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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson wants to double asphalt production at their Napanee plant to 200,000 tonnes per year. The facility emits benzene, lead, nickel, and other pollutants. Ontario is asking if this increase should be approved.
Why This Matters: Live near Napanee? This plant already releases benzene, lead, and particulate matter into the air. Doubling production could mean more emissions in your neighbourhood. If you're concerned about local air quality, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
Great Bear Resources wants to explore for minerals about 70 km northeast of Red Lake, Ontario. They're asking for a permit to strip soil from bedrock and drill test holes across 8 mining claims near Shabu Lake. The permit would last up to 3 years.
Why This Matters: Live near Shabu Lake or in the Red Lake district? This exploration could affect local water sources and wilderness areas. Heavy equipment will clear vegetation and pump water from nearby lakes and streams. If you hunt, fish, or have a cottage in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
3M Canada wants to amend its environmental approval for stormwater management at its London facility. The changes involve storm sewers, a dry pond, three lift stations, and a water treatment unit. This is a routine industrial permit amendment.
Why This Matters: Live or work near 3M's Oxford Street facility? This permit controls how industrial stormwater is managed before it leaves the site. Nearby residents may want to know how runoff is being treated.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near Pontypool wants to renew its water permit for the next 10 years. They'd draw water from a pond for irrigation and a well for the clubhouse. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact.
Why This Matters: Live near this golf course? Get your water from a private well? This permit could affect local water levels. Category 3 means the province thinks there's a higher risk of environmental impact worth watching.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
A mining company wants to explore for minerals about 50 km south of Timmins. The permit would allow them to strip vegetation, dig trenches, and drill into bedrock across nine mining claims. Heavy equipment would be used, and water may be pumped from...
Why This Matters: Live near these townships south of Timmins? This exploration could affect local forests and water sources. If you hunt, fish, or have a cottage in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve a new enzyme called exo-inulinase for use in bread, flour, and baked goods. The enzyme helps dough rise better by breaking down a plant fiber into sugars that yeast can use. It's already been assessed for safety and...
Why This Matters: This is a technical food additive approval that most Canadians won't notice. If you're curious about what goes into your bread or have concerns about food additives, this is your chance to weigh in before it's approved.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Health Product Compliance Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada updated its guidelines for inspecting how drug companies track safety problems with their products. These rules, last updated in 2013, tell companies how to report side effects and safety issues. The consultation ran for 45 days and is...
Why This Matters: Take any prescription or over-the-counter medication? These rules affect how drug companies track and report side effects. Stronger monitoring means problems get caught faster. That includes vaccines, blood products, and even medical gases used in hospitals.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada reviewed sulphur-based pesticides and wants to keep them available with updated safety labels. Sulphur is used to control fungi, insects, and rodents on farms, in greenhouses, and in home gardens. The agency found the products are safe...
Why This Matters: Grow tomatoes in your backyard? Use pest control products in your garden? Sulphur-based products are common in home gardening. Farmers and greenhouse operators also rely on them. This decision affects what's available at your local garden centre and how it can be used.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to expand the service area at Kegaska fishing harbour on Quebec's Lower North Shore. The project would add designated parking and operational areas for fishermen and maritime transport. Right now, lack of parking...
Why This Matters: Live in Kegaska or nearby communities? This harbour handles passenger and cargo transit for the region. Better parking and organized spaces could mean smoother operations for local fishermen and fewer conflicts between commercial and community uses.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Health Canada and Environment Canada assessed 14 plant-derived substances found in cosmetics, fragrances, and natural health products. Five of them—including cedarwood oil, mimosa oil, and licorice extract—may pose health or environmental risks. The...
Why This Matters: Use natural cosmetics or herbal products? Some ingredients you might recognize—like cedarwood oil or licorice extract—could face new restrictions. If you're a small business making natural products, this could affect what you can sell.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The Channel Darter is a small freshwater fish found in the St. Lawrence River system. It's listed as a species at risk under federal law. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has drafted a management plan to help the species recover, and they want your...
Why This Matters: Live near the St. Lawrence River? Fish in its tributaries? This plan could affect how waterways are managed in your area. Conservation measures might restrict certain activities near the fish's habitat. If you care about protecting native species—or worry about new restrictions—this is your chance...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Department of Finance Canada (Federal)
The government offered a 10% tax credit to companies building EV assembly plants, battery factories, or cathode material facilities in Canada. This consultation asked whether the draft rules made sense before they become law. The comment period has...
Why This Matters: Want more EV jobs in Canada? This tax credit aims to attract factories that build electric cars and batteries. More plants could mean more manufacturing jobs and a stronger domestic supply chain. It's part of Canada's push to compete with US incentives.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked how to roll out internet subsidies for people living in Canada's Far North. Key questions: Who qualifies? How much money? How do we make sure it's working? This consultation is now closed.
Why This Matters: Live in the Far North? Internet bills can be brutal up there. This subsidy could cut your monthly costs. Small businesses and community centres could benefit too. Indigenous communities in remote areas stand to gain the most.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (Federal)
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is updating rules for how nuclear facilities manage water chemistry and chemical processes. These standards apply to all reactor types—from large power plants to small modular reactors and research facilities...
Why This Matters: This is highly technical stuff that most Canadians won't encounter directly. But if you work in the nuclear industry or live near a reactor facility, these chemistry controls help prevent corrosion and equipment failures. Proper water chemistry is one of many safety layers protecting communities...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Natural Resources
Closed
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
Canada is gathering feedback on draft international standards for preventing plant pests and diseases. These standards, developed through the International Plant Protection Convention, affect how countries regulate imports and exports of plants and...
Why This Matters: Work in agriculture, forestry, or plant nurseries? These standards affect what you can import and export. They also shape how Canada protects crops from invasive pests. Even home gardeners could see changes to what plants they can buy from abroad.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Closed
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked whether livestock feed labels should be allowed to show ash content, not just fish feed labels. They also proposed letting manufacturers use the acronym "ECP" for equivalent crude protein on labels. This was...
Why This Matters: This one's mainly for farmers and feed manufacturers. If you raise livestock, clearer feed labels could help you make better choices about what you're feeding your animals. For most Canadians, the impact is indirect—better animal nutrition can mean healthier food down the line.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food