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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to speed up how it approves permits for mining, forestry, energy projects, and other uses of public lands. The province is proposing to cut red tape by setting clear timelines, letting qualified professionals handle more approvals, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Crown land? This affects what gets built there and how fast. Cottage owners, hunters, and anglers could see changes to how land around them is used. If you work in mining, forestry, or renewable energy, faster permits could mean more jobs. But environmental groups worry that cutting red...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
Ontario wants to transfer about 1,673 hectares of land from the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Springwater to the City of Barrie. Why? To support growth in Simcoe County. The transfer would happen January 1, 2026, or when the legislation...
Why This Matters: Live in Oro-Medonte or Springwater near Barrie? Your property could soon be part of the city. That means different tax rates, bylaws, and services. Property taxes in Barrie are currently higher—so expect increases phased in over 5 years (or 20 years for farms). Selling your home? A change in...
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Human Services (AB)
Alberta asked how to improve safety standards for people with developmental disabilities. The consultation gathered input on the PDD Safety Standards Regulation and explored what role families, service providers, and communities should play in...
Why This Matters: Do you have a family member with a developmental disability? This consultation shaped the rules that protect them in group homes and support programs. Over 2,000 Albertans participated because they wanted their loved ones to be safe.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Tourism and Sport (AB)
Alberta developed a 10-year plan to grow tourism revenue to $20 billion by 2030. Over 400 industry partners attended workshops in Calgary and Edmonton in January 2020, and more than 600 people completed a survey. The engagement identified 8 key...
Why This Matters: Work in tourism or hospitality? This strategy shapes how Alberta invests in the industry for the next decade. Even if you're just a visitor, it affects which destinations get developed and how easy it is to travel around the province.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario wants to build a major power line to Red Lake to support mining projects. The government is asking whether to fast-track approvals and assign Hydro One as the builder. This would skip some regulatory steps to get power flowing faster to...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Ontario? This could mean more reliable power and local jobs. The project would support mining operations that bring employment to the region. Indigenous communities could get a 50% ownership stake in the new lines.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Chatham-Kent wants to renew its permit to draw water from Lake Erie and a pond for irrigation. The permit would allow up to 2.3 million litres per day from each source, running May through October for the next ten years. This is...
Why This Matters: Live near Talbot Trail in Chatham-Kent? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on Lake Erie or nearby groundwater, large-scale water takings could matter to you. Even low-risk permits deserve community awareness.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Waste Connections of Canada wants to build a waste transfer station in Brantford. The facility would handle up to 500 tonnes of garbage daily from homes and businesses. It could operate around the clock, year-round. The company also plans to add a...
Why This Matters: Live near Powerline Road in Brantford? This facility could mean more truck traffic in your neighbourhood. Operations could run 24/7, which might affect noise levels. On the plus side, a local transfer station could improve waste collection efficiency in the area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
The CRA consulted banks and insurers on how to implement updated international tax reporting rules. These changes help Canada share financial account information with other countries to catch tax evaders. The consultation focused on technical...
Why This Matters: Have a bank account, investment, or insurance policy? Your financial institution already reports your account info to the CRA. These updated rules expand what gets shared internationally. For most Canadians, nothing changes day-to-day. But if you have accounts abroad or foreign ties, tax...
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Alpine Ski Club of Toronto wants to renew its permit to draw water from Georgian Bay and a pond for snowmaking at their Blue Mountains facility. They're asking to take up to 24.5 million litres per day for 120 days a year, over a 10-year period...
Why This Matters: Live near Georgian Bay or the Blue Mountains? Large water takings can affect local water levels and ecosystems. If you rely on well water in the area, this could matter to you. Skiers might care too—snowmaking keeps slopes open when natural snow is scarce.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course in Caledon wants to renew its permit to take water from the Humber River and an on-site reservoir. They're asking to draw up to 643,680 litres per day for irrigation from May through November. The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters: Live near the Humber River in Caledon? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from your local watershed. During dry summers, water levels matter for wildlife, downstream users, and anyone with a well nearby.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to modernize how it manages Bacterial Ring Rot, a disease that can wipe out entire seed potato farms. The new rules would combine two existing directives into one, require new growers to test their crops for...
Why This Matters: If you're a seed potato grower, these rules directly affect your business. New growers face mandatory testing for three years. Anyone who's had an outbreak must follow strict protocols including a two-year fallow period. Even if you're not a farmer, protecting Canada's seed potato supply helps keep...
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
NRK Holdings wants to open a massive new gravel pit in Ramara Township, near Orillia. They're asking to extract up to 1 million tonnes of aggregate per year from a 75-hectare site that goes below the water table. The company already operates a...
Why This Matters: Live near Concession Road B-C in Ramara? This could mean years of truck traffic, blasting, and noise. Get your water from a private well? Excavating below the water table could affect groundwater. Even if you're not next door, aggregate operations shape what rural Ontario looks like.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Amrize Canada wants to change how three quarry sites near Hamilton are restored after extraction ends. Instead of leaving lakes, they'd fill the pits with nearly 39 million cubic metres of excess soil from construction projects. The final landscape...
Why This Matters: Live near Hayesland or West Flamborough? This could mean years of truck traffic hauling soil to fill these quarries. The change affects what your neighbourhood looks like long-term. If you get water from a private well nearby, soil quality matters.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Macdonald Mines wants to explore for minerals about 34 km northwest of Sudbury. They're asking for a permit to strip soil from bedrock, drill test holes, and cut survey lines. The work would happen on five mining leases in Scadding Township.
Why This Matters: Live near Scadding Township? This exploration could affect local water sources and forest areas. Heavy equipment will clear vegetation and may pump water from nearby lakes or streams. If you use the area for recreation or have concerns about environmental impacts, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to renew and consolidate eight existing water-taking permits into one 10-year permit. They'd draw water from 13 lakes and 25 rivers across the Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Durham, and Northumberland regions for commercial bulk water...
Why This Matters: Live near Rice Lake, Chemong Lake, or the Otonabee River? This permit could affect water levels in your area. Cottage owners, anglers, and anyone who relies on these waterways for recreation should pay attention. The company could take up to 454,600 litres per day from some sources.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Pacton Gold Inc. wants to explore for minerals about 20 kilometres east of Red Lake, Ontario. They're asking for a permit to cut wider trails through the forest and drill into the ground to test for gold and other metals. The work would happen...
Why This Matters: Live near Red Lake or use the area for hunting, fishing, or recreation? This exploration could affect local forests and waterways. Drilling operations pump water from nearby lakes and streams. If you care about how mining develops in northwestern Ontario, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources