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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to cut red tape for companies that import medical devices like pacemakers, hip implants, and diagnostic equipment. Right now, both foreign sellers and Canadian importers need separate licenses—a requirement other countries don't...
Why This Matters: Medical devices affect everyone—from the pacemaker in your grandmother's chest to the COVID test at your pharmacy. When licensing rules are too complicated, some companies skip Canada entirely. That can mean fewer choices and longer waits for the devices you need. Better tracking also helps catch...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to let energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages contain up to 30% juice, up from the current 25% limit. The caffeine levels would stay the same. These drinks still couldn't call themselves "juice" on the label.
Why This Matters: Ever grab an energy drink thinking it's healthier because it has juice? This rule change could mean more juice in those drinks. The catch: they still can't market themselves as juice products, so you won't be fooled into thinking they're health drinks.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Veterinary Drugs Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to update the maximum amounts of veterinary drug residues allowed in meat, milk, and eggs. These limits determine how much medication can remain in food from treated animals while still being safe to eat. The consultation...
Why This Matters: Eat meat, eggs, or dairy? These rules affect what's in your food. When farm animals get sick, they're treated with medications. This consultation was about how much of those drugs can safely remain in the food you buy at the grocery store.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Environment Canada asked whether three species should be added to the Species at Risk Act's protected list: the Grey-headed Chickadee (a rare bird seen only twice in Canada since 2000), the Domed Disc snail (found at just one site in Ontario), and...
Why This Matters: These species are on the brink. The Grey-headed Chickadee has been spotted just twice in Canada since 2000. The Domed Disc snail exists at a single 150-hectare site in Ontario. Climate change and habitat loss are pushing them toward extinction. If you care about protecting Canada's wildlife...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Banking (Federal)
A Senate bill proposes updates to how Canada regulates weighing devices and electricity and gas meters. The changes would give inspectors clearer powers to check if scales at grocery stores, gas pumps, and utility meters are accurate. It also lets...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder if the scale at the deli counter is accurate? Or if your gas pump is giving you a full litre? This bill affects how the government checks those devices. If measurement standards slip, you could be paying for more than you get.
Legislation
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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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
Closed
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
Closed
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