Closed
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
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A new wharf is proposed for the Port of Bécancour on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. The B6 wharf would be 390 metres long and handle large cargo ships over 25,000 tonnes. The project includes dredging the riverbed and building a storage area. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Bécancour or along the St. Lawrence? This project could mean more ship traffic, dredging, and industrial activity in your area. Dredging stirs up sediment and can affect water quality and fish habitat. More ships mean more noise and emissions near the shoreline.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
Canada's seed potato rules haven't kept up with modern technology. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to update Parts II and III of the Seeds Regulations to cut red tape, support the potato industry, and protect farmers and consumers. They're...
Why This Matters: Eat potatoes? This affects how they're grown. Seed potato certification ensures the potatoes you buy are disease-free and high quality. Farmers depend on certified seed to protect their crops. Outdated rules mean higher costs that get passed on to consumers.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Closed
Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
The Competition Bureau asked how big data affects competition in Canada. Tech giants collect massive amounts of user data—does that give them unfair advantages? This consultation gathered views from businesses, lawyers, and privacy experts on...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why the same few companies seem to dominate online? Big data might be part of the answer. When tech giants know everything about your shopping habits, they can outcompete smaller businesses. This affects the prices you pay and the choices you have.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
Closed
Ministry of Agriculture (ON)
Turkey Farmers of Ontario want to keep collecting a federal marketing levy on turkey producers until 2028. The money funds "Think Turkey," a national ad campaign launched in 2020 to get Canadians eating more turkey. The industry says it needs the...
Why This Matters: This one's mostly for turkey farmers and industry insiders. If you raise turkeys in Ontario, you're paying this levy. For everyone else? The campaign might influence turkey prices slightly, but the direct impact on your grocery bill is minimal.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo has approved a new design for Lexington Road between Davenport Road and University Avenue. The plan narrows the street to slow traffic, adds pedestrian crossings and islands, and builds a multi-use path on the north side for...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Lexington Road? This affects your daily commute. Drivers currently speed through at 54-63 km/h in a 50 zone. The redesign aims to slow traffic and make it safer to walk or bike to schools, transit, and local shops. If you cycle, the new multi-use path will connect to the Walter Bean...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Calgary, AB
Calgary is asking residents whether a small park in Sunnyside should be named "Violet King Park." Violet King was a Calgarian and the first Black woman to practice law in Canada. The online engagement period has now closed.
Why This Matters: Live in Sunnyside or nearby? This park at 748 5 ST NW could get a new name honouring local history. It's a chance to recognize Violet King's groundbreaking legacy in your neighbourhood.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to change how it approves drugs that show promise but don't yet have full clinical trial data. Right now, some drugs get conditional approval through the "Notice of Compliance with conditions" process. The new rules would let...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new treatment that could help you or a loved one? This affects how quickly promising drugs reach Canadian patients. Faster approvals could mean earlier access to breakthrough treatments for serious diseases. But there's a tradeoff: drugs approved on promising evidence haven't been...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga asked residents to help pick a hanging sculpture for the new South Common Community Centre and Library. Five artists submitted proposals. The survey is now closed, and Dennis Lin's design "Somewhere Behind Our Eyes" was selected.
Why This Matters: Live in south Mississauga? This sculpture will greet you every time you visit the library. Public art shapes how a community feels—and residents got a say in what hangs in their local space.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg is building a new recreation campus in the city's southwest. The design phase is wrapping up, with construction set to begin in spring 2026. Public engagement has closed, but feedback from earlier rounds shaped the final design. The...
Why This Matters: Live in southwest Winnipeg? This will be your neighbourhood's new recreation hub. The campus will include gyms, fitness areas, and multi-purpose rooms. If you wanted a say in what activities and programs it offers, that window has closed—but your neighbours' input shaped the design.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
Halifax, NS
Halifax asked residents what makes them feel connected to their neighbourhoods and what support they need. The feedback will shape future community development programs. This survey has now closed.
Why This Matters: Feel disconnected from your neighbours? You're not alone. Halifax wants to know what would help residents build stronger community ties. This could mean more block parties, community gardens, or neighbourhood meetups.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is expanding W.C. Shelly Park, a small neighbourhood park near Commercial and Broadway. The city wanted feedback on new features and the park's future vision. The survey has now closed.
Why This Matters: Live near Commercial and Broadway? This park expansion could bring new amenities to your neighbourhood. More green space means more room for kids to play, dogs to run, or neighbours to gather.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to make it faster to update drinking water protection plans when new wells or water intakes are added. Right now, the approval process can take over a year and delays housing development. The province is proposing to let local...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new home in a growing community? Water infrastructure delays can hold up entire subdivisions. These changes aim to cut approval times by up to 12 months while keeping your drinking water safe. If you rely on well water or live near a new development, this affects how quickly...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Department of Health and Community Services (NL)
Newfoundland and Labrador wants to expand regulation of traditional Chinese medicine beyond acupuncture to include herbal medicine. Right now, acupuncturists must be registered and meet competency standards. The province is asking whether herbal...
Why This Matters: Use traditional Chinese herbal remedies? This could change who's allowed to prescribe them. Regulation might mean higher standards and safer practice. But it could also limit access if fewer practitioners qualify.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board to renew its franchise agreement and certificate to distribute natural gas in the City of Guelph. The City of Guelph and a group called eMERGE are actively participating in the proceeding, raising...
Why This Matters: Live in Guelph and heat your home with gas? This decision affects your energy options. The city is weighing whether continued gas expansion fits with its climate plans. Your heating bills and future energy choices could be shaped by this outcome.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on updating drinking water regulations for very small waterworks systems. The province wanted input on new standards for 'micro waterworks' and on aligning fluoride limits with Health Canada guidelines. About 700 water...
Why This Matters: Get your drinking water from a small private system? This affects you directly. The rules determine what testing is required and what's considered safe. If you're in a rural area or small community not served by a municipal system, these standards shape your water quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety