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Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Animal Feed Program (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked whether maple syrup that doesn't meet human food standards should be approved as an energy source in livestock feed. This includes syrup rejected for colour or taste issues—not safety concerns. The CFIA's...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder what happens to maple syrup that's the wrong colour or tastes a bit burnt? Right now, it often goes to waste. This proposal would let farmers use it as animal feed instead. If you care about food waste or buy Canadian meat and dairy, this affects the supply chain.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
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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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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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Ottawa, ON
Ottawa wants to relocate four ultimate frisbee fields from Strandherd Drive to a new site on Borrisokane Road in Barrhaven West. The new location could also add two full-size soccer fields. Because the site is in a floodplain, it can't have...
Why This Matters: Play ultimate frisbee or soccer in Barrhaven? This affects where you'll play. Live near Borrisokane Road? New sports fields are coming to your neighbourhood. The park will be built to accessibility standards, so everyone can use it.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo is building a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Roseville Road and Edworthy Side Road in North Dumfries. Public input was gathered in early 2023, and the project is now in detailed design. Construction is expected...
Why This Matters: Drive through this intersection regularly? A roundabout will change how you navigate it. Nearby residents may see construction disruptions and utility relocations starting summer 2025. The design was shaped by public feedback collected in 2023.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
The Winnipeg Airports Authority wants to build 3.3 km of new roads and utilities on 93 hectares of land west of the airport. The project would extend Moray Street, add a new rail crossing, and install water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure...
Why This Matters: Live near Winnipeg's airport? This construction could affect traffic patterns and local waterways for two years. The project crosses Truro Creek and involves clearing trees and vegetation. If you're concerned about drainage, erosion, or how industrial development might change the area, this is your...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to stop letting drug companies appeal when their request for a fast-track review gets rejected. Right now, if a company asks for priority review of a new drug and gets turned down, they can ask Health Canada to reconsider. This...
Why This Matters: This is mostly an industry concern, but it could affect how quickly new treatments reach Canadian patients. Fast-track reviews exist for drugs that treat serious conditions with no good alternatives. If companies can't appeal rejections, some might not bother applying—or promising drugs could face...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Saskatoon, SK
A developer wants to add a local road and lane to a parcel in Saskatoon's Rosewood neighbourhood. The land is already zoned for medium-density townhouses. This is a minor change to the neighbourhood's concept plan, not a rezoning.
Why This Matters: Live in or near Rosewood? This affects how your neighbourhood develops. New roads change traffic patterns and access. If you're a nearby property owner, you'll be notified directly.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Kelowna, BC
Kelowna is redesigning Summit Park after expanding the water reservoir underneath it. The reservoir expansion is done—now the city is planning how to restore the park above. Construction on the park starts spring 2025, with hopes of reopening by...
Why This Matters: Live in the Dilworth neighbourhood? Your local park is getting a makeover. The community survey already closed, but the design is now available to view. The reservoir expansion means better water pressure and firefighting capacity for the growing area.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is rebuilding a 720-meter stretch of Queen Street West, including new water mains, storm sewers, and road resurfacing. The project received federal funding through the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund and is scheduled for 2026. The...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Queen Street West in Cambridge? Your daily commute and water service will be affected during construction in 2026. This project also supports new housing development in the area by upgrading aging infrastructure.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge wants to build new sidewalks on two streets to fill gaps in the walking network. Edward Street (between Jardine and Strathcona) and Preston Parkway (between Woods Lane and Fountain Street South) would get connected sidewalks. Construction...
Why This Matters: Walk along Edward Street or Preston Parkway? Right now there are gaps where sidewalks just end. This project would make it safer to walk, especially for kids heading to school or seniors with mobility aids. If you live on these streets, construction will affect your neighbourhood.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve benzoic acid as a preservative that stops bacteria, mould, and fungus from growing in everyday products. Think plastics, textiles, paints, and industrial coatings. The products wouldn't touch food, but they'd be in...
Why This Matters: This chemical could end up in products you use every day—shower curtains, paint on your walls, gym clothes. If you care about what goes into household goods, this is your chance to weigh in before it's approved.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety