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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is rebuilding about 1 km of roads including Cooper Street, Queen Street East, and Chapel Street. The project includes new storm sewers, watermains, and underground infrastructure. A multi-use trail will also be added as part of the city's...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Cooper Street, Queen Street East, or Chapel Street? This construction will affect your daily commute and street access. The new multi-use trail could make cycling and walking safer in the area.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario wants to speed up how farmers get permits for sewage systems at worker housing on their farms. Right now, these permits can take a long time. The proposal would let farmers register certain systems through an online registry instead of going...
Why This Matters: Work on a farm or know someone who does? This affects where seasonal workers live. Faster permits mean farmers can build housing sooner. That could help address worker shortages during harvest season.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Children (ON)
Ontario wants to update rules for developmental services agencies. Right now, only doctors can approve certain behaviour support plans that include medication or intrusive interventions. This change would let nurse practitioners do it too—which...
Why This Matters: Have a family member with a developmental disability? Getting the right care plan approved can take months when doctors are scarce. This change could speed things up, especially in northern Ontario. It also updates who counts as a qualified behaviour analyst.
Regulations & Permits
Health & Safety
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation wants to restore and protect their reserve's shoreline from erosion and flooding. The project uses nature-based solutions: removing debris and invasive species, adding sand and gravel, creating rock headlands and oyster...
Why This Matters: This project shows how Indigenous communities are leading climate adaptation efforts. It could serve as a model for other coastal communities facing erosion and flooding. If you care about Indigenous-led environmental stewardship or nature-based climate solutions, this is worth watching.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Canadian Wildlife Service (Federal)
Environment Canada wants to build 475 metres of new trails and a small parking lot at Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area near Milford, Ontario. Why? The site became a 'Connecting Canadians to Nature' destination, and visitor numbers have...
Why This Matters: Visit Prince Edward Point for birdwatching or hiking? This project would give you proper trails and parking instead of walking along the road. It also protects wildlife habitat by keeping visitors on designated paths.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
The Island Lake Tribal Council wants to build 11 new telecommunications towers and lay 429 km of underground fibre optic cable. The goal? Bring high-speed internet to four remote First Nations communities in northern Manitoba: Garden Hill, St...
Why This Matters: Live in one of these Island Lake communities? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Remote First Nations often have limited or no broadband access. Better connectivity means access to online education, telehealth, and economic opportunities.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Informational
Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon Land wants to update the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood plan now that the Saskatoon Freeway route has moved. The changes would extend residential lots to the east boundary, relocate two care home sites, and create a larger mixed-use commercial...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Aspen Ridge? These changes affect what gets built next door. The plan would allow more mixed-use development with shops and services, plus medium-density townhouses. Care home locations would also shift.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
Atlantic Mining wants to expand its gold mine near Moose River, Nova Scotia. The company proposes dumping mine tailings into the exhausted open pit, expanding the waste rock storage area, and adding 18 hectares to the site. The Minister has twice...
Why This Matters: Live near Moose River or Middle Musquodoboit? This mine is about 63 km from Halifax. Dumping tailings into an open pit could affect groundwater and nearby streams. Fish habitat and wetlands in the area could be impacted. If you rely on well water or care about local waterways, this decision matters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for feedback on how to protect Porsild's bryum, a rare bright green moss found on wet rocks in remote areas. The moss faces threats from drought, wildfires, and off-highway vehicles. This consultation closed in 2020 and the final...
Why This Matters: This matters if you care about Alberta's biodiversity. Porsild's bryum is a species at risk, and protecting it helps maintain healthy ecosystems. If you use off-highway vehicles in remote areas, the recovery plan could affect where you can ride.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on a plan to protect three threatened fish species in the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. The Stonecat, Western Silvery Minnow, and Rocky Mountain Sculpin have extremely limited ranges in Canada. The consultation helped shape the...
Why This Matters: These three fish species exist almost nowhere else in Canada. If they disappear from southern Alberta's rivers, they're gone from the country. Water management decisions and invasive species threaten their survival.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for public input on protecting pygmy whitefish, a threatened species found only in Waterton Lake and a stretch of the Athabasca River. The consultation ran in 2018 and received 15 responses. The recovery plan aims to maintain existing...
Why This Matters: This fish exists in only two spots in Alberta. A single spill along the Yellowhead Highway could wipe out half the population. If you care about protecting Alberta's unique wildlife, this plan shaped how the province responds to that risk.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on an updated recovery plan for the small-flowered sand-verbena, a threatened plant with a small and possibly declining population. The plan outlines conservation actions to help the species survive in Alberta.
Why This Matters: This plant exists in only a tiny area of Alberta and could disappear entirely. If you care about preserving Alberta's native species and natural heritage, this plan determines what gets done to save it.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
ATCO Electric wants to bury 6 km of powerlines near Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park. Why? Their wildfire risk analysis found overhead lines pose a fire hazard when trees contact them. The project would serve Pyramid Lake Resort, Patricia Lake...
Why This Matters: Visit Jasper or stay at Pyramid Lake Resort? This project aims to prevent power outages and reduce wildfire risk in the area. After the devastating 2024 Jasper wildfire, infrastructure resilience matters more than ever.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
SaskTel wants to bring high-speed internet to nine First Nations communities in Saskatchewan. The project includes upgrading a tower at James Smith First Nation and installing 127 km of fibre optic cable to connect homes in communities including Red...
Why This Matters: Live in one of these communities? You could finally get reliable high-speed internet at home. That means better access to online services, remote work, and education. For families in remote areas, this closes a real digital gap.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for spidoxamat, a pesticide. This limit determines how much of the chemical can legally remain on food. The agency is asking for public input before making a final decision.
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? Pesticide residue limits affect what ends up on your plate. These limits are supposed to protect you from harmful chemical exposure. If you're concerned about food safety, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve cyclobutrifluram, a pesticide that kills nematodes (tiny worms) and fungi. It would be used on romaine lettuce and as a soybean seed treatment. The consultation period has closed, and a final decision is pending.
Why This Matters: Eat salads or anything with soy? This pesticide could end up on your plate. Health Canada says it's safe when used as directed, but you might have questions about residues on food or environmental effects.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety