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Calgary, AB
Calgary is planning a new recreation centre for the northeast communities of Skyview Ranch, Redstone, Cornerstone, and Cityscape. The city wanted to hear what activities and amenities residents would like to see. This consultation has now closed...
Why This Matters: Live in northeast Calgary? This new recreation centre could be your closest spot for swimming, fitness, and community programs. Right now, these growing communities lack nearby recreation facilities. Your neighbours already shared their ideas—see what they said.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam is planning a major waterfront development at Fraser Mills. The project includes parks, a community centre with a pool, and public art along the Fraser River. Public engagement happened in early 2024, and the city is now moving forward...
Why This Matters: Live in Coquitlam or nearby? This new waterfront neighbourhood will bring parks, a pool, and gathering spaces to the Fraser River. It's a chance to shape what your community looks like for decades to come.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Burnaby, BC
Burnaby has finished planning the future of Cascade Heights, a neighbourhood near Burnaby Hospital. The plan was adopted by Council on March 25, 2025 after public input gathered in late 2024 and early 2025. It sets out how the area will grow over...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Cascade Heights? This plan shapes what gets built in your neighbourhood for decades. It covers housing options, parks, transit, and local services. The consultation is now closed, but the adopted plan will guide future development.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener residents can vote for their favourite new development project in the city. There are 11 nominees spanning mixed-use buildings, community spaces, heritage projects, and affordable housing. The winner gets the People's Choice Award at the...
Why This Matters: Live in Kitchener? This is your chance to recognize the new spots that make your neighbourhood better. Whether it's a new affordable housing project, a heritage restoration, or a community gathering space - your vote decides which one gets recognized.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo wants to build a pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Conestogo River near Wallenstein. The original railway bridge was removed years ago, leaving a gap in the Guelph to Goderich Rail Trail. This $7.5 million project would...
Why This Matters: Use the Kissing Bridge Trailway or G2G Rail Trail? Right now, you have to detour around a gap at the Conestogo River. This bridge would let you bike or walk the full route without interruption. If you live near Wallenstein, West Montrose, or Linwood, this affects your local recreation options.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Department of Environment (PE)
Prince Edward Island asked residents whether farmers should get more access to groundwater for irrigation. The province released a discussion document proposing new rules under the Water Act. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about nitrate...
Why This Matters: Get your drinking water from a well? PEI's groundwater already has nitrate contamination problems, especially in potato-growing areas. This decision affects whether more water gets pumped out for irrigation. Some residents worry it could make drinking water quality worse.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Surrey, BC
Surrey has developed a plan to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate impacts by 2050. The strategy focuses on making buildings more efficient, reducing car dependence, switching to clean electricity, and protecting natural areas...
Why This Matters: Live in Surrey? You're already feeling climate change through flooding, hotter summers, and smoky skies from wildfires. This plan shapes how your neighbourhood develops, how you'll get around, and what your energy bills might look like. It also affects property values in flood-prone areas and the...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is deciding whether to build an overpass or underpass where 8th Street East crosses the CPKC railway tracks. The city has already gathered public feedback in two rounds of engagement and is now presenting the final report to council. This...
Why This Matters: Drive on 8th Street East? You know the frustration of waiting for trains. A grade separation means no more stopping for rail crossings. It could also improve safety and reduce traffic backups in the area.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Last day
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa is designing a new district park in Orléans and wants your input on the updated plan. The park would include playgrounds, splash pads, skating rinks, tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park, a full-size cricket pitch, and more. A separate...
Why This Matters: Live in Orléans or nearby? This park could become your go-to spot for family outings, dog walks, or weekend sports. It's designed for all ages—from toddler play structures to fitness equipment and skating rinks. Your feedback shapes what actually gets built.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton wants to know where you feel unsafe walking, biking, or driving in Kenilworth. The city is planning traffic calming measures—things like speed bumps, better crosswalks, or new signage—to reduce crashes and make streets safer. Your feedback...
Why This Matters: Walk your kids to school in Kenilworth? Drive through the neighbourhood? This is your chance to flag the spots that feel dangerous. Speeding cars, blind corners, sketchy crosswalks—the city wants to know. What you share could mean a new crosswalk or speed bump on your street.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is redesigning Chinatown Memorial Square, a public space at Keefer and Columbia Streets that hosts cultural events and honours Chinese-Canadian history. Three design concepts have been developed based on community feedback. Phase 3...
Why This Matters: Live in or visit Vancouver's Chinatown? This square is where the community gathers for cultural celebrations and remembers Chinese-Canadian history. The redesign will shape how this space looks and functions for years to come. Even if you don't live nearby, this project reflects how cities honour...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Health (AB)
Alberta asked whether overnight-staffed group homes for people with developmental disabilities should be covered by the new Resident and Family Councils Act. The law gives residents and families the right to form councils that can raise concerns and...
Why This Matters: Have a family member in a group home? This law gives you a formal voice. Councils let families raise concerns about care quality, safety, and daily life. Without inclusion in the act, PDD residences wouldn't have guaranteed these rights.
Legislation
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Labour (AB)
Alberta asked workers and employers how to implement new workplace harassment and violence rules. The province also wanted input on requirements for health and safety committees. This consultation shaped regulations that took effect in June 2018.
Why This Matters: Work somewhere with 5 or more people? These rules affect you. Employers must now protect workers from harassment and violence. Larger worksites need safety committees where workers have a voice.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta asked parents and residents what they thought about education choices in the province. The survey covered public schools, separate schools, francophone schools, charter schools, private schools, and home education. Over 50,000 people...
Why This Matters: Have kids in school or thinking about it? This shaped how much say you have in where they learn. The results influenced a law that protects parents' right to choose between public, private, charter, or home schooling.
Policy & Studies
Education
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Ministry of Community and Social Services (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on how to implement Clare's Law, which lets people find out if their partner has a violent past. The law came into effect April 1, 2021. It gives people at risk the information they need to protect themselves from domestic...
Why This Matters: Worried about a new partner's past? This law lets you ask police to check. Alberta has the fourth-highest rate of intimate partner violence in Canada. Half of young women killed by domestic violence are murdered by someone with prior convictions.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (AB)
Alberta developed a 10-year strategy to transform its post-secondary education system. The goal? Make sure students graduate with skills employers actually need. The province gathered input from students, faculty, employers, and the public through...
Why This Matters: Planning to go to college or university in Alberta? This strategy shapes what programs are offered and how affordable they'll be. Parents watching their kids figure out their future should pay attention too. The plan also affects whether your degree will actually help you land a job.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Education