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Ministry of Labour (AB)
Alberta reviewed how workplace safety and employment rules should apply to farms and ranches. Six working groups with farmers, labour reps, and experts developed recommendations. The result? New OHS rules and employment standards took effect in...
Why This Matters: Work on a farm or ranch in Alberta? These rules affect your safety protections and employment rights. Farm workers gained new workplace protections they didn't have before. Employers got rules tailored to the realities of agricultural work.
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Energy (AB)
Alberta asked electricity industry experts how to regulate energy storage—things like batteries that store power from solar and wind. The government wanted to know what rules would encourage investment while keeping the grid reliable. This...
Why This Matters: Energy storage could mean fewer power outages and more stable electricity prices. As Alberta adds more wind and solar, batteries help smooth out the ups and downs. This affects your electricity bills and grid reliability.
Policy & Studies
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta expanded the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park by about 152,000 hectares. The park sits south of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Alberta. An oil sands company voluntarily gave up mineral rights in the area, allowing an even...
Why This Matters: Love Alberta's wilderness? This expansion protects a massive area of boreal forest from development. It creates one of the largest contiguous protected areas in the province. If you care about conservation or Indigenous land stewardship, this decision shaped the future of northern Alberta's...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta asked outfitters how to regulate temporary hunting camps on public land. The government wants clear rules about where camps can go, what vegetation can be cleared, and when permits are needed. The engagement period has ended, and a new...
Why This Matters: If you're an outfitter running guided hunts in Alberta, this directly affects your business. The new rules will determine where you can set up camp and what approvals you'll need. For hunters booking guided trips, clearer rules could mean more consistent experiences across different outfitters.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Global Affairs Canada wants to fund repairs to healthcare clinics in Afghanistan and Lebanon. Before approving the money, they need to check if the construction work could harm the environment. The projects would fix water systems, waste disposal...
Why This Matters: This is about how Canada spends foreign aid dollars. If you care about humanitarian work abroad, this is your chance to weigh in. The projects would bring clean water and proper waste disposal to clinics serving vulnerable communities.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
J-AAR Materials wants to open a large gravel pit in South-West Oxford Township, near Woodstock. They're asking to extract up to 500,000 tonnes of aggregate per year from a 49-hectare site. The pit would go below the water table, which means extra...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in Oxford County? This pit could mean more truck traffic on local roads and potential impacts on groundwater. If you rely on a private well, the water table extraction is worth paying attention to. Neighbours within 120 metres have already been notified, but anyone in the area...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
St. Marys Cement wants to dig deeper at their quarry near Morriston, Ontario. Right now, they can only extract material above the water table. This change would let them go below it, which could affect groundwater in the area.
Why This Matters: Live near this quarry? Your well water could be affected. Extraction below the water table can change groundwater levels and flow patterns. Properties within 120 metres have already been notified, but impacts can extend further.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Searchmont Ski Resort near Sault Ste. Marie wants to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Their current septic system can't handle the volume. The new system would treat up to 180 cubic metres of sewage daily and discharge treated water into the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Goulais River or fish there? This permit would allow treated sewage to be discharged into it. If you're downstream or use the river recreationally, you might want to weigh in on water quality standards.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Maritime House Metals Inc. wants approval to operate a metal extraction and recycling facility in Greater Napanee, Ontario. The facility would emit chlorine, ammonia, nickel, and other substances into the air. This permit would replace existing...
Why This Matters: Live near Kimmett's Side Road in Greater Napanee? This facility would release chlorine, ammonia, and metal particles into the air you breathe. If you have concerns about air quality or industrial activity in your neighbourhood, 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 golf course near Milton wants to renew its permit to draw water from Sixteen Mile Creek and a tributary. They're asking to take up to 11 million litres per day during the golf season. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk...
Why This Matters: Live near Milton or downstream on Sixteen Mile Creek? This water taking could affect creek levels during dry summer months. If you rely on the creek for recreation, fishing, or have concerns about local ecosystems, this decision matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Erie Sand & Gravel wants to bring in 800,000 cubic metres of excess soil to reshape and restore a gravel pit near Leamington. The goal is to return the southern part of the site to its original grade. This requires changing the approved site plan...
Why This Matters: Live near this gravel pit west of Leamington? This could mean years of truck traffic hauling soil to the site. The final landscape shape will change too. If you're within 120 metres, you've already been notified—but anyone can comment.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
When an oil spill or chemical release happens, companies must report it to both federal and provincial governments. Right now, that means duplicate paperwork. The federal government has negotiated agreements with Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario...
Why This Matters: Work in oil and gas, mining, or manufacturing? This could cut your emergency paperwork in half. For everyone else, faster reporting means faster response when spills happen near your community.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada wants to set fine amounts for violations of marine liability and abandoned vessel laws. Right now, there's no clear penalty schedule. This would tell shipowners and oil transporters exactly what they'd pay for breaking the rules.
Why This Matters: Ever seen a rusting ship abandoned in a harbour? These rules help prevent that. They also cover oil spills and hazardous cargo accidents. Clearer penalties mean polluters know the cost of cutting corners.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
Transportation
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada asked for feedback on three environmental reports for the Lac-Mégantic railway bypass. The bypass will reroute trains around the downtown where 47 people died in the 2013 derailment. These reports cover groundwater, wetlands, and...
Why This Matters: Live near the bypass route? Your drinking water could be affected during construction. The monitoring plans are designed to protect private wells and wetlands for up to 10 years after the work is done. This project is about helping a community heal after tragedy while making sure the environment is...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants your input on how industries are categorized. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard way governments track economic activity by sector. If your business doesn't fit neatly into existing...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why your business gets lumped in with companies that do something completely different? This classification system determines how the government tracks and reports on industries. It affects everything from economic statistics to how policies target specific sectors. If emerging...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Federal)
Canada's banking regulator wants to update the rules on how much money banks must keep in reserve. These capital requirements act as a safety cushion—if loans go bad or markets crash, banks need enough buffer to stay solvent. The proposed changes...
Why This Matters: Got a mortgage, savings account, or RRSP? These rules affect how stable your bank is. Higher capital requirements mean banks are safer but might charge more for loans. Lower requirements could mean cheaper borrowing but more risk if things go wrong.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer