how Ontario funds grid upgrades. If you're buying an EV or heat pump, reliable power matters more than ever. Homeowners in new developments need infrastructure that can handle modern energy demands. This review will shape whether rates stay affordable...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Natural Resources
Closed
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Alectra Utilities has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to set its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism. The OEB has already issued a decision and rate order...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from Alectra, this decision affects your monthly bill. Alectra serves over a million customers across the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, and surrounding regions. The 2026 rates have now been approved.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources