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Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on Official Languages (Federal)
The Senate's Official Languages Committee is studying how federal institutions can better support arts, culture, and heritage in official language minority communities. That means francophone communities outside Quebec and anglophone communities in...
Why This Matters: Are you part of a francophone community outside Quebec? Or an anglophone in Quebec? This study looks at whether federal arts funding actually reaches your community. Cultural organizations, artists, and heritage groups in minority language communities could see changes to how they're supported.
Policy & Studies
Education
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
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House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women (Federal)
The House of Commons Status of Women Committee is studying antifeminist ideology in Canada. They're gathering evidence on how these beliefs spread, who's affected, and what can be done. The committee is accepting written briefs from the public.
Why This Matters: Online harassment, incel violence, and attacks on women's rights are growing concerns. This study could shape how Canada responds to extremism that targets women. If you've experienced online hate or work in this space, your perspective matters.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is asking residents how the province should protect its economy and assert its place in Canada. A panel of leaders and experts will gather public input through town halls and other events. Their recommendations go to the government by year's...
Why This Matters: This is about Alberta's future relationship with the rest of Canada. Whether you're worried about federal policies affecting Alberta jobs, or you want the province to stay fully engaged in Confederation, this panel wants to hear from you. The recommendations could shape major policy decisions.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Walker Aggregates wants to move its wash plant ponds to a new location within its quarry in Fort Erie. The ponds are part of a closed-loop system that recycles water used to wash gravel and stone. This is a routine permit amendment—no new...
Why This Matters: Live near the Ridgemount Quarry on Ridgemount Road? This affects where water management ponds sit on the property. The ponds handle wash water from aggregate processing. While it's a closed-loop system, neighbours may want to know about changes to quarry operations.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A property owner near Dryden wants to split off a 3.57-hectare lot for recreational use. The land already has a shed, garage, and solar panels. The remaining 62.8 hectares would stay undeveloped.
Why This Matters: Live near Van Horne Township? This decision sets a precedent for how rural land gets divided up. If you use the private road or care about development patterns in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Beyond Pet and Equine Cremation Inc. wants approval to operate an animal cremation facility in Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario. The facility would run four natural gas-fired incinerators and a diesel generator. Emissions would include nitrogen oxides...
Why This Matters: Live near Blandford-Blenheim? This facility would release air contaminants including mercury and particulate matter. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
This Canada Gazette notice contains multiple items. The main consultation asks whether Canada should update VHF maritime radio frequencies to enable a new digital data exchange system for ships. There's also a 60-day comment period on a scientific...
Why This Matters: Work in shipping, fishing, or marine industries? This affects how boats communicate. The digital upgrade could improve safety at sea. For most Canadians, the plastics chemicals review is more relevant—it could lead to restrictions on substances in everyday products.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Technology & Digital
Transportation
Closed
Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
The Competition Bureau asked Canadians whether companies using algorithms to set prices could harm competition. Think airline tickets that spike when you search twice, or concert tickets that surge during high demand. This consultation gathered...
Why This Matters: Ever notice prices change when you search for the same flight twice? That's algorithmic pricing. It affects what you pay for hotels, concert tickets, groceries, and rideshares. If companies use AI to coordinate prices, you could end up paying more without any human ever agreeing to fix prices.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
London, ON
London is redesigning Riverside Boat Launch Park on the Thames River. The plan includes accessible pathways, river lookouts, a shade structure, canoe racks, and gathering spaces. The park will also support paddling access and the scattering of...
Why This Matters: Use this park for kayaking or canoeing? The new design makes it easier to get on the water. Live nearby? You'll get new pathways, lookouts, and gathering spots along the river. The park will also become an official location for scattering funeral ashes.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A cottage owner near Conestogo Lake in Mapleton, Ontario wants to install a new septic system. The proposed setup includes a septic tank rated at 1,100 litres per day and uses an existing leaching bed. The Ministry may require effluent monitoring.
Why This Matters: Live near Conestogo Lake or have a cottage in the area? This permit could affect local water quality. If you rely on well water nearby, you might want to weigh in on whether the proposed system is adequate.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
London, ON
London is creating a 10-year master plan for Storybook Gardens, a beloved family park that's been around since 1958. The city wanted to hear what visitors love about the park and what could be improved. The feedback period has now closed.
Why This Matters: Take your kids to Storybook Gardens? This plan will shape what rides, splash pads, and attractions are there for the next decade. If you've got memories of the park or ideas for making it better, this was your chance to weigh in.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
London, ON
London is building dedicated bus lanes along 6 km of Wellington Road between downtown and Highway 401. The project adds rapid transit stops, multi-use paths, and upgrades aging infrastructure. Phase 2 construction starts in 2026, with the full...
Why This Matters: Take the bus on Wellington Road? Your commute could get faster and more reliable. Live or work along the corridor? Expect construction disruptions through 2027, but also better sidewalks and cycling paths. Business owners may need to adjust how deliveries and customer access work.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Planned
Calgary, AB
Calgary Transit needs more space for buses. The city wants to build a new 97-acre bus garage in the Alyth/Bonnybrook/Manchester industrial area to replace the aging Victoria Park facility. This is a land use application—the city is asking itself for...
Why This Matters: Take the bus in Calgary? This garage will help keep service reliable as the city grows by half a million people over 25 years. Live or work near the Alyth/Bonnybrook/Manchester area? You'll want to know what's coming to your neighbourhood.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is turning an old school pool building into a youth hub. They want to know what programs, services, and spaces local young people actually need. Your feedback will shape what gets built.
Why This Matters: Got teens in the Burnhamthorpe area? This hub could become their go-to spot after school. The programs offered will depend on what families ask for now. Plus, there's a chance to win AirPods just for taking the survey.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
Closed
Halifax, NS
Halifax is upgrading the basketball court at Highland Park Junior High School thanks to a grant from MLSE and Giants of Africa. The community gets to help choose the colours, symbols, and potentially the name of the new court. This upgrade...
Why This Matters: Live in Halifax's North End? Play basketball at Highland Park? This is your chance to shape what the upgraded court looks like. The design will celebrate African Nova Scotian heritage in the community.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta asked residents how to improve public transit across the province. The goal was to connect people in both rural and urban communities to work, services, and recreation. This input will shape a provincial transit strategy and future funding...
Why This Matters: Take the bus to work? Live in a rural area with no transit options? This strategy could determine whether you get better service or keep driving. It also ties into Alberta's climate goals by reducing car emissions.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Transportation