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
Closed
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
Planned
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (Federal)
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is updating its rules for how nuclear facilities track and report their uranium, plutonium, and thorium. These rules help Canada meet its international commitments to prevent nuclear weapons proliferation. The...
Why This Matters: This is highly technical and won't affect most Canadians directly. But if you work at a nuclear facility, uranium mine, or research lab handling nuclear materials, these rules govern your daily operations. The broader goal? Making sure nuclear material in Canada stays accounted for and doesn't end...
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Natural Resources
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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
Closed
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
Closed
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
Closed
Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
A company wants to build 4 to 7 wind turbines on Grosse-Île in the Magdalen Islands. The turbines would be up to 168 metres tall and generate 16.8 MW of power. The goal? Help the islands produce their own clean energy and cut greenhouse gas...
Why This Matters: Live on the Magdalen Islands? This project could change your energy future. Right now, the islands depend heavily on imported fuel. These turbines could mean more stable power and lower emissions. But tall turbines also mean visual and noise impacts for nearby residents.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for public input on how to protect woodland caribou while minimizing impacts on local communities. The province held information sessions in 2018 to hear from people living in caribou range areas. This engagement is now complete.
Why This Matters: Live in northern Alberta? Caribou recovery plans could affect forestry jobs, oil and gas activity, and land access in your area. The government tried to balance wildlife protection with keeping local economies healthy.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta reviewed its commercial transportation rules to find ways to cut red tape for trucking and bus companies. The province has unique regulations that differ from the rest of Canada. The government wanted to know if adopting electronic logging...
Why This Matters: Drive on Alberta highways? This affects the trucks sharing the road with you. Trucking companies face different rules here than in other provinces, which can mean higher costs passed on to consumers. Harmonizing rules could make goods cheaper to transport—and potentially lower prices at the store.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
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Ministry of Service Alberta (AB)
Alberta asked mobile home residents and landlords about challenges they face—things like site maintenance, affordability, and safety. The engagement ran from late 2020 to early 2021. Based on what people shared, the province has developed new...
Why This Matters: Live in a mobile home park? This was your chance to flag problems that can't be solved through dispute resolution alone. Issues like crumbling infrastructure, rising lot fees, or safety concerns affect thousands of Albertans. The feedback shaped new guidance resources now available.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton International Airport wants to repave and repair roads on the public side of the airport. The work covers over 1,000 square meters and includes digging, removing old concrete, and laying new pavement. Before proceeding, the airport...
Why This Matters: If you travel through Edmonton's airport, you might notice construction on the roads you drive on. This is routine infrastructure work, but the environmental review ensures dust, runoff, and disruption are properly managed.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Dana Canada makes heat exchangers for cars at their Cambridge factory. They're applying for a new air emissions permit that would cover all their equipment—stamping presses, welding, brazing, and a groundwater cleanup system. The permit would allow...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Franklin Boulevard in Cambridge? This factory releases nitrogen oxides, mineral spirits, and nickel into the air. If you have concerns about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in before the permit is approved.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Da-Lee Services runs a waste treatment plant in Stoney Creek that handles liquid industrial waste. They're applying for a new air permit that would replace their existing approvals and cover emissions they haven't had permits for before. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Jones Road in Stoney Creek? This facility releases chemicals into the air you breathe. The permit would authorize emissions of ammonia, toluene, and other industrial pollutants. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to install an open-loop geothermal heating system for three apartment buildings in Sarnia. The system would draw water from the marina bay, use it for heating, then discharge it back about 23 metres offshore. At peak capacity, it...
Why This Matters: Live near Sandy Lane or use the Sarnia marina? This system would continuously draw and discharge millions of litres of water daily into the bay. Residents of the new buildings would benefit from efficient heating, but neighbours may have questions about water quality impacts.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities