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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Measurement Canada wants to update how it evaluates software in devices used for trade—think gas pumps, electricity meters, and commercial scales. Right now, software in these devices can affect whether you're charged accurately. The new rules would...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder if the gas pump is charging you accurately? Or if your electricity meter is counting right? Software controls these measurements now. These rules determine whether the devices that measure what you buy can be trusted.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to install a third turbine at its existing dam near Sept-Îles, Quebec. This would boost the station's power output. The federal government is assessing environmental impacts and offering funding to help people participate in the...
Why This Matters: Live near Sept-Îles or on the Côte-Nord? This project could affect local waterways and wildlife. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this expansion proceeds. Even if you're far away, this is part of Quebec's push to generate more clean energy.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
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Marketed Health Products Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada wants to update the rules for how drug and natural health product companies report safety information. Right now, companies must submit regular reports on the risks and benefits of their products. The new guidance aims to make these...
Why This Matters: This is mainly for pharmaceutical and natural health product companies, not everyday Canadians. But these reporting rules help Health Canada catch safety problems with medications and supplements you might use. Better reporting means faster action when a product turns out to be risky.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to keep ferric sodium EDTA products available for sale. These products kill dandelions, clovers, and thistles in lawns—and they're the only slug and snail bait approved for home use. The government says they're safe when used as...
Why This Matters: Got dandelions taking over your lawn? Use slug bait in your garden? This decision affects which products stay on store shelves. If you've used these products or have concerns about pesticides near your home, your input matters.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether licensed cannabis producers should have to file fewer tracking reports. Right now, producers must submit detailed monthly data on every gram of cannabis moving through the supply chain. The government wanted to know which...
Why This Matters: Work in the cannabis industry? This could mean less time on paperwork and more on your actual job. For consumers, streamlined tracking might eventually mean lower prices if producers save on compliance costs. Indigenous communities with cannabis interests were specifically asked to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to simplify how antimicrobial-treated medical devices are regulated. Right now, items like wheelchairs, manual toothbrushes, and compression stockings that contain germ-killing coatings fall under pesticide rules. The proposal...
Why This Matters: Use a wheelchair, compression stockings, or even a manual toothbrush? Some of these products have antimicrobial coatings to prevent germs. This change would streamline how they're approved—potentially getting safer products to market faster without duplicate regulatory hoops.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada updated its guidance document explaining how medical device licence applications are processed. The consultation asked manufacturers and regulatory professionals for feedback on the clarity of the document and a revamped...
Why This Matters: Medical devices include everything from pacemakers to blood glucose monitors. How quickly these get approved affects when new treatments reach patients. If you work in healthcare or medical device manufacturing, this shapes your regulatory landscape.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to change how pesticide companies pay to keep their products registered. Right now, fees are based on sales—but audits found 30% of companies weren't reporting accurately. The new system would charge based on how many products a...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects pesticide manufacturers, not everyday Canadians. But here's the connection: if fees go up too much, some companies might stop selling certain products in Canada. That could mean fewer pest control options for farmers—and potentially higher food prices down the line.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Finance & Consumer
Health & Safety
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Small Craft Harbours Branch (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada extended the breakwater at St-Georges-de-Malbay harbour in the Gaspé region by about 30 metres. Why? The fishing fleet has grown, and boats were getting battered by storm surges. The project added rock protection and...
Why This Matters: If you fish out of St-Georges-de-Malbay, this directly affects where you moor your boat. Storm surges have been damaging vessels at the temporary pontoons. Safer harbour infrastructure means less risk to your livelihood.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government wants to update rules on how much volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be in auto body paint and refinishing products. These chemicals contribute to smog and air pollution. The proposed changes would align Canada's rules with those...
Why This Matters: Ever had your car repainted after a fender bender? The paints used in auto body shops release chemicals that contribute to smog. If you live near a body shop, this affects your local air quality. The changes could also affect repair costs if shops need to switch products.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
A company wants to sell genetically modified glow-in-the-dark catfish in Canadian pet stores. These GloFish Corydoras have been engineered with jellyfish and coral genes to glow green, pink, or orange under aquarium lights. The government asked for...
Why This Matters: Have a home aquarium? These glowing fish could soon be on pet store shelves. The government wants to make sure they won't harm Canadian lakes and rivers if released. They've been sold in the US since 2005 without reported problems, but Canada's cold winters are different.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government has assessed 14 chemicals commonly used in fragrances and cosmetics. Twelve of them may pose risks to human health or the environment. Officials are proposing to add these 12 to Canada's toxic substances list, which would allow future...
Why This Matters: Use perfume, lotion, or scented products? These chemicals are in many everyday items. If they're added to the toxic list, future rules could change what's in your favourite products. People with sensitivities or health concerns may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety