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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
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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
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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
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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
Closed
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
Closed
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