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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A chrome plating company in Bolton, Ontario wants to register under provincial air pollution standards. Harlin Plating Inc. coats metal parts with chromium, which releases hexavalent chromium compounds into the air. Registration means they must...
Why This Matters: Live or work near 17 McEwan Drive West in Bolton? This facility releases hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen, into the air. The registration determines what pollution controls they must use. Nearby residents and workers may want to weigh in on whether the proposed standards are adequate.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Valvoline wants to renew its air emissions permit for a lubricant packaging facility in Mississauga. The facility uses natural gas equipment that releases nitrogen oxides into the air. This renewal would let them continue operating with some...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Royal Windsor Drive in Mississauga? This facility releases nitrogen oxides into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on how much they can emit. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's your chance to weigh in.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A trailer park near Lake Ontario needs to fix its failing septic system. The current wastewater beds are too small and keep breaking down. The owner wants approval to build a new underground distribution bed to handle sewage from 129 trailers, tent...
Why This Matters: Live near Stoneburg Cove or use Lake Ontario for recreation? This trailer park's sewage system has been failing. A proper fix could protect local water quality. Nearby well owners and lake users should pay attention.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants approval to operate a mobile rock crushing and screening plant anywhere in Ontario. The equipment could run 12 hours a day, every day of the year. It would release dust, silica particles, and exhaust fumes into the air.
Why This Matters: This is a mobile facility that could operate near any community in Ontario. If you live near construction sites or gravel pits, this equipment might show up in your area. The emissions include crystalline silica, which can cause lung problems with long-term exposure.
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Environment & Climate
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Coquitlam, BC
BC's new housing rules are forcing Coquitlam to allow more density. Most single-family lots can now have up to four units. Areas near SkyTrain stations must allow buildings up to 20 storeys. The city is updating its zoning and figuring out how to...
Why This Matters: Own a single-family home in Coquitlam? Your neighbour could soon build a fourplex next door. Live near a SkyTrain station? Expect taller buildings. The city warns property taxes might go up to pay for parks and rec centres that developers used to fund.
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada, the US, and Mexico will review their trade agreement in 2026. The government wants to know what's working and what needs fixing. This is the second round of public input—the first happened in late 2024.
Why This Matters: Buy groceries? Drive a car? Work for a company that trades with the US or Mexico? This deal affects prices, jobs, and what products are available. If you've noticed supply chain issues or price swings, trade rules play a role.
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Economy & Jobs
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until March 24, 2026
Health Canada is developing guidance on asbestos in drinking water. They want feedback on how they assessed the health risks and what it might cost to implement these guidelines. This isn't a binding regulation yet—it's guidance that provinces and...
Why This Matters: Asbestos fibres can get into drinking water through old cement pipes. If you live in an older neighbourhood with aging infrastructure, this could affect your tap water. The guidance could push municipalities to test more often or replace old pipes.
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Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon recently allowed up to four homes on lots that used to have just one. Now the city is reviewing the detailed rules—like how tall buildings can be, how close to property lines, and how much yard space is required. The goal is to add more...
Why This Matters: Live in an older Saskatoon neighbourhood? These rules affect what can be built next door. Thinking of adding a suite or splitting your lot? This review could make it easier—or harder. Renters looking for more options should pay attention too.
Community Planning
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London, ON
London is creating a new plan for its downtown. The city wants to know how to make the area more livable, more business-friendly, and more appealing to visitors. Phase 1 gathered initial feedback through surveys and meetings. Now Phase 2 is testing...
Why This Matters: Live, work, or hang out downtown? This plan will shape what gets built and where over the next decade. It could mean more housing options, better nightlife, or easier parking. Even if you don't live downtown, a thriving core benefits the whole city.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 13, 2026
The federal government is reviewing rules that require businesses handling hazardous substances to prepare for spills and emergencies. Industry says the current regulations are too complicated and overlap with provincial rules. This review will...
Why This Matters: Live near a factory, refinery, or chemical storage facility? These rules determine how prepared they must be for accidents. Weaker rules could mean faster business approvals—but also less protection if something goes wrong. If you've ever worried about what's stored near your home, this is your...
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Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until February 10, 2026
Health Canada wants to change how it approves drugs that show promise but don't yet have full clinical trial data. Right now, some drugs get conditional approval through the "Notice of Compliance with conditions" process. The new rules would let...
Why This Matters: Waiting for a new treatment that could help you or a loved one? This affects how quickly promising drugs reach Canadian patients. Faster approvals could mean earlier access to breakthrough treatments for serious diseases. But there's a tradeoff: drugs approved on promising evidence haven't been...
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Health & Safety
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo is reviewing its rental housing licensing rules, last updated in 2017. The city wants to hear from renters and landlords about what's working and what needs to change. The goal is to balance tenant safety with landlord needs in a growing...
Why This Matters: Renting in Waterloo? These rules affect your safety and what landlords must provide. Landlords, this could change your licensing requirements and costs. With housing costs climbing, getting these regulations right matters for everyone in the rental market.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
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Victoria, BC
Victoria is rethinking how much parking new buildings need to provide. Right now, developers must build a set number of parking spots. The city wants to update these rules to support more affordable housing and better manage curb space for bikes...
Why This Matters: Building parking is expensive—and those costs get passed on to renters and buyers. Fewer required spots could mean cheaper housing. If you drive, you might worry about finding street parking. If you bike or take transit, you might benefit from more curb space for those uses.
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Transportation
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
A property owner near Stewart Lake accidentally built their garage over the property line. Now they need government approval to shift the lot boundary by about 7.5 metres to fix the mistake. This is a routine lot addition that doesn't change how the...
Why This Matters: This one's pretty local. If you're a neighbour on Stewart Lake, you might want to know about changes to nearby property lines. For everyone else, this is a routine fix for a construction mistake that doesn't affect the broader community.
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Housing & Communities
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener has seven snow plows that need names, and they want your help picking them. The city already collected creative suggestions from residents. Now it's time to vote on the finalists.
Why This Matters: This is a fun, low-stakes way to get involved in your community. See one of these plows clearing your street this winter? You might have helped name it. It's a small thing, but it builds connection to the city services that keep roads safe.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam is simplifying its 1,000-page Official Community Plan into something people can actually use. The current plan has grown unwieldy over 20 years, with repetitive policies scattered across neighbourhood plans. This update will consolidate...
Why This Matters: Live in Coquitlam? This plan shapes where housing gets built, what your neighbourhood looks like, and how the city grows. The streamlined version will make it easier to understand what's allowed on your street. New provincial rules mean more housing near transit and small-scale multi-unit homes in...
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