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Accessibility Standards Canada (Federal)
Accessibility Standards Canada tested its new user portal and feedback form with staff and committee members. The goal? Make sure people with disabilities can easily review and comment on draft accessibility standards. Testers flagged barriers and...
Why This Matters: Use a screen reader or other assistive technology? This portal is how you'd comment on new accessibility standards that affect your daily life. If the tools aren't accessible, people with disabilities get shut out of shaping the rules meant to help them.
Policy & Studies
Justice & Rights
Technology & Digital
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is upgrading the courts at Bechtel Park. The current four multi-use courts will become three dedicated tennis courts and four pickleball courts. New fencing, gates, and nets are also planned.
Why This Matters: Play tennis or pickleball at Bechtel Park? This affects your court time. The shift from shared courts to dedicated ones means less waiting for pickleball players, but fewer tennis courts overall.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants to build new infrastructure to bring natural gas to the Washago community in Ontario. The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing whether to approve this expansion project. This is a Leave to Construct application under case...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Washago? This project could bring natural gas to your area for the first time. That means new heating options for homes and businesses. Construction may also affect local roads and properties during the build.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants to build new natural gas infrastructure in Mississauga. The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing whether to approve this "reinforcement project" and what conditions should apply. The case is currently on hold (in abeyance) as of...
Why This Matters: Live in Mississauga or nearby? This project could affect gas service reliability in your area. It also raises questions about investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure as Ontario moves toward cleaner energy. Environmental groups are already intervening in this case.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing Enbridge Gas's pilot projects for "Integrated Resource Planning" (IRP). Instead of building new gas pipelines, IRP tests whether alternatives like energy efficiency programs, geothermal systems, or demand...
Why This Matters: Pay a gas bill in Ontario? This decision affects how Enbridge plans for future demand. If non-pipe alternatives work, it could mean lower infrastructure costs passed on to customers. It's also a test case for whether Ontario's gas system can adapt to changing energy needs without expensive new...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is asking how to improve its Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program. FCSS is an 80/20 funding partnership between the province and municipalities or Metis Settlements. The money goes to preventative programs that help people...
Why This Matters: Use a local food bank, crisis line, or family resource centre? Those programs often get FCSS funding. Changes to how this money flows could affect which services are available in your community. Municipalities and Metis Settlements rely on this partnership to run preventative programs.
Policy & Studies
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants feedback on how to manage the Banc-des-Américains Marine Protected Area off the Gaspé Peninsula. This 1,000 km² zone protects a unique underwater rocky ridge that's home to endangered whales, wolffish, and important...
Why This Matters: Fish in the Gulf of St. Lawrence? This area is a traditional fishing ground that supports commercial species. The management plan will determine what fishing methods are allowed and where. If you run whale-watching tours or marine tourism in the Gaspé region, the rules here affect your business.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants to dig deeper at their existing quarry near Brechin in Kawartha Lakes. The company is asking to amend their site plan to lower the extraction depth across the entire site. They also want to remove outdated references to...
Why This Matters: Live within a few kilometres of this quarry? Deeper extraction could mean more truck traffic, noise, and dust over a longer period. If you rely on well water nearby, the Level 2 Water Report submitted with this application is worth reviewing.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Roseburg Forest Products wants to update its air emissions permit for its medium-density fibreboard plant in Pembroke, Ontario. The changes include upgrading dust burners and replacing press hoods with a scrubber system. The facility releases...
Why This Matters: Live near Pembroke? This factory releases benzene and other pollutants into the air you breathe. The permit changes could affect local air quality. If you have concerns about industrial emissions in your community, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Lake Shore Gold Corp. wants permission to drill for minerals near Timmins, Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from underground. This involves clearing small areas for drill rigs and potentially drawing water...
Why This Matters: Live near Timmins or in Thorneloe Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. If you use nearby lakes or streams, you might want to know about potential water pumping. The permit would last up to 3 years.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Gateway Casinos wants to build a private sewage treatment plant for a new casino and hotel complex in Innisfil, Ontario. The plant would treat wastewater from the casino, hotel, and two restaurants, then discharge treated effluent into Innisfil...
Why This Matters: Live near Innisfil Creek or downstream? Treated sewage will be discharged into it. If you fish, swim, or get water from this area, you might want to weigh in. Neighbours of the proposed site at 255 Reive Boulevard may also have concerns about the development.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
New Gold wants to drill and cut lines on mining claims northwest of Emo, Ontario. The company is seeking a 3-year permit to explore for minerals in the Pattulo, Tait, and Sifton townships. Activities include mechanized drilling and clearing...
Why This Matters: Live near Emo or use the land northwest of town? This permit would allow drilling and tree clearing across 60 mining claims. If you hunt, fish, or trap in the area, exploration activity could affect access and wildlife habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Apotex Inc. wants to consolidate and update its air emissions permits for a pharmaceutical packaging facility on Weston Road in Toronto. The new permit would cover dust collectors, vacuum systems, air handling units, and exhaust fans. The main...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Weston Road and Highway 401 in Toronto? This facility's air emissions could affect your neighbourhood. The permit sets limits on particulate matter released into the air you breathe.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build a new sewage treatment system at 12131 Woodbine Avenue in Whitchurch-Stouffville. The system would treat up to 141,000 litres of wastewater daily and discharge treated water into a tributary of Berczy Creek.
Why This Matters: Live near Woodbine Avenue in Whitchurch-Stouffville? This sewage system would discharge treated water into a local creek. If you're concerned about water quality in Berczy Creek or nearby development, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of the Solicitor General (ON)
Ontario wants to double the minimum fine for harming police dogs, horses, and other animals that work with peace officers. Right now, the minimum is $25,000—this would jump to $50,000. Maximum fines would also increase, hitting $260,000 for...
Why This Matters: Police dogs and horses help keep communities safe during searches, crowd control, and arrests. When someone hurts these animals, it's not just animal cruelty—it can put officers and the public at risk. This proposal asks whether tougher fines would better deter attacks on these working animals.
Legislation
Health & Safety
Justice & Rights
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Barrick Gold wants to drill for minerals about 18 kilometres west of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The company is seeking a permit to use heavy drilling equipment on nearly 100 mining claims in Burt and Eby Townships. This early exploration would test...
Why This Matters: Live near Kirkland Lake or in Burt or Eby Townships? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes, rivers, or streams. If you use well water or enjoy the natural areas west of town, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources