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Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta asked parents, teachers, and the public what they thought of proposed changes to social studies curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 6. The feedback period closed in Spring 2023, and the input shaped the final curriculum now in use.
Why This Matters: Have kids in elementary school? This shaped what they're learning about history, citizenship, and Alberta's communities. Parents and teachers had a chance to weigh in on what young Albertans should know about the world around them.
Policy & Studies
Education
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Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta is developing new curriculum content about First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories for grades 7-10. The government wants input on social studies, math, physical education, and life skills courses. This includes content about treaties and...
Why This Matters: Have kids in Alberta schools? This shapes what they'll learn about Indigenous peoples, treaties, and residential schools. If you're First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, this is a chance to ensure your community's history and perspectives are accurately represented in classrooms.
Policy & Studies
Education
Indigenous & Northern
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a major natural gas power plant about 10 km east of Gibbons, Alberta. The facility would include four gas and steam turbine units capable of generating up to 1,864 megawatts of electricity. The Impact Assessment Agency of...
Why This Matters: Live near Gibbons or in Alberta's industrial heartland? This plant would operate for at least 40 years. Natural gas plants produce greenhouse gas emissions and can affect local air quality. The project also includes new transmission lines and a gas pipeline that could cross nearby properties.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Taseko Mines wants to build a new open-pit copper mine about 150 km northeast of Kamloops, BC. Both federal and provincial environmental agencies are reviewing the project together. They're asking for public input on the initial project description...
Why This Matters: Live in the Clearwater or Kamloops area? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Indigenous communities have a stake in how this land is used. Even if you're far away, copper mining decisions shape Canada's resource economy.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a new open-pit and underground lithium mine east of Radisson in northern Quebec. The federal government is assessing the project's potential impacts. Funding is available to help Indigenous communities and the public...
Why This Matters: Live in northern Quebec? This mine could bring jobs—or change the landscape you know. Lithium powers electric vehicles and phones, so this project connects to Canada's clean energy future. Indigenous communities in the region have a direct stake in how this land is used.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government wants to end the controlled goose hunt at Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area near Quebec City. Why? The hunt was meant to protect marshland from overgrazing, but monitoring shows the marsh is now healthy without it. They also want...
Why This Matters: Visit Cap Tourmente to see wildlife? You'd no longer pay to get in. Hunt geese there? That program would end. Live in the Quebec City or Charlevoix region? This affects a local natural area and tourism draw.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Canada asked for input on its position at an international wildlife trade conference. The main proposal? Downgrading protections for Peregrine Falcons because their populations have recovered. The consultation also covered other endangered species...
Why This Matters: Care about wildlife conservation? This affects how Canada votes on international protections for endangered species. The Peregrine Falcon decision could set a precedent for other recovered species. If you've ever spotted a falcon diving at 300 km/h, you might have an opinion on this.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked whether to create a temporary fund to help commercial radio stations produce local news. The catch? Only stations outside Canada's six biggest cities would qualify. In many small towns, local radio is the only source of community news.
Why This Matters: Live in a smaller city or town? Your local radio station might be struggling to keep reporters on staff. This fund could mean the difference between having local news coverage or losing it entirely. If you rely on radio for weather, traffic, or community updates, this affects you.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to modernize two guides that tell forestry companies how to manage Crown forests. The Boreal Landscapes guide (2014) and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence guide (2010) are getting updates to match current science and policy. The changes aim to...
Why This Matters: Love hiking, camping, or fishing in Ontario's forests? These guides shape how logging happens around those areas. If you live in a forestry-dependent community, the changes could affect local jobs. Indigenous communities may see impacts on traditional land use.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Health (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on its Mental Health Act after a court ruled parts of it violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The consultation asked how to balance protecting people with serious mental illness and the public while respecting the...
Why This Matters: Know someone struggling with serious mental illness? This law affects when and how they can be held in hospital against their will. It also determines what rights they have if detained—and who gets to make treatment decisions for them.
Legislation
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is reviewing DEET—the active ingredient in most bug sprays. The verdict? It's still safe to use. But the agency wants to update product labels to meet current standards and add a warning about rare skin reactions like itching or rashes.
Why This Matters: Use bug spray in the summer? You're probably using DEET. It's in 201 products sold in Canada and has been around since 1957. This review confirms it's safe but proposes clearer labels. If you've ever had a skin reaction to repellent, the new warnings could help you make better choices.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is designing a loan program to help commercial and apartment building owners pay for energy upgrades. Think better insulation, solar panels, or water-saving fixtures. The city wants feedback from building owners and property managers on...
Why This Matters: Live in an older apartment building? Your landlord might use this program to upgrade heating or insulation. That could mean lower utility bills passed on to you. Building owners could also add solar panels or cut water waste without huge upfront costs.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo is considering building a roundabout at the intersection of Snyder's Road/Waterloo Street and Nafziger Road in Wilmot Township. Traffic studies suggest a roundabout would be safer and cause fewer delays than traffic lights...
Why This Matters: Drive through this intersection regularly? A roundabout could cut your wait time and reduce crash risks. Live nearby? Construction in 2027 will affect your commute. Even if you don't use this route, this project shows how the Region handles traffic safety decisions.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Saskatoon, SK
A resident wants to open a day care centre for up to 40 children at 2610 14th St. E. in Saskatoon's Greystone Heights neighbourhood. The property is zoned for single-family homes, so the city needs to approve this "discretionary use" before the day...
Why This Matters: Live in Greystone Heights? This could mean more child care spots nearby—or more traffic on your street. Parents looking for day care in the area should pay attention. Neighbours may want to weigh in on parking and outdoor play space.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
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Saskatoon, SK
LoveZone Early Learning Childcare wants to open a day care for up to 20 children at 21 Young Crescent in Saskatoon's Avalon neighbourhood. The site is zoned residential, so this requires special approval from City Council. The applicant originally...
Why This Matters: Live near 21 Young Crescent? This could mean more traffic and activity on your street. Looking for childcare in Avalon? A new day care could mean more options for your family. The city wants to know if neighbours support or oppose this before Council decides.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
Closed
Saskatoon, SK
LoveZone Early Learning Childcare wants to open a daycare for up to 30 children at 1605 Cumberland Ave S in Saskatoon's Holliston neighbourhood. The property is zoned for low-density residential, so daycares need special approval from City Council...
Why This Matters: Live near this address? A daycare could mean more traffic and parking on your street. Parents in Holliston might welcome a new childcare option close to home. Either way, this is your chance to weigh in before Council decides.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities