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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is fixing an administrative error in its feed ingredient database. When regulations were updated in 2024, swine was accidentally left off the list of animals that can eat feed pellets containing...
Why This Matters: This is a technical fix that won't change what's in your food. Feed manufacturers who make pig feed already use this ingredient—they just need the paperwork updated. If you work in livestock feed production, this confirms you can keep doing what you've been doing.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to approve a new use for pea solubles—a byproduct of pea processing—as a pelleting aid in canola meal for livestock feed. They're also tweaking the existing description to better match how it's actually...
Why This Matters: This is a technical change that mostly affects feed manufacturers and livestock producers. If you work in the feed industry or raise cattle or pigs, this could affect what ingredients are available for your operations. For most Canadians, this won't change what ends up on your plate.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
Canada is updating which shellfish species are considered vulnerable to two parasitic diseases called Perkinsus marinus and Perkinsus olseni. The changes add 4 species to the watch list, remove 16 species, and update disease profiles for 4 others...
Why This Matters: Love oysters, clams, or mussels? These changes affect which shellfish can be imported into Canada. For most people, the impact is minimal. But if you work in aquaculture, import seafood, or research marine diseases, this directly affects your business.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Natural Resources
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wanted feedback on updating how six yeast-based ingredients are described and classified in livestock feed regulations. Some ingredients were in the wrong category—brewer's yeast was listed as 'non-nutritive' when...
Why This Matters: This is highly technical and mainly affects feed manufacturers and suppliers. If you work in the livestock feed industry, these changes could affect how you label and classify yeast-based products. For most Canadians, this won't change what's in animal feed—just how it's categorized on paper.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Animal Feed Program (Federal)
The U.S. is changing what corn-based livestock feed ingredients are called on labels. Canada wants to add the new American names as alternatives so feed can move freely across the border. No actual changes to the ingredients themselves—just the...
Why This Matters: This is mostly a technical change for the feed industry. If you're a farmer buying livestock feed or a company importing feed ingredients from the U.S., this keeps things running smoothly. For most Canadians, it won't affect daily life.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The CFIA asked whether dacitic tuff breccia—a volcanic mineral—should be approved as a pelleting aid in livestock feed. The agency's evaluation found it safe for animals, workers, and the environment. If approved, feed manufacturers could use up to...
Why This Matters: This one's pretty niche. Unless you work in livestock feed manufacturing or supply feed ingredients, it probably won't affect your daily life. The ingredient helps pellets stick together—not exactly dinner table conversation.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
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Calgary, AB
Calgary has been gathering feedback on improvements to Munro Park in the Winston Heights / Mountview neighbourhood. The consultation went through multiple phases, and the final design has been completed. Most residents supported the upgrades.
Why This Matters: Live near Munro Park? This is your neighbourhood green space getting an upgrade. The design is finalized, but you can still see what changes are coming and how your neighbours' feedback shaped the final plan.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Halton Hills Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the incentive regulation mechanism. The OEB will review the application and decide whether...
Why This Matters: Live in Halton Hills? This decision affects your electricity bill. The utility wants to adjust what it charges to deliver power to your home. Rate changes typically take effect in January.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Milton Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB has already issued a final rate order in December...
Why This Matters: Live in Milton? Your electricity bill could change. These rate adjustments affect what you pay for power delivery each month. The decision has already been made, but the documents show how your rates are calculated.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is an Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM) application, which adjusts rates based on a formula rather than a full cost review...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from Tillsonburg Hydro, this decision directly affects your monthly bill. The delivery charges on your bill could go up or down depending on what the OEB approves. Even small rate changes add up over a year.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
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Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (QC)
Quebec's Ministry of Transport consulted residents about building a 3.5 km bypass road around Sainte-Julienne. The new four-lane regional road would connect to Route 125 north and south of the town centre. Traffic on Route 125 has increased...
Why This Matters: Drive through Sainte-Julienne regularly? You know the traffic headaches. This bypass could cut your commute time and reduce accidents on Route 125. Local farmers and truckers would also benefit from smoother access to northern Lanaudière communities like Rawdon and Saint-Donat.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
King Paving wants to consolidate and update its air and noise permits for a hot-mix asphalt plant in Burlington. The new permit would cover emissions including silica dust, benzene, and heavy metals like arsenic and lead. This replaces existing...
Why This Matters: Live or work near North Service Road in Burlington? This plant would emit substances linked to cancer and respiratory problems. If you're concerned about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A ready-mix concrete plant in Parry Sound wants approval to operate dust collectors, a boiler, and aggregate stockpiles. The plant would release particulate matter, cement dust, silica, and nitrogen oxides into the air. The Ministry is asking...
Why This Matters: Live near Cochrane Lake Road in Parry Sound? This plant would release dust and air pollutants in your neighbourhood. Silica dust can cause lung problems with long-term exposure. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
TUQ4 Inc. operates a facility that cleans contaminated soil in Nanticoke, Ontario. They're seeking approval to consolidate their air emissions permits and add new emission sources. The facility releases chemicals including benzene, toluene, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Nanticoke? This facility releases benzene, mercury, and other chemicals into the air. The permit would allow them to continue and expand operations. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to create new rules under the Wildland Fire Management Act. The changes would let the ministry issue fines without going to court, set standard rates when the government needs to borrow private equipment during fire emergencies, and...
Why This Matters: Live in northern or rural Ontario? These rules affect how fires are managed near your community. If you own heavy equipment, the government could summon it during fire emergencies—these rules set what you'd be paid. Indigenous communities would see easier access to ceremonial burning.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
General Dynamics wants to build 10 new buildings at its Salaberry-de-Valleyfield plant to boost production of energetic materials used in defence equipment. The $682 million project would increase daily output by at least 10%. Quebec's environmental...
Why This Matters: Live near Salaberry-de-Valleyfield? This expansion could mean more industrial activity in your area. The plant makes materials for munitions, so safety and environmental impacts matter. There's also the question of jobs and economic growth in the region.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources