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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Canada is updating the rules for Canadians who travel to Antarctica for research or tourism. The changes would simplify permit applications and align Canadian rules with international standards. Most Canadians won't be affected—only about five...
Why This Matters: Planning an Antarctic expedition? These rules affect you. For most Canadians, this is pretty niche—only a handful of researchers and tour operators need Antarctic permits each year. But if you care about protecting one of Earth's last pristine environments, this is how Canada does its part.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency made a clerical error when updating its feed ingredient database. A vitamin C supplement (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate) was accidentally listed as approved only for salmon feed, when it's actually approved for all...
Why This Matters: This is a technical correction that won't affect most Canadians. Feed manufacturers and livestock producers may care because it clarifies which vitamin supplements they can legally use. If you're not in the animal feed business, this one's not for you.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Closed
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to approve two plant-based compounds—eugenol (from clove oil) and vanillin (the vanilla flavour compound)—for a new use in livestock feed. Right now, they're only approved as flavour ingredients. The...
Why This Matters: This is a technical feed ingredient approval that mainly affects livestock farmers and feed manufacturers. For most Canadians, the impact is indirect—these compounds are already approved for use in animal feed as flavourings. The change expands what they can be used for.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated the official chemical names for three amino acid feed ingredients: L-lysine, L-lysine monohydrochloride, and L-lysine solution. The old name (alpha epsilon-diaminocaproic acid) was outdated. The new name...
Why This Matters: This one's pretty technical. Unless you manufacture livestock feed or import feed ingredients, it won't affect your daily life. The amino acid L-lysine helps animals grow—it's already in feed. This just updates the official chemical name on labels.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency evaluated a new bacteria-based ingredient for livestock feed. Propionibacterium freudenreichii is a probiotic that helps with digestion in farm animals. The agency found it safe for animals, workers, and the...
Why This Matters: This is a technical approval for the livestock feed industry. If you raise farm animals or work in feed manufacturing, new approved ingredients give you more options. For most Canadians, this won't affect daily life directly.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
ConocoPhillips wants to renew its water permit for a communal water supply at their East Mills site in Ontario. The permit would allow them to draw up to 108,000 litres per day from three wells for the next 10 years. This is classified as a low-risk...
Why This Matters: Live near East Mills in Ontario? This permit affects local groundwater. If you rely on a private well in the area, large water takings could potentially impact your supply. The permit would run for 10 years, so now's the time to raise concerns.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Metrolinx wants to add four oil/grit separators at its Streetsville bus garage in Mississauga. These devices filter pollutants from stormwater before it flows into Mullet Creek. The system would treat runoff from a 4.75-hectare area, removing at...
Why This Matters: Live near Mullet Creek in Mississauga? This affects water quality in your neighbourhood. The separators catch oil and grit from the bus garage before it reaches the creek. It's a small project, but it's about keeping local waterways cleaner.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A roofing materials manufacturer in Dresden, Ontario wants approval to consolidate its air emissions permits. Enviroshake makes composite roofing shakes from wood and rubber polymers. The new permit would cover emissions from three extruder units...
Why This Matters: Live near 1130 Wellington Street in Dresden? This factory's air emissions could affect your neighbourhood. The permit covers chemicals like ethane and ethylene, plus particulate matter that can affect air quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A campground near Fort Erie wants approval for sewage holding tanks. Windmill Point Park & Campground is seeking an Environmental Compliance Approval for five wastewater holding tanks—four existing and one new—to handle up to 76,550 litres of sewage...
Why This Matters: Live near Ridgeway or Fort Erie? This campground's sewage system could affect local groundwater and the environment around Dominion Road. If you're a neighbour or use the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A campground near McDonald's Corners wants approval for its existing sewage system. The septic tank and disposal bed handle about 5,000 litres of wastewater daily. The Ministry may require monitoring and set limits on what can be discharged.
Why This Matters: Camp at Paul's Creek? This is about the sewage system handling waste from campers. Live nearby or draw water from a well in the area? Subsurface disposal can affect groundwater if not properly managed.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on draft flood maps and reports for Red Deer County and Markerville. The study helps identify flood hazards so governments can keep people safe and protect properties. The engagement ran from April 7 to May 12, 2025, and...
Why This Matters: Live in Red Deer County or near Markerville? These flood maps could affect your property insurance rates and what you can build on your land. If your home is in a newly identified flood zone, you might face new restrictions or requirements.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton International Airport wants to repave its Value Park parking lot. The project covers over 1,000 square meters and includes digging, removing old concrete, and laying new pavement. Before proceeding, the airport authority must determine if...
Why This Matters: Use the Value Park lot when flying out of Edmonton? This project could mean temporary closures or changes to parking availability. Live near the airport? Construction could bring noise and dust for a period.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
Air Canada wants to upgrade a 33,200-litre fuel storage tank at Winnipeg's airport. The work includes adding spill containment systems and an overfill alarm. The airport authority needs to decide if this could harm the environment.
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure upgrade at an airport. It mainly affects airport operations and nearby groundwater. If you work at the airport or live very close by, you might care about fuel spill prevention.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton International Airport wants to fix up the sidewalks and curbs at the arrivals level. The work covers over 1,000 square meters and includes digging, removing old concrete, and repaving. Before they start, the airport authority needs to...
Why This Matters: Fly through Edmonton often? These repairs could mean temporary detours at the arrivals level. The airport wants to know if the construction might affect the local environment before they start digging.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton International Airport needs to replace aging water and sewer pipes. Before construction begins, the airport authority must assess whether the work could harm the environment. They're asking for public input on potential environmental...
Why This Matters: Work near you at the airport? This construction could affect traffic and access during the project. The environmental review ensures groundwater and soil aren't contaminated during excavation.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton International Airport wants to repave a taxiway used by aircraft. Before proceeding, the airport authority must determine if the work could harm the environment. They're asking for public input on potential environmental effects of the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Edmonton airport? Construction projects like this can affect local drainage and create temporary disruptions. If you're concerned about environmental impacts from airport operations, this is your chance to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation