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Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton International Airport wants to expand its North Tower by about 1,163 square meters. The expansion involves redeveloping all floors with mechanical, electrical, and structural work. Before approving, the airport authority needs to determine...
Why This Matters: This is a fairly routine building expansion at an existing airport. If you work at or frequently use Edmonton International Airport, the construction might affect your experience temporarily. For most Albertans, this has minimal direct impact.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority is deciding whether to approve AirPoint 2, a commercial development at Edmonton International Airport. The project includes six retail buildings and a fast-food restaurant with drive-throughs on about 19,400...
Why This Matters: Work at or travel through Edmonton's airport? This development could add new shops and restaurants near the terminals. Construction will mean more traffic and noise temporarily. If you live nearby in Leduc County, you might notice the changes.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission wants to install a floating dock at Dow's Lake in Ottawa for the summer of 2025. Public engagement sessions showed strong demand for better water access on the Rideau Canal. The dock would be universally accessible...
Why This Matters: Love kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding? This dock would make it easier to get on the water at Dow's Lake. Right now, access points are limited. The design aims to be fully accessible for people with disabilities too.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Ministry of Water (BC)
BC is looking at ways to speed up permits for water use, wetlands, and forestry projects. The goal? Cut red tape while still protecting the environment. Sixteen different topics were open for feedback, covering everything from construction...
Why This Matters: Building a home near a stream? Running a small farm that needs water? These rules affect how quickly you can get permits. Developers and landowners often wait months for approvals. Faster permits could mean quicker projects—but environmental groups worry about cutting corners on wetland protection.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Ongold Resources wants to drill for minerals about 65 km south of Foleyet, Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from underground. This involves clearing small areas for drill pads and potentially drawing water...
Why This Matters: Live near Benton or Garnet townships? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. If you hunt, fish, or have a cottage in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario Power Generation wants to expand the stormwater drainage system at its nuclear waste storage facility in Pickering. The expansion would handle runoff from two new storage buildings and a security kiosk, covering about 6.4 hectares...
Why This Matters: Live near the Pickering nuclear station? This affects how stormwater from the expanding waste facility reaches Lake Ontario. The water gets filtered before discharge, but residents may want to weigh in on whether the safeguards are adequate.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A nature resort near Hamilton wants permission to pump groundwater from four wells for the next 10 years. Together, the wells would draw up to 216,000 litres per day to supply the resort's facilities. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the...
Why This Matters: Live near Puslinch or rural Hamilton? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. If you rely on a private well, large water takings nearby might impact your water supply. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk taking.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Juno Corp wants to drill and survey for minerals about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. The company would use heavy drilling equipment and cut lines through brush to lay sensor wires. Ontario's Ministry of Mines is deciding whether to issue a 3-year...
Why This Matters: Live in the Thunder Bay backcountry? This exploration could affect remote lakes and forests you use. Drilling means cleared pads and water pumping from nearby sources. If minerals are found, this could be the first step toward a future mine.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
Juno Corp wants to drill and survey for minerals about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. The company would clear small areas for drill rigs and cut lines through brush to lay survey equipment. If approved, the permit lasts up to 3 years.
Why This Matters: This is a remote area, but early exploration can be the first step toward a mine. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this region, drilling activity could affect your access. Indigenous communities with traditional land use in the area may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A gravel pit near Hamilton wants to renew its water permit for another 10 years. The company pumps water out of a pond to keep the pit dry enough to work in. At nearly 18 million litres per day, this is a high-impact water taking that could affect...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in Hamilton? Your well water could be affected. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact. Neighbours and anyone concerned about local water resources should pay attention.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
iMetals Resources wants to explore for minerals near Gowganda in northeastern Ontario. The company is asking for a permit to cut lines through the forest, strip soil from bedrock, dig trenches, and drill test holes. These activities would happen...
Why This Matters: Live near Gowganda or use the area for hunting, fishing, or recreation? Heavy equipment will be clearing forest and drilling in this remote area. If you draw water from nearby lakes or streams, the exploration activities could affect water quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) (ON)
Ontario's safety regulator wants to adopt the 2024 national safety codes for fuel oil equipment. This affects oil-burning furnaces, boilers, and heating systems in homes and businesses. The update would also fold in requirements from a separate...
Why This Matters: Heat your home with oil? This affects the safety rules for your furnace or boiler. Contractors installing or servicing oil equipment will need to follow updated standards. The changes also require professional engineers to sign off on certain calculations.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
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
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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
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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
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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