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Directorate of Security and Safeguards (Federal)
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has published guidance for companies that import or export nuclear materials, equipment, and information. This includes rules for controlled nuclear substances and high-risk radioactive sources. The document...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects nuclear industry companies, not everyday Canadians. But these rules help prevent nuclear materials from ending up in the wrong hands. If you work in the nuclear sector or handle radioactive sources, this directly affects your licensing requirements.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Natural Resources
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is planning new pathways and bikeways connecting several east Calgary communities including Marlborough Park, Dover, Forest Heights, and Erin Woods. The project has completed two phases of public input and a third phase opens in February...
Why This Matters: Live in east Calgary? Bike to work or school? This project could add safer routes through your neighbourhood. New pathways mean easier connections between communities—whether you're commuting, exercising, or just getting around without a car.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Ontario wants to shift who enforces septic system rules in parts of Northern Ontario. Right now, the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority and Sudbury Health Unit handle permits and inspections for 11 townships. Under this proposal, each...
Why This Matters: Building a home or cottage in these townships? This could speed up your septic permit. But if you're in a neighbouring area that stays under the Health Unit, your fees might go up to cover the lost revenue.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Closed
Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is building a dry storm pond in Cumberland Park to prevent flooding at Cumberland Avenue and Main Street. The area has flooded 22 buildings during heavy storms. Construction is underway now, with the park reopening in summer 2027.
Why This Matters: Live near Cumberland Avenue and Main Street? Your neighbourhood has flooded before and will likely flood again with climate change. This project aims to protect homes and businesses from future storms. The park will be closed until 2027, so expect detours.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Cambridge is updating its Cemetery Master Plan to guide how its eight cemeteries will be developed, operated, and maintained over the next 25 years. The city wanted to understand community needs for burials and memorials. A public survey...
Why This Matters: Planning to be buried in Cambridge? This plan determines what options you'll have. It covers everything from traditional burials to memorial spaces across eight local cemeteries. Families who've already purchased plots should know how their cemetery will be maintained.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Abbotsford, BC
The City of Abbotsford asked local businesses how to better support them. The consultation is now complete, and the city has launched its updated strategy. Over 7,700 businesses in Abbotsford could benefit from the new support programs.
Why This Matters: Own a business in Abbotsford? This strategy shapes what support you'll get from city hall. The city wants to make permits easier and help you find workers. Even if you're job hunting, new recruitment programs could connect you with local employers.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of the Attorney General (ON)
Ontario is looking at two changes to restraining order rules. First, should certain people be allowed to apply for a restraining order on behalf of someone at risk—like a family member fleeing abuse? Second, should restraining orders from other...
Why This Matters: Know someone in a dangerous situation who can't navigate the legal system alone? This could let trusted people step in to help. Moving to Ontario to escape an abusive ex? Your existing restraining order should protect you here too.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a natural gas power plant about 16 km south of Sarnia, Ontario. The federal government is assessing potential environmental impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous communities and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live near Sarnia? This power plant could affect local air quality and the environment in your backyard. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. Even if you're not local, this decision shapes Ontario's energy mix for decades.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to allow rosemary extract as a preservative in snack foods, cookies, crackers, nuts, and pasta. It's already approved in the US, EU, and Australia. The extract prevents fats from going rancid—think chips staying fresh longer.
Why This Matters: Eat chips, cookies, or peanut butter? This affects what's in them. Rosemary extract is a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives. If you care about food ingredients or have allergies, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Biologic and Radiopharmaceutical Drugs Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada wants to update its guidance for approving biosimilar drugs—cheaper alternatives to expensive biologic medications. These drugs treat conditions like cancer, arthritis, and diabetes. The government is asking drug companies...
Why This Matters: Taking an expensive biologic drug for arthritis, cancer, or diabetes? Biosimilars are cheaper alternatives that could save you money. How Health Canada approves these drugs affects which ones reach pharmacy shelves and how quickly. Clearer rules could mean more affordable treatment options sooner.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
A tiny frog in Longueuil, Quebec has been protected by an emergency order since 2021. Now the government wants to know if that protection is still needed. Recent zoning changes in the area have triggered this review. If the order is lifted...
Why This Matters: Live near the Boisé Du Tremblay in Longueuil? This decision affects what can be built in your neighbourhood. Care about wildlife conservation? This is a chance to weigh in on whether a threatened species keeps its legal protection. Developers and landowners in the area are also directly affected.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government wants to ban a group of toxic chemicals called PFAS from firefighting foams. These "forever chemicals" don't break down in the environment and have been linked to health concerns. Canada already restricts two types of PFAS-based...
Why This Matters: PFAS are called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down naturally. They've been found in drinking water, soil, and even human blood. Firefighting foams containing these chemicals can contaminate groundwater near airports, military bases, and industrial sites. If you live near one of these...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Canadian Transportation Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Transportation Agency reviewed rules that let shippers move freight between railway companies at interchange points. These 'interswitching' rules affect how much it costs to ship goods by rail. The consultation asked whether the...
Why This Matters: Ship goods by rail? These rules affect your costs. Interswitching lets shippers access competing railways, which can mean better prices. Farmers, manufacturers, and resource companies all depend on fair rail rates to stay competitive.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
A rare frog species in Longueuil, Quebec has been protected by an emergency order since 2021. Now the government is asking whether that protection is still needed. Why? The city has changed its zoning rules, and officials want to know if those...
Why This Matters: Live near the Boisé Du Tremblay area in Longueuil? This decision affects what can be built there. If the protection is lifted, development could resume on about 20 hectares of frog habitat. Care about endangered species? This is your chance to weigh in on whether local zoning is enough to protect...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A new gold mine is proposed near Red Lake, Ontario. The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous communities and the public participate in the environmental assessment. You can apply for money to review documents and submit comments...
Why This Matters: Live near Red Lake? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Funding removes a barrier to having your say. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this project moves forward.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to expand the port at Point Rousse on Newfoundland's Baie Verte Peninsula. The federal government is assessing environmental impacts before deciding. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live on the Baie Verte Peninsula? This port expansion could bring jobs and economic activity to your community. It could also affect local fishing, marine life, and coastal areas. Indigenous communities have traditional ties to these waters. Now's the time to have your say—and get funding to help...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation