Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission wants to fix a 2.7-km stretch of the Gatineau Parkway that's in rough shape. The road surface is deteriorating, drainage isn't working properly, and culverts need replacing. Construction is set to start in June 2025.
Why This Matters: Use the Gatineau Parkway to access hiking trails or scenic viewpoints? This section stays open year-round, unlike the rest of the parkway network. The repairs will keep the road safe and accessible, but expect construction disruptions starting June 2025.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Ontario wants to overhaul how it sets black bear population targets and hunting limits. The province is also proposing to ban hunting cubs and mother bears in fall (already banned in spring) and to crack down on bear bile possession. These changes...
Why This Matters: Hunt black bears or run a hunting outfitter? This directly affects your season. Live in bear country? Population management decisions shape how often you might encounter bears near your property. Even if you just care about wildlife conservation, this sets the rules for years to come.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo wants to rebuild Arthur Street through downtown Elmira. The road, sidewalks, underground pipes, and a bridge over Canagagigue Creek have all reached the end of their lifespan. Two urban design options and one rural design...
Why This Matters: Live in Elmira or drive through downtown? This project will reshape how you get around for years to come. The design choice affects whether you'll have safe bike lanes, wider sidewalks, or more car lanes. Construction will also mean detours and disruption.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A homeowner in North Grenville, Ontario wants to install an open-loop geothermal heating system at their house. The system would draw groundwater from a well, use it for heating, and return it to the same aquifer. They're seeking an Environmental...
Why This Matters: Live near 2530 Bedell Road? This permit could affect local groundwater. The system would move up to 43 cubic metres of water daily through the aquifer. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Halifax, NS
Halifax wants your input on improving Albro Lake Park's shoreline. The beach often has bacteria levels too high for swimming, and there's not enough shade or biodiversity. The municipality plans to plant native species along the shore in 2026 to...
Why This Matters: Use this beach? Swimming advisories have been frequent due to bacteria levels. This project could make the water cleaner and the park more enjoyable. Live nearby? You'll see changes to the shoreline—more plants, hopefully fewer geese. Want to get involved? Volunteers can help with the planting in...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton installed curb extensions and a center median in the Webber Greens neighbourhood to slow traffic and make streets safer. Now they want to know if it's working. Live here, walk here, bike here, or drive through? The city wants your feedback.
Why This Matters: Live in Webber Greens or travel through it? These changes affect your daily commute. If you've noticed slower traffic or safer crossings, the city wants to hear it. If the curb extensions are causing problems, now's the time to say so.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Ontario ran a 3-year pilot letting large electricity users pay lower rates if they agreed to cut power use during grid emergencies. Now the government wants to know if this should become permanent. The program targets factories and industrial...
Why This Matters: Work at a factory or large industrial facility? This program could affect your employer's electricity costs and operations. When the grid is stressed, participating businesses might need to scale back production on short notice. Lower industrial electricity costs could also help keep manufacturing...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Enbridge Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board for permission to build new gas infrastructure in Blandford-Blenheim Township. This is a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) application, which means they want to expand their...
Why This Matters: Live in Blandford-Blenheim? This could bring natural gas service to your area. That means a new heating option for homes and businesses. Property owners may face construction near their land.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Fort Frances Power Corporation 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...
Why This Matters: Live in Fort Frances or the surrounding area? This decision affects your electricity bill. The utility wants to adjust what it charges to deliver power to your home or business.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Hydro Hawkesbury 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-setting Mechanism (IRM). An interim rate order was already issued in...
Why This Matters: Live in Hawkesbury or the surrounding area? This decision affects your electricity bill. The rates Hydro Hawkesbury charges for delivering power to your home could change in 2026.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Ottawa River Power Corporation 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 reviews the application and...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from Ottawa River Power Corporation, this decision affects your bill. Rate changes approved here show up directly on what you pay each month.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to adjust its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM), which allows utilities to...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity through Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution in eastern Ontario, this decision will affect your monthly bill. Rate adjustments like this typically mean small increases to cover inflation and operating costs.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
This consultation asked Albertans whether a proposed wildlife corridor for a mountain village development near Canmore was adequate. Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties wanted to build on their Smith Creek property, but first needed government...
Why This Matters: Live near Canmore or the Bow Valley? This decision shaped how wildlife like bears and elk move through the area as development expands. It set a precedent for balancing mountain town growth with protecting animal migration routes.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
This completed consultation gathered feedback on a draft plan for managing industrial development near Fort McKay First Nation reserves. The plan aimed to balance resource extraction with protecting Treaty rights and traditional land use. Albertans...
Why This Matters: This plan affects how industrial activity happens near Indigenous communities in the oil sands region. For Fort McKay First Nation members, it's about protecting their ability to hunt, fish, and practice cultural traditions. For industry workers and companies, it sets the rules for future...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Forestry and Parks (AB)
Alberta asked landowners and conservation groups how to improve programs that protect natural landscapes on private property. The engagement ran in late 2024 and has now concluded. Feedback helped expand conservation tools available to private...
Why This Matters: Own rural land in Alberta? This affects what programs you can use to protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, or natural areas on your property. Conservation easements and grants help landowners who want to keep their land natural while still owning it.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to expand a gravel pit in Jasper National Park by about 6 hectares. Why? The 2024 Jasper Wildfire created urgent demand for gravel and asphalt to rebuild roads and prepare temporary housing sites. The expansion would involve...
Why This Matters: Live in or visit Jasper? This pit expansion is part of rebuilding after the devastating 2024 wildfire. The gravel will help repair roads and build temporary housing for displaced residents. But it also means clearing 6 hectares of land inside a national park.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources