Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Northern Ontario Wires Inc. 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 will review the application and decide...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity through Northern Ontario Wires, this decision affects your monthly bill. Rate changes typically take effect in January. Even small percentage changes add up over a year of bills.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Orangeville Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM). If you're an Orangeville Hydro customer, this...
Why This Matters: Live in Orangeville and get your power from Orangeville Hydro? This rate case directly affects your electricity bill. The delivery charges on your bill could go up or down depending on what the OEB approves.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
PUC Distribution Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB is reviewing the application and may accept public...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from PUC Distribution in the Sault Ste. Marie area, this decision affects your monthly bill. Rate changes typically take effect in January.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta developed water quality management frameworks for the North Saskatchewan and Upper Athabasca regions. These frameworks set clear objectives for surface water quality and outline what happens when pollution thresholds are exceeded. The public...
Why This Matters: Drink tap water? Fish in Alberta rivers? These frameworks determine how clean your water stays. When industrial activity or development threatens water quality, these rules decide what action gets taken—from education campaigns to regulatory crackdowns.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (AB)
Alberta released its first Technology and Innovation Strategy in 2022 to become a global tech hub. Now the government wants feedback on what's working and what needs to change. The catch? This is an invitation-only engagement for select stakeholders...
Why This Matters: Working in tech or thinking about it? Alberta's trying to attract more tech jobs and investment. This strategy shapes which programs get funded and which skills get prioritized. If you're a startup founder, investor, or tech worker in Alberta, the decisions here affect your opportunities.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Technology & Digital
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta wants to tax data centres but doesn't have a sales tax to do it. The province is asking how to collect revenue from these facilities—either by taxing their computing equipment or their electricity use. There's also a 'compute-in-kind' option...
Why This Matters: Big tech companies are eyeing Alberta for data centres. These facilities use massive amounts of electricity—and right now, they don't pay the same taxes other businesses do. How Alberta handles this could affect your power bills and whether tech jobs come to your community.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Closed
ADM Aéroports de Montréal (Federal)
Montreal's airport authority wants to build a new satellite terminal to reduce bus transfers on the tarmac. The project has two phases: a temporary 4-gate terminal opening December 2026, and a permanent 12-gate terminal connected by underground...
Why This Matters: Fly out of Montreal? You might spend less time on buses crossing the tarmac. The new terminal could mean faster boarding and fewer delays. Construction will also bring jobs to the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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National Research Council Canada (Federal)
The National Research Council needs to replace aging water pipes at its Ottawa research campus. The work involves digging up about 2 km of pipe and removing some trees. Before proceeding, they're asking whether this could harm the environment.
Why This Matters: Live or work near the NRC campus on Montreal Road? Construction will run from May to November 2026. Trees will come down, though they'll be replaced. If you have concerns about local environmental impacts, this was your chance to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build a new residential subdivision at 136 Main Street in Norwich Township. They need provincial approval for the stormwater system that will manage rainwater runoff from the new homes. The system includes storm sewers, a wet...
Why This Matters: Live near 136 Main Street in Norwich? This subdivision could change your neighbourhood. The stormwater pond and drainage system will affect local water flow. If you're downstream on the Orth Drain, this matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants approval to manage stormwater runoff at its facility near Lunenburg, Ontario. The system would use a bioretention swale to filter water before releasing it onto nearby farmland. This is a routine environmental permit for...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 15 in South Stormont? This permit affects how stormwater from the Enbridge facility is handled. The water will discharge onto adjacent farmland after treatment. If you farm nearby or rely on local groundwater, you may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A greenhouse operation in Leamington wants to upgrade its stormwater management system. The changes include modifying an existing detention pond and adding new drainage infrastructure. Treated stormwater would ultimately discharge into Sturgeon...
Why This Matters: Live near Sturgeon Creek or in the Leamington area? This permit affects where stormwater from a large greenhouse ends up. The system includes treatment to remove oil and grit before water reaches the creek.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to cut red tape for forestry operations. The province is proposing changes to forest rules and permitting to speed things up and reduce costs for the industry. They say it'll support economic growth while still managing forests...
Why This Matters: Work in forestry or a related industry? These changes could affect your job and your community's economy. Live in a forest-dependent town in Northern Ontario? Streamlined permits might mean more local jobs. Care about how Ontario's forests are managed? This is your chance to weigh in on the balance...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A homeowner near Thunder Bay is applying for approval to install a new septic system at their lakeside property. The system would handle up to 2,000 litres of wastewater per day using a septic tank, treatment system, and underground disposal bed.
Why This Matters: Live near Clover Beach Road in Shuniah? This septic system would be installed in your neighbourhood. If you rely on well water or care about local water quality, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to install a new sewage treatment system for a three-bedroom cottage in Innisfil, Ontario. The system would handle about 1,700 liters of wastewater per day. This would bump up the total sewage capacity for the property from 44,500 to...
Why This Matters: Live near Innisfree Place in Innisfil? This permit could affect local groundwater and the environment around you. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is rebuilding Schaefer Street from Weber Street to the cul-de-sac. The project includes replacing underground pipes for sewage, stormwater, and drinking water, plus a full road rebuild with new sidewalks and curbs. Construction...
Why This Matters: Live on Schaefer Street or nearby? Expect road closures, detours, and construction noise. The upside: new pipes mean fewer water main breaks and better drainage. New sidewalks make walking safer.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is redesigning a 1.1 km stretch of Main Street and Peck Street. The project includes new storm sewers, watermains, sanitary sewers, road resurfacing, and a new multi-use trail on the north side of Main Street.
Why This Matters: Live on Main Street or Peck Street? This construction will affect your daily commute and access to your home. The new multi-use trail could make walking and cycling safer in the area.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation