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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to expand its mobile water treatment operations across Ontario. Right now, they can only work at construction and brownfield sites. They're asking to operate anywhere in the province and increase their discharge rate by 25 times...
Why This Matters: Live near a contaminated site being cleaned up? This company might be treating the water. The expansion means they could operate in your community. Treated water gets discharged into local ditches and waterways, so the quality of treatment matters for your environment.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Dufferin Aggregates wants to add a permanent asphalt plant and concrete batching plant to their existing quarry near Clarington in Durham Region. The site already operates under an Aggregate Resources Act licence. This would make the industrial...
Why This Matters: Live near this quarry in Clarke Township? You could see more truck traffic and industrial activity becoming a permanent fixture. Nearby well owners and residents within 120 metres have already been notified, but anyone concerned about dust, noise, or traffic can weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Federal)
Canada's banking regulator wants to know how banks should prove they have enough cash on hand to survive a crisis. Right now, there's no standard process for banks to show they can handle sudden withdrawals or market shocks. This consultation asks...
Why This Matters: Remember the 2023 banking turmoil when some banks collapsed? This is about preventing that here. If your bank doesn't have enough cash reserves, your deposits could be at risk during a crisis. Stronger rules could mean safer banks—but might also mean higher fees or tighter lending.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
York Factory First Nation wants to build a small airport along Ten Shilling Creek in northeastern Manitoba. The federal government is assessing potential environmental and community impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous...
Why This Matters: Live in or near York Factory? This aerodrome could change how people and supplies reach your community. If you hunt, fish, or use the land near Ten Shilling Creek, construction could affect wildlife and water. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this project moves forward.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
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Marketed Health Products Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada is updating rules for how drug companies must report when other countries take safety actions on their products. The changes aim to make reporting clearer and more efficient for both industry and regulators.
Why This Matters: When a drug gets pulled or restricted in another country, Canadians need to know quickly. These rules determine how fast that information reaches Health Canada. Clearer reporting could mean faster safety decisions on medications you take.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to move carisoprodol—a muscle relaxant—from the Prescription Drug List to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Why? They're tightening controls on this medication. No products containing it are currently sold in Canada, but...
Why This Matters: This one's pretty niche. Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant that's not even sold in Canada right now. But if you work in pharmaceuticals, research, or import medications, this could affect what you can legally handle. The government wants to know if there are legitimate uses they should consider...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wanted feedback on adding natural vitamin E (D-alpha tocopherol) to the approved list of livestock feed ingredients. Right now, only the synthetic form is approved. The agency's evaluation found both forms are...
Why This Matters: This is mainly a technical change for the animal feed industry. If you raise livestock or work in feed manufacturing, this could affect your ingredient options. For most Canadians, the impact is indirect—it's about ensuring the meat and dairy you buy comes from animals fed safe, approved...
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Hydro One wants to build new electricity transmission infrastructure in the Niagara region, specifically in the Welland-Thorold area. The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing this application under Section 92 of the Ontario Energy Board Act. Several...
Why This Matters: Live in Welland or Thorold? New transmission lines could affect property values and local landscapes. Businesses in the area are already raising concerns about the project's impact. This decision will shape how electricity gets delivered to the growing Niagara region.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is installing underground storm water storage tanks beneath Brevoort Park South to reduce flooding near Early Drive and Tucker Crescent. The area has flooded badly during major storms—photos from June 2022 show just how serious it gets...
Why This Matters: Live near Early Drive and Tucker Crescent? You've probably seen water pooling on streets during heavy rain—or worse, in basements. This project aims to stop that. The park will be closed until Fall 2026, so if your kids play there, you'll need to find alternatives for a while.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ottawa, ON
Ottawa is asking residents to weigh in on the design for a new mini-park in the Trailsedge neighbourhood. The park will include playground equipment, a sandbox, benches, walking paths, and a shade structure. Two playground equipment options are...
Why This Matters: Live in Orléans-Sud-Navan or moving to the Trailsedge area? This park will be your neighbourhood green space. Parents with young kids will want to check out the playground options. The design is still flexible—your feedback could shape what gets built.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Greater Sudbury Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM), which ties rate changes to inflation. The OEB is...
Why This Matters: Live in Greater Sudbury? This decision affects your electricity bill. The distribution charge is the portion you pay for getting power to your home. Even small rate changes add up over a year.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
London Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is part of the regular rate-setting process that determines how much customers pay for electricity delivery.
Why This Matters: Live in London, Ontario? This decision affects your hydro bill. The distribution charge is a fixed part of what you pay each month, separate from how much electricity you actually use.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Greater Sudbury Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2025. This is a cost-of-service application, meaning the utility must justify its costs to set rates. The case involves technical issues...
Why This Matters: Pay an electricity bill in Greater Sudbury? This decision directly affects what you'll pay. The OEB is reviewing whether the utility's proposed costs are reasonable. Higher approved costs mean higher bills for local homes and businesses.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked condo owners, boards, and managers how to fix common problems with condo living. The focus? Disputes between owners and boards, chargebacks, how new buildings get handed over from developers, and what happens when a condo corporation...
Why This Matters: Own a condo in Alberta? You've probably dealt with board disputes, surprise fees, or confusing rules. This engagement shaped potential changes to how condo corporations operate and resolve conflicts. About 20% of Albertans live in condos, so these rules affect a lot of people.
Legislation
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is looking at loosening restrictions on foreign ownership of land in certain commercial and industrial zones. Right now, foreign buyers face strict limits on buying agricultural and recreational land. The province wants to cut red tape where...
Why This Matters: Own farmland or recreational property in Alberta? These rules affect who can buy land near you. If you're a foreign national with family in Alberta, estate planning could get simpler. Real estate lawyers and municipal planners deal with this paperwork regularly.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission is reviewing a proposal to transform the old Chapters bookstore at 47-57 Rideau Street into a live music and entertainment venue. The 4,800 m² space would hold up to 2,000 people for concerts, corporate events, and...
Why This Matters: Live in Ottawa or visit the ByWard Market? This could bring a major new concert venue to the heart of downtown. More foot traffic could help nearby shops and restaurants. But it also means more noise and crowds in a heritage neighbourhood.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities