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| Title | Status | Subject | Date Range | Start Date | End Date | Organization | Description | What We Heard Report |
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| Oceans Protection Plan | Open - accepting input | Transportation | Sept 1, 2017 to Mar 31, 2031 | 2017-09-01 | 2031-03-31 | Transport Canada | In November 2016, the $1.5-billion Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) was launched, the largest investment ever made to protect Canada’s coasts and waterways, while also growing our economy. On July 19, 2022, the Prime Minister announced that the Oceans Protection Plan was extended for another 9 years, with the goal of building upon results achieved so far and expanding into new areas. We invite all Canadians to consult the Let’s Talk – Oceans Protection Plan portal and get involved in the discussions on creating stronger Indigenous partnerships and engaging coastal communities, protecting the environment, modernizing our marine safety system and supporting science-based decisions. | What We Heard Report available |
| Canada in a Changing Climate | Closed | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Economy | Environment | Society | June 5, 2023 to May 31, 2028 | 2023-06-05 | 2028-05-31 | Natural Resources Canada | Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action is the national assessment of how and why Canada’s climate is changing; the impacts of these changes on our communities, environment, and economy; and how we are adapting. Natural Resources Canada leads Canada in a Changing Climate, a process that depends on the collaboration of a broad partnership of subject-matter experts and assessment users from all orders of government, Indigenous organizations, universities, professional and non-governmental groups, and the private sector. These groups will be actively involved in the scoping process for the next cycle of reports, in the report writing teams, and the National Advisory Committee. The public will also be involved, through meetings, conferences, and online engagement tools. Scoping activities will commence May 2023 and continue throughout the process. The Adaptation to Climate Change program facilitates the development and exchange of information, knowledge, and tools needed to plan and implement practical adaptation measures that increase the climate resilience of Canadian communities and industry. The process to develop Canada in a Changing Climate is an ongoing collaboration among subject-matter experts from a range of backgrounds. Together, they will assess scientific and technical literature, Indigenous knowledge and practitioner experiences to build our understanding of the impacts of climate change and the ways Canada can adapt.The Adaptation to Climate Change program facilitates the development and exchange of information, knowledge, and tools needed to plan and implement practical adaptation measures that increase the climate resilience of Canadian communities and industry. The process to develop Canada in a Changing Climate is an ongoing collaboration among subject-matter experts from a range of backgrounds. Together, they will assess scientific and technical literature, Indigenous knowledge and practitioner experiences to build our understanding of the impacts of climate change and the ways Canada can adapt. | |
| White River First Nations | Open - accepting input | Indigenous Peoples | Feb 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2027 | 2021-02-01 | 2027-03-31 | Canada Border Services Agency | Engagement with the White River First Nation as part of the Government of Canada delegation to the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self Determination Table led by Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Specifically, a CBSA-led ‘Border Crossing Issues Side Table’ relating to First Nations Border Crossing Issues as examined in the 2017 Minister's Special Representative's report. | |
| Areas of Interest, Northern Shelf Bioregion (NSB) - Marine Protected Area Network | Closed | Economic development | Environment | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Sept 6, 2022 to Dec 31, 2026 | 2022-09-06 | 2026-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The object of these consultations is to seek public input and advice on the feasibility and regulatory design of three sites moving forward as Areas of Interest for consideration as Oceans Act MPA designation. The sites were identified through a collaboration between the Government of Canada, the Province of BC and 18 First Nations via the Northern Shelf Bioregion (NSB) Network Action Plan. The plan was endorsed by the Minister and leadership from other parties at IMPAC 5 in Vancouver, in February 2023. The three "Areas of Interest" advancing are: Haida Gwaii Offshore, Caamano Sound Douglas Channel and Kitkatla Inlet. - Fishing Sector consultation on the sites are proposed for Fall 2023. - Consultation for Multi-stakeholder advisory committees is proposed to begin in Fall 2023. - Public engagement may begin for each site in fall 2023. The public may be engaged via email, and social media, and other means. | |
| Consultation on a Technical and Policy, [Licensing] Framework for [Remotely Piloted Aircraft System] Operation in Licensed Spectrum | Planned | Communication | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Rural and remote services | Transportation | June 6, 2025 to June 6, 2026 | 2025-06-06 | 2026-06-06 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Through the release of this document, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is initiating a consultation on a Technical and Policy, [Licensing] Framework for [Remotely Piloted Aircraft System] Operation in Licensed Spectrum | |
| Canada Water Act review - engagement | Planned | Economy | Environment | Recreation | Jan 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026 | 2025-01-01 | 2026-06-01 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | To identify the desired policy objectives and how to achieve those objectives, whether through improvements to the Ac t or other means. | |
| Whitby Harbour Remediation Project | Open - accepting input | Environment | Fisheries | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Public safety | Recreation | Feb 10, 2022 to Mar 31, 2026 | 2022-02-10 | 2026-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | DFO is using multiple approaches to involve and receive feedback from First Nations, vested interest groups and the general public on the design and implementation of the Whitby Harbour Remediation Project. Communication approaches include: the Whitby Harbour website, notices in local newspapers, general open houses and targeted stakeholder consultation sessions. | |
| Ministerial Advisory Groups• Policy • Service Excellence and Transition • Families• Mental Health • Care & Support• Commemoration | Closed | Employment | Financial assistance and entitlements | Health | Policy | Service | Feb 25, 2016 to Mar 31, 2026 | 2016-02-25 | 2026-03-31 | Veterans Affairs Canada | In 2016, VAC established six Ministerial Advisory Groups to advise the Minister of Veterans Affairs on issues related to policy, service excellence and transition, mental health, families, care and support and commemoration. In 2022, new members were selected through and open and transparent process and joined the existing members to provide perspectives and advice on issues relevant to Veterans and their families. Meetings are held virtually and in-person. | |
| General Regulations under the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act | Open - accepting input | Environment | Natural resources | Apr 11, 2023 to Mar 15, 2026 | 2023-04-11 | 2026-03-15 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is developing general regulations under the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act to help manage national marine conservation areas (NMCAs). Between April and October 2023, Parks Canada engaged with Indigenous organizations, provinces and territories, stakeholders, and the public on the regulatory proposal. A What We Heard report summarizing the input received during the engagement is available on www.letstalknmcas.ca. The draft regulations are expected to be published in Canada Gazette Part I in 2025 for comment. Parks Canada is aiming to publish final regulations in Canada Gazette Part 2 by 2026. | |
| Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest Consultations | Open - accepting input | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Heritage | Plants | Policy | Regulations | Recreation | Transportation | Apr 4, 2018 to Dec 31, 2025 | 2018-04-04 | 2025-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | DFO is using multiple approaches to fully involve First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, other governments, the community, and relevant industries in the design of the proposed Eastern Shore Islands MPA. | |
| Northern Gulf of St. Lawrence Study Area | Open - accepting input | Environment | Fisheries | Regulations | June 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2025 | 2019-06-01 | 2025-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | DFO is using multiple approaches to fully involve First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, other governments, the community, and relevant industries in the design of a potential marine protected area (MPA) in the Northern Gulf. | |
| Fundian Channel- Browns Bank Area of Interest | Open - accepting input | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Heritage | Plants | Policy | Regulations | Transportation | Apr 4, 2018 to Dec 31, 2025 | 2018-04-04 | 2025-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | DFO is using multiple approaches to fully involve First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, other governments, the community, and relevant industries in the design of the proposed Fundian Channel MPA. | |
| Indian Oil and Gas Regulation Amendments: Environment and Surface | Planned | Economic development | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Regulations | Dec 30, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | 2023-12-30 | 2025-12-31 | Indigenous Services Canada | Amendments to the Indian Oil and Gas Regulations relating to the protection of the Environment and Surface contracts administration | |
| Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations | Open - accepting input | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Regulations | July 25, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025 | 2022-07-25 | 2025-12-31 | Natural Resources Canada | The Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations are a feature of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act that would enable the Minister to enter into arrangements with Indigenous governing bodies for carrying out the purposes of the Act | |
| Three-year Departmental Accessibility Plan | Open - accepting input | Persons with disabilities | Dec 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025 | 2022-12-01 | 2025-12-31 | Public Services and Procurement Canada | The Accessible Canada Act and Regulations require federal organizations to post their plans and establish a process that supports transparency and allows individuals to provide feedback by mail, telephone, email or in any manner that the organization uses to communicate with the public. Public insight into the Department’s plans and processes is essential in ensuring that the Department contributes to providing barrier-free communities, workplaces and services for all Canadians. The purpose of this consultation is to solicit feedback from Canadians in the development of recommendations to improve the Department’s accessibility services. The findings will be used to adapt existing activities or initiatives to address accessibility at PSPC and outline commitments for future departmental accessibility plans. | |
| Proposed Modification to the Conditions of Licence on Space Debris Mitigation | Planned | Amendments | Communication | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Regulations | Science and technology | Dec 10, 2024 to Dec 10, 2025 | 2024-12-10 | 2025-12-10 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Through the release of this paper, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is hereby initiating a consultation on updating the current non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) licensing requirements and conditions of licence (CoL) related to the mitigation of orbital debris. | |
| Canadian Marine Advisory Council - Fall 2025 | Planned | Transportation | Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 5, 2025 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | Transport Canada | Opportunity to attend meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) and share views on marine safety and security. | |
| Predictable and Efficient Processing and Assessment of Negligible-Risk and Low-Risk Activities | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Industry | Public safety | Regulations | July 9, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025 | 2024-07-09 | 2025-08-31 | Canada Energy Regulator | The Efficiency Project is exploring the assessment processes for negligible-risk and low-risk activities currently addressed by the Section 58 Streamlining Order, as well as for activities currently addressed by the Decommissioning Exemption Order. The intent of the Efficiency Project is to create criteria, processes, and filing guidance that capture activities that may be of negligible-risk or low-risk, such as those located within company-owned and fenced land. More specifically, the Efficiency Project involves development of the following: criteria for negligible-risk activities; simplified processes for negligible-risk and low-risk applications under section 214 of the CER Act, and negligible-risk decommissioning applications; and updated filing guidance. Through publishing this discussion paper, the CER is seeking comment on the draft qualifying criteria for negligible-risk and low-risk applications, the draft simplified processes for those applications under section 214 of the CER Act, and negligible-risk decommissioning applications. Updated filing guidance will be developed at a later date. | |
| TRC Call to Action 66: Moving from Pilot Project to Long-Term Implementation | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Youth | Nov 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 | 2024-11-01 | 2025-06-30 | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | CIRNAC and Indigenous Youth Roots will engage National Indigenous Organizations and Indigenous-led organizations serving Indigenous youth. This engagement will assist in co-developing options for long-term implementation of TRC Call to Action 66. | |
| Invitation to participate in the revision of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada | Open - accepting input | Industry | Aug 24, 2023 to June 30, 2025 | 2023-08-24 | 2025-06-30 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada invites data producers and data users, representatives of business associations, government bodies at the federal, provincial and local levels, academics and researchers and all other interested parties to submit proposals for the revision to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada.We are seeking proposals for changes for two main reasons: collect input from data producers and users as an integral part of the NAICS revision process, and ensure users' needs continue to be met, therefore the classification remains relevant. | |
| Invitation to participate in the revision of the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada | Open - accepting input | Industry | Aug 25, 2023 to June 30, 2025 | 2023-08-25 | 2025-06-30 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada invites data producers and data users, representatives of business associations, government bodies at the federal, provincial and local levels, academics and researchers and all other interested parties to submit proposals for the revision to the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada.We are seeking proposals for changes for two main reasons: collect input from data producers and users as an integral part of the NAPCS Canada revision process, and ensure users' needs continue to be met, therefore the classification remains relevant. | |
| Visitor Use Management - Lake Louise Area | Open - accepting input | Recreation | Seniors | Society | Science and technology | Transportation | Youth | June 17, 2024 to June 17, 2025 | 2024-06-17 | 2025-06-17 | Parks Canada | Banff National Park is developing a visitor use management plan to adapt to increasing visitation in the Lake Louise area. Visitation to the Lake Louise rose 31% over the past 10 years and is expected to continue to rise. More people than ever before are visiting and connecting with this special place. Higher numbers of people on the landscape are causing challenges like congestion, crowding, human-wildlife conflict, and impacts to ecosystems. It also makes emergency response more difficult. Parks Canada has used many tools to address these challenges including shuttles, reservations services, paid parking, and marketing campaigns. We’ve analyzed available data and learned over the years—now, we’d like to hear from you. | |
| Modernization of the Explosives Regulations, 2013 | Open - accepting input | Regulations | Mar 1, 2022 to June 1, 2025 | 2022-03-01 | 2025-06-01 | Natural Resources Canada | Stakeholder consultations held to support development of regulatory amendments | |
| Canada-NS and Canada-NL Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations | Open - accepting input | Environment | Natural resources | May 1, 2022 to June 1, 2025 | 2022-05-01 | 2025-06-01 | Natural Resources Canada | These regulations will support the implementation of Part 3 of the Accord Acts, as amended by Bill C-49, and will establish requirements to ensure the safety and environmental protection of offshore renewable energy projects in the two offshore areas that are jointly managed with Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. | |
| Watchlist 2025 mid-cycle consultations with industry | Open - accepting input | Transportation | Oct 7, 2024 to May 31, 2025 | 2024-10-07 | 2025-05-31 | Transportation Safety Board of Canada | The TSB is launching it's mid-cycle consultations for the 2025 Watchlist. This program highlights key safety deficiencies in the air, marine and rail industries. Mid-cycle consultations encompasses a questionnaire to stakeholders, and attend industry event for the air and marine modes. The results will help inform Watchlist 2025. | |
| Proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations | Planned | Environment | Fisheries | Regulations | Mar 29, 2025 to May 29, 2025 | 2025-03-29 | 2025-05-29 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The proposed regulations will include national baseline effluent quality standards and environmental effects monitoring provisions for all coal mines, as well as some provisions specific to the five existing coal mines in the Elk Valley, British Columbia. There are currently coal mines in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia which may become subject to the proposed regulations. | |
| Updating the Community Plans for Field, B.C. and Lake Louise, Alberta | Open - accepting input | Communication | Environment | May 29, 2024 to May 29, 2025 | 2024-05-29 | 2025-05-29 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is updating the Field Community Plan and the Lake Louise Community Plan. National park community plans are one of the documents used by Parks Canada, stakeholders, leaseholders and other interested parties to guide the development and management of communities administered by Parks Canada. A community plan provides a long-term vision for a sustainable future that integrates a healthy natural environment with economic and social well-being. The updated plans will help guide these communities into the future (over the next 10+ years) with renewed community vision statements and other key elements that reflect current trends and changes that have occurred over the last ten years in the communities, park, region and across the country. | |
| Consultation on the draft Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Products Manufacturing Sector (BENPAT and TMTD) | Planned | Environment | Feb 22, 2024 to Apr 22, 2025 | 2024-02-22 | 2025-04-22 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The intent of the consultation is to provide stakeholders on the consultation on the proposed guidelines (including BENPAT and TMTD). | |
| Onshore Pipeline Regulations and Filing Manuals Review Project | Open - accepting input | Environment | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Regulations | Feb 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2021-02-01 | 2025-03-31 | Canada Energy Regulator | The CER is conducting a comprehensive review of the OPR under the CER Act to update the regulations. The CER’s objective for the OPR Review is to deliver a regulation that supports the highest level of safety, security and environmental protection, advances Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, addresses transparency and inclusive participation, provides for predictable and timely oversight and encourages innovation. The CER conducted the first phase of engagement in 2022, with a Discussion Paper and engagement sessions. The CER is also updating various sections of its Filing Manuals to reflect changing requirements, conditions, regulations, industry practices, and feedback received from regulated companies, Indigenous Peoples and other interested persons or groups. The CER will be coordinating engagement activities for the Review of the OPR and Filing Manuals, to share learnings and consolidate input across common topics areas. When available, details on how and when to participate in the next phase of engagement will be posted on the CER Dialogue website. | |
| Regulated Industry Engagement | Open - accepting input | Industry | Regulations | Apr 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2023-04-01 | 2025-03-31 | Canada Energy Regulator | The CER is committed to enhancing Canada’s global competitiveness by improving transparency, predictability, and efficiency throughout the regulatory lifecycle, while driving innovation that contributes to the transition to a low carbon economy. The Government of Canada has also signaled its commitment to global competitiveness through the preamble of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act. These commitments will be fulfilled through ongoing dialogue with regulated companies, which will support CER and industry innovation to meet the changing needs of Canadians and the energy sector. | |
| National Restorative Justice Research Network | Open - accepting input | Justice and the Law | Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2024-01-01 | 2025-03-31 | Department of Justice Canada | Justice Canada committed to developing a National Restorative Justice Research Network (Research Network) recognizing the important role that data, research and evaluation play in helping to increase the use of restorative justice. The Research Network will support collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous government, non-government, community, and academic researchers to help raise awareness about restorative justice and support policy and program development to increase its use in Canada. A multi-phased engagement process will be undertaken to collaboratively co-design the Research Network. | |
| Consultation on Efficiencies, Legislative Amendments, and the Ongoing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Justice and the Law | Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2024-10-01 | 2025-03-31 | Department of Justice Canada | Consultation with Indigenous Courtworkers and community organizations that support Black accused persons to better understand their perceptions of the current status of the efficiency of various procedures affected by C-75, C-48, and S-4 amdendments, and their impression of changes observed recently compared to before the amendments and the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| Let's talk Pacific Salmon | Open - accepting input | Fisheries | July 15, 2022 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2022-07-15 | 2025-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Regional engagement with general public as well as targetted engagement with First Nations, stakeholders, and partners who are interested in Pacific salmon. Engagement focuses on providing information on the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI) and understanding people's perceptions on plans to respond to these declines. | |
| Marine Conservation Network Plan | Open - accepting input | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Heritage | Plants | Policy | Regulations | Transportation | Oct 15, 2023 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2023-10-15 | 2025-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | DFO Maritimes Region is using multiple approaches to fully involve First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, other governments, key stakeholders, and coastal communities in Nova Scotia and Southwest New Brunswick in the design of a network of marine conservation areas in the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Bioregion. | |
| Progress of DFO's Marine Spatial Planning Process and Regional Strategy, Quebec Region | Open - accepting input | Culture | Economic development | Environment | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Regulations | Transportation | Sept 12, 2022 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2022-09-12 | 2025-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Meetings to present the DFO's marine spatial planning strategy, Quebec Region, for developing and advancing a marine spatial planning (MSP) process for the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence (EGSL), and discuss collaboration or participation with some indigenous communities, local stakeholders and other organizations. | |
| Engagement on potential new marine conservation areas in NL by 2030 | Open - accepting input | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Heritage | Plants | Policy | Regulations | Recreation | Transportation | July 22, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2024-07-22 | 2025-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Marine Planning and Conservation program in DFO’s Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Region is engaging with a variety of stakeholders including provincial/federal Departments, Indigenous partners, commercial fishing sector, oil and gas industry, environmental organizations and academia to obtain feedback on a number of new potential candidate marine conservation areas that could contribute to the Government of Canada’s commitment to conserve 30 per cent of Canada's oceans by 2030. | |
| Indigenous Advisory Circle | Open - accepting input | Culture | Indigenous Peoples | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2019-04-01 | 2025-03-31 | Library and Archives Canada | LAC is committed to collaborating closely with Indigenous communities and representative groups in order to better understand and preserve Indigenous heritage, and to make it accessible in a manner that is historically accurate and culturally appropriate. | |
| Stakeholders' Forum | Open - accepting input | Culture | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2019-04-01 | 2025-03-31 | Library and Archives Canada | The members of the Stakeholders' Forum represent the diverse expertise and perspectives of Canada's documentary heritage associations and other organizations. | |
| Services Consultation Committee | Open - accepting input | Culture | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2019-04-01 | 2025-03-31 | Library and Archives Canada | The mandate of the committee is to give LAC user and professional perspectives, as well as advice, guidance and feedback on the direction and priorities of its public-facing services. | |
| Youth Advisory Council | Open - accepting input | Culture | Youth | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2019-04-01 | 2025-03-31 | Library and Archives Canada | The Youth Advisory Council helps Library and Archives Canada understand how youth view, access and relate to Canada's documentary heritage. | |
| The Parliamentary Precinct Campus | Planned | Communication | Culture | Development | Employment | Housing | Heritage | Persons with disabilities | Public safety | May 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2024-05-01 | 2025-03-31 | Public Services and Procurement Canada | In 2023, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) developed an engagement strategy for the future of Wellington Street within the Parliamentary Precinct. The project aims to engage key local stakeholders in developing a land-use approach on Wellington Street. Stakeholders will be informed and their feedback solicited on aspirations pertaining to proposed changes to the Parliamentary Precinct, specifically on land use and design elements with a focus on Wellington Street. | |
| Review of the 2016 Policy on Results - Engagements with National Indigenous Organizations | Open - accepting input | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | June 27, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025 | 2024-06-27 | 2025-03-31 | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | TBS is currently undertaking a review of the Treasury Board Policy on Results. The review has identified several issues regarding performance measurement and evaluation in relation to Reconciliation and Indigenous peoples. It is proposed to engage with National Indigenous Organizations (NIOs) to incorporate their views into the review, and to work towards solutions to the challenges identified. | |
| Amendments to Directive No 11R3, Surplus Income Directive | Planned | Amendments | Policy | Feb 17, 2025 to Mar 18, 2025 | 2025-02-17 | 2025-03-18 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) is looking to consult with stakeholders on amendments to be made to Directive No 11R3, Surplus Income. | |
| Consultation on Alternate Service Delivery Programs, Part II | Planned | Industry | Labour | Private sector | Science and technology | Jan 13, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025 | 2025-01-13 | 2025-03-17 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada is planning consultations related to the ASD program review. This second phase of the program review consultation will focus on new technologies, the use of statistical sampling, and training requirements for ASPs. | |
| Fee Modernisation Initiative for Transport Canada's Owned and Operated Ports | Planned | Transportation | Jan 23, 2025 to Feb 23, 2025 | 2025-01-23 | 2025-02-23 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada will be consulting stakeholders regarding the implementation of a new regulation for fees charged at TCOO ports | |
| Consultations for the 2025 Annual Report on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals | Open - accepting input | Children | Culture | Development | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Education | Food and drug | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Housing | Health | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | International | Natural resources | Persons with disabilities | Policy | Regulations | Seniors | Service | Society | Training and careers | Youth | Oct 30, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025 | 2024-10-30 | 2025-01-31 | Employment and Social Development Canada | Feedback from external stakeholders and partners were gathered to inform the 2025 Annual Report on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. | |
| Canada Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations | Open - accepting input | Environment | Natural resources | Oct 2, 2020 to Jan 31, 2025 | 2020-10-02 | 2025-01-31 | Natural Resources Canada | NRCan is undertaking a multi-year stakeholder engagement process to develop the Canada Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations (CORER). The regulations will support the implementation of Part 5 – Offshore Renewable Energy Projects and Offshore Power Lines of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act by outling the safety and environmental protection requirements for these project. The engagement process is designed to meet Treasury Board standards for regulatory development and will include pre-engagement on the regulatory proposal to obtain early feedback and direct engagement on the regulations after being published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1. Stakeholders include Indigenous groups, interested provinces and territories, federal departments, NGOs, fishing groups, and the renewable energy industry. Phase 1 of the CORER initiative engagement process occured in 2020. Information on Phase 1, including a summary of the comments received from stakeholders, can be found on the CORER webpage. Phase 2 of engagement, launched in December 2021, and consisted of pre-engagement on technical requirements for the regulations. As part of Phase 2, NRCan has posted a Technical Requirements Paper that outlines the proposed structure of the regulations. Stakeholders were invited to review the paper and to submit feedback. The comment period ran from December 7, 2021 – February 21, 2022. Part 3, the pre-publication of the CORER in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette for public comments, took place in February 2024. | What We Heard Report available |
| Discussion Paper: Potential regulations to increase access to marine emergency services and to improve response to pollution incidents | Planned | Transportation | Oct 2, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025 | 2024-10-02 | 2025-01-31 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada is considering requiring certain vessels to have arrangements in place for marine emergency services; requiring certain vessels and handling facilities to have HNS pollution emergency plans; and requiring vessels that do have pollution emergency plans to identify a Response Coordinator. Seeking public input to determine key aspects of future regulations. | |
| Mortgage Industry Consultations on Income Verification Tool | Open - accepting input | Taxes | Nov 11, 2024 to Jan 30, 2025 | 2024-11-11 | 2025-01-30 | Canada Revenue Agency | •Seek input on the current state of the mortgage fraud environment. • Learn about specific challenges in the income verification process. • Discuss the possibility of developing a new fully digital income verification tool and identify needs, opportunities, and considerations for a comprehensive, efficient, and interoperable tool. | |
| Consultation on flonicamid, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-24 | Open - accepting input | Food and drug | Health | Nov 14, 2024 to Jan 28, 2025 | 2024-11-14 | 2025-01-28 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increases for the postemergent foliar uses of flonicamid on Bok choy Chinese cabbages, watercress, leaf lettuce, dried peppermint leaves and dried spearmint leaves; and setting new MRLs on herbs fresh leaves (crop subgroup 25A), herbs dried leaves (crop subgroup 25B), sweet corn (crop subgroup 15-21D), maca, turnip greens, and bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B). | |
| Engagement on Intentions Paper for a Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Framework in Canada's offshore areas. | Planned | Environment | Natural resources | Nov 25, 2024 to Jan 25, 2025 | 2024-11-25 | 2025-01-25 | Natural Resources Canada | FS intends to public an intentions paper on the Let’s Talk Natural Resources website to obtain initial views from the public on the proposed approach and elements of the legislative framework for carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCUS) in offshore areas. There would be a 30-day comment period. The feedback will help to shape options for a Memorandum to Cabinet and subsequent engagement requirements during legislative development. | |
| Consultation on spinosad, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-23 | Open - accepting input | Food and drug | Health | Nov 7, 2024 to Jan 21, 2025 | 2024-11-07 | 2025-01-21 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on a proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increase for the postemergent foliar use of spinosad on cranberries. | |
| Share your thoughts about the modernization of radio processes | Open - accepting input | Communication | Culture | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Nov 15, 2024 to Jan 20, 2025 | 2024-11-15 | 2025-01-20 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | In the evolving media landscape, the CRTC is updating its regulatory framework for Canadian radio broadcasters. Share your thoughts on the CRTC’s proposals to provide radio broadcasters with more flexibility. | |
| Share your thoughts on Canadian content for TV and online streaming services | Open - accepting input | Arts | Communication | Culture | Heritage | Labour | Policy | Regulations | Society | Nov 15, 2024 to Jan 20, 2025 | 2024-11-15 | 2025-01-20 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | We are seeking your comments on how we support the creation and distribution of Canadian audio-visual content. This review will cover the definition of audio-visual Canadian content, requirements to invest in Canadian content, and the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the industry. The goal is to prepare for new, customized conditions of service for broadcasting and online streaming services. Share your thoughts on Canadian content for television and online programming. | |
| Consultation on guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality: Radiological Parameters | Open - accepting input | Health | Public safety | Regulations | Oct 11, 2024 to Jan 10, 2025 | 2024-10-11 | 2025-01-10 | Health Canada | This guideline technical document outlines the available information on radionuclides with the intent of updating the guidelines for radionuclides in drinking water. The purpose of this consultation is to solicit comments on the proposed guidelines for Radiological Parameters, on the approach used for their development, and on the potential impacts of implementing them. We're looking for comments from regulatory authorities, decision makers and the public on the draft document. | |
| Consultation on the Accessible Canada Roadmap | Open - accepting input | Persons with disabilities | Sept 27, 2024 to Jan 8, 2025 | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-08 | Employment and Social Development Canada | Online engagement will take place to gather feedback from the public on the draft Accessible Canada Roadmap, which seeks to articulate a national vision to anchor and guide efforts by accessibility change agents. | |
| Regulatory Framework Plan | Open - accepting input | Regulations | June 16, 2021 to Dec 31, 2024 | 2021-06-16 | 2024-12-31 | Canada Energy Regulator | The Regulatory Framework Plan (RF Plan) is a tool produced by the CER that supports planning and communication. The RF Plan describes which regulations, guidance material and other regulatory documents we intend to amend or develop over a three year period, and sets out expected timelines for each. The CER welcomes feedback on the content of the Regulatory Framework at any time. | |
| Consultations on the Taxation of Vacant Lands | Open - accepting input | Housing | Oct 8, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 | 2024-10-08 | 2024-12-31 | Department of Finance Canada | In Budget 2024 and Canada’s Housing Plan, the federal government announced the most ambitious housing plan in Canadian history—a plan to build nearly 4 million new homes by 2031. To help achieve this ambitious target, the federal government is rolling out a suite of policies that will unlock more land for new housing development, including surplus, underused, and vacant public lands. To encourage private sector landowners to develop their vacant land, Budget 2024 announced that the government is considering a tax on residentially zoned vacant land. Canada is a vast country with differing local needs and land availability. The federal government recognizes that such a policy may need to be tailored to address the unique circumstances and requirements of each region. The federal government is undertaking this consultation to: Hear views from all stakeholders on the potential application of vacant land taxes, including feedback on their potential design and impacts; and Gauge interest from provinces, territories, and municipalities on the potential introduction of vacant land taxes at the provincial, territorial, and municipal levels, with federal funding to support their implementation. | |
| Elver Fishery Management Review | Open - accepting input | Exporting/Importing | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Public safety | Regulations | July 7, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024 | 2023-07-07 | 2024-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Reviewing the management of the elver fishery including (1) jurisdictional review to examine best practices in other elver fisheries; (2) strengthening regulatory regimes, including traceability controls, possession controls and export/import controls; (3) fishery operations; and (4) data management and reporting. | |
| Banc-des-Américains Oceans Act Marine Protected Area Management Plan | Open - accepting input | Environment | Fisheries | Regulations | Jan 11, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024 | 2023-01-11 | 2024-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking comments from First Nations, other governments, communities, industry and other stakeholders on this Management Plan. | |
| Consultations on IRCC’s Crisis Response Framework | Open - accepting input | Immigration | June 5, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 | 2024-06-05 | 2024-12-31 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Building on lessons learned from past responses, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is advancing a new Crisis Response Framework to support the Government of Canada’s decisions on how to respond to crisis and migration pressures. As part of this initiative, stakeholders and partners were invited to share their views to shape elements of the Framework, including guiding principles, equity considerations, key factors to monitor and assess situations, lessons learned from past experience, and opportunities for future collaboration. | |
| Missing persons data standards consultative engagement | Open - accepting input | Children | Gender | Indigenous Peoples | Justice and the Law | Public safety | June 22, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024 | 2023-06-22 | 2024-12-31 | Statistics Canada | Consultative engagement activities: This consultative engagement initiative deals with topics which may negatively impact the reader due to its subject matter. If you are affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and need immediate emotional assistance, please call 1-844-413-6649. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) has partnered with Statistics Canada to initiate a consultative engagement process in response to Call for Justice 9.5.v (PDF), one of the 231 Calls for Justice outlined in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Reclaiming Power and Place. The input received as part of this consultative process will form the basis of recommendations leading to the development of national data standards for police services. The objective of this work is to improve the information police gather on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+ persons, vulnerable, marginalized, and racialized persons. Reliable and consistent information can play a role in helping to find missing persons and build prevention strategies. Data will allow for regular, continuous, and consistent statistical reporting and monitoring at national, provincial, and sub-provincial levels. In the first phase of consultative engagement, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) and Stakeholder Relations and the Engagement Division (SRED) have organized virtual consultative engagement sessions with key federal partners and agencies, provincial-territorial focal points and ministries, and National Indigenous Organizations. How to get involved Statistics Canada will continue to engage various organizations over the next 12 months through virtual group discussions and written submissions. Disclosure of personal experiences are not within the scope of this engagement. If you would like to obtain more information on this engagement initiative or are interested in participating, please contact us by email at consultativeengagement-mobilisationconsultative@statcan.gc.ca. Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of participants. All personal information created, held, or collected by the agency is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the privacy notice. | |
| Consultation on flupyradifurone, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-22 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Oct 10, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024 | 2024-10-10 | 2024-12-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for flupyradifurone up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 24 December 2024). | |
| Consultation on 3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one and its associated end-use products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2024-05 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Sept 24, 2024 to Dec 23, 2024 | 2024-09-24 | 2024-12-23 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of products containing 3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one (also referred to as methylcyclohexenone) for sale and use in Canada, with proposed updates to standard label statements. | |
| Consultation: Proposed compositional requirements for infant foods and foods currently regulated as foods for special dietary use | Open - accepting input | Food and drug | Health | Oct 23, 2024 to Dec 23, 2024 | 2024-10-23 | 2024-12-23 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking comments on its proposal for compositional requirements for infant foods and foods currently regulated as foods for special dietary use. These foods are regulated under Divisions 24 and 25 of the Food and Drug Regulations. | |
| Share your thoughts: Consultation on draft National Priority List of Pediatric Drugs | Open - accepting input | Food and drug | Health | Oct 21, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 | 2024-10-21 | 2024-12-20 | Health Canada | As part of the Pediatric Drug Action Plan, Health Canada is working with stakeholders to develop a National Priority List of Pediatric Drugs. This priority list will identify drugs needed to address unmet pediatric health needs in Canada and to facilitate access to these drugs in Canada. | |
| Engagement with new stakeholders on matters of public policy relating to women and gender equality and youth | Planned | Economy | Employment | Gender | Housing | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Youth | Jan 15, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 | 2024-01-15 | 2024-12-20 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | The goal of this engagement is to facilitate discussion with WAGE stakeholders at the local and community level with whom the Minister has not previously engaged, on matters of public policy related to women and gender equality and youth. These engagements will help ensure that lesser heard voices are represented in government policy priorities. | |
| Share your thoughts on a temporary fund to support local news production by commercial radio stations | Open - accepting input | Arts | Communication | Economic development | Society | Nov 4, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-12-19 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | We are seeking your comments on a temporary fund to be administered by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) that would support local news production by commercial radio stations outside of Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa-Gatineau. This consultation comes after the decision on base contributions, issued on June 4, 2024, and the recognition of the immediate need for funding to help provide timely relief to commercial radio stations. Share your thoughts on the CAB’s plan to administer the fund. | |
| Project Update and Discussion of Potential Measures to Improve the Effectiveness of the HFR Project | Planned | Transportation | Aug 11, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024 | 2024-08-11 | 2024-12-17 | Transport Canada | Open Calls with potentially impacted Indigenous communities on possible policy, program, or legislative measures related to HFR. First ppen call happened 13-August, planning another in November. | |
| Consultation on clethodim, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-21 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Oct 2, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 | 2024-10-02 | 2024-12-16 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on a proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increase for the use of clethodim on lowbush blueberries. An MRL is the highest amount of a specific pesticide residue allowed on a particular food when a pesticide is used according to label directions. The proposed MRL increase for clethodim on lowbush blueberries is being requested to support the Canadian use of clethodim on lowbush blueberries with cranberry data that better represent the proposed use than the highbush blueberry data used to calculate the previously established MRL. This proposed MRL change allows lowbush blueberries treated with clethodim, or any processed food derived from it, to be grown and sold in Canada. This MRL change also applies to this food being imported into Canada. | |
| Consultation: Draft good manufacturing practices guide for natural health products | Open - accepting input | Food and drug | Health | Oct 15, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-12-16 | Health Canada | Health Canada is updating the 2015 guidance document on good manufacturing practices (GMP) for natural health products. We are seeking your feedback on the draft updated document. | |
| Let’s talk: Environmental reports from the Lac-Mégantic Railway Bypass Project | Planned | Transportation | Nov 17, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 | 2024-11-17 | 2024-12-16 | Transport Canada | This consultation will provide an opportunity to obtain feedback on three updated documents (Hydrogeological report, Wetlands Monitoring Program, Groundwater and Potable Water Well Monitoring Plan), before the railway operator submits them as part of the application to the Canadian Transportation Agency. The Hydrogeological report explains the characteristics of the area where the bypass will be built and describes the properties of the aquifers (masses of porous rock or sediment saturated with groundwater) in the areas that will need to be excavated to build the bypass. Since the construction of the bypass could impact the environment along the corridor, a Wetlands Monitoring Program outside the right-of-way has been developed to monitor and mitigate the environmental impacts on the wetlands located outside the rail bypass’ right of way. The Groundwater and Potable Water Well Monitoring Plan will ensure that an adequate water supply in terms of quantity and quality is maintained for all citizens impacted by the construction of the bypass. | |
| Whalesafe Gear Strategy | Open - accepting input | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Sept 25, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 | 2024-09-25 | 2024-12-15 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Extensive engagement will be conducted this fall to receive written and in-person input from industry, First Nations and other stakeholders that will help develop Canada’s Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy. | |
| Consultation on the proposed special review decision for iodocarb (3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate) and its associated end use products, PSRD2024-02 | Open - accepting input | Food and drug | Health | Oct 30, 2024 to Dec 14, 2024 | 2024-10-30 | 2024-12-14 | Health Canada | Health Canada has evaluated the aspects of concern that prompted the special review of pest control products containing iodocarb (3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate) used in metalworking fluids. Based on the evaluation of the aspects of concern, Health Canada is proposing for public consultation the continued registration of iodocarb used in metalworking fluids and its associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada. | |
| Clean Growth Investment Tax Credits | Closed | Industry | June 6, 2023 to Dec 13, 2024 | 2023-06-06 | 2024-12-13 | Department of Finance Canada | Growing Canada’s Clean Economy was a central pillar of Budget 2023, including a list of clear and predictable investment tax credits. The government is seeking feedback on design details for the: New, refundable Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit and Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit; Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit, announced in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement; Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit, introduced in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement; and Proposed enhancements to the Investment Tax Credit for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, which were introduced in Budget 2023. | |
| Right to Repair Consultation | Open - accepting input | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Economy | Environment | Industry | Policy | Service | June 28, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-12-13 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada committed to launch consultations on right to repair for home appliances and consumer electronics with a focus on durability, repairability, and interoperability. This consultation seeks to gather feedback from Canadians to help inform policy direction to improve Canadians’ ability to repair a range of consumer products. The online phase of the consultation will be open for 90 days and will be followed by roundtable discussions. | |
| Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park expansion project | Open - accepting input | Animals | Culture | Environment | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Recreation | Oct 22, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024 | 2024-10-22 | 2024-12-13 | Parks Canada | Public consultation is a legal obligation. People and organizations who wish to express their views on the project will be able to complete an online survey, or submit a brief. In addition, five participatory events will be held in municipalities located around the territory proposed for the park expansion. The information obtained will allow the governments of Canada and Quebec to make a joint and informed decision about the expansion project. | |
| REGDOC-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response, Version 3 | Open - accepting input | Regulations | Oct 8, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024 | 2024-10-08 | 2024-12-10 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | This document sets out the emergency preparedness requirements and guidance of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) related to the development of emergency measures for licensees of Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills. | |
| Consultation on Triallate, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-19 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Sept 26, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-12-10 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for triallate up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 10 December 2024). | |
| Consultation on Spiromesifen, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-20 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Sept 26, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-12-10 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for spiromesifen up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 10 December 2024). | |
| Rules of Practice and Procedure Review | Open - accepting input | Amendments | Economy | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Justice and the Law | Natural resources | Regulations | Sept 9, 2024 to Dec 9, 2024 | 2024-09-09 | 2024-12-09 | Canada Energy Regulator | The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), supported by CER staff, has started a review of the Rules of Practice and Procedure (the Rules). Among other things, the Rules set out how applications will be assessed, how to submit a complaint during a public hearing, and the overall conduct of public hearings. A comprehensive update to the Rules is needed to align with the CER Act, reflect the CER’s new governance structure, and formalize the practices, processes and terminology which have evolved over the years. In broad terms, the objective for the Rules review is to deliver regulations that: align with the CER Act, including the objectives outlined in the Act's preamble, such as the commitment to Reconciliation; enhance competitiveness through predictable and timely processes; and modernize practices and procedures. A Discussion Paper has been posted both on the CER external website and our CER Dialogue page to seek feedback from Indigenous Peoples, landowners and stakeholders on potential amendment areas and improvements. | |
| Notice of intent — Consultation on modernizing the medical device establishment licensing framework (Phase II) | Open - accepting input | Food and drug | Health | Nov 8, 2024 to Dec 9, 2024 | 2024-11-08 | 2024-12-09 | Health Canada | This consultation will be open for 30 days, ending December 9, 2024. Interested parties may submit written comments, in English or in French, by email to prsd-questionsdspr@hc-sc.gc.ca or by mail to Jillian Andrews, Acting Associate Director, Compliance Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Policy and Regulatory Strategies Directorate, 200 Eglantine Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9. | |
| Reclassification of the group of formulants Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) to List 1 – Formulants of toxicological concern, Regulatory Proposal PRO2024-05 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Oct 8, 2024 to Dec 7, 2024 | 2024-10-08 | 2024-12-07 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites stakeholders to comment on Regulatory Proposal PRO2024-05, Reclassification of the group of formulants Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) to List 1 – Formulants of Toxicological Concern. The PMRA is proposing to reclassify NPEs from List 2-Potentially Toxic Formulants with a High Priority for Testing to List 1-Formulants of Toxicological Concern and subsequently add it to the List of Pest Control Product Formulants and Contaminants of Health or Environmental Concern based on risks to the environment, as described in Regulatory Directive DIR2006-02, Formulants Policy and Implementation Guidance Document. This regulatory proposal serves as notice to registrants and other interested parties and is being distributed for information and for public comment. After consideration of comments received, a final decision will be published. | |
| Draft implementation framework for a Right to a Healthy Environment in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 | Open - accepting input | Environment | Justice and the Law | Regulations | Oct 4, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024 | 2024-10-04 | 2024-12-04 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | A draft Implementation Framework for a Right to a Healthy Environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) will be published for public comment and consultations in the Fall 2024. | |
| Proposed Plan of Priorities | Open - accepting input | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Regulations | Oct 4, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024 | 2024-10-04 | 2024-12-04 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for interested parties to provide comments on the proposed Plan of Priorities, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. | |
| Proposed Watch List Approach | Open - accepting input | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Regulations | Oct 4, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024 | 2024-10-04 | 2024-12-04 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for interested parties to provide comments on the proposed Watch List Approach, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. | |
| Consulting Canadians on the proposed addition of Brazil and Montenegro to the Automatic Firearms Country Control List (AFCCL) | Open - accepting input | Exporting/Importing | Regulations | Trade | Nov 4, 2024 to Dec 3, 2024 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-12-03 | Global Affairs Canada | The Government of Canada invites industry stakeholders, civil society organisations, and the general public to provide their views regarding a possible regulatory amendment that could result in the addition of Brazil and Montenegro to the Automatic Firearms Country Control List (AFCCL). The proposed regulation, if ultimately approved by the Governor in Council, would allow sellers of certain prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons and prohibited devices to submit permit applications for the transfer of these items to Brazil and Montenegro. | |
| Notice of intent to consult on modernization of provisions pertaining to hospitals and practitioners in regulations made under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act | Open - accepting input | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | June 1, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024 | 2024-06-01 | 2024-12-01 | Health Canada | This notice of intent initiates the next phase of Health Canada’s regulatory modernization work with regards to controlled substances. It serves to initiate a broader dialogue with interested parties, including provinces and territories, Indigenous communities and organizations, health care professionals and associations, other stakeholders and the general public regarding Health Canada’s intent to update regulatory provisions related to hospitals and practitioners. The feedback and input gathered from this consultation will inform future regulatory changes. Given Canada’s health care system transformation, the Department would like to provide interested parties with the opportunity to be heard as it considers further updates that may be needed to the regulatory framework for controlled substances. Health Canada is seeking input about realities in delivering health care, including any gaps or barriers that may stem from the existing provisions with respect to activities related to controlled substances in various health care settings, and any solutions for overcoming them. | |
| Consultation on pyridate, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-18 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Sept 17, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024 | 2024-09-17 | 2024-12-01 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on a proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increase for the use of pyridate on meat byproducts of cattle, goats, horses and sheep; and setting new MRLs on dry soybeans and pulses, dried shelled peas (crop subgroup 6-21F, except dry lentils). An MRL is the highest amount of a specific pesticide residue allowed on a particular food when a pesticide is used according to label directions. The proposed new MRLs for pyridate are being requested as a result of new uses on dry peas (which are part of the pulses, dried shelled peas crop subgroup, 6-21F) and dry soybeans. An MRL is already set for pyridate on dry lentils. The proposed MRL increase for pyridate on meat byproducts of cattle, goats, horses and sheep is being requested as a result of the new uses on dry peas (which are part of the pulses, dried shelled peas crop subgroup, 6-21F) and dry soybeans, which can be fed to livestock animals. These proposed MRL changes allow these foods, or any processed foods derived from them, to be grown and sold in Canada. These MRL changes also apply to these foods being imported into Canada. | |
| Share your thoughts: Emergency Management Framework for Agriculture in Canada | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Environment | Food and drug | Industry | Policy | Public safety | Society | Sept 18, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024 | 2024-09-18 | 2024-11-30 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking feedback from all stakeholders with an interest in emergency management in the agriculture and the agri-food sector to guide the renewal of the Emergency Management Framework for Agriculture in Canada. Through this consultation, AAFC hopes to gather insights on ways to improve the Framework and ensure Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector is better equipped to prepare for, respond to, and recover from, emergency events. | |
| Share and view ideas: Ghost Gear Program’s Gear Management Survey | Open - accepting input | Fisheries | Oct 28, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024 | 2024-10-28 | 2024-11-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking to evaluate public knowledge of ghost gear (abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear) and gather feedback on future plans, measures and tools to prevent and address ghost gear. We invite you to fill out the survey below to have your voice heard. | |
| Action Plan for Black Public Servants: Understanding the needs and insights of Black public servants of the Government of Canada on mental health and career and leadership development programs in the workplace. | Planned | Human resources | Training and careers | Sept 30, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-11-30 | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | This consultation/survey will help to better understand: • The mental health of Black public servants and their families with a focus on the desired services and supports and suggested avenues for research to help support and understand improved mental health. • The obstacles, challenges, gaps, and barriers to career development that could be a result of anti-Black racism which impact policies, programs, or practices that have influenced their professional growth while being in the public service. | |
| Discussion Paper - Home Labelling: Informing Canadians on Home Energy Performance | Open - accepting input | Environment | Education | Housing | Labour | Private sector | Science and technology | Training and careers | Oct 21, 2024 to Nov 29, 2024 | 2024-10-21 | 2024-11-29 | Natural Resources Canada | The purpose of the Discussion Paper is to launch engagement on the National Approach to Home Labelling, and solicit feedback on the proposed vision, principles and objectives for this initiative and its initial workstreams. | |
| Public Lands for Homes | Open - accepting input | Housing | Aug 26, 2024 to Nov 29, 2024 | 2024-08-26 | 2024-11-29 | Public Services and Procurement Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to assess the feasibility of using surplus and underutilized federal properties for affordable, sustainable, and inclusive housing. This consultation will also gather information that will shape the future development of the Canada Public Land Bank and the Request for Proposal (RFP) processes. The initiative also aligns with the broader goals outlined in Budget 2024 and Canada's Housing Plan, which aim to address growing housing needs and optimize the use of federal real estate assets. | |
| Revised Event Reporting Guidelines | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Industry | Public safety | Regulations | Jan 29, 2024 to Nov 27, 2024 | 2024-01-29 | 2024-11-27 | Canada Energy Regulator | The CER periodically updates the Guidelines as part of our commitment to continuous regulatory improvement and oversight. We are looking for feedback on the Draft 2024 Revised Guidelines, which include changes based on an internal review of reported events, user feedback and data analysis. To facilitate the review, we are providing a Table of Concordance that summarizes areas of improvement. There is a 90-day comment period for industry and other interested parties to submit comments. The CER will carefully review and consider all comments received. The final 2024 Revised CER Event Reporting Guidelines are anticipated to be released in the summer of 2024. | |
| Share your thoughts about described video and audio description | Open - accepting input | Communication | Persons with disabilities | Society | Sept 19, 2024 to Nov 20, 2024 | 2024-09-19 | 2024-11-20 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | As part of the CRTC’s efforts to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework, we are seeking your comments on the policy development for described video and audio description for online streaming services, on-demand services, and some elements of traditional TV. Share your views on how to ensure that Canadians who rely on described video and audio description have access to barrier-free programming on all platforms. | |
| 2025 Women’s Forum | Open - accepting input | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | National Defence | Persons with disabilities | Service | Training and careers | Oct 28, 2024 to Nov 20, 2024 | 2024-10-28 | 2024-11-20 | Veterans Affairs Canada | We are seeking topic suggestions for the 2025 Women’s Forum from women who have served or are currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Your input is essential in shaping discussions at the Forum that reflect the issues and priorities that most matter to you. | |
| Consultation on Clomazone, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-17 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Sept 5, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 | 2024-09-05 | 2024-11-19 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for clomazone up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 19 November 2024). | |
| Consultation on rimsulfuron, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-16 | Open - accepting input | Agriculture | Food and drug | Sept 5, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 | 2024-09-05 | 2024-11-19 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for rimsulfuron up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 19 November 2024). | |
| Canada’s Strengthened Forced Labour Import Prohibition | Closed | Economy | Exporting/Importing | Finance | Foreign affairs | Trade | Oct 17, 2024 to Nov 18, 2024 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-11-18 | Global Affairs Canada | Gather views of various stakeholders including provincess and territories, organizations and individuals | |
| Share your thoughts about closed captioning of programming from online streaming services | Open - accepting input | Communication | Persons with disabilities | Society | Sept 10, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 | 2024-09-10 | 2024-11-15 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | As part of the CRTC’s work to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework, we are seeking your comments on the closed captioning of programming provided by online streaming services operating in Canada. Share your views on how to ensure that Canadians who rely on closed captioning have access to barrier-free programming online. | |
| Canada’s voice: towards an ambitious new legally binding global agreement on plastic pollution | Planned | Environment | Oct 18, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 | 2024-10-18 | 2024-11-15 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback from Indigenous Organizations, Provinces and Territories, Industries and Civil Society (NGOs, youth, labour) on Canada's negotiating priorities under the new legally binding global agreement on plastic pollution and how we can work towards an ambitious outcome. | |
| Notice of Intent to make a ministerial class exemption order for the exceptional importation of certain foods for a special dietary purpose to mitigate a shortage or risk of a shortage | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Oct 1, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-11-15 | Health Canada | The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to inform interested parties of the Minister of Health's intention, pursuant to 30.05(1) of the Food and Drugs Act (FDA), to make a ministerial class exemption order (hereafter referred to as "the proposed order") for the exceptional importation of certain foods for a special dietary purpose (FSDP) to mitigate a shortage or the risk of a shortage of these products. Interested persons may make representations regarding the Minister of Health's proposal as described in this notice within 45 calendar days after the date of publication of this notice (by November 15, 2024). Representations may be submitted by email or in paper format to Health Canada's Bureau of Policy, Intergovernmental and International Affairs (BPIIA) at the contact information provided below. Please specify 'NOI_ FSPD Order/AI_Arrêté ADFS' in the subject line of your correspondence. | |
| Invitation to participate in the revision of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) | Open - accepting input | Employment | Apr 9, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 | 2024-04-09 | 2024-11-15 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada (StatCan) invites data producers and data users, experts in the field of employment, representatives of business associations, government bodies at the federal, provincial/territorial, and local levels, academics and researchers and all other interested parties to submit proposals for the revision to the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Following the decision of the Statistics Canada's Social Standards Steering Committee (SSSC) on January 9, 2024, to institute a permanent consultation process for the NOC, proposals may be submitted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only a cut-off date for considering proposed changes to be included into a new version of the NOC will be instituted moving forward. This consultation aims to gather feedback from users who have already implemented the classification, as well as other interested parties who might want to suggest updates or changes. The principal objective of the consultation is to receive input from classification users to determine if the classification remains relevant and reflective of the Canadian labour market. This ensures that quantitative and qualitative information on occupations continues to be reliable, timely and relevant for a wide range of audiences. | |
| Boat Harbour Remediation Project Public Notice Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions | Open - accepting input | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Oct 15, 2024 to Nov 14, 2024 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-11-14 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | October 15, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Boat Harbour Remediation Project, located east of Pictou, Nova Scotia. | |
| Canadian Marine Advisory Council - Fall 2024 | Planned | Transportation | Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 14, 2024 | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-14 | Transport Canada | Opportunity to attend meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) and share views on marine safety and security. | |
| Consultation: Draft strategy to replace, reduce or refine vertebrate animal testing | Closed | Animals | Health | Sept 14, 2024 to Nov 13, 2024 | 2024-09-14 | 2024-11-13 | Health Canada | We have developed a draft strategy to guide our efforts to replace, reduce or refine the use of vertebrate animals for the purposes of assessing chemicals under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). We invite you to provide comments on this draft strategy, including the key elements to be addressed under the strategy. | |
| Notice: Consultation on the proposed agreement for data compensation under section 66 of the Pest Control Products Act for re-evaluation and special review decisions | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Sept 10, 2024 to Nov 9, 2024 | 2024-09-10 | 2024-11-09 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites stakeholders to comment on the "Proposed Agreement for Data Compensation under Section 66 of the Pest Control Products Act for Re-evaluation and Special Review Decisions Published before 4 December 2023". This agreement is proposed for use in conjunction with the Pest Control Products Act and the "Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Protection of Test Data)" published in Canada Gazette, Part II on 23 June 2010 (the Regulations) and also as amended on 21 September 2017. Under section 66 of the Pest Control Products Act and section 17.9 of the Regulations, a Registrant and Data Holder must enter into an agreement in the context of a re-evaluation or special review if the parties wish to follow the process specified in the Regulations to determine compensation payable for the Registrant's use of or reliance on the Data Holder's test data. | |
| Consultation on guidance for registrants and data holders for use or reliance on test data considered in support of re-evaluation and special review decisions, Regulatory Proposal PRO2024-04 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Sept 10, 2024 to Nov 9, 2024 | 2024-09-10 | 2024-11-09 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites stakeholders to comment on the this draft guidance document, "Guidance for Registrants and Data Holders for Use or Reliance on Test Data Considered in Support of Re-evaluation and Special Review Decisions Published before 4 December 2023". The Pest Control Products Act and the Regulations set out a regulatory process for data compensation for pest control products. For the purpose of re-evaluations and special reviews, a data holder's test data can be used or relied on by other registrants, as per Pest Control Products Act subsections 16(5) and (5.1) for re-evaluations, and subsections 18(3) and (3.1) for special reviews. As per section 17.8 of the 2010 Regulations, the PMRA will make available to registrants and data holders the list of test data considered by the Minister in support of the final re-evaluation or special review decision for which they will need to enter into an agreement regarding compensation that may be payable. The final guidance would be used in conjunction with the Pest Control Products Act and the Pest Control Products Regulations (Canada Gazette, Part II publication SOR/2010-119 on 23 June 2010) and also as amended on 21 September 2017 with the Canada Gazette, Part II, publication SOR/2017-169 (2017 Amendments), and the Consultation on Proposed Agreement for Test Data Compensation under Section 66 of the Pest Control Products Act for Re-evaluation and Special Review Decisions Published before 4 December 2023. | |
| REGDOC-1.1.4, Licence Application Guide: Licence to Decommission a Reactor Facility | Closed | Regulations | July 25, 2024 to Nov 8, 2024 | 2024-07-25 | 2024-11-08 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | REGDOC-1.1.4, Licence Application Guide: Licence to Decommission a Reactor Facility, provides clarity on the requirements and guidance for preparing an application to obtain a licence to decommission a reactor facility in Canada. | |
| Share your thoughts on the guidelines for consultations relating to official language minority communities and official languages | Closed | Communication | Culture | Heritage | Policy | Society | Sept 9, 2024 to Nov 8, 2024 | 2024-09-09 | 2024-11-08 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | The CRTC is strengthening its commitment to official languages and wants to ensure that it holds consultations that are meaningful, efficient, transparent, and fair for everyone, including the official language minority communities (OLMCs) and French-speakers who represent a national minority in Canada. We are seeking your comments on how we can better consult and engage with OLMCs, French-language speakers and other stakeholders about broadcasting matters. Share your views on the proposed guidelines. | |
| Engagement on the potential listing of Sei Whale (Atlantic Population) to the Species at Risk Act | Planned | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Sept 20, 2024 to Nov 8, 2024 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-11-08 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting engagement on the potential listing of Sei Whale (Atlantic population) pursuant to the Species at Risk Act. | |
| Rocky Creek Metallurgical Coal Project Public Notice Participant Funding Available | Open - accepting input | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Oct 9, 2024 to Nov 8, 2024 | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-08 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | October 9, 2024 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Rocky Creek Metallurgical Coal Project, a new open-pit metallurgical coal mine located about 47 kilometres southwest of Chetwynd, British Columbia. | |
| Share your thoughts on the proposed code of conduct for bargaining under the Online News Act | Closed | Communication | Policy | Taxes | Oct 8, 2024 to Nov 7, 2024 | 2024-10-08 | 2024-11-07 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | We are seeking your views on the proposed code of conduct for bargaining under the Online News Act. The proposed code will apply to large online platforms that are subject to the Act and to eligible news organizations. Share your thoughts on these proposed rules, which include requirements of good faith, fairness and transparency during bargaining activities. | |
| Public Comments Invited & Information Sessions | Open - accepting input | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Oct 7, 2024 to Nov 6, 2024 | 2024-10-07 | 2024-11-06 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office (the EAO) are working cooperatively on the initial phase of the project's review. You are invited to review the Initial Project Description and provide feedback. A summary document, in English or French, is available on the project's Registry page (reference number 88867). The 30-day comment period starts October 7, 2024, and ends November 6, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. | |
| Consultation on Proposal for Air Travel Complaints Fee | Closed | Transportation | Sept 18, 2024 to Nov 4, 2024 | 2024-09-18 | 2024-11-04 | Canadian Transportation Agency | The purpose of this consultation is to present the CTA's proposed fee for processing and closing eligible air travel complaints. This includes an outline of the new air travel complaints process, a breakdown of the costing of that process, and the proposed fee. | |
| Options to Address Mandatory Wear of Lifejackets/Personal Floatation Devices on Pleasure Craft | Planned | Transportation | Sept 4, 2024 to Nov 4, 2024 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-11-04 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada has put forward proposed policy options for public review and comment through the Let’s Talk Transportation website. Input received on these options, and the issue of mandatory wear in general, will inform potential regulatory amendments. | |
| DIS-24-05, Proposals to Amend REGDOC-3.2.1, Public Information and Disclosure | Closed | Regulations | Sept 9, 2024 to Nov 1, 2024 | 2024-09-09 | 2024-11-01 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | The CNSC is revising REGDOC-3.2.1, Public Information and Disclosure by improving structure and clarity, and including prescriptive requirements to facilitate licensees or licence applicants in supporting compliance, assessments, inspections, and identification of non-compliance. | |
| Canada's Energy Future | Closed | Environment | Industry | Natural resources | Policy | Science and technology | June 20, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024 | 2024-06-20 | 2024-10-31 | Canada Energy Regulator | The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) will release the next version of Canada’s Energy Future in early 2025. The Discussion Paper and Survey outline the overall approach for preparing the next version of the report, Canada’s Energy Future 2025. The CER wants to hear your thoughts on how the EF2025 study design can be improved to better assess Canada’s energy future, including pathways to net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as your thoughts on the proposed approach to preliminary assumptions for the report, and other suggestions or feedback that could enhance the report. As the CER’s Canada’s Energy Futures series and broader energy information work are separate from the CER’s role in regulating energy infrastructure in Canada, this engagement is an avenue to inform Canadians and gather feedback to improve the next version of Canada’s Energy Future report and not a regulatory proceeding or inquiry. | What We Heard Report available |
| Building a Modern 21st Century Workforce | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Finance | Human resources | Immigration | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Labour | Natural resources | Persons with disabilities | Policy | Private sector | Science and technology | Training and careers | Youth | Aug 13, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024 | 2024-08-13 | 2024-10-31 | Employment and Social Development Canada | The Government of Canada will bring together key stakeholders to have a national dialogue, share insights and collaborate on solutions related to modern workforce trends, challenges and opportunities in order to create a shared vision for Canada’s workforce of tomorrow. Employment and Social Development Canada will gather feedback through meetings with stakeholders and online consultation activities. | |
| Share your ideas: Consultation on draft guidance on expanded access clinical trials | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Aug 2, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024 | 2024-08-02 | 2024-10-31 | Health Canada | Health Canada has published a draft guidance document to describe the regulatory requirements for expanded access clinical trials, as they are currently set out in the Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5. We will develop a final document based on the comments we receive. | |
| Targeted Stakeholder Engagement to Inform Canada’s Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN) | Open - accepting input | Public safety | July 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-10-31 | Public Safety Canada | As part of the work to advance a national Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN), Public Safety Canada will undertake targeted engagement with provinces and territories, industry, and public safety stakeholders on the required governance framework to support nationwide interoperability. The purpose of this engagement is to ensure that the proposed governance framework meets the interests and requirements of stakeholders. | |
| Share your feedback on the Labour Force Survey (LFS) Supplements Program | Open - accepting input | Economy | Employment | Labour | Oct 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-31 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey (LFS) Supplements Program is a series of non-mandatory surveys that compliment the core LFS questionnaire. The Supplements Program fills data gaps on quality of employment and other emerging labour market topics, with a particular focus on highlighting the labour market situation of diverse groups. It builds on the rotational design of the LFS - where respondents are invited to participate in the survey for six consecutive months - by posing questions among a subset of respondents. To minimize response burden, the supplements are not collected among those who are in their first month of participation in the LFS. The supplement program was launched in January 2022 and has since collected valuable data on a range of labour market indicators, such as the location of remote workers and digital platform employment. Statistics Canada invites stakeholders and LFS users to provide feedback on the LFS Supplements Program. Feedback will be used to evaluate potential adjustments to data collection intervals and/or topics covered in the program.If you would like to obtain more information on this engagement initiative or are interested in participating, please contact us by email at consultativeengagement-mobilisationconsultative@statcan.gc.ca. Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of consultation participants. All personal information created, held, or collected by the agency is kept strictly confidential; it is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the privacy notice. | |
| Share your input on the Survey of Household Spending (SHS) | Open - accepting input | Economy | Finance | Society | Aug 20, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024 | 2024-08-20 | 2024-10-31 | Statistics Canada | The Survey of Household Spending (SHS) is a national survey that gathers information on the spending habits of Canadians and allows Statistics Canada to measure changes in these spending patterns. It looks at how much households pay for, among others, food, clothing, shelter and transportation. To continue to provide good quality data in a timely manner and to address challenges such as the response burden and costs associated with the survey, Statistics Canadas seeks to better understand how SHS users and stakeholders use the data. The main goal of the consultation is to gather information from external SHS users about the data they use, the frequency, the purpose (their outcome) and the specific products they use (how they access SHS data). If you would like to obtain more information on this engagement initiative or are interested in participating, please contact us by email at consultativeengagement-mobilisationconsultative@statcan.gc.ca. Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of consultation participants. All personal information created, held, or collected by the agency is kept strictly confidential; it is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the privacy notice. | |
| An artificial intelligence strategy for the federal public service | Closed | Policy | Sept 16, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-10-31 | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | Artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous potential to further improve productivity, efficiency and the quality of services the federal government provides to Canadians. To ensure that AI is adopted responsibly, inclusively, and safely, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is developing an AI strategy for the Government of Canada. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed guidance on how to label and represent plant-based alternatives to egg products | Closed | Advertising/Marketing | Food and drug | Industry | Policy | Aug 29, 2024 to Oct 28, 2024 | 2024-08-29 | 2024-10-28 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | With an increase in the availability of new plant-based products on the Canadian market as well as consumer demand for these foods, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recognizes the need for clear guidance on how to label these foods. The CFIA has developed proposed guidance on labelling and representation of plant-based alternatives to egg products to distinguish them from egg products. The CFIA is seeking feedback on proposed guidance for how to label and represent plant-based alternatives to egg products. This guidance will help industry label and advertise these foods in a manner that is not false or misleading and promote these foods on a level playing field. | |
| Review of the Physical Activities Regulations | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | July 30, 2024 to Oct 28, 2024 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-10-28 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Provide feedback on a discussion paper on the review of the Physical Activities Regulations, also known as the Project List. | |
| Updated policy on official languages in procurement | Open - accepting input | Government procurement | Policy | July 22, 2024 to Oct 28, 2024 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-10-28 | Public Services and Procurement Canada | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking feedback on updated policy for official languages in contracting. The objective of this engagement is to provide a unique and valuable opportunity for Canadians to contribute to a robust, bilingual procurement process that respects language rights across the country. This objective will be met by identifying and mitigating potential gaps in order to advance PSPC’s commitment to a procurement process that reflects Canada’s bilingual identity. Expected outcomes for the engagement: 1) compliance with the Official Languages Act is enhanced through clearer obligations for PSPC buyers, clients and suppliers in respect of the procurement process; 2) Guidance on professionally sealed documents, is strengthened through greater alignment with provincial and territorial architectural, engineering and geoscience regulations while minimizing impacts to industry competitiveness. The policy extensively covers sourcing, translating and tendering with professionally sealed documents for real property requirements, taking into consideration the provincial and territorial regulations that govern the practice of architecture, engineering and geoscience. In addition, the policy defines: contractual requirements in relation to services and communications to the public; official language rights of employees; enhanced roles and responsibilities of buyers and clients; and international specifications and standards. | |
| Share your thoughts: A new directive to mitigate the introduction and spread of spotted lanternfly | Closed | Agriculture | Exporting/Importing | Natural resources | Plants | Aug 29, 2024 to Oct 25, 2024 | 2024-08-29 | 2024-10-25 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation to seek comments on the program directive D-24-01: Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) – domestic and import phytosanitary requirements. This new directive describes the phytosanitary import requirements for nursery stock and logs of deciduous species with bark from regulated areas of the continental United States (U.S.) to prevent the introduction of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) into Canada. It also outlines the domestic requirements for these same articles moving from regulated to non-regulated areas in Canada to prevent the spread of this pest to non-infested areas. | |
| Consultation on a Policy, and Licensing, and Technical Framework for Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite | Open - accepting input | Communication | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Rural and remote services | June 17, 2024 to Oct 25, 2024 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-10-25 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Through the release of this document, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is initiating a consultation on a regulatory framework for Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite to enable the expansion of mobile coverage in Canada. | |
| Public Engagement on The Lake Minnewanka Area Plan | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Plants | Aug 23, 2024 to Oct 25, 2024 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-10-25 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is undertaking a planning process to develop the Lake Minnewanka Area Plan and is currently in the phase of defining its scope and direction. The plan will describe the Lake Minnewanka Area at its future best and outline how that future best will be achieved. The Lake Minnewanka Area is a unique edge-of-wilderness destination. It boasts a rich history, offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors, and showcases stunning natural scenery. The complexity of resources and land uses in this area necessitates a deliberate approach to planning and management. Parks Canada would like to hear what is important to you about the area to help inform the area plan scope and direction. | |
| Consultation: Annex 17 to the Good manufacturing practices guide - Real time release testing and parametric release (GUI-0046) | Closed | Education | Food and drug | Sept 10, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024 | 2024-09-10 | 2024-10-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada has released Annex 17 to the Good manufacturing practices guide – Real time release testing and parametric release (GUI-0046) for a 45-day stakeholder consultation period. This guide is an annex to the Good manufacturing practices guide for drug products (GUI-0001). These guides are to be read together. They will help you understand and comply with Part C, Division 2, of the Food and Drug Regulations, which is about good manufacturing practices (GMP). This revised guidance document contains new information with key changes listed below. | |
| Canada's (Draft) Ocean Noise Strategy | Open - accepting input | Environment | Policy | Science and technology | Aug 23, 2024 to Oct 22, 2024 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-10-22 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to seek input on proposed recommendations in Canada's (Draft) Ocean Noise Strategy. The purpose of the pending draft strategy is to develop a coordinated approach to better understand the complex threat of ocean noise, build on existing work while maximizing the use of knowledge and resources, coordinate actions, and guide future partnerships and initiatives to minimize impacts on marine life. | |
| Release of draft (Step 2) ICH Guideline M14: General principles on plan, design and analysis of pharmacoepidemiological studies that utilize real-world data for safety assessment of medicines | Closed | Food and drug | Health | July 24, 2024 to Oct 22, 2024 | 2024-07-24 | 2024-10-22 | Health Canada | Please note that draft (step 2) guidelines are only available in English; however, guidelines finalised by the ICH will be translated into French and will be made available upon request. It is also important to note that amendments to draft documents may occur as a result of regulatory consultations and subsequent deliberations within the ICH. All comments forwarded to Health Canada will be transmitted to the ICH as is, with the disclaimer that they are provided for information and do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada, except as specifically indicated in separate comments. As appropriate, your organization may alternatively wish to provide comments to your affiliate association internationally for their input directly to ICH. Please use the ICH template for public consultations to send in your comments. Comments provided to Health Canada should be submitted by the date listed in the table above in order to allow sufficient time for their assessment and subsequent transmission to the ICH. Comments should be directed to: Health Canada - ICH Coordinator E-mail: ich@hc-sc.gc.ca | |
| Share your thoughts: Identifying a new approach for developing and maintaining Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable grade standards | Closed | Advertising/Marketing | Amendments | Food and drug | Industry | Regulations | Trade | July 22, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-10-20 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to modernizing the approach for developing and maintaining Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable grade standards. Our goal is to support a more efficient model for grades that will facilitate trade, support economic growth, and align with the CFIA's mandate. The CFIA seeks feedback to inform decisions on selecting a new approach. | |
| Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species December 2023 | Open - accepting input | Amendments | Environment | Dec 13, 2023 to Oct 16, 2024 | 2023-12-13 | 2024-10-16 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Annual consultation on the proposed modifications to the Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. | |
| Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area Public Notice Public Comment Period on the draft Terms of Reference to Conduct the Regional Assessment | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Sept 4, 2024 to Oct 14, 2024 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-10-14 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Ottawa — September 4, 2024 — Indigenous communities from Matawa and Mushkegowuk Territories and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) are co-leading the Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area. The Ring of Fire area is located about 540 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. | |
| Consultation on a proposal for a tobacco cost recovery framework | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Aug 1, 2024 to Oct 10, 2024 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-10-10 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking comments from interested parties on a proposal for a tobacco cost recovery framework that would introduce an annual charge applied to designated tobacco product manufacturers (including importers). This proposed charge would be a variable annual charge based on a manufacturer's tobacco product domestic market share. Fees or charges for vaping product manufacturers would not be included at this time. | |
| Amendments to the Designated Classes of Projects Order | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | July 30, 2024 to Oct 10, 2024 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-10-10 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Designated Classes of Projects Order for non-designated projects on federal lands and outside Canada. | |
| Share your thoughts: Introduction of potato wart “viability confirmation” status and “field of concern” classification | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | Industry | Aug 8, 2024 to Oct 7, 2024 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-10-07 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading a public consultation to seek feedback on the proposed introduction of a potato wart “viability confirmation” status as well as a proposed new “field of concern” classification (referred to as a “suspect field” in the draft National Potato Wart Response Plan). This consultation document also includes information that clarifies the CFIA’s required threshold for potato wart detections. Input received through this consultation will be considered in the finalization of a new national-level potato wart response plan that will replace the existing Potato Wart Domestic Long Term Management Plan. | |
| Consultation on the proposed approach for registering pesticide uses on cannabis and industrial hemp: use-site categories, data requirements and label statements, Regulatory Proposal PRO2024-03 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Aug 8, 2024 to Oct 7, 2024 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-10-07 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public, stakeholders, and partners to submit written comments on the Regulatory Proposal PRO2024-03, Consultation on the proposed approach for registering pesticide uses on cannabis and industrial hemp: use-site categories, data requirements and label statements. This consultation is available for comment for 60 calendar days from the date of publication, with a closure of the comment period on 7 October 2024. Open the "Consultation Document" link to access the document. | |
| South Coast Fjords Consultation | Closed | Indigenous Peoples | Plants | Regulations | Service | Transportation | Youth | Sept 16, 2024 to Oct 6, 2024 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-10-06 | Parks Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to gather public input on a proposed national marine conservation area (NMCA) in the South Coast Fjords of Newfoundland and Labrador and the proposed redesignation of Sandbanks Provincial Park under Parks Canada protection. During the consultation period, we will collect feedback through an online comment card. Your input will be crucial in defining the scope and concept of the NMCA proposal. | |
| Improving Indigenous Access to Spectrum: Draft Indigenous Priority Window Spectrum Policy Framework | Closed | Communication | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Rural and remote services | Jan 30, 2024 to Oct 1, 2024 | 2024-01-30 | 2024-10-01 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is committed to improving Indigenous access to spectrum and supporting Indigenous-led connectivity solutions. To this end, we are initiating an engagement process to seek input on a new draft spectrum policy framework called the Indigenous Priority Window (IPW). | |
| International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Member consultation on draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures and Implementation and Capacity Development Documents | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Plants | July 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2024 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-09-30 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | This is an invitation to provide comments on the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), specifications for ISPMs, and Commission on Phytosanitary Measures recommendations recently distributed for country consultation by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The IPPC also initiated a consultation period on Implementation and Capacity Development Documents. | |
| IPPC Member consultation on draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures and specifications | Closed | Agriculture | Exporting/Importing | Plants | July 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2024 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-09-30 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | This is an invitation to provide comments on the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), specifications for ISPMs and specifications for ISPMs recently distributed for country consultation by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). | |
| Council of Europe Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime on Enhanced Cooperation and Disclosure of Electronic Evidence Consultations, 2023 | Open - accepting input | Justice and the Law | Policy | Oct 24, 2023 to Sept 30, 2024 | 2023-10-24 | 2024-09-30 | Department of Justice Canada | Justice, in collaboration with other government departments (e.g., GAC), is planning targeted domestic consultations in 2023-2024 with the provinces and territories, law enforcement, service providers, civil society, Indigenous groups, privacy commissioners, and vulnerable groups, with a view to determining whether and how to implement the Protocol domestically, and whether amendments to domestic legislation or other measures would be required or desirable to enable ratification of the Protocol at a later stage. | |
| Ghost Gear Update and Path Forward Meetings | Open - accepting input | Fisheries | June 27, 2024 to Sept 30, 2024 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-09-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Prior to official consultations beginning on the Canadian Ghost Gear Strategy, the Department will be hosting engagement sessions through NHQ and in each region to seek feedback on the Ghost Gear Program, including accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities to tackle ghost gear in the future from all partners, stakeholders and interested parties. The first session was held on June 27th. | |
| Share your input on a series of portraits for select racialized population groups | Closed | Society | Sept 6, 2024 to Sept 30, 2024 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-30 | Statistics Canada | To support Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy and the Disaggregated Data Action Plan, Statistics Canada's Diversity and Sociocultural Statistics (DSS) Division is creating a series of portrait reports on the following 6 racialized population groups: Black, South Asian, Filipino, Chinese, Latin American, and Arab. These reports are intended to be comprehensive, but high-level. Informal consultations for the Black and South Asian populations were completed in late Summer/Fall 2023. To inform the remaining 4 portraits, Statistics Canada will hold a series of information sessions with key federal partners and agencies, academics, and stakeholders in the Filipino, Chinese, Latin American, and Arab communities. The purpose of these engagements is to gather information about the content being considered for inclusion in the portraits. Specifically, the DSS team seeks to identify if they are missing key angles in the data story being presented, as well as learn about any sensitivities they should be aware of, e.g., terminology. The team is also interested in the current and future data priorities for the communities. Where possible, this information will be included in the current portraits, and it will also help to inform future research strategies on these populations at Statistics Canada. The feedback and insights we receive are important in ensuring the relevance of the statistics and analytical products we produce about Canada's diverse population groups. | |
| TBD: Adopting Global Technical Regulations 13 and 20 for Zero Emission Vehicle Safety (Electric Battery and Hydrogen) | Open - accepting input | Transportation | July 29, 2024 to Sept 30, 2024 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-09-30 | Transport Canada | TBD: Update to CMVSS 305 to harmonize with UN GTR 20 - Electric vehicle safety and creation of new CMVSS to harmonize with UN GTR 13 - Hydrogen and Fuel cell Vehicle safety | |
| Indigenous Impact Assessment Co-Administration Agreement Regulations | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | July 30, 2024 to Sept 27, 2024 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-27 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Provide feedback on a discussion paper about a policy and regulatory framework for Indigenous co-administration agreements. | |
| Consultation on dimethenamid, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-14 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | July 11, 2024 to Sept 24, 2024 | 2024-07-11 | 2024-09-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for dimethenamid up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 24 September 2024). | |
| Consultation on metsulfuron-methyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-15 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | July 11, 2024 to Sept 24, 2024 | 2024-07-11 | 2024-09-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for metsulfuron-methyl up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 24 September 2024). | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient - Waxy-leaf nightshade leaf powder | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Aug 22, 2024 to Sept 23, 2024 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-23 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for waxy-leaf nightshade leaf powder. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredient - Kluyveromyces marxianus culture dehydrated | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Aug 22, 2024 to Sept 23, 2024 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-23 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following amended single ingredient feed (SIF) description for Kluyveromyces marxianus culture dehydrated. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient - Lactobacillus acidophilus culture dehydrated | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Aug 22, 2024 to Sept 23, 2024 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-23 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for Lactobacillus acidophilus culture dehydrated. | |
| Consultation on the proposed Canada Disability Benefit Regulations | Closed | Financial assistance and entitlements | Persons with disabilities | June 29, 2024 to Sept 23, 2024 | 2024-06-29 | 2024-09-23 | Employment and Social Development Canada | Following a previous consultation on the new Canada Disability Benefit, members of the public were invited to comment on proposed regulations using the Canada Gazette's online commenting system. | |
| Share your views: Updates made to list of recognized standards for medical devices and draft guidance | Closed | Food and drug | Health | July 25, 2024 to Sept 23, 2024 | 2024-07-25 | 2024-09-23 | Health Canada | Your input is sought on the overall content of the updated list of recognized standards for medical devices and the draft guidance. Are the list and guidance clear and easily understood? Are there any concepts or principles missing from the guidance? Are there any items in the list that should be added, removed or updated? We will use the comments we receive to finalize the list and the guidance document. | |
| Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project Public Notice Comments Invited on the Draft Joint Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Aug 15, 2024 to Sept 23, 2024 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-23 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | August 15, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are collaborating to conduct an impact assessment of the Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project, a rare earth mine located northeast of Schefferville, Quebec. | |
| Notice of intent to impose surtaxes on Chinese steel and aluminum in response to unfair Chinese trade practices | Closed | Economic development | Aug 26, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024 | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | Department of Finance Canada | The government recently held consultations on potential policy responses to unfair Chinese trade practices in the electric vehicles (EVs) sector. During this process, stakeholders shared concerns about unfair competition from China, including pervasive subsidization, and lack of rigorous labour and environmental standards in other sectors essential to the net-zero transition, including steel and aluminum. They indicated that Chinese producers that benefit from unfair, non-market acts, policies and practices are jeopardizing investments for producers around the world, including in Canada, thereby threatening workers and businesses in those sectors, and undermining Canada's long term economic security. Key likeminded trading partners such as the United States and Mexico have identified similar concerns with Chinese policies and practices and overcapacity in the steel and aluminum sectors. Most notably, on May 14, 2024, the United States announced an increase in its Section 301 tariffs on a range of products imported from China, including steel and aluminum. | |
| National Freshwater Data Strategy - engagement | Closed | Economy | Environment | Recreation | July 26, 2024 to Sept 15, 2024 | 2024-07-26 | 2024-09-15 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | To work with partners and stakeholders to establish standards and principles for freshwater data management to improvide Canadians' ability to find, access, use, and integrate freshwater data. This, in turn, should support more informed decision-making in Canada. | |
| Consultation on the proposed Emergency Order to protect boreal caribou in the provice of Quebec | Closed | Animals | Environment | Indigenous Peoples | Regulations | June 20, 2024 to Sept 15, 2024 | 2024-06-20 | 2024-09-15 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Consultation process to seek feedback from stakeholders on an Emergency Order to protect boreal caribou in three ranges in Quebec. Feedback sought includes the extent of the areas within and/or near the three identified ranges, the scope of the prohibitions, the potential impacts of the Emergency Order and how impacts could be mitigated. | |
| Canada's approach to partnerships in Africa | Closed | Development | Economic development | Foreign affairs | International | Policy | Trade | Aug 15, 2024 to Sept 15, 2024 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-15 | Global Affairs Canada | To seek input on the approach for partnerships in Africa currently being developed. | |
| Canadian Military College Review Board - Public Consultation Research | Closed | Culture | Education | Training and careers | June 12, 2024 to Sept 15, 2024 | 2024-06-12 | 2024-09-15 | National Defence | The Canadian Military Colleges Review Board (CMCRB) will make recommendations pertaining to Recommendation 28 and 29 of former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Louise Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR) Report. The CMCRB is analyzing the benefits, advantages and disadvantages, both to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Canada, of continuing to educate Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP) naval/officer cadets at Canada’s two military colleges – Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston and RMC Saint-Jean. This online consultation portal was created to receive input from Canadians regarding Canada’s two military colleges, as related to the mandate of the CMCRB. | |
| Canadian Coast Guard Long-term Strategy | Closed | Economy | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Government procurement | Human resources | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Public safety | Service | Transportation | June 14, 2024 to Sept 13, 2024 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-09-13 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) published a Discussion Paper on its first Long-Term Strategy for public feedback in June 2024. The engagement lasted for three months and the feedback received will be used to help shape the final Strategy, which will guide the CCG into 2050 and beyond. | |
| Bruce C Nuclear Project Public Notice Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Aug 14, 2024 to Sept 13, 2024 | 2024-08-14 | 2024-09-13 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | August 14, 2024 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Bruce C Nuclear Project, a new nuclear generating station located at the existing Bruce Power nuclear power site near Kincardine, Ontario. | |
| Industrial Strategy for Homebuilding | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Housing | Industry | Labour | Policy | Aug 19, 2024 to Sept 13, 2024 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-09-13 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Consultations support development of an Industrial Strategy for Homebuilding, as described under Canada’s Housing Plan’s pillar 1, "Building More Homes". It will seek to optimize the functioning of Canada’s homebuilding eco-system to build more homes, faster. | |
| Pre-consultations on Amendment 19 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations | Closed | Regulations | May 27, 2024 to Sept 13, 2024 | 2024-05-27 | 2024-09-13 | Natural Resources Canada | This is a pre-consultation and engagement period before the pre-publication of the Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part 1, expected in 2025. Technical Bulletins published by NRCan framed the policy intent and described the regulations under consideration. Webinars were also delivered. Feedback from stakeholders and from potential regulatees informs the development of regulatory policy and the drafting of regulatory text. | |
| Visitor Use Management - Jasper National Park | Open - accepting input | Communication | Fisheries | Gender | Government procurement | Indigenous Peoples | Private sector | Public safety | Seniors | Service | Society | Transportation | Youth | June 18, 2024 to Sept 13, 2024 | 2024-06-18 | 2024-09-13 | Parks Canada | Jasper National Park is launching development of a Visitor Use Management Plan to adapt to increasing visitation in the park. Visitation to Jasper National Park rose 20% over the last 10 years and is expected to continue to rise. More people than ever before are visiting and connecting with this special place. We are interested in learning about things that prevent you from accessing and enjoying busy areas in Jasper, and what actions to address these concerns interest you. Your feedback will be used to develop proposals for actions to address issues associated with increasing visitation in Jasper. We will be asking for input on these proposed actions in 2025. | |
| Bruce C Nuclear Project Public Notice | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Aug 12, 2024 to Sept 12, 2024 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-09-12 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | August 12, 2024 — Bruce Power (the proponent) is proposing to construct a new nuclear generating station at the existing Bruce Power nuclear power site near Kincardine, Ontario. | |
| Consultation on Proposals to Strengthen Canada’s Financial Sector | Closed | Economy | Aug 12, 2024 to Sept 11, 2024 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-09-11 | Department of Finance Canada | This consultation, open to all interested Canadians and stakeholders, launches a third phase of the review of Canada’s federal financial institutions statutes (the Bank Act, the Insurance Companies Act, and the Trust and Loan Companies Act) and related legislation and policies. The first phase of the review, the Consultation on Upholding the Integrity of Canada’s Financial Sector, launched in October 2023, and the second phase, the Consultation on Strengthening Competition in the Financial Sector, launched in December 2023. Building on feedback received in the first two phases of consultation, the Department of Finance Canada has identified a range of potential proposals that could be adopted in the Canadian financial sector framework to ensure that Canada’s financial system works for all Canadians. As with previous financial sector legislative reviews, this consultation process aims to help the federally regulated financial sector evolve to meet needs of all Canadians, address new challenges, and seize emerging opportunities. | |
| Share your thoughts: Updated Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report and Revised Risk Management Scope | Closed | Environment | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | Health | Industry | July 13, 2024 to Sept 11, 2024 | 2024-07-13 | 2024-09-11 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The Updated Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report and Revised Risk Management Scope were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 158, No. 28, on July 13, 2024. Both documents are open for a 60-day public comment period ending on September 11, 2024. | |
| Consultation on the Amended Spotted Owl Recovery Strategy | Closed | Animals | Environment | July 11, 2024 to Sept 9, 2024 | 2024-07-11 | 2024-09-09 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Formal Consultation with Indigenous partners on the proposed amended Spotted Owl Recovery Strategy | |
| Consultation on abamectin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-13 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | June 26, 2024 to Sept 9, 2024 | 2024-06-26 | 2024-09-09 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increases for abamectin on papayas and fruiting vegetables (except tomatoes) imported into Canada; and new MRLs on tea and various other foods imported into Canada. | |
| Possession and Export of Elvers Regulations | Open - accepting input | Economy | Environment | Exporting/Importing | Fisheries | Justice and the Law | Regulations | June 29, 2024 to Sept 7, 2024 | 2024-06-29 | 2024-09-07 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | This is a consultation on a proposed regulation through Canada Gazette Part 1, which is required as part of the regulatory development process. The regulation proposes new licences to possess and export elvers. Feedback is expected from elver buyers, importers and exporters, First Nations and the general public. | |
| Share your thoughts about the Independent Local News Fund | Closed | Communication | Economic development | Society | Taxes | July 23, 2024 to Sept 6, 2024 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-09-06 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | The Independent Local News Fund (ILNF) helps independent television stations to produce high-quality local news programming. Following the CRTC’s decision on base contributions, we are seeking your views on how the ILNF can better support local news provided by independent television stations. Share your thoughts on how we should review the fund’s eligibility criteria and allocation method to ensure a fair, simple, and appropriate distribution of funds to current and future recipients. | |
| AI Compute Consultations | Closed | Industry | Policy | Science and technology | June 26, 2024 to Sept 6, 2024 | 2024-06-26 | 2024-09-06 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | To inform the design and development of the AI Compute Access Fund and Canadian AI Sovereign Compute Strategy announced in Budget 2024 | |
| Public consultations on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada's economic security interests | Closed | Economy | Exporting/Importing | Finance | Industry | International | Natural resources | Policy | Trade | Aug 9, 2024 to Sept 5, 2024 | 2024-08-09 | 2024-09-05 | Global Affairs Canada | To seek stakeholder views on potentially strengthening measures to advance Canada's economic security and supply chain resilience in the context of global economic and trade challenges | |
| Consultation on accessing confidential test data under pest control products regulations – proposed guidance document, Regulatory Proposal PRO2024-02 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | June 17, 2024 to Sept 5, 2024 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-09-05 | Health Canada | The following is a consultation document that informs Canadians, regulated parties, Indigenous organizations, and other interested stakeholders and partners about how Health Canada is considering implementing the proposed regulations on public disclosure of confidential test data, titled "Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Strengthening the Regulation of Pest Control Products in Canada)" and pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I for consultation on 15 June 2024, available at the following link: Canada Gazette, Part I. Health Canada is seeking feedback on this proposed guidance document which will inform its finalization should the proposed regulations be adopted by the Governor in Council. | |
| Proposed Amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations: Pacific Killer Whale approach distance and other amendments | Closed | Amendments | Animals | Fisheries | Regulations | June 3, 2024 to Sept 3, 2024 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-09-03 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking feedback to inform potential amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations which include long-term planning for Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) protection and recovery, and proposed administrative amendments. | |
| Consultation on bromoxynil, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-11 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | June 19, 2024 to Sept 2, 2024 | 2024-06-19 | 2024-09-02 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for bromoxynil up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 2 September 2024). | |
| Consultation on trifloxystrobin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-12 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | June 19, 2024 to Sept 2, 2024 | 2024-06-19 | 2024-09-02 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for trifloxystrobin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 2 September 2024). | |
| Draft roadmap for addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector: consultation document | Closed | Environment | July 8, 2024 to Sept 1, 2024 | 2024-07-08 | 2024-09-01 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | To solicit feedback on the key elements of a proposed roadmap for addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector. This includes actions that could be envisaged at various points in the waste management hierarchy and along the textile value chain that could be undertaken by different levels of government as well as industry, academia and civil society. | |
| Consultations on Amendment 18 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations | Closed | Regulations | June 23, 2024 to Aug 31, 2024 | 2024-06-23 | 2024-08-31 | Natural Resources Canada | This is the 70-day public comment period after the pre-publication of the Regulations in the Canada Gazette Part 1 | |
| Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project | Open - accepting input | Children | Culture | Employment | Environment | Government procurement | Oct 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024 | 2023-10-01 | 2024-08-31 | Public Services and Procurement Canada | The Alexandra Bridge, one of five inter-provincial bridges in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, is over 120 years old and nearing the end of its lifecycle. This bridge needs to be replaced. On October 6, 2022, PSPC issued a request for proposals (RFP) for professional services in the capacity of Technical Advisor to support the Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project. This work includes the development of conceptual design options, which will be subject to public consultations in fall/winter 2024. As part of the federal regulatory approval processes: the federal land use, design and transaction approval (FLUDTA) process, and the Federal impact assessment process, public consultations, led by the NCC, are required. The purpose of this consultation is to explore impacts, mitigation measures, evaluation methodology and conceptual design options. The results will be used to inform project plans, design elements and mitigation strategies. | |
| Modernization of the Employment Equity Act | Closed | Amendments | Employment | Labour | Persons with disabilities | May 3, 2024 to Aug 30, 2024 | 2024-05-03 | 2024-08-30 | Employment and Social Development Canada | From May 3 to August 30, 2024, the Government sought input from affected communities and organizations representing unions and employers, on how to effectively implement changes announced on December 11, 2023, and other recommendations from the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force. | |
| Proposed Regulations Amending the Wildlife Area Regulations – Delisting of 19 Units of the Prairie National Wildlife Area (NWA) and Designation of Five New NWAs | Closed | Animals | Environment | Regulations | June 1, 2024 to Aug 30, 2024 | 2024-06-01 | 2024-08-30 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | To seek comments on the proposed amendments to the Wildlife Area Regulations de-listing 19 Units of the Prairie National Wildlife Area (NWA) and Designation of Five New NWAs | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed Regulations Respecting the Reduction in the Release of Methane (Waste Sector) | Closed | Environment | Regulations | June 29, 2024 to Aug 28, 2024 | 2024-06-29 | 2024-08-28 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking your comments and feedback on the proposed Regulations Respecting the Reduction in the Release of Methane (Waste Sector). The comments received will be considered when developing the final Regulations. | What We Heard Report available |
| Black Bear Power Plant Project Public Notice Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | July 29, 2024 to Aug 28, 2024 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-08-28 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | July 29, 2024 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Black Bear Power Plant Project, a new natural gas-fueled electricity generating facility located near Swan Hills, Alberta. | |
| Big Bear Camp Aerodrome Project Public Notice Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | July 25, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024 | 2024-07-25 | 2024-08-26 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | July 25, 2024 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Big Bear Camp Aerodrome Project, a new aerodrome located near Grygar Lake, Saskatchewan. | |
| Consultation on cyflumetofen, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-10 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | June 11, 2024 to Aug 25, 2024 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-08-25 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on a proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increase for the use of cyflumetofen on tomatoes; and setting new MRLs on cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9) (like cucumbers), bell peppers and non-bell peppers. An MRL is the highest amount of a specific pesticide residue allowed on a particular food when a pesticide is used according to label directions. The use of cyflumetofen on tomatoes, bell peppers, non-bell peppers and cucurbit vegetables has already been approved in the United States (U.S.). The proposed new and revised Canadian MRLs for these foods are aligned with the established U.S. tolerances (another name for MRLs) for these foods. The proposed MRL increase for cyflumetofen is being requested as a result of new data for greenhouse-grown tomatoes. The proposed new MRLs for cyflumetofen are being requested as a result of new data for field-grown cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9), and new data on greenhouse-grown cucumbers, bell peppers and non-bell peppers. These proposed MRL changes allow these foods, or any processed foods derived from them, to be grown and sold in Canada. These MRL changes also apply to these foods being imported into Canada. | |
| Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Strengthening the Regulation of Pest Control Products in Canada) | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | June 15, 2024 to Aug 24, 2024 | 2024-06-15 | 2024-08-24 | Health Canada | Interested persons may make representations concerning the proposed Regulations within 70 days after the date of publication of this notice. They are strongly encouraged to use the online commenting feature that is available on the Canada Gazette website but if they use email, mail or any other means, the representations should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice, and be sent to Jordan Hancey, Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs Division, Policy and Operations Directorate, Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Department of Health, Address Locator: 2608A, 2 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9 (email: pmra.regulatory.affairs-affaires.reglementaires.arla@hc-sc.gc.ca). | |
| Seal River Watershed Feasibility Assessment Consultation | Closed | Communication | Environment | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Plants | Regulations | July 22, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-08-23 | Parks Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to invite the public to provide input about a proposed Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) and potential national park reserve in the Seal River Watershed of Northern Manitoba. The feasibility and desirability of establishing a national park reserve in the region are currently being assessed, collaboratively, by Parks Canada, the Seal River Watershed Alliance and the Government of Manitoba During the consultation period, public input and feedback will be gathered using an online comment card. The results will help the parties identify the scope and concept of a protected area proposal in this region. If you have questions about the project or wish to express your personal insights and opinions by email, please send a message to Rivere-seal-river@pc.gc.ca. | |
| Consultation on the Silver Chub Recovery Strategy and Action Plan under the Species at Risk Act | Closed | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | June 18, 2024 to Aug 17, 2024 | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-17 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada will consult with stakeholders in southern Ontario where the species occurs. | |
| Black Bear Power Plant Project Public Notice Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | July 25, 2024 to Aug 14, 2024 | 2024-07-25 | 2024-08-14 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | July 25, 2024 — Kiwetinohk Energy Corp. is proposing the Black Bear Power Plant Project, a new power plant located near Swan Hills, Alberta. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) invites the public and Indigenous Peoples to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help IAAC prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. | |
| Consultation on broflanilide, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-08 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | May 30, 2024 to Aug 13, 2024 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-08-13 | Health Canada | Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for broflanilide up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 13 August 2024). | |
| Consultation on metsulfuron-methyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-09 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | May 30, 2024 to Aug 13, 2024 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-08-13 | Health Canada | Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for metsulfuron-methyl up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 13 August 2024). | |
| Northern Brook Lamprey Listing Consultations | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | June 24, 2024 to Aug 12, 2024 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-08-12 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting engagement on the potential listing of Northern Brook Lamprey (Saskatchewan - Nelson River population) pursuant to the Species at Risk Act. | |
| Big Bear Camp Aerodrome Project Public Notice Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | July 23, 2024 to Aug 12, 2024 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-08-12 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | July 23, 2024 — Big Bear Contracting Ltd. is proposing the Big Bear Camp Aerodrome Project, a new runway located near Grygar Lake, Saskatchewan. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent | |
| Consultation Relating to the Use of Radiocommunication Devices in Auto Theft | Closed | Public safety | Regulations | Science and technology | May 17, 2024 to Aug 12, 2024 | 2024-05-17 | 2024-08-12 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Through the release of this document, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is hereby initiating a consultation to gather pertinent information relating to the use of radiocommunication devices in auto theft. | |
| Share your thoughts: Regulatory Review of the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations | Closed | Environment | June 12, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 | 2024-06-12 | 2024-08-09 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to support the regulatory review of the ODSHAR and sollicit comments from the public and the industry on the effectiveness of the current regulations in achieving the stated objectives, on potential administrative improvements, to collect information on the impact of recent regulatory developments in other jurisdictions pertaining to HFCs and the impact of new technologies. | |
| Proposed Renewal of the Environmental Performance Agreement Respecting the Use of Tin Stabilizers in the Vinyl Industry | Closed | Environment | July 9, 2024 to Aug 8, 2024 | 2024-07-09 | 2024-08-08 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The objective of the proposed renewal fo the agreement is to prevent the release of tin stabilizers into the environment by fully implementing the practices outlined in the Guideline for the Environmental Management of Tin Stabilizers in Canada. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed Regulations Amending the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations | Closed | Environment | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Regulations | Society | Science and technology | June 8, 2024 to Aug 7, 2024 | 2024-06-08 | 2024-08-07 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | This consultation intends to Inform regulated parties about the proposed Amendments and invite them to participate in the 60-day public comment period. Consultations will be national in scope and will be targeted to storage tank systems on Aboriginal lands and federal lands across Canada. | What We Heard Report available |
| Transparent low-carbon fuel testing results sharing | Closed | Economy | Environment | Government procurement | National Defence | Natural resources | Science and technology | Transportation | Oct 31, 2023 to Aug 7, 2024 | 2023-10-31 | 2024-08-07 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | To support the Government of Canada's broader climate action commitments and targets for the National Safety and Security Fleet (NSSF), Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) have been developing a strategy to introduce renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD) in varying blends into fleet operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This information is being shared via open access on the National Research Council's website. The CCG collaborated extensively across the organization and with other relevant federal family stakeholders, such as Treasury Board Secretariat and National Defence, to develop the project scope to further evaluate biofuels produced from renewable resources. This project characterizes the properties of RD, BD and their blends with petroleum diesel, as well as evaluates the combustion and emissions performance of the RD/BD/ULSD blends when applied to heavy-duty diesel engines. | What We Heard Report available |
| Comment on: Draft Canada-Saskatchewan Equivalency Agreement on coal-fired electricity regulations (2025-2026) | Open - accepting input | Environment | Policy | Regulations | June 7, 2024 to Aug 6, 2024 | 2024-06-07 | 2024-08-06 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Consultations with the province of Saskatchewan for equivalency under the existing regulations for the 2025 - 2026 period. A formal comment period was started upon publication of the proposed equivalency agreement (June 7, 2024 to August 6, 2024) and Order (July 6, 2024 to September 4, 2024) in the Canada Gazette, Part I. Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II, is targeted for end of 2024. | |
| Proposed Regulations Amending the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations | Planned | Amendments | Environment | Regulations | June 8, 2024 to Aug 6, 2024 | 2024-06-08 | 2024-08-06 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | ECCC is seeking comments and feedback on the proposed Amendments to the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations | |
| Construction of a waterfront wharf at Pointe-Basse Harbour in Magdalen Islands | Open - accepting input | Environment | July 2, 2024 to Aug 5, 2024 | 2024-07-02 | 2024-08-05 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Small Craft Harbours Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to invite comments, questions or concerns from the public regarding this project. | |
| Public consultations on Canada’s administration of import quotas for beef and veal products under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) | Closed | Agriculture | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | Policy | Trade | July 8, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 | 2024-07-08 | 2024-08-02 | Global Affairs Canada | Solicit stakeholder input on the administration of the current World Trade Organisation (WTO) Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) and provide industry stakeholders with the opportunity to inform the department of their interests in regard to updating the existing administration policy under the WTO Beef and Veal TRQ. | |
| Consultation on Amendments to Bulletin S-G-03 (new meter type for thermal mass meters) | Closed | Amendments | Science and technology | June 20, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 | 2024-06-20 | 2024-08-02 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada is seeking feedback from manufacturers and end users of thermal mass meters on the requirements proposed for a new type of thermal mass meters | |
| Consultations on Foreign Interference | Closed | Foreign affairs | International | National Defence | Nov 24, 2023 to Aug 2, 2024 | 2023-11-24 | 2024-08-02 | Public Safety Canada | The Government is seeking to initiate a meaningful dialogue on a whole of Government approach to foreign interference, including whether to amend the Security of Information Act, modernize certain Criminal Code offences, amend the Canada Evidence Act and Criminal Code to address the protection and use of national security information in administrative and criminal proceedings and amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act to better address modern-day threats, including foreign interference. The Departments of Justice and Public Safety Canada will host hold public consultations through the Consulting with Canadian webpage for a period of 60 90 days starting at the end of July in mid-November and hold joint targeted consultations, jointly where possible, with key stakeholders in the form of roundtables through the month of August from November 2023 to February 2024. The consultations will allow Canadians to participate in a full and informed discussion about national security tools and authorities. Additional consultations were conducted from March 2024 – May 2024 for the Foreign Influence and Transparency Accountability Act. | |
| Consultations on potential policy responses to unfair Chinese trade practices in electric vehicles | Closed | Economic development | July 2, 2024 to Aug 1, 2024 | 2024-07-02 | 2024-08-01 | Department of Finance Canada | Auto manufacturing directly supports over 125,000 good-paying Canadian jobs. Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain potential is ranked first in the world—and the federal government is seizing the growth opportunities of EVs to ensure Canadian auto workers can succeed well into the future. Canadian auto workers and the auto sector, however, currently face unfair competition from China’s intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity and lack of rigorous labour and environmental standards. Chinese producers are generating a global oversupply that will erode the profit incentives of EV producers around the world, including in Canada. That is why, on June 24, 2024, the federal government announced it is launching a 30-day consultation, from July 2, 2024, to August 1, 2024, on potential policy responses to protect Canada’s auto workers and its growing EV industry from China’s unfair trade policies and practices, and prevent trade diversion resulting from recent action taken by Canadian trading partners. | |
| Discussion Paper DIS-24-04, Future Amendments the Nuclear Security Regulations: Granting Peace Officer Powers, Initiating a Complaints Investigation Mechanism, and Transferring of Firearm Ownership to Licensees | Closed | Regulations | May 15, 2024 to July 31, 2024 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-07-31 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | The purpose of this paper is to outline the CNSC’s proposals to amend the Nuclear Security Regulations (NSR) to support the new authorities it will receive as a result of the changes to be made to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA); and, to seek stakeholder feedback on its proposals. | |
| Join the discussion: The General Review of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) | Closed | Economy | Exporting/Importing | Foreign affairs | International | Trade | June 3, 2024 to July 31, 2024 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-07-31 | Global Affairs Canada | Global Affairs Canada is seeking input from businesses and other interested parties on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as part of the Agreement’s mandated General Review. The purpose of the General Review process is to evaluate the performance of the CPTPP with a view to updating and enhancing the Agreement to ensure that it remains of the highest possible standard for trade agreements. Global Affairs Canada invites interested parties to submit their views on the functioning of the CPTPP and on how to improve the Agreement. | |
| Consultation: Modernization of the regulations for controlled substances | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | June 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024 | 2024-06-01 | 2024-07-31 | Health Canada | Health Canada has developed a regulatory proposal to address gaps and inconsistencies in the regulatory framework for controlled substances. There are 4 different categories of controlled substances: narcotics controlled drugs targeted substances restricted drugs This regulatory proposal would consolidate 6 regulations and 6 exemptions made under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act into a single regulation called the Controlled Substances Regulations. It has been published for comment in the Canada Gazette. The proposed Controlled Substances Regulations aim to: consolidate and modernize provisions in the current regulations to improve administration of and compliance with the regulatory requirements support pharmacy innovation in Canada enable pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to more fully use their expertise further enhance the clarity and readability of the regulations Proposed amendments to the Cannabis Regulations would improve alignment with the proposed Controlled Substances Regulations by updating sections on test kits and drugs containing cannabis. | |
| Consultation on the Youth Mental Health Fund | Closed | Health | Youth | June 24, 2024 to July 31, 2024 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-31 | Health Canada | The Government of Canada is working to implement a new fund to make it easier for youth in Canada to get the mental health care they need. The fund aims to break down barriers that stop them from asking for help or receiving care. We are consulting with people 16 years of age and older to gather perspectives on priority areas to improve youth mental health. Your feedback will help guide the focus of the new Youth Mental Health Fund, including decisions on the types of activities that could be funded. | |
| Consultation on proposed specifications and test procedures for the approval of Level 3 electric vehicle charging devices | Closed | Amendments | Development | Economic development | Exporting/Importing | Natural resources | Regulations | Rural and remote services | Trade | Transportation | June 3, 2024 to July 31, 2024 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-07-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada is consulting on proposed specifications and test procedures for the approval of Level 3 direct current (DC) electric vehicle (EV) fast charging devices that will be used to charge customers based on the amount of electricity (i.e. by kilowatt-hour or kWh) consumed during an EV charge. Comments provided will be used to finalize the requirements manufacturers must meet when submitting their EV charging devices to Measurement Canada’s laboratories for approval of type evaluation. | |
| Consultation on the Verification Specifications for In-service Level 1 and 2 AC Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). | Closed | Industry | Policy | Science and technology | June 3, 2024 to July 31, 2024 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-07-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada aims to support the growth of the Clean Renewable Energy sector by creating standards and policies surrounding the accuracy of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The verification specification document will be used to evaluate the performance of already in-service level 1 and 2 AC EV charging stations used for the purpose of selling electricity through a legal unit of measurement in the EGIA. | |
| Invitation to participate in the revision of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada | Open - accepting input | Employment | Apr 15, 2024 to July 31, 2024 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-07-31 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada invites data producers and data users, representatives of educational institutions and professional associations, government bodies at the federal, provincial/territorial, and local levels, educational experts, academics and researchers and all other interested parties to submit proposals for the revision to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada.Following the decision of the Statistics Canada's Social Standards Steering Committee (SSSC) on January 9, 2024, to institute a permanent consultation process for CIP Canada, proposals for changes may be submitted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only a cut-off date for considering proposed changes to be included into a new version of the CIP Canada will be instituted moving forward. For future revisions of the CIP Canada, a cut-off date will be maintained at about one and a half years prior to the release date of the new classification version. This consultation aims to gather feedback from users who have already implemented the classification, as well as other interested parties who might want to suggest updates or changes. The principal objective of the consultation is to receive input from classification users to determine if the classification remains relevant and reflective of Canadian postsecondary educational programs. This ensures that quantitative and qualitative information on postsecondary educational programs continues to be reliable, timely and relevant for a wide range of audiences. | |
| Government consults on Budget 2024 commitment to expand opt-in tax jurisdiction for Indigenous governments | Closed | Indigenous Peoples | July 12, 2024 to July 30, 2024 | 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-30 | Department of Finance Canada | A fair fiscal relationship means supporting Indigenous governments to pursue tax jurisdiction that advances self-determination. Indigenous jurisdiction over their own taxation helps build stronger fiscal relationships by generating important revenues for Indigenous community priorities. This is an important part of reconciliation. The Department of Finance launched consultations on the Budget 2024 commitment to establish an opt-in framework for interested Indigenous governments to impose their own Fuel, Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco, and Vaping (FACT) value-added sales taxes. Expanding opt-in tax jurisdiction would enable Indigenous governments to better exercise their tax jurisdiction with more flexibility. The draft legislative proposals would enable Indigenous governments to enact a value-added sales tax, under their own laws, on FACT products within their reserves or settlement lands | |
| Restore, Maintain, Thrive: Canada’s national strategy to ensure the future of Atlantic salmon | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Policy | June 27, 2024 to July 30, 2024 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada is collecting feedback from Indigenous peoples, partners, and stakeholders on the complete draft of Canada’s national strategy to ensure the future of Atlantic salmon. | |
| Wild Atlantic Salmon Conservation Strategy (WASCS) | Closed | Animals | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | May 27, 2024 to July 30, 2024 | 2024-05-27 | 2024-07-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | In December 2021, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard was mandated to work closely with provincial and territorial authorities, Indigenous partners, fisheries and stewardship organizations, and affected communities to develop a conservation strategy to restore Atlantic salmon populations and habitat. | |
| Consultation on picarbutrazox, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-06 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | May 16, 2024 to July 30, 2024 | 2024-05-16 | 2024-07-30 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for picarbutrazox up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 30 July 2024). | |
| Consultation on dichlorprop, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-07 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | May 16, 2024 to July 30, 2024 | 2024-05-16 | 2024-07-30 | Health Canada | Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for dichlorprop up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 30 July 2024). | |
| Proposal to remove brominated vegetable oil from the List of permitted food additives with other accepted uses | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | May 21, 2024 to July 30, 2024 | 2024-05-21 | 2024-07-30 | Health Canada | Food additives are regulated in Canada under Marketing Authorizations (MAs) issued by the Minister of Health and the Food and Drug Regulations. Permitted food additives and their conditions of use are set out in the Lists of permitted food additives that are incorporated by reference in the MAs and published on the Canada.ca website. As set out in Item B.3 of the List of permitted food additives with other accepted uses, brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is currently permitted for use as a density adjusting agent in "(Naming the flavour) Flavour for use in beverages containing citrus or spruce oils", at a maximum level of 15 ppm in beverages containing citrus or spruce oils, as consumed. | |
| Public Notice Participant Funding Available Crawford Nickel Project | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | June 27, 2024 to July 29, 2024 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-29 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | June 27, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal impact assessment for the proposed Crawford Nickel Project, a new open-pit nickel-cobalt mine and on-site metal mill located 43 kilometres north of Timmins, Ontario. | |
| Public review on proposed changes to the 2020 National Model Codes – Spring 2024 | Closed | Industry | Regulations | May 27, 2024 to July 29, 2024 | 2024-05-27 | 2024-07-29 | National Research Council Canada | The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invited Codes users and stakeholders to participate in the spring 2024 public review of proposed changes to the National Model Codes (National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 2020; National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) 2020; National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020; National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) 2020). The purpose of this public review was to provide Codes users and stakeholders with a detailed look at proposed changes, and seek comments on each proposed technical change as to whether it should be approved, altered, or withdrawn. | |
| Consultations on economic priorities for category-based selection in Express Entry | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Immigration | Industry | Labour | Policy | June 27, 2024 to July 28, 2024 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-28 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will consult with stakeholders and partners, as per legislative requirements, on economic priorities and needs to define categories for selection in Express Entry, the online system that IRCC uses to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. | |
| Share your ideas: Amendments to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations for the Goldboro Gold Project | Closed | Environment | Regulations | May 27, 2024 to July 27, 2024 | 2024-05-27 | 2024-07-27 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | This 60 day consultation is seeking input from the public on the proposed authorization to amend the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations to allow impacts to fish habitat from the disposal of mine waste from the Goldboro mine. | |
| Share your thoughts: Draft National Potato Wart Response Plan | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | Industry | May 24, 2024 to July 26, 2024 | 2024-05-24 | 2024-07-26 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading a 60–day public consultation to seek feedback on a draft version of the National Potato Wart Response Plan. This draft plan proposes new measures to improve the processes we use to help contain, control and prevent the spread of potato wart. The draft plan reflects input received during a consultation on three potato wart risk management documents that closed in January 2024, as well as recommendations from the International Advisory Panel report and feedback from industry stakeholders. | |
| Consultation on Nealta Miticide, containing cyflumetofen, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-07 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | June 11, 2024 to July 26, 2024 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-07-26 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Nealta Miticide, containing the technical grade active ingredient cyflumetofen to control various mites on greenhouse crops, specifically strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. | |
| Consultation: Notice of intent to amend the regulations to address health product shortages in Canada | Closed | Health | Regulations | June 25, 2024 to July 25, 2024 | 2024-06-25 | 2024-07-25 | Health Canada | Health Canada is proposing to amend the Food and Drug Regulations and the Medical Devices Regulations to: help prevent shortages of drugs and medical devices for human use reduce the impacts of shortages that can't be prevented We are seeking your feedback on the proposed amendments to help inform next steps. | |
| Public consultation on the draft management plan for Fort Langley National Historic Site | Closed | Communication | Indigenous Peoples | Seniors | Youth | June 24, 2024 to July 23, 2024 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-23 | Parks Canada | Join the conversation! Share your views and help shape the future of Fort Langley National Historic Site. Parks Canada invites you to provide feedback on the proposed vision and key strategies for the draft management plan for Fort Langley National Historic Site. The management plan guides the work Parks Canada will undertake to ensure Canadians and international visitors experience and learn about the full scope of our shared history, including the difficult periods that are part of our past. Management plans are developed in consultation with Indigenous communities, as well as various partners, interest-holders, and the public. | |
| Share your thoughts about Indigenous programming in Canada | Closed | Communication | Indigenous Peoples | Regulations | Mar 22, 2024 to July 22, 2024 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-07-22 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | We are encouraging Indigenous peoples and all Canadians to help define the needs and interests of the Indigenous broadcasting policy. We invite you to provide your comments on many topics, for example: what challenges exist that make it difficult to access and discover Indigenous programming; how radio stations, television services, and online streamers can best meet the needs and interests of Indigenous peoples; how the availability and diversity of Indigenous programming (music, spoken word, television, film, and online content) offered in Indigenous languages can meet the needs and interests of Indigenous peoples; and what initiatives broadcasters can implement to help preserve Indigenous languages. | |
| Government releases draft regulations on coordinated vaping taxation framework | Closed | Taxes | June 17, 2024 to July 22, 2024 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-07-22 | Department of Finance Canada | Vaping rates among young people in Canada remain high, and the federal government recognizes the potential risks that vaping products pose to them. The Department of Finance today released draft regulations to enable Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Yukon, and Prince Edward Island to participate in Canada’s coordinated vaping taxation framework. Ontario, Quebec, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut are already parties to the framework. In Budget 2024, the government announced a 12 per cent increase to vaping excise duty rates. This increase is the equivalent of 12 cents per typical vape pod in a non-participating jurisdiction, or 24 cents per typical vape pod in a participating jurisdiction. This increase would take effect on July 1, 2024, along with the implementation of the coordinated taxation regime in Ontario, Quebec, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Budget 2024 builds on the government’s recent work to combat the rise of vaping among younger Canadians. In Budget 2021, the government announced both the introduction of a new taxation framework for the imposition of excise duties on vaping products in 2022, and its intention to work with any provinces and territories interested in a federally coordinated approach to taxing these products. Under the framework, total revenues are to be split between federal and provincial and territorial governments on a 50/50 basis. | |
| Consultation on fluopyram, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-04 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | May 7, 2024 to July 21, 2024 | 2024-05-07 | 2024-07-21 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for fluopyram up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 7 May 2024). | |
| Consultation on trifloxystrobin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-05 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | May 7, 2024 to July 21, 2024 | 2024-05-07 | 2024-07-21 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for trifloxystrobin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 21 July 2024). | |
| Use of digital tools at the border | Planned | Immigration | Public safety | Science and technology | May 23, 2024 to July 18, 2024 | 2024-05-23 | 2024-07-18 | Canada Border Services Agency | To engage with civil society stakeholders on digital tools at the border that will be rolled out as part of the Traveller Modernization Initiative. | |
| Motor vehicle theft in Canada | Closed | Transportation | May 19, 2024 to July 18, 2024 | 2024-05-19 | 2024-07-18 | Transport Canada | Motor vehicle theft in Canada has become more prevalent in recent years, as thieves are using more sophisticated methods to steal vehicles. Recognizing that vehicle theft methods and technologies are evolving rapidly, Transport Canada is now looking for feedback on its approach to updating the relevant Canada Motor Vehicle Standards (CMVSS). | |
| Share your thoughts: Helping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place | Closed | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Policy | Seniors | Service | Society | May 1, 2024 to July 17, 2024 | 2024-05-01 | 2024-07-17 | Employment and Social Development Canada | The consultation to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex, or who use other terms related to gender and sexual diversity (2SLGBTQI+) and living at home took place from May 1 to July 17, 2024. The information gathered will support policy development as part of the commitment of the Government of Canada's first Federal 2SLGBTQI+Action Plan. This action plan aims to advance rights and equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. | |
| Consultation on Qualified Investments for Tax-Advantaged Savings Plans | Closed | Economy | May 30, 2024 to July 15, 2024 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-15 | Department of Finance Canada | Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs), Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs), Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs), Tax-Free First Home Savings Accounts (FHSAs), and Deferred Profit Sharing Plans (DPSPs) can invest only in qualified investments for those plans. A broad range of assets are qualified investments, including mutual funds, publicly traded securities, government and corporate bonds, and guaranteed investment certificates. These registered plans help middle-class Canadians earn investment income tax-free. An eligible Canadian with earned income of $100,000 in 2023 can contribute up to $18,000 to their RRSP, $8,000 to their Tax-Free FHSA, and $7,000 to their TFSA in 2024, in addition to any unused saving room from prior years. However, the rules for qualified investments in these registered savings plans were introduced in 1966, and have been incrementally expanded to include more than 40 types of assets and to reflect the introduction of new types of registered plans (including TFSAs in 2009 and FHSAs in 2023). This incremental approach has resulted in qualified investment rules that can be inconsistent or difficult to understand in some cases. For example: Different registered plans have slightly different rules for making investments in small businesses. Certain types of annuities are qualified investments only for RRSPs, RRIFs, and RDSPs. Certain pooled investment products are qualified investments only if they are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (known as “registered investments”). To make it easier for middle-class Canadians to save tax-free, Budget 2024 announced a consultation to help modernize and simplify the qualified investment rules of the registered plans regime. | |
| Consultation on didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC), Acticide DDQ 50-E, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-06 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | May 31, 2024 to July 15, 2024 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-07-15 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of the technical, Acticide DDQ 80-F, and the end-use product, Acticide DDQ 50-E, containing the technical grade active ingredient didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC), for use as a material preservative in polymers. | |
| Consultation on proposed changes to the Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Economic development | Plants | Regulations | May 29, 2024 to July 12, 2024 | 2024-05-29 | 2024-07-12 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Plant Breeders’ Rights Office is holding a consultation on proposed amendments to the Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations. The proposed amendments are intended to further improve accessibility to the intellectual property framework, facilitate the release of foreign bred plant varieties into the marketplace, and encourage even greater levels of investment and innovation in Canada's agriculture, horticulture, and ornamental sectors. The objective of this consultation is to seek the views of plant breeders (public and private), agents and licensee’s, and the producer community prior to pre-publication in Canada Gazette part I. | |
| Public consultations on Canada’s administration of the Origin Quota on vehicles to the European Union under the CETA | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Private sector | Transportation | June 17, 2024 to July 12, 2024 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-07-12 | Global Affairs Canada | Seek the views of stakeholders concerning the administration policy for the Origin Quota, specifically seeking preferences for the allocation method moving forward. | |
| Public Notice Hardrock Gold Mine Project Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | June 19, 2024 to July 10, 2024 | 2024-06-19 | 2024-07-10 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | June 19, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public comment period on proposed amendments to the decision statement for the Hardrock Gold Mine Project, an open-pit gold mine located near Geraldton, Ontario. | |
| Survey to assess Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s aquatic species at risk public outreach activities | Closed | Environment | Apr 10, 2024 to July 9, 2024 | 2024-04-10 | 2024-07-09 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The purpose of this survey is to obtain feedback on what aquatic species at risk information the public wants to see and how the Department may improve its public outreach activities. | |
| Consultation on proposed amendments to regulations concerning cannabis: Streamlining of requirements | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | June 8, 2024 to July 8, 2024 | 2024-06-08 | 2024-07-08 | Health Canada | Health Canada invites you to comment on proposed amendments to certain regulations and orders concerning cannabis. While maintaining public health and public safety objectives, the proposed amendments are meant to: reduce regulatory and administrative burden for regulated parties support diversity and competition in the legal cannabis market | |
| Canada Gazette, Part I: 30 day public consultations on proposed amendments to the Trademarks Regulations | Closed | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Justice and the Law | June 8, 2024 to July 8, 2024 | 2024-06-08 | 2024-07-08 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is proposing amendments to the Trademarks Regulations in order to implement new authorities and changes resulting from Canada's adoption of Bill C-86 in 2018. The proposed amendments will introduce measures targeted to improve the efficiency of trademark dispute resolution and discourage undesirable behaviours in proceedings. Bill C-86 conferred 3 new authorities to the Registrar of Trademarks: the authority to award costs, issue confidentiality orders and case manage proceedings. The proposed amendments will also introduce changes to allow CIPO to collect a fee for requests made under a new mechanism introduced by Bill C-86 that will allow the Registrar to give public notice that the subparagraph 9(1)(n)(iii) of the Trademarks Act no longer applies to an official mark if the entity that made the request for the public notice is not a public authority or no longer exists. | |
| Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site of Canada Draft Management Plan | Closed | Communication | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | June 13, 2024 to July 7, 2024 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-07-07 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada has a valued working relationship with many partners, stakeholders and communities. We are in regular and ongoing communication with them to listen, engage, and inform on all aspects of management planning. | |
| Public Notice Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador Public Comments Invited on the Follow-up Program Report for 2023-2024 | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | June 6, 2024 to July 6, 2024 | 2024-06-06 | 2024-07-06 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | June 6, 2024 — The Government of Canada has proceeded with the implementation of a follow-up program for the Regional Assessment (RA) of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador, which tracks and reports on the progress of the commitments outlined in the Ministerial Response to the Regional Assessment Committee's Report. | |
| Join the discussion: Canada's administration of the tariff rate quota for peanut butter exports to the United States under the World Trade Organization | Closed | Agriculture | Economy | Employment | Exporting/Importing | Foreign affairs | Industry | International | Policy | Private sector | Trade | June 4, 2024 to July 5, 2024 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-07-05 | Global Affairs Canada | The input gathered through this process will inform the Government of Canada of industry stakeholder interestes regarding the existing administration policy, and possible changes that Global Affairs Canada is considering as a result of the U.S. tariff elimination for peanut butter made from originating peanuts under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, which will come into effect January 1, 2025. Any changes to the administration policy of the WTO TRQ would take effect for the quota year beginning January 1, 2025. | |
| Technical briefing on the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot | Closed | Immigration | Policy | July 4, 2024 to July 4, 2024 | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-04 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a technical briefing for stakeholders and partners who shared questions related to the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. | |
| Public Notice Novador Gold Mine Project Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | June 4, 2024 to July 4, 2024 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-07-04 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | June 4, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting an impact assessment for the proposed Novador Gold Mine Project, a new gold mine located near Val-d'Or, Quebec. | |
| Share your thoughts: Toward a National Framework for Environmental Learning Consultation | Closed | Children | Communication | Environment | Education | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Youth | Apr 4, 2024 to July 3, 2024 | 2024-04-04 | 2024-07-03 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | This consultation intends to spark dialogue and ideas on environmental learning and its role in helping Canadians address climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Information gathered during the public comment period, and through youth and Indigenous engagement activities, will support the development of a National Framework on Environmental Learning. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed Indigenous Stewardship Policy | Closed | Indigenous Peoples | June 11, 2024 to July 3, 2024 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-07-03 | Parks Canada | Collaborating with a diverse group of Indigenous leaders, Parks Canada is developing a policy to better support Indigenous stewardship within heritage places. The proposed policy is the result of four years of focused engagement with Indigenous partners and broad engagement with Canadians. The proposed Indigenous Stewardship Policy is open for public engagement. The feedback received will inform the next draft of the policy. When reading the proposed policy and writing your comments, consider: • What does meaningful stewardship look like to you and your community? • Is the proposed Indigenous Stewardship Policy an effective tool to enable and support Indigenous stewardship within heritage places? Keywords: Acknowledgements and apologies – Cultural continuity – Economic opportunities – Governance – Harvesting – Indigenous knowledge – Policy – Stewardship – United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples | What We Heard Report available |
| To prepare an action plan and progress report on the implementation of the 2018 Recovery Strategy for the Lacs des Loups Marins Harbour Seal | Planned | Animals | Indigenous Peoples | Recreation | May 20, 2024 to June 30, 2024 | 2024-05-20 | 2024-06-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Document key actions since 2018 and identify and prioritize future recovery measures for the species. | |
| Canada’s post-2025–26 international climate and nature finance commitment | Closed | Agriculture | Development | Environment | Finance | Gender | Indigenous Peoples | International | Natural resources | Policy | Private sector | May 10, 2024 to June 30, 2024 | 2024-05-10 | 2024-06-30 | Global Affairs Canada | Input from interested parties will inform Canada’s next international climate and nature finance commitment. | |
| Engagement on Indigenous Perspectives on Medical Assistance in Dying | Closed | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Aug 17, 2023 to June 30, 2024 | 2023-08-17 | 2024-06-30 | Health Canada | Health Canada has launched an online engagement tool to gather the views and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples on medical assistance in dying (MAID). This online tool is part of a broader engagement process underway in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples on MAID in 2023 and 2024. | |
| 2024 consultations on immigration levels | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Education | Housing | Health | Immigration | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | International | Labour | Policy | Rural and remote services | Society | Youth | May 8, 2024 to June 30, 2024 | 2024-05-08 | 2024-06-30 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) engages with a wide range of stakeholders and partners from across the country to help us shape Canada’s next multi-year Immigration Levels Plan, which will be announced in the fall of 2024. Traditionally, the Immigration Levels Plan has included a projection of how many permanent residents would be admitted to Canada in a given year, and set targets for overall admissions per immigration category. It built on ongoing work to strengthen our immigration system and spread the benefits of immigration to communities across the country. In 2024, we are expanding the scope of the Immigration Levels Plan by including temporary resident arrivals in addition to permanent residents in an effort to better align our immigration system with the needs of the country. As part of this initiative, stakeholders and partners are invited to share their views on the balance among different categories and programs, and how immigration can best support Canada from multiple perspectives. | |
| Share your input on Canada’s Oral Health Statistics Program | Closed | Health | Nov 27, 2023 to June 30, 2024 | 2023-11-27 | 2024-06-30 | Statistics Canada | On behalf of The Centre for Direct Health Measures (CDHM), Statistics Canada will hold a series of consultations with stakeholders in the Oral Health community (i.e., regulatory authorities, professional associations, and research networks). The purpose of this engagement activity is to understand stakeholder preferences when communicating results and new data developed by the new Oral Health Statistics Program, their access to information and their level of interest in engaging directly with data. This activity also aims to identify additional data sources. The insights and experiences of the oral health community will be essential to develop relevant and timely data dissemination products and strategies that will support future data users. We encourage you to attend these sessions which will be led by CDHM and will include participation from members of the Oral Health Branch of Health Canada. | What We Heard Report available |
| 2026 Census of Population dissemination consultative engagement | Closed | Communication | Dec 20, 2023 to June 30, 2024 | 2023-12-20 | 2024-06-30 | Statistics Canada | Before each census, Statistics Canada conducts engagement activities to facilitate the sharing of data users', and interested parties across Canada, views on the census dissemination strategy. The consultative engagement activities will provide opportunities for you to provide feedback and indicate your satisfaction with the 2021 Census of Population dissemination and strategy, its product lines and service suite within the Census Program at Statistics Canada. The results will inform decisions on the 2026 Census of Population dissemination and release strategy, its products and its services. | |
| Let’s Talk: Amendments to the Railway Safety Act in Bill C-33 | Closed | Transportation | May 23, 2023 to June 30, 2024 | 2023-05-23 | 2024-06-30 | Transport Canada | An efficient and resilient supply chain is key to growing Canada’s economic capacity and productivity. The changes proposed in Bill C-33 to improve the port system and railway safety would modernize the way Canada’s marine and rail transportation systems operate and remove systemic barriers. | |
| Public Engagement Process: Marine Conservation Network Plan for the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Bioregion | Closed | Agriculture | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Natural resources | Society | Apr 29, 2024 to June 29, 2024 | 2024-04-29 | 2024-06-29 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | On behalf of the Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is leading the development of a marine conservation network plan for the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Bioregion. The public engagement focuses on gathering feedback from communities in the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Bioregion, which includes the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy. Stakeholders, partners and ocean users within this bioregion are also invited to provide feedback. Feedback will help shape the marine conservation network plan, to be completed by the end of 2024. This marine conservation network plan will be used to guide conservation work into the future. | |
| Discussion Paper DIS-24-02, Proposal to amend REGDOC-2.13.2, Import and Export | Closed | Regulations | Apr 2, 2024 to June 28, 2024 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-06-28 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | REGDOC-2.13.2, Import and Export (REGDOC-2.13.2) provides guidance to applicants and licensees who import or export nuclear substances, equipment and information that are listed in the Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations (NNIECR). | |
| Discussion Paper DIS-24-03, Proposal to amend REGDOC-2.13.1, Safeguards and Nuclear Material Accountancy | Closed | Regulations | Apr 2, 2024 to June 28, 2024 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-06-28 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | REGDOC-2.13.1, Safeguards and Nuclear Material Accountancy (REGDOC-2.13.1) sets out the information, access and support that licensees are required to provide to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) related to safeguards and nuclear material accountancy. | |
| Exempting Indigenous Settlement and Community Trusts from Alternative Minimum Tax | Closed | Economy | May 24, 2024 to June 28, 2024 | 2024-05-24 | 2024-06-28 | Department of Finance Canada | The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is a parallel tax calculation that allows fewer tax credits, deductions, and exemptions than under the ordinary personal income tax rules. Taxpayers pay either regular tax or AMT, whichever is highest. The government recognizes the rights of Indigenous communities to self-determination. In this spirit, Budget 2024 announced a consultation on exempting from the AMT certain trusts that benefit Indigenous groups. This exemption from the AMT would enable Indigenous communities to reinvest in the priorities that matter most to them. | |
| Public consultations on the potential collection and publication of country of smelt and cast information for aluminum imports under Canada's Aluminum Import Monitoring Program | Closed | Economy | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Policy | Trade | May 21, 2024 to June 28, 2024 | 2024-05-21 | 2024-06-28 | Global Affairs Canada | The Government of Canada is seeking stakeholder views on the potential collection and publication of country of smelt and cast (CSC) data as it pertains to the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program. This includes understanding the usefulness of the information, the definition of CSC, the proposed method to collect the information, and overall impacts on stakeholders. The information collected as a result of this consultative exercise will assist Global Affairs Canada in the administration of the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed changes to the Units of Measurement for the Net Quantity Declaration of Certain Foods for fresh fruits or vegetables packaged in non-retail containers | Closed | Agriculture | Economy | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | Regulations | May 28, 2024 to June 27, 2024 | 2024-05-28 | 2024-06-27 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) was seeking feedback from stakeholders on allowing the use of count for the net quantity declaration on non-retail containers (such as crates, master cartons, and shipping containers) of fresh fruits or vegetables in the Units of Measurement for the Net Quantity Declaration of Certain Foods. These products are not sold directly to the consumer. | |
| Consultation on methyl bromide and its associated end-use products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2024-03 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Mar 28, 2024 to June 26, 2024 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-06-26 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the continued registration of the following uses of methyl bromide: general space fumigant, enclosed space fumigant and gas tight (tarpaulin) fumigant to treat empty structures or stored food/feed and non-food/non-feed commodities listed on the label. | |
| Consultation on the proposed special review decision of methyl bromide and its associated end-use products, PSRD2024-01 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Mar 28, 2024 to June 26, 2024 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-06-26 | Health Canada | Health Canada has evaluated the aspects of concern that prompted the special review of pest control products containing methyl bromide. Health Canada is proposing continued registration of methyl bromide uses as a general space fumigant, enclosed space fumigant and gas tight (tarpaulin) fumigant to treat empty structures or stored food/feed and non-food/non-feed commodities listed on the label. | |
| Consultation on foramsulfuron and its associated end-use products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2024-04 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Mar 28, 2024 to June 26, 2024 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-06-26 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of products containing foramsulfuron for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. | |
| Informing Potential Legislated Targets for Canadian SMEs to meet Government of Canada Innovation Needs | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Government procurement | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Science and technology | June 3, 2024 to June 26, 2024 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-26 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Budget 2024 announced the Government’s intention to propose legislated procurement targets for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and innovative firms. The proposal is to be informed by industry consultations, including innovation organizations, and international best practices. This consultation seeks to gather perspectives on from industry associations, innovation-focused organizations, and Government of Canada stakeholder committees. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is leading the consultations in collaboration with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). | |
| Multi-species Action Plan for the Richelieu River Watershed in Canada | Open - accepting input | Animals | Indigenous Peoples | Apr 25, 2024 to June 24, 2024 | 2024-04-25 | 2024-06-24 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 60-day comment period for the action plan. | |
| Discussion Paper DIS-24-01 - Proposals to Amend the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 and the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations | Closed | Regulations | Apr 2, 2024 to June 17, 2024 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-06-17 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | This paper will outline the proposed amendments to the PTNSR 2015 and the NSRDR including the anticipated impacts to national security, the health and safety of persons and the environment. | |
| Working group with stakeholders and partners on the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) | Closed | Immigration | Policy | May 13, 2024 to June 14, 2024 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-06-14 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | In May 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a preliminary consultation with a broad group of Francophone organizations to showcase the upcoming Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Following this initial discussion, IRCC created a working group with a subset of interested stakeholders and partners to seek their views on program design and address the unique needs and realities of Francophone minority communities outside of Québec. | |
| Proposed Amendments to Directive No 23, Publication in Local Newspaper | Closed | Amendments | Policy | May 15, 2024 to June 14, 2024 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-14 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) is looking to consult with stakeholders on amendments to be made to Directive No 23, Publication in Local Newspaper, in view of the coming into force of Bill S-6, should this Bill pass. Regulatory Modernization of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act under Bill S-6 is proposing changes to the requirement that the notice of an ordinary bankruptcy be published in a local newspaper. Should the Bill pass, the amended provision would give the Superintendent of Bankruptcy the discretion to issue directives that will outline the method(s) by which the notice of bankruptcy is to be published. | |
| Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (Imports, Exports and Safeguards) | Closed | Regulations | Apr 2, 2024 to June 13, 2024 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-06-13 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is proposing to update the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations (GNSCR) to add requirements related to safeguards. Specifically, the proposed changes would introduce new requirements for any person either possessing small amounts of nuclear material or engaged in nuclear fuel cycle-related research and development and/or in nuclear-related manufacturing activities. The proposed amendments would also include lifting the need to present a licence at the border when exporting or importing prescribed information. The CNSC is also proposing to update the Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations (NNIECR) to include the latest revisions to international control lists, introduce new licence exemptions, enhance licensing information and harmonize record retention periods. | |
| Consultation on Lymantria dispar multicapsid nucleopolyhedrovirus strain LDP-67 and BoVir, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-05 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Apr 29, 2024 to June 13, 2024 | 2024-04-29 | 2024-06-13 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Disparvirus Technical and BoVir, containing the active ingredient Lymantria dispar multicapsid nucleopolyhedrovirus (LdMNPV) strain LDP-67, to suppress spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in residential areas. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amendments to fish import inspection fees in the CFIA Fees Notice | Closed | Amendments | Exporting/Importing | Fisheries | Industry | May 13, 2024 to June 12, 2024 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-06-12 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to Part 16 - Fish Inspection Fees of the CFIA Fees Notice related to import inspection fees. Proposed changes to Part 16, Fish Inspection Fees, fall into the following two main categories: Category 1: Updates to wording and references of Section 4 by aligning the existing language and references with the requirements found in the SFCR. Wording and reference updates to Section 4 will not impact services or costs to stakeholders. Category 2: Updates to wording and fees of Table 2: Inspection Service for Imports by deleting the wording and reference to two distinct licences and all fees associated with Column 2. A single fee of $0.00230 (adjusted annually for inflation) per kilogram of declared weight of fish imported into Canada will be established for all types of fish products. Wording and updates to fees will not impact services, but will impact costs to stakeholders. The CFIA will also publish a World Trade Organization (WTO) notification to inform WTO members of the proposed amendments and seek their feedback during a 60-day comment period. | |
| Notice No. TIPB-001-2024 — Petition to the Governor in Council concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2023-358 | Open - accepting input | Communication | Industry | Policy | Apr 27, 2024 to June 11, 2024 | 2024-04-27 | 2024-06-11 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Public consultation on a petition to the Governor in Council on a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission about mandated wholesale access to fibre-to-the-premises networks. Required under the Telecommunications Act. | |
| Share your thoughts: Public Health Agency of Canada Science Strategy | Closed | Health | Public safety | Science and technology | May 8, 2024 to June 10, 2024 | 2024-05-08 | 2024-06-10 | Health Canada | The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) produces and uses science to guide its public health programs, guidance and practice. Science is a recognized core component to any credible, evidence-informed public health system. Public health practice draws from many areas of science such as: epidemiology laboratory sciences Indigenous knowledges social and behavioural sciences data sciences, statistics and mathematical modeling The agency is seeking public input to develop its first Science Strategy. Consultations will help organize the agency's science work around a common vision and gain insight on how science can best support public health in Canada. | |
| Public notice Great Bear Gold Project Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 8, 2024 to June 7, 2024 | 2024-05-08 | 2024-06-07 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | May 8, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting an impact assessment for the proposed Great Bear Gold Project, a new gold mine located 23 kilometres southeast of Red Lake, Ontario. | |
| Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site Management Plan | Open - accepting input | Culture | Heritage | Service | Youth | May 6, 2024 to June 7, 2024 | 2024-05-06 | 2024-06-07 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is holding public consultation for phase two of the draft management plan for the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Parks Canada will be engaging community stakeholders, Canadians and visitors to help guide future activities at the park through email, online engagement and meetings. | |
| Health Canada and United States Food and Drug Administration Joint Public Consultation on the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Guidelines | Closed | Food and drug | Health | June 4, 2024 to June 5, 2024 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-05 | Health Canada | FDA and Health Canada will be co-hosting a regional public meeting to provide information to stakeholders and solicit input prior to the next ICH Biannual Assembly meeting scheduled for June 4-5, 2024. This public meeting will include presentations by FDA, Health Canada, PhRMA, and BIO experts on ICH guidelines recently reaching significant ICH milestones. Recently finalized ICH guidelines include analytical validation and analytical procedure development and viral safety evaluation of biotechnology products derived from cell lines of human or animal origin. Additional guidelines expected to be released for public consultation in coming months include post-approval safety data management: definitions and standards for expedited reporting and general principles on plan, design, and analysis of pharmacoepidemiological studies that utilize real-world data for safety assessment of medicines. | |
| Health Claims Processing – Follow-up Engagement | Closed | Communication | Government procurement | Health | Persons with disabilities | Service | May 15, 2024 to June 5, 2024 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-05 | Veterans Affairs Canada | Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) partner to manage authorizations, claims processing and related services for health care benefits and services through the Federal Health Claims Processing Services (FHCPS) contract. The contract, currently held by Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), is expected to end in 2026-27. This gives us an opportunity to improve how we serve you. In our 2022 Let's Talk Veterans consultation, one theme that emerged was the need for Veterans to have more clarity around eligibility for treatments benefits and services available for their service-related disability. Your answers to this survey will help us better understand how we can improve the information we provide to you. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on natamycin and its associated end-use products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2024-02 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Mar 6, 2024 to June 4, 2024 | 2024-03-06 | 2024-06-04 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of products containing natamycin for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. Natamycin is registered to suppress dry bubble disease in mushroom production facilities. It is also registered for use as a preservative for samples of milk used in analytical testing laboratories. Natamycin, also known as pimaricin, is a naturally-occurring antimycotic substance that prevents the germination of fungal spores. It is an important tool for mushroom growers to control integrated dry bubble disease management. It is also important to the dairy industry to preserve milk samples in analytical testing laboratories. Natamycin is also a food preservative that is approved and used in more than 150 countries around the world. Based on the current use pattern, natamycin has value in providing a pest management solution, and the potential risks to human health (dietary, occupational, and bystander) and the environment (aquatic and terrestrial organisms) are considered to be acceptable when products containing natamycin are used according to proposed label updates. For a full list of products containing natamycin, please consult Appendix I in the Proposed Re-evaluation Decision or visit the Pesticide Label Search database. For more information on the proposed decision open the "Proposed Re-evaluation Decision". | |
| CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Information sessions on implementation | Closed | Trade | July 18, 2018 to May 31, 2024 | 2018-07-18 | 2024-05-31 | Canada Border Services Agency | Information sessions with commercial stakeholders (Trade Chain Partners) on the implementation and planning of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue (CARM) project | |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada Draft Strategic Plan on Implementing an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management | Closed | Fisheries | Science and technology | Apr 23, 2024 to May 31, 2024 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-05-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Virtual national public engagement sessions seeking feedback and views of Indigenous peoples, co-management partners, fish harvesters, industry, governments, non-governmental organizations and others on the draft Strategic Plan to Implement an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management in Canada. | |
| Consultation: Guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality: Operational parameters | Closed | Environment | Health | Natural resources | Mar 8, 2024 to May 31, 2024 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-05-31 | Health Canada | This guideline technical document outlines the evaluation of the available information on calcium, magnesium, hardness, chloride, sulphate, total dissolved solids (TDS) and hydrogen sulphide with the intent of updating the guideline value for these operational parameters in drinking water. The purpose of this consultation is to solicit comments on the proposed guidelines for operational parameters, on the approach used for their development, and on the potential impacts of implementing them. We're looking for comments from regulatory authorities, decision makers and the public on the draft document. | |
| Statistics Canada's data products consultative engagement | Closed | Communication | Sept 22, 2023 to May 31, 2024 | 2023-09-22 | 2024-05-31 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada is exploring the use of new tools to publish data stories in different formats at different times throughout the day and would like to get your feedback.As Canada's national statistical agency, it is important that we continue to modernize the way we connect with Canadians and communicate data in an innovative and flexible manner. To help us serve you more effectively, we invite you to complete this short questionnaire to share your preferences on the key aspects of our content delivery, such as publishing formats and times. | What We Heard Report available |
| Creating Canada’s 6th National Action Plan on Open Government | Closed | Policy | Private sector | Society | Science and technology | Mar 27, 2024 to May 31, 2024 | 2024-03-27 | 2024-05-31 | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | The Government of Canada continually renews its approach to open government. We are now collecting insights from the public. These insights will help shape Canada’s next National Action Plan on Open Government 2025–2029 (NAP).This is a chance for you to share your ideas and stories, and what matters to you most in open government. You can do so by completing the questionnaire below, participate in the Idea Board that you can access below and/or by submitting your ideas by email. | |
| Consultation on the proposed re-evaluation decision of S-metolachlor and R-enantiomer and its associated end-use products, PRVD2024-01 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Feb 29, 2024 to May 29, 2024 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-05-29 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on the proposed re-evaluation decision to continue allowing most of the current uses of S-metolachlor and R-enantiomer with updated risk reduction measures. | |
| Taking stock of progress: Legislative Review of the Safe Food for Canadians Act | Closed | Agriculture | Economic development | Food and drug | Health | Industry | Regulations | Trade | Mar 27, 2024 to May 27, 2024 | 2024-03-27 | 2024-05-27 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) came fully into force on January 15, 2019. The SFCA requires the ministers to review the provisions and operations of the act every five years. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is carrying out the review. The SFCA created the legal framework for the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), which contain requirements that support the SFCA's implementation. The Act and its Regulations allowed Canada to redesign its food safety system. | |
| Launching the second phase of consultations on the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program | Closed | Science and technology | Apr 25, 2024 to May 27, 2024 | 2024-04-25 | 2024-05-27 | Department of Finance Canada | Budget 2024 announced an additional $600 million over four years starting in 2025-26, with $150 million per year ongoing, for future enhancements to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program. To inform the delivery of this additional funding, the government is launching a second phase of consultations as it works to enhance the SR&ED program and target this additional funding to boost research and innovation. | |
| Amended Recovery Strategy (Proposed posting) Oregon Forestsnail | Closed | Animals | Environment | Mar 28, 2024 to May 27, 2024 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-05-27 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Formal Consultation with Indigenous partners on the proposed amended Oregon Forestsnail Recovery Strategy | |
| Consultation on Extract of Swinglea glutinosa and EcoSwing Botanical Fungicide, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-04 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Apr 12, 2024 to May 27, 2024 | 2024-04-12 | 2024-05-27 | Health Canada | Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of EcoSwing Technical and EcoSwing Botanical Fungicide, containing the technical grade active ingredient Extract of Swinglea glutinosa, for the control, suppression or partial suppression of common fungal diseases that reduce harvest quality and yields of these crops and fungicide resistance management on field-grown blueberry, certain pome fruits, stone fruits, berries and small fruits, cucurbit vegetables and greenhouse-grown berries and small fruits, cucurbit vegetables, stone fruits and ornamentals. | |
| Consultation on the Renewal of the Cultural Resource Management Policy Draft Share your Thoughts!! | Closed | Amendments | Communication | Culture | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Service | Transportation | May 6, 2024 to May 27, 2024 | 2024-05-06 | 2024-05-27 | Parks Canada | Protecting and presenting significant examples of cultural heritage is part of Parks Canada's mandate. Parks Canada fulfills this responsibility through its Cultural Resource Management Policy, which outlines the principles and accountabilities for managing the cultural resources in its care. Parks Canada is seeking your feedback on the renewal of the Cultural Resource Management Policy which is being reviewed in response to Call to Action 79 (ii) from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The renewed Cultural Resource Management Policy will guide the review of other Parks Canada cultural heritage policy instruments. Your opinion matters and we will consider all comments in the development of the final draft. | |
| Amending the Nuclear Exclusions Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Health | Industry | Labour | Natural resources | Private sector | Regulations | Apr 27, 2024 to May 26, 2024 | 2024-04-27 | 2024-05-26 | Employment and Social Development Canada | Proposed amendments to the Nuclear Exclusion Regulations have been pre-published in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Administrative in nature, the proposed changes were made to six regulations and one order. Pre-publication gives stakeholders another opportunity to provide feedback on the draft regulations. | |
| Share your thoughts: Foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer clones and their offspring policy update | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Mar 26, 2024 to May 25, 2024 | 2024-03-26 | 2024-05-25 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Food Directorate is proposing to publish a revised policy regarding the regulation of foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) cloned cattle and swine, and their offspring as novel foods in Canada. The revised policy proposes these foods to no longer be: considered as novel foods subject to pre-market notification under Division 28, Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations | |
| Management Plan (Proposed) Mountain Crab Eye | Closed | Animals | Environment | Mar 22, 2024 to May 22, 2024 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-05-22 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Formal Consultation with Indigenous partners on the proposed management plan for the Mountain Crab Eye | |
| Share your views: New Annex 13 to the Good manufacturing practices guide for drugs used in clinical trials (GUI-0036) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | Mar 21, 2024 to May 21, 2024 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-05-21 | Health Canada | This revised guidance document contains new information. The information is being adapted from the following Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PIC/S) document: Annex 13: Guide to good manufacturing practices for medicinal products annexes: Manufacture of investigational medicinal products | |
| Consultation: Comment period for the danger to human health or safety assessment for portable electric heaters | Closed | Health | Public safety | Feb 19, 2024 to May 19, 2024 | 2024-02-19 | 2024-05-19 | Health Canada | Health Canada invites stakeholders to provide comments on this danger to human health or safety assessment. Health Canada will consider these comments when making a determination on whether there is a danger to human health or safety posed by these products. | |
| Consultation on the draft guidance for preparing veterinary abbreviated new drug submissions: Clinical and human safety requirements | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Mar 20, 2024 to May 19, 2024 | 2024-03-20 | 2024-05-19 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on a draft guidance document on the clinical and human safety requirements for the preparation of veterinary abbreviated new drug submissions (ANDS), more commonly referred to as generic drugs. This proposed guidance is an update of the Guidance for Industry: Preparation of Veterinary Abbreviated New Drug Submissions, Generic Drugs. | |
| Consultation on the draft guidance for preparing veterinary drug submissions: Quality requirements | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Mar 20, 2024 to May 19, 2024 | 2024-03-20 | 2024-05-19 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on a draft guidance document on the technical quality requirements for the preparation of: veterinary new drug submissions (NDS), commonly referred to as new drugs abbreviated new drug submissions (ANDS), commonly referred to as generic drugs This proposed guidance is an update of the quality requirements as outlined in the: Guidance for Industry: Preparation of Veterinary New Drug Submissions Guidance for Industry: Preparation of Veterinary Abbreviated New Drug Submissions, Generic Drugs | |
| Share your views: Updates to Guidance for Lot Release Program for Schedule D (biologic) drugs | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Mar 18, 2024 to May 16, 2024 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-05-16 | Health Canada | Health Canada is proposing to update the Lot Release Program. We have drafted a revised guidance document which reflects the changes. | |
| Accessibility Plan | Closed | Persons with disabilities | Mar 15, 2024 to May 15, 2024 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-05-15 | Canada Border Services Agency | In July 2023 the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Directorate identified deficiencies in the CBSA Accessibility Plan. Moving forward and to address the CTA Audit findings, work needs to be done to gather stakeholders with specific disability knowledge and involvement that will review our current plan, and be a consultative body to be utilized by all Branches moving forward in the external consultation process. Initial consultations are required by May 31, 2024. | |
| Share your views: How to demonstrate foreign building compliance with drug good manufacturing practices (GUI-0080) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Feb 14, 2024 to May 15, 2024 | 2024-02-14 | 2024-05-15 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on our revised guidance document How to demonstrate foreign building compliance with drug good manufacturing practices (GUI-0080). | |
| Brassy Minnow (Missouri population) Listing Consultations | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Mar 15, 2024 to May 14, 2024 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-05-14 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting engagement on the potential listing of Brassy Minnow (Missouri population) pursuant to the Species at Risk Act. | |
| Brassy Minnow (Western Arctic population) Listing Consultations | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Mar 15, 2024 to May 14, 2024 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-05-14 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting engagement on the potential listing of Brassy Minnow (Westerm Arctic population) pursuant to the Species at Risk Act. | |
| CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Canada Gazette II, Vol 158, number 6 | Closed | Trade | Mar 13, 2024 to May 13, 2024 | 2024-03-13 | 2024-05-13 | Canada Border Services Agency | The purpose of this Order is to establish the coming-into-force time and date for amendments to the Customs Act (CA) that will enable the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project to be fully launched on May 13, 2024. These amendments provide the authority for the CBSA to implement updated processes for the posting of financial security, as well as the payment and accrual of interest on the amount of duties owed with respect to imported goods. This Order supports the Government of Canada’s longstanding efforts to improve service delivery through digitalization. | What We Heard Report available |
| Pedestrian pathway - NRC Uplands campus | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | Apr 12, 2024 to May 11, 2024 | 2024-04-12 | 2024-05-11 | National Research Council Canada | The National Research Council (NRC) must determine whether the proposed pedestrian pathway, located at the NRC Uplands Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The project consists of the construction of a sidewalk and a landscaping plan. No vegetation removal is anticipated for this project. The project work would take approximately five months from start to completion (August 2024 to November 2024). To help inform this determination, the NRC is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. | |
| Improving the safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangement | Closed | Transportation | Apr 10, 2024 to May 10, 2024 | 2024-04-10 | 2024-05-10 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada is helping the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to revise the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulation V/23 and the associated instruments. Completing the work for these revisions is planned to end in 2024. | |
| Consultation on requests for Conditional Exemptions from the tactile requirement related to signage in terminals in the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations | Closed | Transportation | Apr 11, 2024 to May 9, 2024 | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-09 | Canadian Transportation Agency | The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking input on requests filed by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), for conditional exemptions from the requirements of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR) regarding tactile signage for security screening, and border clearance, of passengers respectively. | |
| Public Notice Summit Lake PG LNG Project Public Comments Invited & Information Sessions | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Apr 2, 2024 to May 9, 2024 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-05-09 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | April 2, 2024 — JX LNG Canada Ltd. (the proponent) is proposing to develop a new liquefied natural gas facility located about 30 kilometres north of Prince George, British Columbia. | |
| Public Notice Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Apr 8, 2024 to May 8, 2024 | 2024-04-08 | 2024-05-08 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | April 8, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project, a new permanent flood control management system located in the Interlake region of Manitoba. | |
| Notice: Consultation on the Framework for Pesticide Water Monitoring Programs in Canada | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Mar 22, 2024 to May 6, 2024 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-05-06 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites stakeholders to comment on the Framework for Pesticide Water Monitoring Programs. This public consultation is aiming to gather valuable insight from partners, stakeholders, and the public. This transparent, open and inclusive approach is in alignment with the PMRA's transformation agenda and the commitment to provide access to information, meaningful public understanding, and transparent decision-making. | |
| Public Notice Summit Lake PG LNG Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Apr 4, 2024 to May 6, 2024 | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-06 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | April 4, 2024 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Summit Lake PG LNG Project, a liquefied natural gas facility located north of Prince George, British Columbia. | |
| Canadian Navigable Waters Act legislative review | Closed | Transportation | Mar 6, 2024 to May 5, 2024 | 2024-03-06 | 2024-05-05 | Transport Canada | The Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) came into force on August 28, 2019. The Minister of Transport (the Minister) must perform a legislative review of the Act within five years of it coming into force, and produce a report that is tabled before Parliament. The CNWA Legislative Review Team will be engaging with partners and stakeholders, developing recommendations, and writing the final report. This paper is meant to guide the discussions to find out where we can improve the Act, and where we can build upon successes. | |
| American eel: Consultation check-in on listing under the Species at Risk Act | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Regulations | Jan 25, 2024 to May 3, 2024 | 2024-01-25 | 2024-05-03 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is conducting a consultation check-in on the potential addition of American eel on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) through a notice published on the SAR Public Registry. DFO undertook consultations with Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, and other interested parties on the potential addition of American eel to Schedule 1 of SARA between November 2015 and March 2016. To ensure the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard takes into account current opinions in her listing advice, DFO is inviting interested parties to confirm their previous positions or offer additional information that the Minister might consider in finalizing her advice. The comment period for the consultation check-in was open for 60 days, including an extension period concluding May 3, 2024. | |
| Participation in a meeting on the 2024 Call for Proposals (CFP) for the Settlement Program and the Resettlement Assistance Program with the National Settlement and Integration Council (NSIC) | Closed | Immigration | May 3, 2024 to May 3, 2024 | 2024-05-03 | 2024-05-03 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) participated in a meeting held by the National Settlement and Integration Council (NSIC), comprised of delegates from across the nation’s settlement sector, provincial and territorial officials, and the federal government. The meeting focused on the 2024 Call for Proposals (CFP) for the Settlement Program and the Resettlement Assistance Program. IRCC provided updates on the process and timelines, and shared more information about its Francophone Immigration Policy, immigration levels planning efforts, and humanitarian movements. | |
| Share your thoughts: Winter 2024 Seed Regulatory Modernization Consultation (excluding seed potatoes) | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Exporting/Importing | Plants | Regulations | Science and technology | Feb 8, 2024 to May 1, 2024 | 2024-02-08 | 2024-05-01 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The purpose of this consultation is to update stakeholders on progress made to date towards modernizing the Seeds Regulations and to request feedback on specific recommended regulatory amendments. Your feedback will inform decision-making. This consultation is the second of two consultations planned for seed regulatory modernization (SEED-RM) related to seed crops only; it does not include updates or questions specific to seed potatoes or Part II of the Seeds Regulations. A separate consultation process for the seed potato industry is planned and will include several in-person meetings with a wide cross-section of seed potato stakeholders. | |
| Notice of intent — Measures under consideration to modernize tobacco and vaping products information reporting requirements | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | Mar 2, 2024 to May 1, 2024 | 2024-03-02 | 2024-05-01 | Health Canada | Health Canada published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1, a Notice of Intent – Measures Under Consideration to Modernize Tobacco and Vaping Product Information Reporting Requirements (Notice of Intent). Health Canada is seeking comments from interested parties on measures under consideration that would: Consolidate the Tobacco Reporting Regulations and the Vaping Products Reporting Regulations into a single set of regulations Modernize and streamline the existing reporting requirements for tobacco products Add new information reporting requirements for manufacturers of tobacco and vaping products A Technical Document (mentioned in the Notice of Intent) describing the measures under consideration is available from Health Canada on request. The goal of the consultation is to gather comments that will inform the development of future reporting regulations. This would help Health Canada better support the objectives of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and tobacco control activities taken to advance Canada's Tobacco Strategy. | |
| REGDOC-2.3.4, Operations Programs for Reactor Facilities | Closed | Regulations | Jan 30, 2024 to Apr 30, 2024 | 2024-01-30 | 2024-04-30 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Regulatory document REGDOC-2.3.4, Operations Programs for Reactor Facilities clarifies the requirements for, and provides guidance on, developing and implementing operations programs for reactor facilities (nuclear power plants, advanced reactor designs and small modular reactors). This regulatory document is based on operational experience (OPEX) and best practices developed from water-cooled nuclear power plants. This information will be updated as additional information is gathered from advanced reactor designs and small modular reactors. Proponents, applicants and licensees of advanced reactor designs and small modular reactors should apply the information and concepts from this regulatory document to the extent practicable and as best applicable to that design. | |
| Share your ideas: consultation on the modernization of the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations | Closed | Environment | Jan 17, 2024 to Apr 30, 2024 | 2024-01-17 | 2024-04-30 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Following a multi-year consultation on the proposed modernization of the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations (2019-2023), ECCC is publishing an updated proposal document, which incorporates feedback received from the previous consultation. The purpose of this consultation is to provide an opportunity for the public to give comments on the updated proposal. | |
| Market Basket Measure of poverty (2023-base) consultative engagement | Closed | Economy | Sept 20, 2023 to Apr 30, 2024 | 2023-09-20 | 2024-04-30 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada invites you to complete a short crowdsourcing survey to help validate how we measure poverty in Canada: Survey on the Market Basket Measure of Poverty. By selecting your province or territory, city, family size and housing tenure information, you can find out how much a family would need to spend in order to live above the poverty line in your community. The consultative engagement phase of the third comprehensive review of the MBM began with the publication of Launch of the Third Comprehensive Review of the Market Basket Measure. These consultative engagement activities will help inform decisions made to refine and update Canada's official poverty measure. By participating in this consultation, you will support Statistics Canada's ability to accurately measure poverty. | |
| Recovery Strategy (Proposed posting) Acuteleaf Small Limestone Moss | Closed | Animals | Environment | Feb 29, 2024 to Apr 29, 2024 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-04-29 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Formal Consultation with Indigenous partners on the proposed posting of the Recovery Strategy for Acuteleaf Small Limestone Moss | |
| Public review on proposed changes to the 2020 National Model Codes – Winter 2024 | Closed | Industry | Regulations | Feb 27, 2024 to Apr 29, 2024 | 2024-02-27 | 2024-04-29 | National Research Council Canada | The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invited Codes users and stakeholders to participate in the winter 2024 public review of proposed changes to the National Model Codes (National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 2020; National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) 2020; National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020; National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) 2020). The purpose of this public review was to provide Codes users and stakeholders with a detailed look at proposed changes, and seek comments on each proposed technical change as to whether it should be approved, altered, or rejected. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient - tannic acid | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Mar 28, 2024 to Apr 28, 2024 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-28 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for tannic acid. | |
| Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve and Thaidene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area Relationship (Management) Plan | Closed | Communication | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Mar 14, 2024 to Apr 28, 2024 | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-28 | Parks Canada | Thaıdene Nëné badı xá (working with Thaidene Nëné) is the first relationship (management) plan for Thaidene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area, which includes Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve, Thaidene Nëné Territorial Protected Area, and Thaidene Nëné Wildlife Conservation Area. Help shape the future of Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve, and all the protected areas which share the name Thaidene Nëné – the land of the ancestors. Thaıdene Nëné Xá Dá Yáłtı (the operational management board for Thaidene Nëné), Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Parks Canada, and Government of Northwest Territories invite you to share your ideas on the draft plan, Thaıdene Nëné badı xá. Our aim is to ensure Indigenous governments, stakeholders, and Canadians have an opportunity to provide input on the future direction of Thaidene Nëné. Your feedback will play an important role in the development of this first plan for Thaidene Nëné. Thaıdene Nëné Xá Dá Yáłtı and the operational shared management partners will consider all input before finalizing the management plan. | What We Heard Report available |
| Recovery Strategy (Proposed Posting) Nuttall's Sheep Moth | Closed | Animals | Environment | Dec 14, 2023 to Apr 26, 2024 | 2023-12-14 | 2024-04-26 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Formal Consultation with Indigenous partners on the proposed posting of the Recovery Strategy for Nuttall's Sheep Moth | |
| Our Gathering 2024, kexwkexwntsút chet, tə sq̓əq̓ip ct Event | Closed | Justice and the Law | Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 24, 2024 | 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-24 | Department of Justice Canada | The annual event brings together over 750 First Nations Chiefs, Councillors, Administrators, Elders and Youth from British Columbia, as well as members of the First Nations Leadership Council, and officials from Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. The event took place April 22 – 24, 2024 at the J.W. Marriot Parq Vancouver Hotel on the the unceded, traditional, ancestral territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. | |
| Consultation Session on the Implementation of the new Centre For Strengthening Part VII Of The Official Languages Act | Closed | Arts | Children | Communication | Culture | Development | Economic development | Employment | Heritage | Health | Immigration | Policy | Rural and remote services | Seniors | Service | Society | Training and careers | Feb 26, 2024 to Apr 23, 2024 | 2024-02-26 | 2024-04-23 | Canadian Heritage | In April 2023, the Action Plan announced the creation of a new Horizontal Initiative for the Strengthening of Part VII of the Official Languages Act formerly known as the Centre for Strengthening Part VII of the Official Languages Act. This horizontal initiative has been created in a context where the Canadian public is calling for a greater effort on the part of federal institutions to take positive measures which support progress towards the equality of status and use of English and French in Canadian society. From February to April 2024, there were five virtual consultations on the establishment of the Centre and were attended by nearly 350 official languages stakeholders representing: 1. Francophone minority communities; 2. English-speaking communities of Quebec; 3. Organizations and stakeholders involved in the learning and appreciation of English or French as a second language and bilingualism 4. Groups and stakeholders working to protect French in Canada, including in Quebec 5. Representatives of the provincial and territorial governments, specifically those responsible for Francophone affairs A consultation report will be published on Canada.ca in the Fall of 2024. | |
| Share your views: Draft guidance on how to interpret ‘significant change’ of a medical device | Closed | Health | Feb 7, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 | 2024-02-07 | 2024-04-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada invites you to provide feedback on the overall clarity and content of the draft guidance. We also would like you to answer the following questions: Is the document clear and comprehensible? Is there a need to clarify any of the concepts or principles presented in the document? Are there any concepts or principles missing from the document? If yes, please identify and explain. Are there any types of changes that could be made to a medical device that are missing from the document? If so, what are the types of changes that could be made to a medical device that need to be discussed? We will use the comments we receive to finalize the guidance document. | |
| Consultation on copper (metallic) and V2 Net, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-03 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Mar 8, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Copper Flake Technical and V2 Net, containing the technical grade active ingredient copper (metallic), for antifouling protection of fish farm nets against organisms such as hydroids, barnacles, and mussels and for fish containment and protection in fresh, brackish, and marine waters. | |
| REGDOC-1.3.1, Licence Application Guide: Uranium Mines and Mills | Closed | Regulations | Feb 19, 2024 to Apr 19, 2024 | 2024-02-19 | 2024-04-19 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | This regulatory document, REGDOC-1.3.1, Licence Application Guide: Uranium Mines and Mills, provides clarity on the requirements and guidance for preparing an application to obtain a licence to prepare a site and construct, operate and/or decommission a uranium mine or mill in Canada. This document will be used by applicants to prepare an application for proposed new uranium mines and mills, and for licence renewals for existing uranium mines and mills.. Applicants must ensure they evaluate requirements related to those processes, in addition to the licensing requirements described in this document. | |
| Public consultation on the draft management plan for the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | Closed | Culture | Environment | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | Recreation | Mar 19, 2024 to Apr 19, 2024 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-04-19 | Parks Canada | Join the conversation! Share your views and help shape the future of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. Parks Canada invites you to provide feedback on the proposed vision and key strategies for the draft management plan for the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. The management plan will also guide the work Parks Canada and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society will accomplish together to ensure Canadians and international visitors experience and learn about heritage places and the stories of Canada’s West Coast fishing history. Management plans are developed in consultation with Indigenous communities, as well as various partners, interest-holders, and the public. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on cloquintocet-mexyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-03 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Feb 2, 2024 to Apr 17, 2024 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-04-17 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for cloquintocet-mexyl up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 17 April 2024). | |
| Consultation on pyroxsulam, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-02 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Feb 2, 2024 to Apr 17, 2024 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-04-17 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pyroxsulam up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 17 April 2024). | |
| Consultation on Scientific Research and Experimental Development | Closed | Economic development | Jan 31, 2024 to Apr 15, 2024 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-04-15 | Department of Finance Canada | The federal government is seeking views on cost-neutral ways to modernize and improve the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives. The Department of Finance is releasing a consultation paper to gather input on the SR&ED program. We also invite you to submit any additional comments or feedback relevant to the scope of this consultation. | |
| Consultation on Creating a Patent Box Regime | Closed | Economic development | Jan 31, 2024 to Apr 15, 2024 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-04-15 | Department of Finance Canada | The federal government is seeking views on the suitability of adopting a patent box regime to encourage the creation and retention of intellectual property (IP) stemming from research and development (R&D) conducted in Canada. The Department of Finance is releasing a consultation paper to gather input on the potential introduction of a patent box regime in Canada. We also invite you to submit any additional comments or feedback relevant to the scope of this consultation. | |
| Consultation on spearmint oil and Biox-M, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-02 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Mar 1, 2024 to Apr 15, 2024 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-04-15 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of spearmint oil and Biox-M, containing the technical grade active ingredient spearmint oil, to control sprouting in potatoes in indoor air cooled and mechanically cooled storage. | |
| Notice of Intent to Repeal Sixteen Food-Related Marketing Authorizations | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Jan 29, 2024 to Apr 14, 2024 | 2024-01-29 | 2024-04-14 | Health Canada | The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to inform people living in Canada of the Minister of Health's intention to make the Marketing Authorization repealing certain Marketing Authorizations issued under the Food and Drugs Act, which would repeal the following 16 food-related marketing authorizations. | |
| Share your thoughts about the regulatory framework for the Online News Act | Closed | Communication | Industry | Regulations | Mar 13, 2024 to Apr 12, 2024 | 2024-03-13 | 2024-04-12 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | We want to hear from you in order to implement the regulatory framework for the Online News Act. The framework will support fair commercial agreements between news organizations in Canada and the largest online platforms that distribute their news content. Share your thoughts on the process for bargaining, undue preference and information gathering. | |
| Consultation on Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus isolate GV‑0019 and Tutavir, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-01 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Feb 26, 2024 to Apr 11, 2024 | 2024-02-26 | 2024-04-11 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of PhopGV Technical and Tutavir, containing the technical grade active ingredient Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus isolate GV-0019, for control of tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) on greenhouse fruiting vegetables. | |
| Share your ideas: Amendments to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations for the Red Lake Mine | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Regulations | Feb 26, 2024 to Apr 10, 2024 | 2024-02-26 | 2024-04-10 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for participants to provide comments on the assessment of alternatives for the disposal of mine waste and the proposed fish habitat compensation plan (FHCP) related to possible amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER). Participants can provide verbal and written comments during and following these consultation sessions. | |
| Share your thoughts: Implementation Framework for a Right to a Healthy Environment in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 | Closed | Environment | Justice and the Law | Regulations | Feb 8, 2024 to Apr 8, 2024 | 2024-02-08 | 2024-04-08 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | A discussion document on the Implementation Framework for a Right to a Healthy Environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) was published on February 8, 2024. The document was open for a 60-day public comment period ending on April 8, 2024. | What We Heard Report available |
| Public Notice Cando Sturgeon Rail Terminal West Expansion Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Mar 7, 2024 to Apr 8, 2024 | 2024-03-07 | 2024-04-08 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | March 7, 2024 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Cando Sturgeon Rail Terminal West Expansion Project, an expansion to an existing rail terminal facility located in Sturgeon County, Alberta. | |
| Notice of Mooring Restrictions – Ontario Waterways - Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site | Open - accepting input | Environment | Heritage | Rural and remote services | Service | Transportation | Mar 7, 2024 to Apr 7, 2024 | 2024-03-07 | 2024-04-07 | Parks Canada | The Historic Canals Regulations and Policies for In-water and Shoreline Works and Related Activities provide the framework for the management and use of the Ontario Waterways, including those lands covered by water. The Notice of Mooring Restrictions provides that vessels may moor on the Ontario Waterways without express authorization from Parks Canada, as long as the requirements set out in the Notice and Polices are met. • To ensure the safe navigation of vessels and reasonable rights of anchorage for all vessels • Protection of natural and cultural resources • Ensuring compliance with S.7(a) of the Historic Canals Regulation | |
| Notice of Mooring Restrictions – Ontario Waterways - Rideau Canal National Historic Site | Open - accepting input | Communication | Heritage | Regulations | Transportation | Mar 11, 2024 to Apr 7, 2024 | 2024-03-11 | 2024-04-07 | Parks Canada | The Historic Canals Regulations and Policies for In-water and Shoreline Works and Related Activities provide the framework for the management and use of the Ontario Waterways, including those lands covered by water. The Notice of Mooring Restrictions provides that vessels may moor on the Ontario Waterways without express authorization from Parks Canada, as long as the requirements set out in the Notice and Polices are met. • To ensure the safe navigation of vessels and reasonable rights of anchorage for all vessels • Protection of natural and cultural resources • Ensuring compliance with S.7(a) of the Historic Canals Regulation | |
| Talking Targets: Canada’s Climate Future | Closed | Environment | Feb 2, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-04-05 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | This engagement aims to provide Canadians with a chance to share their ideas and input on different topics related to fighting climate change. These will directly support the development of the 2035 target. | |
| Survey on Canada’s Start-up Visa Program for designated entities | Closed | Immigration | Private sector | Feb 15, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-04-05 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a survey to learn more about the experiences of designated organizations and their clients with the Start-up Visa Program. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient –dried sweet potato | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Mar 4, 2024 to Apr 4, 2024 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-04-04 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for dried sweet potato. | |
| Public Notice Cando Sturgeon Rail Terminal West Expansion Project Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Mar 5, 2024 to Apr 4, 2024 | 2024-03-05 | 2024-04-04 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | March 5, 2024 — Cando Rail & Terminals is proposing the Cando Sturgeon Rail Terminal West Expansion Project, an expansion to an existing rail terminal facility located in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. | |
| Consultation on tolpyralate, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-01 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Jan 18, 2024 to Apr 2, 2024 | 2024-01-18 | 2024-04-02 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for tolpyralate up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document (by 2 April 2024). | |
| Refreshing Canada's Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research | Closed | Health | Jan 10, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2024-01-10 | 2024-03-31 | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | CIHR, together with other SPOR partners, is leading a process to refresh Canada's Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research. We are creating opportunities for patients and people with lived experience; Indigenous community partners; researchers; policy-and-decision makers; and health professionals from across Canada to help inform the future design, governance and direction of SPOR. | |
| Wave 3-Engagement on Policy and Regulatory Initiatives – Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Feb 15, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-02-15 | 2024-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) is engaging across a wide spectrum of external parties during the development of the following three topics: Offsetting Policy and Habitat Bank Guidance, New Interim Codes of Practice and Framework for Aquatic Species at Risk Conservation. | |
| Potential amendments to the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations (AIS Regulations) pertaining to authorities for the deposit of deleterious substances | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Fisheries | Policy | Regulations | Nov 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-11-01 | 2024-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), led by the Aquatic Invasive Species National Core Program (AIS NCP) is planning potential amendments to the federal Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations (AIS Regulations). These amendments are needed to improve the efficiency and environmental protections of authorized control activities for aquatic invasive species (AIS) that use pesticides (referred to as “pest control products” under the Pest Control Products Act). The Program engaged with provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, multi-interest holders and the public to share information and seek early input on 3 changes to the AIS Regulations being considered. All Canadians were invited to participate in the online engagement. Engagement activities took place from October 2023 to March 2024. | |
| Marine Spatial Planning | Closed | Economy | Environment | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | July 19, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-07-19 | 2024-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | DFO Maritimes is engaging with external groups on the Marine Spatial Planning program and first generation marine spatial plan. | |
| Ongoing Engagement | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Apr 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-04-01 | 2024-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The department is using multiple approaches virtually and in person to engage with national Indigenous organizations, industry, academia, philanthropic organizations, other governments and key stakeholders to maintain and enhance support for marine spatial planning, marine conservation, and project finance for permanence objectives including conserving 25% of our oceans by 2025 and 30% by 2030. | |
| Share and view ideas: Potential amendments to the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations pertaining to authorities for the deposit of deleterious substances | Closed | Amendments | Fisheries | Policy | Regulations | Jan 5, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2024-01-05 | 2024-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), led by the Aquatic Invasive Species National Core Program (AIS NCP), is planning potential amendments to the federal Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations (AIS Regulations). These amendments are needed to improve the efficiency and environmental protections of authorized control activities for aquatic invasive species (AIS) that use pesticides (referred to as “pest control products” under the Pest Control Products Act). DFO is committed to developing regulations and policies through engagement and early discussions with Canadians. We are engaging with the public, Indigenous Peoples, partners, and stakeholders to share information and seek early input on 3 changes to the AIS Regulations being considered. All Canadians are invited to participate in the online engagement. | |
| Engagement on regional restoration priorities for fish and fish habitat | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Sept 19, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-09-19 | 2024-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Virtual engagement sessions will seek input from Indigenous Peoples, conservation non-government organizations, industry organizations, as well as provincial governments and federal departments. These sessions will support the 2023-24 Department Plan to continue engagement on the national Framework to Identify Fish Habitat Restoration Priorities on a regional scale. | |
| Notice: Consultation on a proposal to update fees for pest control products | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Jan 31, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-03-31 | Health Canada | Health Canada is proposing changes to its fee structure associated with Health Canada's post-market regulatory activities with respect to pesticides (in other words, the annual charge). The proposed changes are being brought forward to more accurately reflect the costs for Health Canada's regulatory activities on pesticides, while also ensuring that appropriate mitigation measures are in place to minimize the economic burden on small businesses and enable continued access to certain pesticides. | |
| National Risk Profile (NRP) Targeted Engagement | Closed | Environment | Financial assistance and entitlements | Indigenous Peoples | Public safety | Apr 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2021-04-01 | 2024-03-31 | Public Safety Canada | Public Safety Canada continues to develop a National Risk Profile (NRP) which employs scientific evidence and whole-of-society input to create a forward-looking Pan-Canadian picture of risk and capabilities. The NRP aims to assist in decision-making to support resilience to disasters such as floods, wildland fires, and earthquakes. This reflects the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness’ mandate letter commitment to develop an NRP to inform decision-making and planning. During 2021-22, whole-of-society risk assessment sessions were held to better understand national risks and challenges with respect to floods, wildfires and earthquakes. The initial round of engagement concluded in early 2022, with the second round of engagement with whole-of-society participants starting in Spring 2022. Participants include experts from across all levels of government, academia, and the private sector, in order to produce a whole-of-society picture of disaster risks. Targeted sessions were also held to include diverse and distinctions-based Indigenous representation in an effort to incorporate traditional knowledge and perspectives with respect to risks facing Indigenous communities. The Department established a contract to specifically engage with Indigenous representation throughout 2022. Findings and perspectives were explored through corresponding whole-of-society capability assessments, which sought to identify capability gaps across Canada. Evidence from these sessions has been incorporated into the first public report on the NRP, which was released during Emergency Preparedness Week in early May 2023. Further engagement with Provinces and Territories, National Indigenous Organizations and other stakeholders had been planned in conjunction with the launch of the public report. NRP Round 2 activities and engagement began in late 2022, and will continue through Spring 2024. The focus of these engagement sessions is on heat events, hurricanes, and space weather hazards. NRP Round 2 engagement was informed by lessons learned during the first NRP round of engagement. Engagement for the risk assessments within Round 2 have been split into various groups for the purpose of targeting questions to particular kinds of expertise; these include internal federal hazard experts, internal/external impact experts, representatives of GBA Plus communities, and Indigenous partners. Participants will be invited to provide feedback through a variety of touchpoints, including virtual information sessions, risk assessment surveys, and virtual discussions. Concurrently, capability assessments will take place across Spring 2022, engaging federal and provincial partners on the current state and desired state for each emergency management capability in the Canadian Core Capabilities List. In accordance with lessons learned, engagement has been scheduled to work around busy hazard seasons, when experts are engaged in hazard response and unable to participate. Participants are invited to provide feedback through a variety of touchpoints, including virtual information sessions, risk assessment surveys, and virtual discussions. Concurrently, capability assessments are taking place from Fall 2023 through Spring 2024, engaging federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal partners and other experts on the current state and desired state for each emergency management capability in the Canadian Core Capabilities List. | |
| National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure | Closed | Agriculture | Communication | Economy | Environment | Food and drug | Finance | Health | Industry | National Defence | Natural resources | Private sector | Public safety | Transportation | Apr 20, 2022 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2022-04-20 | 2024-03-31 | Public Safety Canada | The renewal of Canada’s National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure (CI) is targeting a late Summer 2024 public release.. Targeted engagement with various CI sector and stakeholder groups continues throughout the renewal process to inform the new approach. Broader stakeholder engagement is anticipated following MC cabinet approval and the public release of the new CI strategy. | |
| Census of the Environment Program | Planned | Agriculture | Animals | Economy | Environment | Fisheries | Health | Plants | Recreation | Feb 27, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-02-27 | 2024-03-31 | Statistics Canada | Canadians are increasingly concerned about the economic, social and health risks and impacts posed by climate change and other environmental issues. These changes are reflected in Canada’s ecosystems— like our coastal areas, wetlands, forests, lakes and prairies —where all living things (plants, animals) and non-living things (rocks, water) function together as a unit to make up a community of life. Statistics Canada has been asked by the Government of Canada to develop a Census of Environment that will provide a robust picture of Canada's ecosystems and their benefit to our well-being and the economy. It will catalogue ecosystems in Canada, tracking their size and condition over time and measuring the ecosystem services provided such as clean air, food and recreation. This important program will inform decisions that will help protect, rehabilitate, enhance and sustain our environment and provide the information needed to understand the benefits of Canada's ecosystems.Statistics Canada will be further engaging with Canadians in 2023-2024 through virtual group discussions. If you would like to participate, please provide your contact information at the final question of the feedback form. | |
| Census of the Environment Program | Closed | Economy | Environment | Natural resources | Feb 27, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-02-27 | 2024-03-31 | Statistics Canada | Canadians are increasingly concerned about the economic, social and health risks and impacts posed by climate change and other environmental issues. These changes are reflected in Canada's ecosystems— like our coastal areas, wetlands, forests, lakes and prairies —where all living things (plants, animals) and non-living things (rocks, water) function together as a unit to make up a community of life. Statistics Canada has been asked by the Government of Canada to develop a Census of Environment that will provide a robust picture of Canada's ecosystems and their benefit to our well-being and the economy. It will catalogue ecosystems in Canada, tracking their size and condition over time and measuring the ecosystem services provided such as clean air, food and recreation. This important program will inform decisions that will help protect, rehabilitate, enhance and sustain our environment and provide the information needed to understand the benefits of Canada's ecosystems. Currently, we are looking for feedback to aid the development of urban ecosystem accounts. Urban ecosystems are areas where people live in high densities or areas where built infrastructure covers a large proportion of the land. We look forward to receiving your input on this initiative via the feedback form link above. | |
| Census Data on Demand (CDOD) program consultative engagement | Open - accepting input | Communication | July 30, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-07-30 | 2024-03-31 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada looks for innovative and creative ways to better meet the data needs of Canadians. After each census, the agency publishes hundreds of census of population data tables that provide key information on Canada's economy, society and environment. Census data allows Canadians to function more effectively as citizens and decision makers.Statistics Canada is exploring the potential development of a free online tool to help Canadians access census of population data more easily. Census Data on Demand will allow Canadians to build and download your data tables from the StatCan website. To better understand Canadians' census data needs and how they work with census data, Statistics Canada is undertaking consultative engagements with Canadians. | |
| Invitation to participate in a flood awareness consultative engagement | Open - accepting input | Public safety | Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2024-01-02 | 2024-03-31 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada will conduct research on behalf of Public Safety Canada to inform the creation and design of the new national digital resource. Public Safety Canada is committed to creating resources that meet the needs of Canadians. Input from participants across the country will help ensure that new resources, such as the one related to this study, are informative, user-friendly, and helpful for all Canadians! If you have personally experienced a recent flooding event in the past 5 years or live in an area at a higher risk of flooding for which you have had to prepare a home or property, we invite you to share facts about your experience. Your participation in this study is important to ensure the new national digital resource will meet the needs of Canadians. If you have not personally experienced a flooding event or flood risk in your home or community in the past 5 years, but you know someone that has, please share this initiative with them. | |
| Updates to Canada's Vehicle Cyber Security Guidance | Closed | Transportation | Feb 22, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-02-22 | 2024-03-31 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada will be consulting with stakeholders on a second edition of Canada's Vehicle Cyber Security Guidance, which was first published in March 2020. Consultations began in February 2023 with a half-day facilitated workshop to validate themes and get feedback on areas that should be included in an update of the Guidance. TC will continue to consult with stakeholders on the revised Guidance in Winter/Spring 2024. | |
| Digitizing the Travel Journey at Airports | Open - accepting input | Transportation | Apr 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-04-01 | 2024-03-31 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada is regularly consulting with air industry to achieve a common vision in the modernization of air travel | |
| Air Right Touch Engagement | Planned | Transportation | Sept 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2023-09-01 | 2024-03-31 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada will be consulting with Privacy and Accessibility groups on its planned use of biometric technology in airports | |
| Follow-up discussions with Indigenous organizations consulted during the development of the new Directive on the Management of Real Property | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Nov 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2024 | 2022-11-01 | 2024-03-31 | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | To provide updates on the Directive on the Management of Real Property and continue discussions that took place while the Directive was being developed. | |
| Corrective work on breakwater 302 at Étang-du-Nord harbour, Iles-de-la-Madeleine | Closed | Environment | Oct 25, 2023 to Mar 30, 2024 | 2023-10-25 | 2024-03-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Small Craft Harbours Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to invite comments, questions or concerns from the public regarding this project. This project provides for the work necessary to access and repair breakwater 302 at Étang-du-Nord Harbour, whose current state no longer allows it to fulfill its functions. | |
| Coastal Community Conservation Opportunities Initiative | Closed | Culture | Economy | Environment | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Apr 1, 2023 to Mar 29, 2024 | 2023-04-01 | 2024-03-29 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Marine Planning and Conservation program in the NL Region is exploring options for coastal marine projects in support of Government of Canada's commitments under its Coastal Community Conservation Opportunities Initiative. The long term objective of this initiative is to establish marine conservation in coastal areas of Newfoundland and Labrador in collaboration with community partners exploring all measures available for protection. The development of the initiative builds on the conversation on conservation though projects and research. The initiative gathers information from those who live and work in coastal areas to identify local priorities of communities; this will be used as the starting point of discussions moving forward in marine conservation. | |
| Notice of Intent: Amendment to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Regulations | Jan 16, 2022 to Mar 26, 2024 | 2022-01-16 | 2024-03-26 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | This notice is to inform stakeholders of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) intent to amend the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) to address the unique interprovincial context of the city of Lloydminster. This amendment would make Saskatchewan (SK) and Alberta (AB) businesses not subject to the specific provisions of the SFCR relating to interprovincial trade as long as the trade outside the province is limited to the city of Lloydminster. | |
| Public Notice Springpole Gold Project – Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Feb 22, 2024 to Mar 25, 2024 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-25 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | February 22, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 for the proposed Springpole Gold Project, a new open-pit gold/silver mine and metal mill located about 110 kilometres northeast of Red Lake, Ontario. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredients – barley protein concentrate | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-22 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on amendments to the single ingredient feed (SIF) descriptions for barley protein concentrate. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredients – l-threonine | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-22 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on amendments to the single ingredient feed (SIF) descriptions for L-threonine. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredients – l-threonine from fermentation process | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-22 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on amendments to the single ingredient feed (SIF) descriptions for L-threonine from fermentation process. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredients – L-arginine from fermentation process | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-22 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on amendments to the single ingredient feed (SIF) descriptions for L-arginine from fermentation process. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredient – Cattle whey solubles dehydrated | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-22 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the reclassification and amendments to a single ingredient feed (SIF) description for cattle whey solubles dehydrated. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredient – Cattle whey solubles on carrier dehydrated | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-22 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the reclassification and amendments to a single ingredient feed (SIF) description for cattle whey solubles on carrier dehydrated. | |
| Consultations on the recovery strategy for beluga whale (Cumberland Sound population) | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Jan 22, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-01-22 | 2024-03-22 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting engagement on the draft recovery strategy for beluga whale (Cumberland Sound Population) pursuant to the Species at Risk Act. | |
| Drug and natural health products recall guide (GUI-0039) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | Mar 1, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on select sections of the following revised documents: Drug and natural health products recall guide (GUI-0039) Drug and Natural Health Product Recall Reporting Form (FRM-0356) Annex 2 to the Good manufacturing practices guide – manufacture of biologics (GUI-0027) Annex 3A to the Good manufacturing practices guide, Schedule C drugs (GUI-0026) | |
| Drug and Natural Health Product Recall Reporting Form (FRM-0356) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | Mar 1, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on select sections of the following revised documents: Drug and natural health products recall guide (GUI-0039) Drug and Natural Health Product Recall Reporting Form (FRM-0356) Annex 2 to the Good manufacturing practices guide – manufacture of biologics (GUI-0027) Annex 3A to the Good manufacturing practices guide, Schedule C drugs (GUI-0026) | |
| Annex 2 to the Good manufacturing practices guide – manufacture of biologics (GUI-0027) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | Mar 1, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on select sections of the following revised documents: Drug and natural health products recall guide (GUI-0039) Drug and Natural Health Product Recall Reporting Form (FRM-0356) Annex 2 to the Good manufacturing practices guide – manufacture of biologics (GUI-0027) Annex 3A to the Good manufacturing practices guide, Schedule C drugs (GUI-0026) | |
| Annex 3A to the Good manufacturing practices guide, Schedule C drugs (GUI-0026) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | Mar 1, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on select sections of the following revised documents: Drug and natural health products recall guide (GUI-0039) Drug and Natural Health Product Recall Reporting Form (FRM-0356) Annex 2 to the Good manufacturing practices guide – manufacture of biologics (GUI-0027) Annex 3A to the Good manufacturing practices guide, Schedule C drugs (GUI-0026) | |
| Public Notice Valentine Gold Project Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Feb 16, 2024 to Mar 18, 2024 | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-18 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | February 16, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public comment period as part of the post-decision phase for the Valentine Gold Project, an open-pit gold mine located at Valentine Lake, southwest of Millertown in Newfoundland and Labrador. | |
| Discussion framework for a BC aquaculture open-net pen transition plan | Closed | Economy | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Science and technology | July 29, 2022 to Mar 15, 2024 | 2022-07-29 | 2024-03-15 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Minister has been mandated to work with the Province of British Columbia (BC) and Indigenous communities on a responsible plan to transition from open-net pen salmon farming in coastal BC waters. In July 2022, Fisheries and Oceans Canada released a transition plan discussion framework, which guided four phases of engagement and consultation that ended in March 2024. Engagement included First Nations, Province of BC, finfish aquaculture industry, municipalities, and other stakeholders in BC. Methods of engagement included workshops, roundtables, bilateral meetings, and online public consultation. A policy statement was released on June 19, 2024. The Government intends to release the draft plan in Summer 2024 (TBD). Over the following months, the Government of Canada will engage and consult with First Nations, the Province of BC, coastal communities, industry, and others on a draft transition plan. A final transition plan will be released in 2025. | What We Heard Report available |
| Summit with the network of Immigrant Employment Councils (IEC) | Closed | Employment | Immigration | Mar 14, 2024 to Mar 15, 2024 | 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) participated in a summit with Immigrant Employment Councils (IEC) to share best practices and discuss trends and issues related to labour market integration for newcomers. | |
| Proposed national marine conservation area reserve (NMCAR) on the Central Coast of British Columbia | Closed | Animals | Employment | Environment | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Recreation | Jan 19, 2024 to Mar 15, 2024 | 2024-01-19 | 2024-03-15 | Parks Canada | An online comment card to invite input from Central Coast First Nations members, Central Coast residents, stakeholders, and the Canadian public about the proposed boundary for the NMCAR. The feedback received will inform the feasibility assessment for the proposed NMCAR. | |
| EMSA Workshop | Closed | Transportation | Oct 15, 2023 to Mar 15, 2024 | 2023-10-15 | 2024-03-15 | Transport Canada | EMSA (Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness Program) meeting with all 13 community partners. Key objectives: a)To build on relationships with partners b)To identify key components of the EMSA initiative (such as governance, collaboration, user expansion, etc.) and map short-term and long-term goals c)To establish technical requirements for a future system, and methodology for evaluation of suppliers d)To outline partner community objectives and its significance to broader EMSA objectives | What We Heard Report available |
| Public consultations: Call for submissions regarding Canada’s Annual Report on Human Rights and Free Trade Between Canada and the Republic of Colombia | Closed | Trade | Feb 12, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024 | 2024-02-12 | 2024-03-12 | Global Affairs Canada | Public consultation for input towards annual report on human rights and free trade in Colombia to be tabled in parliament on May 15 | |
| Share your views: Draft policy on terms and conditions for medical device establishment licences, guidance on medical device establishment licensing (GUI-0016), and medical device establishment licence application (FRM-0292) | Closed | Health | Policy | Feb 9, 2024 to Mar 9, 2024 | 2024-02-09 | 2024-03-09 | Health Canada | To increase predictability and transparency for industry, Health Canada has drafted: a new policy on medical device establishment licence terms and conditions revisions to the guidance on medical device establishment licensing (GUI-0016) revisions to the medical device establishment licence application (FRM-0292) and its instructions The revised documents contain new information on the use of terms and conditions on medical device establishment licences and their application requirements. | |
| Share your views: Consultation for medical devices recall guide (GUI-0054) | Closed | Health | Policy | Feb 9, 2024 to Mar 9, 2024 | 2024-02-09 | 2024-03-09 | Health Canada | Health Canada has drafted revisions to the Guide to Recall of Medical Devices (GUI-0054) to increase predictability and transparency for industry, The revised guidance contains new information on recall requirements. | |
| CPTPP Dairy Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) Panel Report Implementation and Other Administration Policy Changes | Closed | Agriculture | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | Foreign affairs | Industry | International | Policy | Trade | Feb 6, 2024 to Mar 7, 2024 | 2024-02-06 | 2024-03-07 | Global Affairs Canada | Global Affairs Canada has launched consultations on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) panel report implementation as well as other administration policy changes. The department would like to hear from all stakeholders with an interest in this matter, including: the Canadian public; provincial and territorial governments; producers, processors, further processors, distributors, retailers, food service, and importers; small and medium-sized businesses; national, provincial, and regional associations; and international trading partners. The feedback received will help inform the decisions of the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development in implementing the CPTPP dairy TRQs dispute panel report and in making any other administration policy changes. | |
| Consultation on the draft management plan for Tuktut Nogait National Park | Closed | Communication | Development | Environment | Education | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Plants | Regulations | Science and technology | Jan 17, 2024 to Mar 6, 2024 | 2024-01-17 | 2024-03-06 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is consulting with the Canadians on the management plan for Tuktut Nogait National Park. Management plans are important documents that guide the management direction of a national park over a 10-year period. Your feedback is important to shaping the new management plan for Tuktut Nogait National Park, and will guide decisions and actions in protecting, presenting and operating the park. | |
| Airworthiness Manual 525 - High Elevation Airport Operations | Closed | Transportation | Feb 4, 2024 to Mar 5, 2024 | 2024-02-04 | 2024-03-05 | Transport Canada | This consultation proposes to amend the design standards of Airworthiness Manual (AWM) Chapters 525 through the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC) simplified process to incorporate Amendment 25-151 to Title 14, United States (U.S.) Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25, which were published in the U.S. Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 115, dated June 15, 2023. | |
| Consultation on Strengthening Competition in the Financial Sector | Closed | Finance | Dec 21, 2023 to Mar 4, 2024 | 2023-12-21 | 2024-03-04 | Department of Finance Canada | The Department of Finance is launching a consultation on potential measures that the federal government could take to strengthen competition in Canada’s stable and secure financial sector, including working with provincial governments. To protect Canadian consumers, this consultation focuses on ensuring consumers’ access to a broad range of affordable, innovative, and consumer-focused services that meet their banking needs. This consultation builds on the Department of Finance’s previous consultation on the federally-regulated financial institutions statutes, as part of the financial sector legislative review announced in Budget 2022. Views and feedback from these consultations will be considered in the development of policy, legislative, and regulatory proposals that promote competition within Canada's stable and secure sector. | |
| Consultation on the Redside Dace Recovery Strategy & Action Plan under the Species at Risk Act | Closed | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Jan 4, 2024 to Mar 4, 2024 | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-04 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada will consult with stakeholders in southern Ontario where the species occurs. | |
| Consultation on octenol and its associated end-use products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2023-05 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Dec 5, 2023 to Mar 4, 2024 | 2023-12-05 | 2024-03-04 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of products containing octenol for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. Octenol is a naturally occurring volatile alcohol, produced and released by many species of plants, animals and mushrooms. Octenol is registered as a mosquito attractant for outdoor use only in devices which trap and kill mosquitoes. The domestic end-use products contain octenol in a cartridge which is placed in outdoor insect traps (in other words, devices) to attract mosquitoes. These traps are placed in areas to lure mosquitoes away from where people congregate. Octenol has a non-toxic mode of action and has value in providing a pest management solution. Based on the current use pattern of octenol, occupational and dietary exposure to octenol is not anticipated. The potential residential, bystander, and environmental risks are considered to be acceptable when products containing octenol are used according to proposed label amendments as per current labelling standards. For a full list of products containing octenol, please consult Appendix I in the Proposed Re-evaluation Decision or visit the Pesticide Label Search database. For more information on the proposed decision open the "Proposed Re-evaluation Decision". | |
| Consultation on dimethenamid, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-47 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Dec 20, 2023 to Mar 4, 2024 | 2023-12-20 | 2024-03-04 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for dimethenamid up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for dimethenamid. | |
| Consultation on the proposed policy on continuous oversight of pesticides, Regulatory Proposal PRO2024-01 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Jan 3, 2024 to Mar 3, 2024 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-03-03 | Health Canada | Health Canada is taking steps to further improve the safety of pesticides by introducing the Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy. This policy builds on the Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s (PMRA) existing monitoring systems and also introduces new monitoring activities. These new activities will keep PMRA updated with the latest scientific information that becomes available after a pesticide has been approved. As a result, necessary actions can be taken more proactively to protect both public health and the environment. Under the Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy, PMRA proposes to collect on an ongoing basis and consider new information such as published scientific literature, water monitoring data, and regulatory decisions made by other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries throughout a pesticide’s regulatory lifecycle. It is important to note that these processes enhance and do not replace PMRA’s post-market re-evaluation and special review processes that allow PMRA to regularly monitor an active ingredient throughout its lifecycle, and help ensure that there are no emerging risks. | |
| Safety Management Systems - Proposed Amendments to Canadian Aviation Regulations | Closed | Transportation | Jan 3, 2024 to Mar 3, 2024 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-03-03 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada is proposing amendments to Safety Management Systems (SMS) requirements in Parts I, III, V, VI, VII, and VIII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) to address long-term issues concerning the framework’s organization, international alignment, application to key segments of the aviation industry, and internal consistency. | |
| NPA 2024-002 Safety Management Systems | Closed | Transportation | Jan 3, 2024 to Mar 3, 2024 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-03-03 | Transport Canada | ransport Canada is proposing amendments to Safety Management Systems (SMS) requirements in Parts I, III, V, VI, VII, and VIII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) to address long-term issues concerning the framework’s organization, international alignment, application to key segments of the aviation industry, and internal consistency | |
| Well and septic installation project at NRC Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | Feb 14, 2024 to Mar 1, 2024 | 2024-02-14 | 2024-03-01 | National Research Council Canada | The National Research Council (NRC) must determine whether the proposed Well and Septic Installation Project located at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory in British Columba is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the NRC is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. | |
| Consultation: A vision for public health assessment for Canada’s future | Closed | Development | Health | Regulations | Nov 20, 2023 to Mar 1, 2024 | 2023-11-20 | 2024-03-01 | Public Health Agency of Canada | The Public Health Agency of Canada is leading Vision 2030, an initiative to develop a vision for what public health assessment in Canada could look like by 2030. We want to hear from you to make sure that the vision is informed by diverse perspectives from across Canada. | |
| Consultation on the 2024 Annual Report on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals | Closed | Children | Culture | Development | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Education | Food and drug | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Housing | Health | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | International | Natural resources | Persons with disabilities | Policy | Regulations | Seniors | Service | Society | Training and careers | Youth | Dec 8, 2023 to Feb 29, 2024 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-02-29 | Employment and Social Development Canada | Feedback from external stakeholders and partners were gathered to inform the 2024 Annual Report on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. | |
| Engagement 2023: Updating the Protocol For Centralised Drinking Water Systems in First Nations communities | Open - accepting input | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | July 12, 2023 to Feb 29, 2024 | 2023-07-12 | 2024-02-29 | Indigenous Services Canada | ISC is committed to developing an updated Protocol for Centralised Drinking Water in First Nations Communities in consultation with First Nations, to better support the provision of safe, clean and reliable drinking water in their communities. The purpose of this engagement is to share the draft updated document and obtain comments from users of the document, including First Nations leadership, technical representatives, Tribal Councils, Circuit Rider Trainers and other individuals that are responsible for, or who support First Nations in relation to, centralised drinking water systems on First Nations land. The feedback will be used to further update and improve the document which will then be published. | |
| Public Notice Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Environmental Impact Statement | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Jan 29, 2024 to Feb 28, 2024 | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-28 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | January 29, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) and British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office (the EAO) are working together to review the Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project. Proposed by NWP Coal Canada Ltd. (the proponent), the project is an open-pit metallurgical coal mine located in the Elk Valley, 12 kilometres northeast of Sparwood, British Columbia. | |
| Consultation: Regulatory modernization of foods for special dietary use and infant foods | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | Nov 28, 2023 to Feb 26, 2024 | 2023-11-28 | 2024-02-26 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking comments on a proposal to modernize the regulations for foods for special dietary use and infant foods, regulated under Divisions 24 and 25 of the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR). This will inform the development of regulations for these foods. | |
| Consultation on cyclaniliprole, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-46 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Dec 13, 2023 to Feb 26, 2024 | 2023-12-13 | 2024-02-26 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increases due to new cyclaniliprole uses on peppers/eggplants and tomatoes. MRLs were previously set for peppers/eggplants and tomatoes grown in the field. The proposed revisions would apply to these crops grown in Canada. These new uses have already been approved in the United States and the proposed revisions to the Canadian MRLs are aligned with the established US tolerances for these crops. An MRL is the highest amount of a specific pesticide residue allowed on a particular food when a pesticide is used according to label directions. The MRLs are being revised to allow cyclaniliprole to be used on greenhouse crops grown in Canada and will also apply to foods imported into Canada or grown in Canada. | |
| Health Canada and United States Food and Drug Administration Joint Public Consultation on the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Guidelines | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Feb 22, 2024 to Feb 22, 2024 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-02-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are holding joint annual public consultation meetings on International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines currently under development. The aim of this initiative is to hold public consultation meetings prior to biannual ICH face-to-face meetings, in order to seek input on certain regulatory aspects that could be beneficial for the harmonisation of ICH guidelines. Stakeholder input received through this initiative will be considered in current or future guideline development. Health Canada also intends to use these opportunities to better understand areas in drug product regulation where Canadian requirements may differ from those in place in the U.S., with a view to minimizing these differences. The next biannual ICH Assembly meeting will take place in Fukuoka, Japan on June 4th and 5th, 2024. In preparation for this meeting, a public consultation for Canadian and U.S. stakeholders will take place virtually on February 22, 2024 from 11:00 SM EST to 3:00 PM EST. To register for this consultation, please visit the registration page. | |
| Proposed Regulations Amending the PCB Regulations and the Regulations Designating Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Regulations | Dec 23, 2023 to Feb 21, 2024 | 2023-12-23 | 2024-02-21 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | ECCC sought comments and feedback on the proposed Regulations Amending the PCB Regulations and the Regulations Designating Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement | |
| Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations | Closed | Transportation | Dec 8, 2023 to Feb 21, 2024 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-02-21 | Transport Canada | The proposed Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Canadian Update) [proposed Regulations] would bring several modifications and updates to existing requirements to achieve better clarity, consistency, and uniform interpretation. The proposed Regulations would also introduce new rules governing activities currently allowed through the issuances of ECs. The proposed Regulations would update existing requirements for rail transportation to better align the Canadian buffer car rules with the US regulations. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your thoughts: Implementation of the interim standard on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in biosolids | Closed | Agriculture | Environment | Health | Plants | Dec 22, 2023 to Feb 20, 2024 | 2023-12-22 | 2024-02-20 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading a 60-day public consultation to seek comments on the proposed implementation of a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) standard for municipal biosolids imported or sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers. | |
| Public Notice New Nain Airport Project Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Dec 18, 2023 to Feb 16, 2024 | 2023-12-18 | 2024-02-16 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | December 18, 2023 — The Nunatsiavut Government is proposing a new airport near Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. | |
| Consultation: Update of Canada's Critical Minerals list and methodology | Closed | Industry | Natural resources | Dec 11, 2023 to Feb 16, 2024 | 2023-12-11 | 2024-02-16 | Natural Resources Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to receive feedback on updated criteria that will define mineral criticality for Canada. These criteria will determine which minerals are placed on the Critical Minerals List.This consultation targets only Canada’s Critical Minerals list, not the eligibility of specified critical minerals in funding programs or tax incentives (for example, Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund, the Critical Minerals Exploration Tax Credit or the Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit). | |
| Updating the regulations and standards for response organizations and oil handling facility operators | Closed | Transportation | Dec 4, 2023 to Feb 14, 2024 | 2023-12-04 | 2024-02-14 | Transport Canada | As part of the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada wants to update the regulations that control how Canada prepares for, and responds to, ship-source oil spills. Transport Canada wants your feedback on changes we’re considering for some of these regulations. | |
| Potential 2024 and 2025 management measures to address key threats to Southern Resident Killer Whales | Closed | Fisheries | Jan 12, 2024 to Feb 12, 2024 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-02-12 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | We're looking for feedback on potential management measures for 2024 and 2025 to address key threats to Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW). | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your thoughts: Pest risk management options to expand the regulated area for box tree moth in Canada | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Industry | International | Plants | Jan 11, 2024 to Feb 10, 2024 | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-10 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The CFIA is proposing to expand the regulated area to slow the human-assisted spread of box tree moth in Canada. The risk management document RMD-23-05 summarizes pest risk management options to expand the regulated areas for box tree moth in Canada. | |
| Pre-Budget Consultations 2024 | Closed | Policy | Dec 12, 2023 to Feb 9, 2024 | 2023-12-12 | 2024-02-09 | Department of Finance Canada | The Government of Canada is inviting all Canadians to share their ideas as part of pre-budget consultations on how to best support Canadians, Canadian businesses, and the Canadian economy. The feedback received from Canadians will help inform measures and investments in Budget 2024 that will help build an economy that works for everyone. | |
| Supply Chain Regulatory Review - *New closing date* | Closed | Natural resources | Regulations | Transportation | Nov 7, 2023 to Feb 5, 2024 | 2023-11-07 | 2024-02-05 | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | The Government of Canada seeks to identify opportunities for improvements to federal regulations or regulatory practices to better support the movement of commodities and goods in Canada and across our borders, with a particular focus on border operations, critical minerals, and transportation. TBS is currently seeking input to inform the Supply Chain Regulatory Review. This input can be provided through the Supply Chain Regulatory Review project on the Let’s Talk Federal Regulations platform. The consultation is open until February 5, 2024, and the themes, guiding questions, and instructions for submissions are found on the project page. | |
| Public consultation on the proposed modernization of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations (Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Food Additives and Compositional Standards, Microbiological Criteria, and Methods of Analysis for Food) | Closed | Amendments | Food and drug | Nov 4, 2023 to Feb 2, 2024 | 2023-11-04 | 2024-02-02 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | This proposed regulatory initiative, which is jointly being developed by Health Canada and CFIA, would make significant amendments to Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations. In particular, the proposed amendments include introducing modernized frameworks for setting, and updating the regulations for, food compositional standards, microbiological criteria and official methods of analysis, as well as continuing the modernization of the food additives framework. Regulatory amendments are needed to contribute to making the Canadian food regulatory system more agile, transparent and responsive to new and emerging science, technology, market innovation and risks to health. | |
| Consultation on the proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Food Additives and Compositional Standards, Microbiological Criteria and Methods of Analysis for Food | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Nov 4, 2023 to Feb 2, 2024 | 2023-11-04 | 2024-02-02 | Health Canada | The proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Food Additives and Compositional Standards, Microbiological Criteria and Methods of Analysis for Food were pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on November 4, 2023 and will be open for comment until February 2, 2024. | |
| Share your views: Consultation opened for guidance on applications and service standards (GUI-0127) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Service | Dec 5, 2023 to Feb 2, 2024 | 2023-12-05 | 2024-02-02 | Health Canada | In an effort to increase predictability and transparency for industry, Health Canada has revised the guidance on applications and service standards for drug establishment licences (GUI-0127). The revised guidance contains new information on application streams and service standards. | |
| Consultation on the impacts of alternative fuel and fuel blends on metering devices | Closed | Industry | Policy | Oct 10, 2023 to Feb 2, 2024 | 2023-10-10 | 2024-02-02 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | MC published bulletin V-30, which establishes an interim policy on the examination of volumetric measuring devices that may be used to measure or dispense alternative fuels or alternative fuels blended with compatible hydrocarbons. Therefore, a thorough review of the classification of the various fuels is required, as well as an update to the requirements for measuring them. The purpose of the consultation is two-fold: • to gather feedback and insights on the content and effectiveness of Bulletin V-30; and • to provide an avenue for stakeholders to contribute additional information such as test data or any other pertinent details that may benefit the ongoing review of alternative fuels. | What We Heard Report available |
| Commissioner's Directive 708 - Special Handling Unit | Closed | Justice and the Law | Policy | Public safety | Jan 11, 2024 to Feb 1, 2024 | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-01 | Correctional Service of Canada | To engage internal and external stakeholders on the CD, and ask for their comments. | |
| Official language minority communities (External organizations) | Closed | Human resources | Nov 6, 2023 to Jan 31, 2024 | 2023-11-06 | 2024-01-31 | Canada Revenue Agency | Identify official language minority communities (OLMC) needs and develop targeted action plans. Aligned with the modernisation of the Official Languages Act (C-13) which aims to increase support towards OLMCs' vitality. There are two objectives for this consultation: 1. The first being to identify OLMC needs in relation to the delivery of CRA programs and services. Once we have obtained a clearer understanding of their needs, we will use this data to develop targeted action plan(s) in consultation with the regions and branches. 2.The second objective is to develop an approach to improve our strategic recruitment activities with these organisations as most of their members are bilingual and representatives of linguistic minority communities. | |
| Share your thoughts: Support the development of a new national-level potato wart response plan | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | Industry | Nov 1, 2023 to Jan 31, 2024 | 2023-11-01 | 2024-01-31 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading a 60-day public consultation to seek comments on several guidance documents and recommendations related to potato wart: Revisions to the categorization of potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum) primary contact and other contact fields Options for mitigating the risk of Synchytrium endobioticum (potato wart) spread Seed potato production in fields associated with potato wart, Synchytrium endobioticum. | |
| Consulting and cooperating with Indigenous Peoples on border mobility | Closed | Immigration | Indigenous Peoples | International | Oct 1, 2023 to Jan 31, 2024 | 2023-10-01 | 2024-01-31 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) want to hear from First Nations, Inuit and Métis about barriers and issues related to border crossings. We are currently engaging in nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government discussions about border mobility. In addition, from October 2023 to January 2024, we will invite Indigenous partners and the organizations that represent them to take part in Regional Roundtables, and share their contributions on border mobility with us. | What We Heard Report available |
| Public Notice New Nain Airport Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Dec 22, 2023 to Jan 31, 2024 | 2023-12-22 | 2024-01-31 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | December 22, 2023 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed New Nain Airport Project, located on Inuit lands southwest of Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador. | |
| National Outcome-Based Framework | Open - accepting input | Culture | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Education | Housing | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Public safety | Jan 15, 2023 to Jan 31, 2024 | 2023-01-15 | 2024-01-31 | Indigenous Services Canada | The National Outcome-Based Framework is a proposed national statistical framework to monitor progress towards improving First Nations living conditions and socio-economic status. ISC is engaging First Nations leaders and organizations on the Framework's potential themes, outcomes and indicators. | |
| Bilateral funding agreements with Provinces and Territories on the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence | Closed | Children | Economy | Employment | Environment | Education | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Housing | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Justice and the Law | Persons with disabilities | Policy | Public safety | Seniors | Youth | Nov 11, 2022 to Jan 31, 2024 | 2022-11-11 | 2024-01-31 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | WAGE to lead the negotiation process of the Bilateral Funding Agreements with Provinces and Territories on the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence and transfer of Budget 2022 funding | |
| Addition of a line of floating pontoons and the riprap to breakwater 301 at Grosse-Île harbour, Magdalen Islands | Closed | Environment | Oct 13, 2023 to Jan 30, 2024 | 2023-10-13 | 2024-01-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Small Craft Harbours Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to invite comments, questions or concerns from the public regarding this project. This project consists of the construction of a new line of pontoons at the wharf end of breakwater 301 as well as the addition of stone to breakwater 301 to meet the needs of harbour users. | |
| Public Notice Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Jan 10, 2024 to Jan 30, 2024 | 2024-01-10 | 2024-01-30 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | January 10, 2024 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project, a new power plant located near La Corey, Alberta. | |
| Sustainable Jobs/Just Transition | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Labour | Natural resources | Apr 1, 2022 to Jan 30, 2024 | 2022-04-01 | 2024-01-30 | Natural Resources Canada | Sustainable jobs legislation | What We Heard Report available |
| TBD: Allowing Product Identification Numbers for restricted-use vehicles, and Clarifying public roads | Planned | Transportation | Sept 1, 2023 to Jan 30, 2024 | 2023-09-01 | 2024-01-30 | Transport Canada | TBD | |
| Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Information Gathering) | Planned | Transportation | Sept 3, 2023 to Jan 30, 2024 | 2023-09-03 | 2024-01-30 | Transport Canada | The proposed regulatory changes would detail requirements for what records companies would be required to acquire and maintain for prescribed classes of vehicles. | |
| Updated requirements for Technical Standards Document (TSD) 108 | Planned | Transportation | Sept 5, 2023 to Jan 30, 2024 | 2023-09-05 | 2024-01-30 | Transport Canada | TBD : Updating TSD 108 to include U.S. Adaptive Driving Beam requirements | |
| TBD: Raising Awareness of Government Programs to Address Labour and Skill Shortages | Planned | Transportation | Sept 9, 2023 to Jan 30, 2024 | 2023-09-09 | 2024-01-30 | Transport Canada | The transportation sector is facing acute labour shortages, and employers are often competing for scarce resources. There are a number of available government-wide programs to help offset operational costs of hiring / training employees as well as to support immigrants coming to Canada to enter the transportation workforce. These consultation will inform key partners of these available programs and provide an opportunity to better understand their needs. | |
| NPA 2023-016 | Closed | Transportation | Dec 6, 2023 to Jan 30, 2024 | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-30 | Transport Canada | Modification of the definitions for precision runways in TP 312 – Aerodromes Standards and Recommended Practices – (5th edition) (TP 312). | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your thoughts: Strategy to replace, reduce or refine vertebrate animal testing | Closed | Environment | Health | Regulations | Nov 30, 2023 to Jan 29, 2024 | 2023-11-30 | 2024-01-29 | Health Canada | We intend to develop a strategy to guide our efforts to replace, reduce or refine the use of vertebrate animals for the purposes of assessing chemicals under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). We invite you to provide comments on this notice of intent, including the proposed key elements to be addressed under the strategy. | |
| Radiocommunication Act Exemption Order (Jammers — Royal Canadian Mounted Police), No. 2024-1 | Closed | Public safety | Regulations | Science and technology | Dec 30, 2023 to Jan 29, 2024 | 2023-12-30 | 2024-01-29 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is hereby initiating a 30 day consultation in Part I of the Canada Gazette on the renewal of the RCMP's exemption order. | |
| Public Notice Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Jan 8, 2024 to Jan 28, 2024 | 2024-01-08 | 2024-01-28 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | January 8, 2024 — Federation Group Inc. is proposing the Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project, a new power plant located near La Corey, Alberta. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous Peoples to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. | |
| Share your thoughts: proposed Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances | Closed | Health | Science and technology | Nov 18, 2023 to Jan 27, 2024 | 2023-11-18 | 2024-01-27 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to give an opportunity to participants to provide comments on the proposed Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations, which will be considered when developing the final Regulations. | |
| Consultation on Cyclaniliprole 50SL Insecticide containing cyclaniliprole, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-11 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Dec 13, 2023 to Jan 27, 2024 | 2023-12-13 | 2024-01-27 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on the proposed registration decision to add new uses to the label of the pesticide product Cyclaniliprole 50SL Insecticide. These proposed new uses include outdoor and greenhouse ornamentals, greenhouse pepper, and greenhouse tomato. | |
| 2024 Salish Sea Symposium | Closed | Transportation | Jan 23, 2024 to Jan 24, 2024 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-24 | Transport Canada | The 2024 Salish Sea Strategy Symposium was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre on January 23 – 24, 2024 with 420 in-person and virtual attendees participating over the two days of the event. The event brought together to foster dialogue and connect individuals from various backgrounds across the Salish Sea including: the federal government, provincial and local governments, First Nations, the marine industry, academia, non-governmental organizations, and US/transboundary groups. The Symposium is an event that was held under the OPP’s Salish Sea Strategy initiative, which aims to establish a shared level of understanding of existing work across the Salish Sea. The theme of this event was “Building on our past, advancing our future” and included 30 sessions that explored topics related to transboundary collaboration, regional cumulative effects, efforts to address underwater noise, Indigenous community efforts to restoring clam gardens, and more. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share and view ideas: Regulations for the possession and export of elvers | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Fisheries | Policy | Dec 8, 2023 to Jan 23, 2024 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-23 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking public input on new regulations for the possession and export of elvers. The information gathered through this engagement process will help DFO refine the proposed regulations and the methods to implement the regulations. | |
| NPA 2023-017 - AWM 525 - Decompression Criteria for Interior Compartments | Closed | Transportation | Dec 22, 2023 to Jan 21, 2024 | 2023-12-22 | 2024-01-21 | Transport Canada | This NPA proposes to amend the design standards of Airworthiness Manual (AWM) Chapter 525 through the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC) Simplified Process to incorporate Amendment 25-149 to Title 14, United States (U.S.) Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25, which were published in the U.S. Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 113, dated June 13, 2023. This NPA proposes to update the standards in AWM 525 for pressurised compartment loads such that partitions located adjacent to a decompression hole need not be designed to withstand a certain decompression condition | |
| Public Notice Cooper Cove Marine Terminal Expansion Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Dec 12, 2023 to Jan 16, 2024 | 2023-12-12 | 2024-01-16 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | December 12, 2023 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Cooper Cove Marine Terminal Expansion Project, which would expand the existing Argentia Marine Terminal located in Placentia Bay, on the southeast coast of the island of Newfoundland. | |
| Consultation on Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence | Closed | Arts | Communication | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Culture | Economy | Oct 12, 2023 to Jan 15, 2024 | 2023-10-12 | 2024-01-15 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Given recent technological developments, most notably the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, the Government of Canada has launched a public consultation to re-engage Canadian citizens and stakeholders on important questions that were raised in 2021 during the Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. | |
| Canada’s participation in treaty negotiations on artificial intelligence at the Council of Europe | Closed | Foreign affairs | International | Science and technology | Nov 27, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024 | 2023-11-27 | 2024-01-10 | Global Affairs Canada | Through the consultation process, the government is looking to hear the perspectives, interests and concerns of Canadians to develop Canada’s negotiating positions. We are also looking to understand the potential impact that the obligations, rights or principles in the draft treaty could have on Canadians, as well as identify concerns or considerations for the Government of Canada to take into account while negotiating this treaty. | |
| Cooper Cove Marine Terminal Expansion Project Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Dec 6, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024 | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-10 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Port of Argentia is proposing the Cooper Cove Marine Terminal Expansion Project, which would expand the existing Argentia Marine Terminal located in Placentia Bay on the southeast coast of the island of Newfoundland. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. | |
| Consultation on FCAC's proposed Guideline on Complaint-Handling Procedures for Trust and Loan Companies and Insurance Companies | Closed | Economy | Private sector | Nov 23, 2023 to Jan 8, 2024 | 2023-11-23 | 2024-01-08 | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada | The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) invites comments on a proposed Guideline on Complaint-Handling Procedures for Trust and Loan Companies and Insurance Companies (Guideline). The Guideline sets out FCAC’s expectations with respect to trust and loan companies', foreign trust and loan companies', insurance companies' and foreign insurance companies' implementation of the complaint-handling provisions in the Trust and Loan Companies Act and the Insurance Companies Act and corresponding regulations. The consultation will give all interested parties an opportunity to express their views and enable FCAC to benefit from a wide range of perspectives. | |
| Let’s Talk Polar Code: Adding new vessel types to the Arctic Shipping Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations | Closed | Transportation | Sept 8, 2023 to Jan 8, 2024 | 2023-09-08 | 2024-01-08 | Transport Canada | The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee has adopted new requirements for new classes of vessels subject to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and Polar Code. Transport Canada plans to add these requirements to the Arctic Shipping Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations which is applicable to Canadian and foreign vessels. | What We Heard Report available |
| Criteria for Ecological Corridors in Canada | Closed | Environment | Natural resources | Nov 29, 2023 to Jan 5, 2024 | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-05 | Parks Canada | To obtain feedback on the management and governance criteria for ecological corridors in Canada. The results will inform the finalization of a national framework to support the creation and recognition of ecological corridors in Canada. | |
| Share ideas: Canada Disability Benefit Regulations | Closed | Financial assistance and entitlements | Persons with disabilities | Nov 15, 2023 to Jan 4, 2024 | 2023-11-15 | 2024-01-04 | Employment and Social Development Canada | The Government of Canada consulted Canadians on the new Canada Disability Benefit. Participants were invited to share thoughts on benefit details, such as eligibility and benefit amount, which will help inform the development of the regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit. | |
| Consultation on Amending CPC-2-0-20 — Radio Frequency (RF) Fields - Signs and Access Control | Closed | Amendments | Health | Policy | Public safety | Science and technology | Oct 30, 2023 to Jan 4, 2024 | 2023-10-30 | 2024-01-04 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on proposed changes and clarifications to the access control and signage requirements for assessing antenna site compliance relative to radio frequency exposure limits. The updated document also outlines corrective measures and associated timelines should non-compliance be found. Lastly, the Department name will also be updated throughout the document. | What We Heard Report available |
| National Adaptation Strategy | Closed | Environment | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Private sector | May 1, 2021 to Jan 1, 2024 | 2021-05-01 | 2024-01-01 | Natural Resources Canada | As part of Canada’s climate plan (Dec. 2020), the Minister of Natural Resources Canada to work with the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and with the support of the Special Representative for the Prairies, to develop a national climate change adaptation strategy and invest in reducing the impact of climate-related disasters, such as floods and wildfires, to make communities safer and more resilient. Departments will work with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, Indigenous Peoples, and other key partners. | |
| Consultation on the modernization of the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations | Closed | Environment | May 15, 2019 to Dec 31, 2023 | 2019-05-15 | 2023-12-31 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada is proposing to modernize the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations to strengthen environmental protection, widen their scope to address the transformation of the pulp and paper industry, and streamline the provisions to reduce administrative burden and improve efficiency. | |
| Wave 3 - Engagement on Policy and Regulatory Initiatives – Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Feb 15, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) is engaging across a wide spectrum of external parties during the development of the following three topics: Offsetting Policy and Habitat Bank Guidance, New Interim Codes of Practice, and Framework for Aquatic Species at Risk Conservation. | |
| Consultation on carfentrazone-ethyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-45 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Oct 17, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 | 2023-10-17 | 2023-12-31 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for carfentrazone-ethyl up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for carfentrazone-ethyl. | |
| Consultation on Paclobutrazol, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-10 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Nov 16, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-31 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Paclobutrazol Technical and Trimmit, containing the technical grade active ingredient paclobutrazol, for use on turfgrass on golf courses to slow the growth of turfgrass and suppress Poa annua. | |
| Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Sector (CIMS) stakeholder consultations | Closed | Economy | Industry | Public safety | May 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2023 | 2022-05-01 | 2023-12-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | As federal lead to the manufacturing sector for critical infrastructure, ISED's Industry Sector holds quarterly stakeholder engagement discussions with representatives from Canada's national manufacturing associations to ensure that there is a two-way dialogue between government and industry to enhance readiness in preventing and responding to disruptions posed by natural disasters, civil disobedience etc. These fora ensure that stakeholders have an outlet to discuss Critical Infrastructure (CI) concerns in light of an unpredictable threat and risk landscape. Records of decision are produced and distributed to members following each session. | |
| Statistics Canada Client Experience Survey | Closed | Communication | Service | Dec 16, 2022 to Dec 31, 2023 | 2022-12-16 | 2023-12-31 | Statistics Canada | Beginning December 2022, Statistics Canada will launch on-going evaluation of its products and services by asking its clients about: Satisfaction with the delivery of the product or service Satisfaction with the quality of the product or service What clients value in their experience with Statistics Canada Feedback will be used to help Statistics Canada further improve its product and service offerings. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your ideas: Amendments to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations for the Marathon Palladium Project | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Regulations | Oct 30, 2023 to Dec 30, 2023 | 2023-10-30 | 2023-12-30 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for participants to provide comments on the assessment of alternatives for the disposal of mine waste and the proposed fish habitat compensation plan (FHCP) related to possible amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER). The online consultation will run for a period of 55 days. Participants can provide verbal and written comments during and following these consultation sessions. | |
| Enhancing the framing and parameters of GBA Plus | Closed | Gender Based Analysis | June 1, 2023 to Dec 30, 2023 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-12-30 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | WAGE to lead the evaluation process of GBA Plus with the goal of enhancing the framing and parameters of this analytical tool with particular attention to the intersectional analysis of race, indigenous identity, rurality, disability and sexual identity, among other characteristics. Minister Ien will work with the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the President of the Treasury Board, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Minister of Rural Economic Development, the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. WAGE will seek a diversity of perspectives through bilateral and group discussions. These will focus on enhancing governance and accountability, increasing GBA Plus capacity and strengthening quality and rigour of GBA Plus. | |
| Consultation on the proposed special review decision of fosetyl-aluminum and its associated end-use products, PSRD2023-02 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Nov 14, 2023 to Dec 29, 2023 | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-29 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your comments on the proposed special review decision to continue allowing current uses of fosetyl-aluminum with updated risk mitigation measures. The consultation is only on the aspect of concern that triggered this special review, which is the potential risk to amphibians when exposed to fosetyl aluminum. | |
| Consultation on pyriofenone, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-44 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Oct 10, 2023 to Dec 24, 2023 | 2023-10-10 | 2023-12-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on a proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increase due to a new pyriofenone use on peppers/eggplants (crop subgroup 8-09B) grown in Canada; and an MRL decrease due to a new pyriofenone use on tomatoes (crop subgroup 8-09A) grown in Canada. An MRL is the highest amount of a specific pesticide residue allowed on a particular food commodity when a pesticide is used according to label directions. MRLs have been set for field peppers/eggplants and tomatoes grown in Canada. These revised MRLs are being requested to allow pyriofenone to be used on these same food commodities grown in greenhouses in Canada, and sold in Canada. | |
| Bulletin on Amendments to the Abuse of Dominance Provisions | Closed | Amendments | Economy | Industry | Justice and the Law | Regulations | Oct 25, 2023 to Dec 24, 2023 | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-24 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | In June 23, 2022, amendments to the Competition Act came into force, including significant amendments to the abuse of dominance provisions. This bulletin is intended for public consultation. It describes the Bureau's preliminary approach to the amendments to the abuse of dominance provisions of the Competition Act. | |
| Consultation on telecommunications services in the Far North | Closed | Communication | Rural and remote services | Oct 13, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-12-22 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | We want to hear Nunavut and Inuit Nunangat perspectives on what actions we should take to improve Internet and phone services in Nunavut and Inuit Nunangat. | |
| Share your ideas: Amendments to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations for the Meliadine Mine | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Regulations | Oct 27, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023 | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-22 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for participants to provide comments on the assessment of alternatives for the disposal of mine waste and the proposed fish habitat compensation plan (FHCP) related to possible amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER). The online consultation will run for a period of 55 days. Participants can provide verbal and written comments during and following these consultation sessions. | |
| Listing of Lumpfish, Ringed Seal and Harbour Porpoise on the Species at Risk public registry | Closed | Animals | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Sept 27, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023 | 2023-09-27 | 2023-12-22 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada will consult Indigenous partners and communities to determine whether the department should list the Lumpfish, Ringed Seal and Harbour Porpoise in the Species at Risk public registry. | |
| Let’s Talk Transportation: Public Interest Assessment of Bunge’s Proposed Acquisition of Viterra | Closed | Transportation | Oct 23, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-12-22 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada is reviewing the proposed acquisition of Viterra Limited (Viterra) by Bunge Limited (Bunge) in accordance with the Canada Transportation Act. We want your input to help inform the review process. | |
| Reconstruction of the commercial wharf at Grande-Entrée harbour | Closed | Environment | Nov 20, 2023 to Dec 21, 2023 | 2023-11-20 | 2023-12-21 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Small Craft Harbours Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to invite comments, questions or concerns from the public regarding this project of reconstruction of the commercial wharf at Grande-Entrée Harbour | |
| Public Notice Novador Gold Mine Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Nov 30, 2023 to Dec 20, 2023 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-20 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | November 30, 2023 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Novador Gold Mine Project, a new open-pit and underground mine located east of Val d'Or, in Quebec. | |
| Consultation on the Licence Renewal Process for the 24 GHz and 38 GHz Bands and Preliminary Consultation on Changes to the 24.25-26.5 GHz Band | Closed | Communication | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Rural and remote services | Nov 17, 2023 to Dec 19, 2023 | 2023-11-17 | 2023-12-19 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Through the release of this document, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is initiating a consultation on the renewal process for 24 GHz spectrum licences (in the 24.25-24.45 GHz and 25.05-25.25 GHz frequency bands) and 38 GHz spectrum licences (in the 37.6-40.0 GHz frequency bands), with some initial considerations for changes to spectrum in 24.25-26.5 GHz as it relates to the Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands (mmWave Consultation). To conform to international norms, the 24.25‑26.5 GHz frequency range will be referred to as the lower 26 GHz band, to distinguish it from the upper 26 GHz band (26.5-27.5 GHz) which is under consultation in the mmWave Consultation. ISED may consult further on the repurposing, technical, policy, and licensing frameworks for the lower 26 GHz band. | |
| Pay Equity Regulatory Consultations (Administrative Monetary Penalties) | Closed | Employment | Nov 18, 2023 to Dec 18, 2023 | 2023-11-18 | 2023-12-18 | Employment and Social Development Canada | Following previous consultations in May 17, 2022, the Government is proposing to introduce regulations that would clarify and operationalize the Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) system, which was brought into force through the Act. The AMPs system will encourage compliance with the regime. The proposed regulations would also make technical revisions to the existing regulations, collect data on the gender wage gap and set requirements for employers to update their pay equity plan when there are no predominantly male job classes in the workplace. The draft regulations are expected to be pre-published in Canada Gazette, Part I, the week of November 13, 2023 to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to comment. | |
| Veterans’ health and well-being assessment | Closed | Culture | Economy | Employment | Environment | Financial assistance and entitlements | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Housing | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Persons with disabilities | Policy | Rural and remote services | Seniors | Service | July 17, 2023 to Dec 18, 2023 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-12-18 | Veterans Affairs Canada | Veterans Affairs Canada is engaging with Canadian Veterans about their health and well-being through one-to-one interviews and focus groups. The data collected will be used to help shed light on the health and well-being priorities of Veterans, reduce inequity in policy development and service delivery, and support the planning and allocation of health resources for Veterans. | What We Heard Report available |
| Public Notice Novador Gold Mine Project Public Comments Invited | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Nov 27, 2023 to Dec 17, 2023 | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-17 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | November 27, 2023 — Probe Gold Inc. is proposing a new gold mine located near Val-d'Or, in Quebec. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient – 3-Nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Nov 16, 2023 to Dec 16, 2023 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-16 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP). | What We Heard Report available |
| Preliminary Issue & Consultation Assessment (PICA) - Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) | Planned | Transportation | Sept 1, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-12-15 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada will be consulting with Canadian aviation stakeholders its proposed approach to implementing GADSS requirements in Canada | |
| NPA 2023-015 - AWM 527 and 529 - Normal and Transport Category Rotorcraft Certification | Closed | Transportation | Nov 22, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-14 | Transport Canada | This NPA proposes to amend the design standards of Airworthiness Manual(AWM) Chapters 527 and 529 through the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC) Simplified Process to incorporate Amendment 27-51 to Title 14, United States (U.S.) Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 27 and Amendment 29-59 to 14 CFR part 29, which were published in the U.S. Federal Register / Vol.88, No. 28, dated February 10, 2023. In addition, this NPA proposes to correct an error introduced by NPA 2013-007 into section 529.1316 and to correct non-substantive and obvious errors. This NPA proposes to update AWM Chapters 527 and 529 because the standards in these chapters were originally codified by the FAA in 1964 and past revisions to the airworthinessstandards have not kept pace with advances in technology for rotorcraft. | |
| Share your thoughts: Participate in the risk assessment process for the GloFish rainbow sharks | Closed | Health | Science and technology | Nov 13, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023 | 2023-11-13 | 2023-12-13 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to provide an opportunity for participants to provide comments that could inform the risk assessment process for the GloFish® rainbow sharks | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on Alternate Service Delivery Programs | Closed | Industry | Nov 10, 2023 to Dec 11, 2023 | 2023-11-10 | 2023-12-11 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada is planning consultations related to the program review for ASPs. It would be a consultation on different levels and possibly in two steps: 1) General consultation a. Use of ASD mechanism b. Program scope c. Level of involvement of MC d. Reaching out for new sectors, products, technologies e. Other services (inspection, calibration, approvals and possibly other ways to improve the accuracy of trade measurement in Canada) 2) Consultation on the programs to be used for the recognition of ASPs. | What We Heard Report available |
| The Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations: Providing provinces and municipalities with a greater role in managing their waterways | Closed | Transportation | Oct 12, 2023 to Dec 11, 2023 | 2023-10-12 | 2023-12-11 | Transport Canada | The Minister of Transport regulates navigation on Canada’s lakes, rivers and waterways to ensure safe recreational boating and to protect the marine environmentFootnote1. Transport Canada officials work with local authorities to address water safety concerns like excessive speed and risks to the environment like shoreline erosion and water quality. We do this with measures like restrictions on speed, hours of operation, the type of propulsion allowed to operate, and the type of activities. These measures become part of the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR) under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. | What We Heard Report available |
| Long-Term Anchoring | Closed | Transportation | Oct 11, 2023 to Dec 11, 2023 | 2023-10-11 | 2023-12-11 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada is undertaking a consultation on views around regulating long-term anchoring. Should the consultations indicate sufficient interest in having an opportunity to restrict long-term anchoring, Transport Canada would consider incorporating restrictions to this effect into the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR). The VORR provide a mechanism for local authorities, municipal and provincial governments to regulate boating activities on their waters, and delegate enforcement powers to local enforcement authorities. Local authorities submit applications to Transport Canada on a regular basis seeking new restrictions. A restriction on long-term anchoring could be added for those instances where the anchoring poses a safety or environmental risk. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on Lecanicillium muscarium strain Ve6 and Mycotal Biological Insecticide, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-09 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Oct 25, 2023 to Dec 9, 2023 | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-09 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Mycotal Technical Biological Insecticide and Mycotal Biological Insecticide, containing the technical grade active ingredient Lecanicillium muscarium strain Ve6, for suppression of whiteflies on greenhouse ornamentals, cucumbers and peppers. | |
| Consultation on CIPO's client service standards for trademarks. | Closed | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Nov 20, 2023 to Dec 8, 2023 | 2023-11-20 | 2023-12-08 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Consultation with key stakeholders on a series of amendments to CIPO's SFA-related client service standards related to trademarks. | |
| Small Business Tax Journey Project (sole proprietor tax filing) | Closed | Taxes | Oct 23, 2023 to Dec 5, 2023 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-12-05 | Canada Revenue Agency | The CRA has embarked on the development of a People First philosophy, and has committed to adopt the client experience (CX) approach as the means to transform its programs and services – with the goal of creating more positive client experiences, meeting the evolving needs and expectations of Canadians, and fostering voluntary compliance. Aligned with this approach, the Agency is leading a CX effort to improve the cross-channel journey of sole proprietors as they navigate the process of fulfilling their tax obligations. Engagement with sole proprietors will take place in the spring to understand the touchpoint, challenges, needs and expectations in fulfilling their tax obligations. | |
| NPA 2023-012 -Amendments to the Flight Attendant Training Standard and to Standard 725 | Closed | Transportation | Sept 6, 2023 to Dec 5, 2023 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-12-05 | Transport Canada | The key objective of the amendments described in this NPA is to modernize the Flight Attendant Training Standard by addressing irritants raised over the years and to eliminate the need for long-standing recurring exemptions to minimize administrative burden for both Transport Canada and the industry. The proposed revisions to the Flight Attendant Training Standard address issues and irritants identified by stakeholders during previous consultations, including the 2013 Fletcher report, the 2015 Regulatory Review Project, the Let’s Talk Transportation: Modernizing the Canadian Aviation Regulations forum, and the current Aviation Safety Regulatory Review Initiative. | |
| Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Oct 6, 2023 to Dec 4, 2023 | 2023-10-06 | 2023-12-04 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | October 6, 2023 — Torngat Metals Ltd. is proposing an open-pit rare earth mine located northeast of Schefferville, in Quebec. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues and decide whether the project should undergo an impact assessment. | |
| NPA 2023-014 -Minimum Equipment Lists - TP9155, 3rd Edition, Revision 2 | Closed | Transportation | Nov 1, 2023 to Dec 3, 2023 | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-03 | Transport Canada | The goal of this Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) is to revise the timelines in TP9155 to give operators some flexibility with the repair intervals for inoperative MEL items. The NPA also proposes administrative changes to provide additional guidance and directions for operators, while also aligning with changes implemented by other aviation authorities, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Finally, the NPA seeks to clarify that the timelines established in TP9155 for inoperative MEL items begin from the date of first discovery of an issue, regardless if operators misidentify a defect. | |
| Amendments to the Interpretation Act to add a non-derogation clause and to repeal some existing non-derogation clauses. | Closed | Indigenous Peoples | Jan 11, 2021 to Dec 1, 2023 | 2021-01-11 | 2023-12-01 | Department of Justice Canada | The Government of Canada has been consulting and cooperating with Indigenous peoples as part of the initiative to amend the Interpretation Act to add a non-derogation clause relating to s. 35 of the Constitution Act 1982, and to repeal some existing non-derogation clauses. A draft legislative proposal was available online for input for 6 weeks (March 1 -April 14 2023). Bill S-13 , An Act to amend the Interpretation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, was introduced in the Senate on June 8, 2023. | |
| Statistics Canada is seeking input on the new Census of Environment program | Closed | Economy | Environment | Natural resources | June 16, 2023 to Dec 1, 2023 | 2023-06-16 | 2023-12-01 | Statistics Canada | Canadians are increasingly concerned about the economic, social and health risks and impacts posed by climate change and other environmental issues. These changes are reflected in Canada's ecosystems— like our coastal areas, wetlands, forests, lakes and prairies —where all living things (plants, animals) and non-living things (rocks, water) function together as a unit to make up a community of life. Statistics Canada has been asked by the Government of Canada to develop a Census of Environment that will provide a robust picture of Canada's ecosystems and their benefit to our well-being and the economy. It will catalogue ecosystems in Canada, tracking their size and condition over time and measuring the ecosystem services provided such as clean air, food and recreation. This important program will inform decisions that will help protect, rehabilitate, enhance and sustain our environment and provide the information needed to understand the benefits of Canada's ecosystems. | |
| Engagement sessions with Canadian book publishers and book industry stakeholders | Closed | Arts | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Culture | Economic development | Environment | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Persons with disabilities | Private sector | May 30, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023 | 2023-05-30 | 2023-11-30 | Canadian Heritage | The 2021 Canadian Heritage Minister mandate letter includes the commitment to “(s)upport Canadian authors and book publishers by increasing funding for the Canada Book Fund, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Public Lending Right Program.” The Department held a series of virtual stakeholder engagements in spring/summer of 2023 (eight sessions in total). These engagements consisted of targeted roundtable discussions with publishing and author associations, Indigenous stakeholders and equity deserving communities. A total of 35 stakeholders took part, and five written submissions were provided to the Department. Archipel Research and Consulting was contracted to facilitate a series of sharing circle sessions (two in total, and eight individual interviews), which engaged 21 book industry professionals from Indigenous and equity-deserving communities. These engagement sessions informed policy actions towards the renewal of the Canada Book Fund with respect to key priorities including support for Indigenous and equity deserving communities, enhanced support to core funding components, export activities, translation, accessibility, and greening practices. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on Cracking Down on Predatory Lending Faster by Further Lowering the Criminal Rate of Interest and Increasing Access to Low-Cost Credit | Closed | Regulations | Oct 5, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023 | 2023-10-05 | 2023-11-30 | Department of Finance Canada | As announced in Budget 2023, the government is working to lower the criminal rate of interest to protect Canadian consumers from predatory lenders. The Department of Finance is launching consultations to crack down on predatory lending faster by exploring further lowering the criminal rate of interest, increasing access to low-cost, small-value credit in Canada, and on additional revisions to the payday lending exemption. These consultations also explore steps to protect Canadians from unfair marketing schemes and high credit fees. | |
| Advancing an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management | Closed | Fisheries | Science and technology | Sept 25, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-11-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Virtual national public engagement sessions seeking feedback and views of Indigenous peoples, co-management partners, fish harvesters, industry, governments, non-governmental organizations and others on advancing systematic implementation of an ecosystem approach for federally managed fisheries. | |
| Fire Safety Testing - Smoke Abatement System at NRC Montreal Road Campus - Public Comments Invited | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | Oct 30, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023 | 2023-10-30 | 2023-11-30 | National Research Council Canada | The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is proposing the construction of a smoke abatement system at the building m 59. The new smoke abatement system will support Canadian industry, government and academia in fire resistance research, technology development and testing. The facility evaluates new products and novel assemblies that cannot be tested elsewhere in Canada providing a critical national service and efficient cost-effective pathway for new products to make it into the domestic construction industry market. The proposed project would take place on NRC-owned lands (building m 59), but is subject to a federal land use, design, and real estate transaction approval under the National Capital Act. The project consists to install one smoke abatement system of 65,000 Cubic Feet pet Minute (CFPM) attached to the building m59 to ensure clean effluent generated from fire tests. No vegetation removal is anticipated for this project. The project work would take approximately two years from start to completion (September 2023 to September 2025). | |
| Proposed Amendments to the Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Materials Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Exporting/Importing | Industry | International | Regulations | Sept 30, 2023 to Nov 29, 2023 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-11-29 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | ECCC sought comments and feedback on the Canada Gazette, Part I publication of the proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations made by the Department of Environment (Cross-Border) | |
| Consultation: Proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Benzene | Closed | Health | Public safety | Sept 30, 2023 to Nov 29, 2023 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-11-29 | Health Canada | Health Canada wants your feedback on the proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines (RIAQG) for Benzene. | |
| Consultation on difenoconazole, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-43 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Sept 14, 2023 to Nov 28, 2023 | 2023-09-14 | 2023-11-28 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for difenoconazole up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for difenoconazole. | |
| Consultation on pydiflumetofen, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-42 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Sept 14, 2023 to Nov 28, 2023 | 2023-09-14 | 2023-11-28 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pydiflumetofen up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for pydiflumetofen. | |
| Consultation on guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality: Iron | Closed | Health | Public safety | Sept 29, 2023 to Nov 28, 2023 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-11-28 | Health Canada | Health Canada has developed a technical document to provide regulatory authorities and decision makers with an objective for the level of iron substances in Canadian drinking water supplies. We're looking for comments on this draft document from regulatory authorities, decision makers and the public. | |
| Share your views: Consultation on a proposal to control the derivatives and analogues of 4-piperidone and its salts under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Public safety | Oct 28, 2023 to Nov 27, 2023 | 2023-10-28 | 2023-11-27 | Health Canada | On October 28, 2023, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent proposing to control the derivatives and analogues of 4-piperidone and its salts, a known fentanyl precursor, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Under this proposal, the existing listing for 4-piperidone and its salts in Schedule VI to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Schedule to the Precursor Control Regulations would be expanded to include its derivatives and analogues, including 1-boc-4-piperidone, 3-methyl-4-piperidone, and 1-benzyl-4-piperidone. Evidence shows that these substances are being imported into Canada and/or detected in clandestine laboratories and being used to synthesize fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. We invite you to provide comments on this proposal during the 30-day public comment period. | |
| Consultation on Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K84 and Its Associated End-use Products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2023-04 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Aug 28, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023 | 2023-08-28 | 2023-11-26 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of the product containing Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K84 for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K84 is a naturally occurring soil-dwelling, gram-negative, short-rod aerobic bacterium used as a bactericide to control crown gall disease on seeds and nursery stock of stone fruit, pome fruit, berries, tree nuts, ornamental flowers, shrubs and trees as well as grapes and hops. | |
| Consultation on Pyriofenone 300 SC Fungicide, containing pyriofenone, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-08 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Oct 10, 2023 to Nov 24, 2023 | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Pyriofenone 300 SC Fungicide, containing the technical grade active ingredient pyriofenone, to suppress/control powdery mildew on greenhouse ornamentals, greenhouse pepper, greenhouse eggplant, greenhouse cucumber and greenhouse tomato. | |
| The Land Use Planning Program is launching additional consultations! | Closed | Development | Environment | Heritage | Policy | Regulations | Recreation | Service | Oct 25, 2023 to Nov 22, 2023 | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-22 | Parks Canada | Following the pre-publication of the proposed Land Use Planning Regulations in Canada Gazette, Part I, the Land Use Planning Program has launched consultations on fees and service standards. The Regulations will repeal and replace four outdated 1960s era regulations, including the fees embedded therein. The Land Use Planning Services team is seeking comments on updating fees and service standards. To learn more and have your say, please visit our consultation website. | |
| Consultation on mefentrifluconazole, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-41 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Sept 7, 2023 to Nov 21, 2023 | 2023-09-07 | 2023-11-21 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for mefentrifluconazole up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for mefentrifluconazole. | |
| Canada's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Action Plan | Closed | Natural resources | June 30, 2020 to Nov 18, 2023 | 2020-06-30 | 2023-11-18 | Natural Resources Canada | NRCan Minister Seamus O’Regan announced in February 2020, that the Government of Canada, together with our partners from across the country, will launch Canada’s SMR Action Plan in the fall. Dialogue is currently ongoing between the Government of Canada and its partners to convene a joint response that outlines progress and ongoing actions on SMRs. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on Defending Canadian Businesses Against Foreign Tax Credit Restrictions | Closed | Economy | Oct 5, 2023 to Nov 17, 2023 | 2023-10-05 | 2023-11-17 | Department of Finance Canada | In Budget 2023, the government committed to consult on the possibility to introduce reciprocal treatment in light of some eligibility conditions associated with certain tax credits under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. These consultations seek to ensure that Canadian businesses and their workers can thrive in the clean economy by informing potential measures that would respond to any potential protectionist practices that may arise in other countries' tax credits. | |
| Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Oct 17, 2023 to Nov 16, 2023 | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-16 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | October 17, 2023 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous Peoples participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project, a new open-pit mine located northeast of Schefferville, in Quebec. | |
| Share your views: Consultation on the changes to the 2020 product monograph guidance and master template | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Sept 15, 2023 to Nov 13, 2023 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-11-13 | Health Canada | Health Canada updated the 2020 product monograph guidance and master template to: -provide more information and guidance for manufacturers when developing a product monograph -reduce the administrative burden for both industry and regulator when preparing and reviewing a product monograph for approval | |
| Meeting with IRCC’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG) on IRCC’s Digital Platform Mobilization (DPM) efforts | Closed | Immigration | Oct 11, 2023 to Nov 12, 2023 | 2023-10-11 | 2023-11-12 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) consulted with IRCC’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG) to share its vision for future service design and seek feedback on its Digital Platform Mobilization’s (DPM) blueprint. | |
| Share your views: Consultation on draft guidance for determining medical device application type | Closed | Health | Sept 11, 2023 to Nov 10, 2023 | 2023-09-11 | 2023-11-10 | Health Canada | Health Canada wants your feedback on the draft Guidance for determining medical device application type. This guidance: -explains the different application types -will help manufacturers determine whether certain medical devices, including components and parts, should be combined and submitted as 1 device licence or authorization application | |
| Consultation: Draft guidance on the preparation of the product monograph in XML format | Closed | Food and drug | Aug 15, 2023 to Nov 5, 2023 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-11-05 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking stakeholder input on: the “Draft Guidance Document Preparation of the Product Monograph in Extensible Markup Language (XML) Format”, the sample of an XML product monograph | |
| Consultation on the Second Legislative Review of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act | Closed | Health | Policy | Sept 7, 2023 to Nov 3, 2023 | 2023-09-07 | 2023-11-03 | Health Canada | This review, the second legislative review of the TVPA, will focus on the tobacco-related provisions and operation of the TVPA. Specifically, it will assess whether progress is being made towards achieving the tobacco-related objectives of the TVPA and whether the federal response, from a legislative perspective, is sufficient to address tobacco use in Canada. This review will serve to complement the first review on vaping products. Together, they will provide a baseline assessment of the TVPA. | |
| Fall 2023 OPP Pacific Dialogue Forum | Closed | Transportation | Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 3, 2023 | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-03 | Transport Canada | The Fall 2023 Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) Pacific Dialogue Forum took place virtually from Nov. 1-3, 2023. The sessions were livestreamed, and 454 participants attended. The Dialogue Forum serves to provide information on OPP initiatives; emphasize linkages and advance understanding; amplify coastal communities and Indigenous voices and provide opportunity for stakeholders and partners to voice their comments; and build relationships and network to facilitate coordination and collaboration on marine transportation and ocean protection initiatives. | What We Heard Report available |
| Engagement as part of the development and implementation of electronic citizenship certificates (e-certificates) | Closed | Immigration | Oct 1, 2023 to Nov 1, 2023 | 2023-10-01 | 2023-11-01 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) engaged in discussions with provincial government partners to ensure front-line staff had the tools and information necessary to accept electronic citizenship certificates (e-certificates) as valid evidence of citizenship when required. IRCC also conducted consultations with the United States government on this initiative. This engagement was part of the broader process of developing and implementing electronic citizenship certificates as a way to modernize and improve IRCC’s citizenship services. | |
| Share your thoughts: Consultation on Health Canada’s antimicrobial reserve list | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Aug 31, 2023 to Oct 30, 2023 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-30 | Health Canada | Health Canada is looking for feedback on a proposed Canadian antimicrobial reserve list. The reserve list will indicate which antimicrobial drugs prescribers are to use sparingly to preserve effectiveness. | |
| Land Use Planning Program – Consultation on Proposed Regulations | Closed | Development | Environment | Heritage | Policy | Regulations | Recreation | Service | Sept 30, 2023 to Oct 30, 2023 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-30 | Parks Canada | The Land Use Planning Program (previously referred to as the National Planning Permit Program) seeks to modernize how Parks Canada delivers its land use planning authorities. New National Parks of Canada Land Use Planning Regulations are proposed to repeal four outdated regulations and consolidate provisions. You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed National Parks of Canada Land Use Planning Regulations posted in the Canada Gazette, Part I. | |
| Consultation on tolfenpyrad, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-40 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | Aug 15, 2023 to Oct 29, 2023 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-10-29 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increases for tolfenpyrad on imported arugula, garden cress and upland cress; MRL decreases for tolfenpyrad on imported citrus oil and citrus fruits; and new MRLs on other various imported food commodities. An MRL is the highest amount of a specific pesticide residue allowed on a particular food commodity when a pesticide is used according to label directions. These new and revised MRLs are being requested in Canada to align with the United States of America. This is so these various food commodities, or any processed foods derived from these food commodities, can be imported and sold in Canada. | |
| Share your views: Draft Pre-market guidance for machine learning-enabled medical devices | Closed | Health | Regulations | Science and technology | Aug 30, 2023 to Oct 29, 2023 | 2023-08-30 | 2023-10-29 | Health Canada | With the increase in artificial intelligence and machine learning in medical devices, Health Canada has developed the Draft Pre-market guidance for machine learning-enabled medical devices. This guidance: -helps manufacturers who submit an application for a machine learning-enabled medical device (MLMD) -outlines our expectations for demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of an MLMD throughout its lifecycle -introduces a mechanism to pre-authorize planned changes to an MLMD to address risks through a pre-determined change control plan (PCCP) | |
| Acoustic Facilities Consolidation - Parking lot and landscaping at NRC Montreal Road Campus - Public Comments Invited | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | Sept 29, 2023 to Oct 29, 2023 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-29 | National Research Council Canada | The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is proposing the construction of a parking lot and landscaping project at the Building M38. The project is part of the second phase of the acoustic facilities consolidation, currently located in multiple locations across the NRC campus. The facility is a flexible and modular research building (m38) that will be used to fit-up short-term research programs. The proposed project would take place on NRC-owned lands (building m38), but is subject to a federal land use, design, and real estate transaction approval under the National Capital Act. The project consists of the construction of a parking lot (asphalt), a sidewalk and drop-off driveway on the front entrance of the building, and a landscaping plan. No vegetation removal is anticipated for this project. The project work would take approximately two years from start to completion (September 2023 to July 2025). | |
| Engagements with Black communities in Canada, including with an external Steering Group composed of experts and leaders from Black communities across Canada appointed to advise the Governement of Canada, and consultations and engagements led by Black-led community organizations, on the development of Canada's Black Justice Strategy to Address the Overrepresentation of Black people in the Criminal Justice System. | Closed | Justice and the Law | Policy | Aug 1, 2023 to Oct 20, 2023 | 2023-08-01 | 2023-10-20 | Department of Justice Canada | To inform the development of Canada's Black Justice Strategy, an external Steering Group comprised of nine experts, including two co-authors, and leaders from Black communities was established to provide strategic advice to the Government of Canada on key elements for the development of the Strategy, including by providing a Framework to guide engagements and consultations with Black communities. Justice Canada also engaged and consulted with Black-led community organizations serving Black communities. The objective of these engagements and consultations is to validate what is known about Black communities experiences' with the criminal justice system, identify gaps in policies, data, services, initiatives, programs, community supports and legislation, and discuss recommendations and priorities for actions to address the overrepresentation of Black people in the criminal justice system. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your views: Proposed new requirements for consumer chemical products under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act | Closed | Health | Policy | Public safety | July 11, 2023 to Oct 20, 2023 | 2023-07-11 | 2023-10-20 | Health Canada | Many substances found in consumer chemical products, like household cleaning products, have been linked to human health hazards of concern such as carcinogens, mutagens and reproductive toxicants. Health Canada is consulting on a proposal to help address the health and safety risk posed by these hazards, under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. | |
| Improving Canada’s Medical Countermeasure Readiness for Health Emergencies | Closed | Health | Industry | Public safety | June 1, 2023 to Oct 20, 2023 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-10-20 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | To protect the health and safety of Canadians, the Government of Canada committed in Budget 2023 to exploring new ways to be more efficient and effective in the development and production of medical countermeasures (MCMs) for future health emergencies, such as vaccines, therapies, and diagnostic tools. Through targeted engagement with Canadian and international experts, the GoC is considering how to best organize our readiness efforts and support a strong industrial and innovation base in life sciences for positive health outcomes | |
| Canadian Technical Standard Orders (CAN-TSO) Dynamic Incorporation of TSOs and ETSOs revisions | Closed | Transportation | May 3, 2022 to Oct 18, 2023 | 2022-05-03 | 2023-10-18 | Transport Canada | NA | |
| Consultation on diflufenican, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-39 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Public safety | Aug 3, 2023 to Oct 17, 2023 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-10-17 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for diflufenican up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for diflufenican. | |
| NPA 2023-013 -Canadian Technical Standard Orders (CAN-TSO) Dynamic Incorporation of TSOs and ETSOs revisions. | Closed | Transportation | Sept 17, 2023 to Oct 17, 2023 | 2023-09-17 | 2023-10-17 | Transport Canada | This NPA proposes to amend the design standards of Airworthiness Manual (AWM) Chapter 537 – Appliances and Parts through the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC) Simplified Processin order to incorporate allthose European Technical Standard Orders (ETSOs), as published by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), that form part of Index 2 to Subpart B of Certification Specifications for European Technical Standard Orders (CS-ETSO) - Amendment 17. This NPA proposes to incorporate by reference as CAN-TSO standards into Index 2, Appendix A all EASA ETSOs contained in Subpart B Index 2 of CS-ETSO Amendment 17. Subsequently, through the use of a dynamic incorporation by reference (IBR), this proposed amendment would adopt all future amendments to those ETSOs that are already adopted in AWM Chapter 537. It is intended that all current ETSOs of CS-ETSO, Subpart B Index 2 (i.e. not just those of the ETSO2C5XX series), would be eligible for use by an applicant for a new CAN-TSO design approval. | |
| Public Notice Rouge National Urban Park Study - Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Aug 15, 2023 to Oct 16, 2023 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-10-16 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous Peoples participate in the Rouge National Urban Park Study. | |
| Proposed amendments to the Environmental Response Regulations | Planned | Transportation | Sept 1, 2023 to Oct 15, 2023 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-10-15 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada will be seeking feedback on these proposed regulatory amendments to further strengthen preparedness and response to oil spills from ships and oil handling facilities | |
| Relocation of the line of floating pontoons at Entry Island Harbour | Closed | Environment | Oct 12, 2023 to Oct 14, 2023 | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-14 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Small Craft Harbours Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to invite comments, questions or concerns from the public regarding this project of relocation of the line of floating pontoons at Entry Island Harbour. | |
| Implementation of an interim standard for Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in municipal biosolids | Closed | Agriculture | Environment | Health | Plants | Sept 5, 2023 to Oct 11, 2023 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-10-11 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published its intent (May 19th, 2023) to introduce an interim standard for PFAS in municipal biosolids (human waste) when imported or sold as commercial fertilizers in Canada (https://inspection.canada.ca/plant-health/fertilizers/notices-to-industry/2023-05-19/eng/1684415080861/1684415081377). The Agency also committed to engaging Provinces, waste diversion industry and growers in developing an implementation plan for the standard. This consultation is part of a broad Government of Canada (ECCC, HC and CFIA) response to human and envrionmental risks of exposure to PFAS. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Prohibited and restricted ingredients | Closed | Amendments | Food and drug | Health | July 13, 2023 to Oct 11, 2023 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-10-11 | Health Canada | Health Canada is proposing to update the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. The proposal includes additions, changes to the conditions for existing entries and changes to include new substance identifiers or make minor corrections. | |
| Medium Flocking Bird Test at Climb Condition | Closed | Transportation | May 3, 2022 to Oct 5, 2023 | 2022-05-03 | 2023-10-05 | Transport Canada | NA | |
| Consultation on a new Francophone Immigration Policy with community representatives | Closed | Immigration | Policy | Sept 19, 2023 to Oct 4, 2023 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-10-04 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted engagement with several Francophone and Acadian community representatives in the presence of Parliamentary Secretary Marie-France Lalonde to inform the development of a new Francophone Immigration Policy. | |
| NPA 2023-010- Medium Flocking Bird Test at Climb Condition. | Closed | Transportation | Sept 5, 2023 to Oct 4, 2023 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-10-04 | Transport Canada | Amendments to Standard 533: 1. Amendments to Preamble; and 2. Amendments to Section 533.76. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on azoxystrobin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-38 | Closed | Agriculture | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | July 20, 2023 to Oct 3, 2023 | 2023-07-20 | 2023-10-03 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on a proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increase for azoxystrobin on imported sugar beet roots. An MRL is the highest amount of a specific pesticide residue allowed on a particular food commodity when a pesticide is used according to label directions. This MRL increase is being requested in Canada to align with the United States of America. This is so sugar beet roots, or any processed foods derived from sugar beet roots, can be imported and sold in Canada. | |
| Revision of the management plan for Banc-des-Américains Marine Protected Area (MPA) | Planned | Environment | Fisheries | Regulations | June 1, 2023 to Oct 1, 2023 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-10-01 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | DFO uses many approaches to fully engage First Nations in the Banc-des-Américains MPA | |
| IPPC Member consultation on draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures and Implementation and Capacity Development Documents | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Plants | July 1, 2023 to Sept 30, 2023 | 2023-07-01 | 2023-09-30 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | This is an invitation to provide comments on the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), specifications for ISPMs, and CPM recommendations recently distributed for country consultation by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The IPPC also initiated a consultation period on Implementation and Capacity Development Documents. | |
| Engagement Sessions on Alternate Format Print Materials | Closed | Persons with disabilities | Apr 20, 2023 to Sept 30, 2023 | 2023-04-20 | 2023-09-30 | Employment and Social Development Canada | In the spring and summer of 2023, ESDC engaged persons with print disabilities, the organizations that represent them, and industry experts in alternate formats and accessible aids and technologies to collect firsthand accounts regarding experiences in getting reading materials in alternate formats. ESDC released a report of the key findings from the engagement sessions in May 2024. | |
| Enhancing Express Entry through category-based selection to better meet Canada’s evolving economic needs | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Immigration | Industry | Labour | Policy | Jan 6, 2023 to Sept 30, 2023 | 2023-01-06 | 2023-09-30 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will consult partners and stakeholders, as per legislative requirements, on economic priorities and needs ahead of new categories being introduced in 2024 in Express Entry, the online system that IRCC uses to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. | What We Heard Report available |
| Developing laws and regulations for First Nations drinking water and wastewater: engagement 2022/2023 | Closed | Indigenous Peoples | Aug 1, 2022 to Sept 30, 2023 | 2022-08-01 | 2023-09-30 | Indigenous Services Canada | Engagement on proposed legislation to support the provision of safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services on First Nations lands. Aligned with the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Class Action Settlement Agreement, and the principles of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Government of Canada is committed to making all reasonable efforts to develop and introduce new legislation in consultation with First Nations by December 31, 2022. Canada is therefore conducting on-going direct engagement with First Nation rights-holders, First Nation organizations, and Modern Treaty and Self-governing Nations. | |
| Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan | Closed | Economic development | Environment | Human resources | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Policy | Science and technology | Training and careers | Taxes | Apr 1, 2019 to Sept 30, 2023 | 2019-04-01 | 2023-09-30 | Natural Resources Canada | A joint effort with provinces and territories, the CMMP engagement includes outreach to stakeholders in the mining and metals industry, Indigenous peoples, NGOs, and academics to inform the development of action plans to operationalize the CMMP. The first in a series, Action Plan 2020, was released in March 2020. The next Action Plan will be released in Fall 2021 and 2022, respectively, with subsequent ones following every three years thereafter. | What We Heard Report available |
| Indigenous, public and stakeholder consultation on the Draft Management Plan for Fort St. James National Historic Site. | Closed | Culture | Environment | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | Aug 8, 2023 to Sept 30, 2023 | 2023-08-08 | 2023-09-30 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada has developed a draft management plan for Fort St. James National Historic Site of Canada, guided by input received in the first phase of consultation in 2022 from Indigenous partners, members of the public and stakeholder organisations. The draft management plan will be further refined following a second phase of Indigenous, public and stakeholder consultation, open until September 30. Consultation activities include meetings with Indigenous partners, meetings with key stakeholder organisations, an online survey (with hardcopies available on site) and an in-person pop-up booth on site at the Caledonia Days special event on August 26. Written comments and questions about the consultation can be directed to PlanFortStJames@pc.gc.ca | |
| Statistics Canada is seeking input on the improved Standards, data sources and methods hub | Closed | Communication | Society | Science and technology | May 18, 2023 to Sept 30, 2023 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-09-30 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada's Centre for Statistical and Data Standards (CSDS) wants to provide their users the opportunity to learn more about Standards (process, method, development, updates, etc.) and meet their need for assistance through online and offline resources and communication material when additional support is necessary for various statistical analysis (e.g., derivations). As a result, Statistics Canada is re-designing the current Definitions, data sources and methods hub to create an improved Standards, data sources and methods hub with resources that will help manage users needs proactively, fill knowledge gaps in a more effective and seamless way and create a more user-friendly experience. As part of this initiative, various consultative engagement activities will be conducted to seek feedback on the hub's functionalities and usability and ensure that it meets users' needs. Please review the improved Standards, data sources and methods hub and then provide your input by completing this feedback form: Feedback form - Standards, data sources and methods | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on bromoxynil, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-35 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | July 13, 2023 to Sept 26, 2023 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-09-26 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for bromoxynil up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for bromoxynil. | |
| Consultation on saflufenacil, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-36 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | July 13, 2023 to Sept 26, 2023 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-09-26 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for saflufenacil up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for saflufenacil. | |
| Consultation on rimsulfuron, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-37 | Closed | Agriculture | Food and drug | Health | July 13, 2023 to Sept 26, 2023 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-09-26 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for rimsulfuron up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for rimsulfuron. | |
| Share your views: Consultation on a proposal to control 2-methyl-AP-237 and related substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act | Closed | Food and drug | Justice and the Law | Aug 26, 2023 to Sept 25, 2023 | 2023-08-26 | 2023-09-25 | Health Canada | On August 26, 2023, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent proposing to control 2-methyl-AP-237 and related substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Under this proposal, 2-methyl-AP-237, a synthetic opioid, and related substances would be scheduled as controlled substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and regulated as narcotics under the Narcotic Control Regulations. In March 2023, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted in favour of controlling 2-methyl-AP-237 internationally. We invite you to provide comments on this proposal during the 30-day public comment period. | |
| Consultation on Sodium Chloride and Its Associated End-use Products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2023-03 | Closed | Agriculture | Environment | Plants | Public safety | June 26, 2023 to Sept 24, 2023 | 2023-06-26 | 2023-09-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of sodium chloride and its associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. | |
| Consultation: Proposal to amend the list of maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in foods - Proposed MRL 2023-1 | Closed | Amendments | Animals | Food and drug | Industry | July 11, 2023 to Sept 24, 2023 | 2023-07-11 | 2023-09-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking comments on a proposal to amend the List of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Veterinary Drugs in Foods (the List). | |
| Simplfied Northern Resident Travel Deduction | Closed | Taxes | May 15, 2023 to Sept 22, 2023 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-09-22 | Canada Revenue Agency | The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) would like to hear from northern residents, tax professionals, and other stakeholders on your experience with the Simplified northern residents travel deduction (SNRTD), the new airfare tables, the more flexible review process, and CRA’s resources and support available to help you navigate the SNRTD. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your thoughts: Engaging on strategy for modernizing food compositional standards | Closed | Advertising/Marketing | Food and drug | Industry | Policy | Regulations | June 23, 2023 to Sept 22, 2023 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-09-22 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | This consultation was conducted to understand the volume and complexity of future requests for modifications to food compositional standards from stakeholders, and to solicit comments regarding the proposals to modernize the food standards. | What We Heard Report available |
| Participate in the consultation for the update of the Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 V1.0 | Closed | Science and technology | Aug 15, 2023 to Sept 22, 2023 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-22 | Statistics Canada | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Statistics Canada have collaboratively developed and released a new Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 1.0 in October 2020. This shared standard classification is available for use by the federal research granting agencies, Statistics Canada and any other organization or individual that find it useful to implement. The CRDC is aligned with international research and development classification standards.Statistics Canada, as custodian of the CRDC, and its close partner research funding agencies, have agreed to undertake minor revisions of the classification every year or two, and major revision every five years. In fact, all parties already agreed that the first CRDC 2020 version 1.0 will be revised within 2 years of its first release date, and on a five-year cycle after that, with the possibility of 'evergreening' for minor changes once a year to reflect the changes in the research fields. We now have the opportunity to revise the CRDC 2020 V1.0 after being released for more than 2 years. | |
| Notice of intent to amend the Toys Regulations | Closed | Children | Public safety | Regulations | June 23, 2023 to Sept 21, 2023 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-09-21 | Health Canada | Health Canada is proposing changes to the Toys Regulations (the regulations). This notice outlines the proposed changes and includes a questionnaire for people in Canada to provide feedback. | |
| Consultation on Safe Long-Term Care | Closed | Health | Seniors | July 21, 2023 to Sept 21, 2023 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-09-21 | Health Canada | The federal government is conducting a public online consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act, a Ministerial commitment. | |
| Great Bear Gold Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Aug 22, 2023 to Sept 21, 2023 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-21 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | August 22, 2023 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous Peoples participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Great Bear Gold Project, a new gold mine and mill located 23 kilometres southeast of Red Lake, Ontario. | |
| Consultation on a new Francophone Immigration Policy with government partners | Closed | Immigration | Policy | Sept 15, 2023 to Sept 20, 2023 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-20 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted engagement with members of intergovernmental working groups to inform the development of a new Francophone Immigration Policy. | |
| Great Bear Gold Project Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Aug 17, 2023 to Sept 18, 2023 | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-18 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | August 17, 2023 — Kinross Gold Corporation is proposing the Great Bear Gold Project, a new gold mine and metal mill located 23 kilometres southeast of Red Lake, Ontario. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous Peoples to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues and decide whether the project should undergo an impact assessment. | |
| Consultation on diflufenican, SC500, SC600, and SC617, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-07 | Closed | Agriculture | Public safety | Aug 3, 2023 to Sept 17, 2023 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-17 | Health Canada | Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Diflufenican Technical and SC500 containing the technical grade active ingredient diflufenican, for pre-plant and pre-emergent weed control in corn and soybean; SC600, containing the technical grade active ingredients diflufenican and metribuzinfor pre-plant and pre-emergent weed control in soybean; and SC617 containing the technical grade active ingredients diflufenican and isoxaflutole for pre-plant and pre-emergent weed control in field corn. | |
| Parks Canada’s application for Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM) recognition of Ya Ha Tinda Ranch | Closed | Environment | Natural resources | Aug 18, 2023 to Sept 17, 2023 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-17 | Parks Canada | Ya Ha Tinda Ranch is a special place with many current and historic connections, uses, and features. Parks Canada wants to hear from you as we work to have Ya Ha Tinda Ranch recognized as an OECM. Parks Canada is excited to be engaging with Indigenous Peoples, stakeholders, and the public on an application to recognize Ya Ha Tinda Ranch as an Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM). We invite all Canadians to learn about and provide feedback on our plan to apply for Ya Ha Tinda Ranch OECM recognition. | |
| Oil sands mining effluent | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Regulations | June 20, 2023 to Sept 15, 2023 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-09-15 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada is releasing an introductory paper, which provides an overview of the work that has been completed to date by the Crown-Indigenous Working Group for the potential oil sands mining effluent regulations. Environment and Climate Change Canada is accepting feedback on the paper from Indigenous communities and stakeholders through online submissions and engagement sessions until September 15, 2023. | |
| Fundy National Park Draft Management Plan | Closed | Animals | Culture | Environment | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | Plants | Recreation | Aug 18, 2023 to Sept 15, 2023 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-15 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is consulting with Canadians on the management plan for Fundy National Park. Once finalized, the management plan will guide decision-making for the management and operation of Fundy National Park. The management plan outlines a long-term vision, strategies, 5-year to 10-year objectives and associated targets. The plan was developed with input from Indigenous partners, stakeholders and the public. Indigenous partners, partners and stakeholders, community members and the public are invited to review the plan and complete the online survey by September 15, 2023. | |
| Consultation on regulations amending the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (laser products) | Closed | Health | Public safety | Regulations | Science and technology | July 1, 2023 to Sept 14, 2023 | 2023-07-01 | 2023-09-14 | Health Canada | The Government of Canada is seeking your comments on proposed amendments to the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations pertaining to laser products in Canada Gazette Part I. | |
| Development of a Canadian code of practice for generative AI | Closed | Industry | International | Private sector | Science and technology | Aug 4, 2023 to Sept 14, 2023 | 2023-08-04 | 2023-09-14 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Seeking stakeholder views on potential elements for inclusion in a Canadian code of practice for generative AI, which would inform international and domestic discussions on voluntary guidance to companies developing and deploying AI systems | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on Azoxystrobin and Its Associated End-use Products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2023-02 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 15, 2023 to Sept 13, 2023 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-09-13 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of azoxystrobin and associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada with label amendments including new risk mitigation measures. Azoxystrobin is a fungicide registered for the control of various fungal diseases on a wide range of agricultural crops including, fruits, vegetables, specialty crops, greenhouse and outdoor ornamentals, turf and seed treatment. To protect human health and the environment, the following risk-reduction measures are proposed: Rotational plant-back intervals Updated standard restricted-entry intervals, re-entry statements Updated re-treatment intervals for barley, rye and wheat. A prohibition of the use of handheld mist blower/airblast or handheld fogging equipment in greenhouse A prohibition of the use of the commercial products on residential turf sites Updated standard drift statement Increased or updated personal protective equipment A standard statement to seed treatment labels and seed tags to keep products out of reach of children and animals Updated environmental precautionary statements. New or updated spray buffer zones ranging from 0–20 meters for all uses. Currently registered products containing azoxystrobin can be found in the Pesticide Product Information Database and in Appendix I of PRVD2023-02. Appendix II of PRVD2023-02 lists all uses for which azoxystrobin is presently registered. For more information on the proposed decision open the "Proposed Re-evaluation Decision". | |
| Vuntut National Park Draft Management Plan Consultation | Closed | Culture | Environment | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | July 31, 2023 to Sept 11, 2023 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-09-11 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is preparing a new management plan for Vuntut National Park and is seeking the views of Canadians on the vision, key strategies and objectives proposed for the management and operation of this national park for the next 10 years. From July 31 to September 11, you’re invited to provide feedback on the draft management plan. Join the conversation and help ensure the plan truly reflects the values and opinions of Canadians. | |
| Consultation on fludioxonil, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-34 | Closed | Agriculture | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | June 27, 2023 to Sept 10, 2023 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-09-10 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting the public and seeking your feedback on a proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) increase for fludioxonil on imported sugar beet roots. An MRL is the highest amount of a specific pesticide residue allowed on a particular food commodity when a pesticide is used according to label directions. This MRL increase is being requested in Canada to align with the United States of America. This is so sugar beet roots, or any processed foods derived from sugar beet roots, can be imported and sold in Canada. | |
| Management Plan for the Mapleleaf (Quadrula quadrula) Great Lakes – Upper St. Lawrence Population, and Rainbow (Villosa iris) in Canada | Planned | Animals | Environment | July 10, 2023 to Sept 8, 2023 | 2023-07-10 | 2023-09-08 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | As required under the Species at Risk Act (subsections 43(1), 50(2), and 68(3)), the proposed recovery strategy, action plan, or management plan must be posted to the Species at Risk Public Registry for a 60-day public comment period. Any person may file written comments with the competent minister. | |
| Consultation on strengthening the regulations of pest control products in Canada, Notice of Intent NOI2023-01 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 20, 2023 to Sept 8, 2023 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-09-08 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on this proposal to strengthen the regulation of pest control products in Canada. Notice of Intent NOI2023-01 is a consultation document that informs Canadians, regulated parties, Indigenous organizations, and other interested stakeholders and partners that Health Canada is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations to strengthen the protection of human health and the environment, including wildlife, from risks posed by pesticides in Canada. | |
| Developing laws and regulations for First Nations drinking water and wastewater: engagement 2022/2023 | Open - accepting input | Indigenous Peoples | Aug 1, 2022 to Sept 8, 2023 | 2022-08-01 | 2023-09-08 | Indigenous Services Canada | Engagement on proposed legislation to support the provision of safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services on First Nations lands. Aligned with the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Class Action Settlement Agreement, and the principles of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Government of Canada is committed to making all reasonable efforts to develop and introduce new legislation in consultation with First Nations by December 31, 2022. Canada is therefore conducting on-going direct engagement with First Nation rights-holders, First Nation organizations, and Modern Treaty and Self-governing Nations. | |
| Consultation on amendments to the Patent Rules | Closed | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Aug 7, 2023 to Sept 8, 2023 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-09-08 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | In order to support recent amendments to the Patent Act which enable implementation of the patent term adjustment (PTA) obligation in the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (coming into force at the latest by January 1, 2025), amendments to the Patent Rules will be required. The Government of Canada is seeking preliminary views on elements of the regulatory framework related to patent term adjustment. Further, other miscellaneous and housekeeping amendments to the Patent Rules may be proposed and views are sought on those and other possible improvements to the Patent Rules. | |
| Public Consultation on proposed amendments to Schedule XV of the Contraventions Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992) | Closed | Transportation | July 17, 2023 to Sept 8, 2023 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-08 | Transport Canada | The Government of Canada wants to increase fine amounts under Schedule XV of the Contraventions Regulations related to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992. | What We Heard Report available |
| Thematic Consultation on Potential Amendments to the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Private sector | Science and technology | Aug 4, 2023 to Sept 5, 2023 | 2023-08-04 | 2023-09-05 | Public Health Agency of Canada | Canada's biomanufacturing sector has rapidly expanded, drawing attention to growth and new challenges to the oversight of Canada's biosafety and biosecurity program. In response to this expansion, we are seeking input from interested and affected parties, to inform potential regulatory amendments under the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations (the Regulations). | |
| Amendments to Standard 507 - Flight Authority and Certification of Noise Compliance | Closed | Transportation | May 3, 2022 to Sept 4, 2023 | 2022-05-03 | 2023-09-04 | Transport Canada | NA | |
| NPA 2023-011-Amendments to Standard 507 - Flight Authority and Certification of Noise Compliance | Closed | Transportation | July 26, 2023 to Sept 3, 2023 | 2023-07-26 | 2023-09-03 | Transport Canada | Amendments to Standard 507.03(6) Appendix H to Standard 507: a) Removal of the Information Note under 507.03(6)(a) b) Removal of the Information Note under 507.03(6)(d) c) Amendments to 507.03(6)(d) d) Amendments to 507.03(6)(e) | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on spiromesifen, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-32 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 19, 2023 to Sept 2, 2023 | 2023-06-19 | 2023-09-02 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for spiromesifen up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for spiromesifen. | |
| Consultation on acequinocyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-33 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 19, 2023 to Sept 2, 2023 | 2023-06-19 | 2023-09-02 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for acequinocyl up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for acequinocyl. | |
| Participate in the risk assessment process for the EntoEngine fly producing human FGF2 | Closed | Environment | Regulations | Aug 2, 2023 to Sept 1, 2023 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-09-01 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The New Substances program is seeking scientific information and test data that could inform the risk assessment process for the EntoEngine fly producing human FGF2. From August 2 to September 1, 2023, Canadians are invited to submit scientific information and test data as part of the Voluntary Public Engagement Initiative. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your ideas: Consultation on improving access to drugs and other health products in Canada | Closed | Development | Food and drug | Health | June 5, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023 | 2023-06-05 | 2023-08-31 | Health Canada | Drugs and other health products are essential to improving and maintaining our health. Disruptions to their supply can cause hardships for people in Canada and their families and put additional stress on our health care system. In November 2022, Health Canada created a Drug Shortages Task Force to further improve our ability to prevent and mitigate shortages. We're seeking input on core elements of a strategy to improve access to drugs and other health products for people in Canada. The information gathered from this consultation will be used to develop solutions for Health Canada and others who have a role to play in helping prevent shortages. | |
| Consultation on the proposed amendments to the Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Health | Regulations | June 17, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023 | 2023-06-17 | 2023-08-31 | Health Canada | The Government of Canada is seeking your comments on the proposed amendments to the Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Regulations and the Directive concerning testing for formaldehyde emissions. | |
| Development of a pollution prevention (P2) planning notice for primary food plastic packaging | Closed | Environment | Industry | Aug 1, 2023 to Aug 30, 2023 | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-30 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | ECCC published a consultation document to support the development of a pollution prevention (P2) notice for food contact plastic packaging. Comments received are being used to inform approaches on reducing waste in food plastic packaging. | |
| Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Recall Information) | Closed | Transportation | June 16, 2023 to Aug 30, 2023 | 2023-06-16 | 2023-08-30 | Transport Canada | The proposed regulatory changes would introduce additional requirements for regulated companies to post specified information about safety recalls on their website. It would also require designated vehicle companies to have a free web-based service to allow consumers to search for vehicle-specific recall information using their 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN). | |
| Share your ideas: Amendments to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations for the Dome Mine | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Regulations | June 5, 2023 to Aug 29, 2023 | 2023-06-05 | 2023-08-29 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for participants to provide comments on the assessment of alternatives for the disposal of mine waste and the proposed fish habitat compensation plan (FHCP) related to possible amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER). | |
| Share your ideas: Review of the Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Animals | Environment | Justice and the Law | Natural resources | Plants | Policy | Regulations | June 5, 2023 to Aug 29, 2023 | 2023-06-05 | 2023-08-29 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The goal of this consultation is to collect input from stakeholders relating to the implementation of the Regulations and determine whether or not changes are necessary to further improve and modernize the Regulations. Those who participate in the consultation can review the Regulations and accompanying discussion paper and share input directly with Enforcement. | |
| Consultation on cyflumetofen, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-30 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 15, 2023 to Aug 29, 2023 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-08-29 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for cyflumetofen up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for cyflumetofen. | |
| Consultation on chloropicrin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-31 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 15, 2023 to Aug 29, 2023 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-08-29 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for chloropicrin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for chloropicrin. | |
| Notice of intent regarding the Minister of Health’s intention to publish marketing authorizations to permit vitamin D fortification of yogurt and kefir and expand the eligibility for the dairy-related exemption from the front-of-package nutrition labelling requirement | Closed | Advertising/Marketing | Food and drug | July 28, 2023 to Aug 28, 2023 | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-28 | Health Canada | The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to inform Canadians, regulated parties and other stakeholders of the Minister of Health's intention to permit the vitamin D fortification of yogurt and kefir that are made from dairy products and expand the eligibility for the dairy-related exemption from the front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling requirement by implementing a lower calcium threshold. The types of foods eligible for the exemption remain the same as those currently set out in the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) (i.e., prepackaged products that are cheese or yogurt – including drinkable yogurt – that are made from dairy products, kefir or buttermilk). | |
| Consultation on Conditions of Licence relating to the Provision of Service within the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Subway System | Closed | Communication | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Science and technology | July 24, 2023 to Aug 28, 2023 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-28 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | ISED consulted on the introduction of Conditions of Licence applicable to telecommunications common carriers operating in Toronto, Ontario relating to the provision of service in subway stations and tunnels operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) | |
| Consultation on fenhexamid, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-26 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 12, 2023 to Aug 26, 2023 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-26 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for fenhexamid up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for fenhexamid. | |
| Consultation on flumioxazin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-27 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 12, 2023 to Aug 26, 2023 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-26 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for flumioxazin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for flumioxazin. | |
| Consultation on ethalfluralin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-28 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 12, 2023 to Aug 26, 2023 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-26 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for ethalfluralin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for ethalfluralin. | |
| Consultation on ethalfluralin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-29 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 12, 2023 to Aug 26, 2023 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-26 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for ethalfluralin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for ethalfluralin. | |
| Consultation on the proposed Tents Regulations | Closed | Children | Public safety | Regulations | June 17, 2023 to Aug 26, 2023 | 2023-06-17 | 2023-08-26 | Health Canada | You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed Tents Regulations published in Canada Gazette, Part I on June 17, 2023. The proposed amendments intend to: Update the existing fire-safety labelling and flammability performance requirements of the Tents Regulations with the requirements set out in the national standard CAN/CGSB-182.1-2020 Flammability and Labelling Requirements for Tents, using an ambulatory incorporation by reference Include children’s play tents in the Toys Regulations by adding appropriate fire-safety labelling and flammability performance requirements from the international standard ISO 8124-2:2014 Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability, for these products and defining them as a “toy intended to be entered by a child” Update the Textile Flammability Regulations to exclude products captured in the scope of the amended Toys Regulations | |
| Share your thoughts: Consultation on draft guidance on submitting pediatric studies | Closed | Food and drug | Health | June 27, 2023 to Aug 26, 2023 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-08-26 | Health Canada | Health Canada is proposing a policy pilot to encourage the submission of pediatric studies for drugs seeking new market approval, or changes to their existing market approval, in Canada. We have developed a draft guidance document related to this policy and are looking for your feedback | |
| Revitalization of Newport Harbour, Gaspé, Quebec | Closed | Environment | Nov 25, 2022 to Aug 25, 2023 | 2022-11-25 | 2023-08-25 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Small Craft Harbours Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to invite comments, questions or concerns from the public regarding this project. This project consists of constructing a new dock to replace the current one, which can no longer meet users' needs. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient – Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids micro-algal oil | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | July 21, 2023 to Aug 21, 2023 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-21 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids micro-algal oil. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredient – Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids canola oil | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | July 21, 2023 to Aug 21, 2023 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-21 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the reclassification of a single ingredient feed (SIF) description for Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids canola oil. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient – Fumonisin esterase | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | July 21, 2023 to Aug 21, 2023 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-21 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for fumonisin esterase. | |
| Notice of Proposed Amendment 2023–009, TP 308 / GPH 209 - Change 9.0 | Closed | Transportation | May 3, 2022 to Aug 21, 2023 | 2022-05-03 | 2023-08-21 | Transport Canada | NA | |
| Consultation with Service Organizations Supporting Canadians with Disabilities and Persons with Disabilities (2023) | Closed | Persons with disabilities | Taxes | July 21, 2023 to Aug 18, 2023 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-18 | Canada Revenue Agency | To inform its 2023 Accessibility Progress Report, the Agency will consult service organizations who work directly with Canadians with disabilities to access the Agency's programs and services. These sessions will be focused on assessing the Agency's efforts to date in improving the accessibility of its programs and services, how the CRA is delivering upon its first Accessibility Plan, and uncovering any new accessibility barriers that clients have in their interactions with the Agency. In addition, these organizations will be asked to share this opportunity with their respective clients (i.e. persons with disabilities), ensuring that the Agency can also engage persons with lived experience directly. Ongoing consultations with persons with disabilities, particularly with respect to the development of the Agency's Accessibility Plans and Progress Reports, is a legislative requirement under the Accessible Canada Act. | What We Heard Report available |
| Engagement on supporting the growth of Canada's biofuels sector | Closed | Agriculture | Economic development | Finance | Industry | Natural resources | Regulations | Transportation | May 29, 2023 to Aug 15, 2023 | 2023-05-29 | 2023-08-15 | Natural Resources Canada | Engagement with the biofuels industry to explore opportunities to promote its growth in Canada. This will include an examination of different support mechanisms that could support the sector in meeting the growing demand for low-emissions fuels. | |
| Consultation on proposed fees for veterinary drugs master files | Closed | Economic development | Food and drug | Finance | June 2, 2023 to Aug 12, 2023 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-08-12 | Health Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to get your feedback on proposed fees for veterinary drugs master files. We encourage you to take part in this consultation. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on DeltaGard SC Insecticide, containing deltamethrin, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-05 | Closed | Agriculture | Environment | Plants | Public safety | June 27, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-08-11 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of DeltaGard SC Insecticide, containing deltamethrin, to control box tree moth on outdoor-grown boxwood. | |
| Statistics Canada is seeking volunteers to participate in qualitative testing of the new Canadian Oral Health Survey | Closed | Health | July 27, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-11 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada and Health Canada have partnered to conduct the Canadian Oral Health Survey. This annual survey gathers information from Canadians on their oral health, including their ability to pay, challenges finding oral services, experiences with the oral health care system, and care needs. Additionally, the survey collects information on Canadians' knowledge of publicly funded oral health programs and access to dental care expenses and insurance coverage to better understand the state of oral health. Results from this survey will be used to inform policies and monitor changes in the oral health of Canadians over time. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on proposed changes to strengthen the Air Passenger Protection Regulations | Closed | Transportation | July 11, 2023 to Aug 10, 2023 | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-10 | Canadian Transportation Agency | The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking input on how to strengthen, clarify and simplify the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR). | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on proposed fees for natural health products | Closed | Finance | Health | Natural resources | May 12, 2023 to Aug 10, 2023 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-08-10 | Health Canada | The purpose of this consultation is to get your feedback on the fee proposal for natural health products (NHPs). We encourage you to take part in this consultation. | |
| Consultations on immigration levels | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Education | Housing | Health | Immigration | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | International | Labour | Policy | Rural and remote services | Society | Youth | July 4, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | 2023-07-04 | 2023-08-04 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) engages with a wide range of stakeholders from across the country to help us shape Canada’s next Immigration Levels Plan, a projection of how many permanent residents will be admitted to Canada in a given year. As part of this initiative, stakeholders are invited to share their views on the balance among different categories and programs, and how immigration can best support Canada from multiple perspectives. This includes preparing the next phase for category-based selection in Express Entry, fostering growth through regional economic immigration programs, supporting the vitality of Francophone and official language minority communities outside Québec, and facilitating access to opportunities for refugees and persons in need of protection. | What We Heard Report available |
| Rudder Control Reversal Conditions | Closed | Transportation | May 3, 2022 to Aug 3, 2023 | 2022-05-03 | 2023-08-03 | Transport Canada | NA | |
| Miscellaneous Amendments -AWM 523, 525 and 529 | Closed | Transportation | May 3, 2022 to Aug 3, 2023 | 2022-05-03 | 2023-08-03 | Transport Canada | NA | |
| Consultation on Strengthening Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime | Closed | Policy | June 6, 2023 to Aug 1, 2023 | 2023-06-06 | 2023-08-01 | Department of Finance Canada | To help support this review, the Department of Finance is launching a public consultation that examines ways to improve Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) Regime. Feedback provided to this consultation will be valuable to inform policy makers and the parliamentary review. Using feedback from this paper and the findings of the upcoming parliamentary review, the government will introduce further legislative and regulatory reforms to strengthen Canada’ AML/ATF Regime. | |
| Advance CBSA Declaration | Closed | Communication | Government procurement | Public safety | Transportation | Mar 26, 2021 to July 31, 2023 | 2021-03-26 | 2023-07-31 | Canada Border Services Agency | In March of 2021, The CBSA solicited a Concept of Operations to all Primary Inspection Kiosk (PIK) enabled airports across Canada regarding their interest in deploying a new passenger processing solution known as Advance CBSA Declaration whereby travellers can voluntarily submit their customs and immigration declaration to the CBSA, up to 72 hours in advance of their arrival in Canada. The solution was deployed first to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in September of 2021, and to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ Terminals 1 and 3) in December of 2021. Consultations with the other individual PIK enabled airports is ongoing with the intention to expand deployments throughout Fiscal Year 2022-23. No amendments to policy and regulations will result from the consultations. | |
| Share your ideas: Assessing phosphorus targets for Lake Ontario | Closed | Environment | June 12, 2023 to July 31, 2023 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-07-31 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | We are seeking your comments on an assessment of Lake Ontario’s nutrient targets under the Canada–U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Input received will be considered in the development of a final recommendation on targets for Lake Ontario. | |
| Consultation: Proposed Regulations Amending the Wildlife Area Regulations and the Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations - Country Island, Isle Haute and St. Paul Island National Wildlife Areas | Closed | Environment | Regulations | July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023 | 2023-07-01 | 2023-07-31 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Share your thoughts on proposed amendments to the Wildlife Area Regulations and Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations for the designation of Country Island, Isle Haute and St. Paul Island as National Wildlife Areas. | |
| Join the discussion: consulting Canadians on a proposed economic cooperation strategy with Africa | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Exporting/Importing | Trade | May 20, 2023 to July 31, 2023 | 2023-05-20 | 2023-07-31 | Global Affairs Canada | This consultation runs from May 20 to July 31, 2023. Consultation description • The Government of Canada is seeking the views of the Canadian public and interested stakeholders to help define priorities for developing the Canada-Africa Economic Cooperation Strategy (CA-ECS). • The CA-ECS will seek to enhance commercial and economic cooperation relations with African countries and aim to support Canada’s overall goal of increasing and diversifying trade, investment and innovation with African partners. Purpose of the consultation • The Government of Canada is working to develop the CA-ECS, which will contribute meaningfully to Canada’s overall economic, social and environmental priorities. • The consultation process will help ensure the Strategy reflects and takes into account the perspectives of interested stakeholders. It will focus on: • Understanding Canadian private-sector perspectives on economic growth and business potential in Africa; • Identifying sectors and countries or regions that have the greatest potential for Canadian businesses; • Identifying any major obstacles to further trade, investment and innovation from both Canadian and African perspectives, and exploring potential solutions; • Informing the development of effective policy tools; and • Identifying research and innovation areas with potential for future Canadian and African cooperation. Who should participate? This consultation is open to the public and everyone is invited to share their ideas. In particular, we would like to invite input from groups traditionally under-represented in international trade and investment on the potential gender, environmental and social impacts of developing an economic cooperation strategy with Africa. We would like to hear the views of the Canadian public and interested stakeholders including: • businesses, including micro-, small, medium and large-sized enterprises • Canadian private sector, investors and industry leads • industry associations • research, innovation and academic institutions • civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations • African diaspora communities in Canada • provincial, territorial and municipal governments • national, provincial, territorial and regional associations • students and youth • Indigenous groups • gender equality-seeking groups For reasons of confidentiality and security, the submissions and names of contributors to this consultation process will not be released to the public by the Government of Canada. How to participate? • Interested parties are encouraged to review the background information (below) and provide written comments by e-mail at AfricaCooperationAfrique@international.gc.ca before the consultation period closes on July 31, 2023. • Please read the privacy notice statement carefully prior to sending a written submission. When providing your personal opinion(s), we ask that you refrain from including the personal/confidential information of other individuals or organizations. Background Africa is home to a wide variety of markets, from the advanced economy of South Africa, middle-income countries such as Botswana and Namibia, and coastal countries with strong developing economies characterized by investment-friendly business environments, such as Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Morocco. The growing workforce, rapid urbanization, ongoing improvements in governance, economic management, and stability of many countries underpin their positive economic trajectories. There are also a number of countries with challenging economic environments. The African continent, which includes 20% of the earth’s surface, 60% of the world’s arable land, and 30% of the world’s mineral deposits, including the critical minerals needed in green and digital technologies and renewable energy, has vast economic potential and significant strategic importance. By 2050, Africa will have a population of 2.53 billion people and 1 in 4 people worldwide will be living in Sub-Saharan Africa: it is a growing market that will be home to the youngest population of any continent. African countries are, moreover, essential partners if the world is to achieve its biodiversity and climate mitigation and adaptation goals. The development of a Canada-Africa Economic Cooperation Strategy is timely, particularly as African countries work to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Trading under the Agreement has started amongst a limited number of countries, and full implementation is expected by 2035. According to a World Bank report issued in 2020, by 2035 the AfCFTA will boost regional incomes by 7% or $450 billion. Once fully implemented, it will constitute a single market with free movement of goods, services and people, and a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion. Related link: The African Continental Free Trade Area: Economic and Distributional Effects (PDF) Implications for Canada From 2012 to 2022, merchandise exports to Africa have increased by approximately 43%, but still represent only 0.7% of Canada’s total in 2022. In 2021, known Canadian Direct Investment Abroad for Africa was $14.5 billion, while known Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Canada from Africa was $2.1 billion. Africa’s emerging and frontier markets, the anticipated growth in the continent’s economies and consumer markets, and the integrated, rules-based and transparent trade and investment environment that is expected to accompany implementation of the AfCFTA, present opportunities to significantly increase these figures. Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy supports the advancement of human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion both as valuable goals in their own right and as essential conditions for durable peace and security, sustainable economic development, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy, notably the Action Area on Growth that Works for Everyone, will continue to guide international assistance programming, offering synergies that support sustainable economic growth and help ensure that the benefits of trade are more widely shared. Research and innovation are also key to building a deeper economic relationship between Canada and Africa. The proposed CA-ECS will strengthen efforts to forge new partnerships between Canadian and African institutions, technologies and businesses to address global challenges of the 21st century such as pandemics, climate change, and inequality. Related links • Gazette Notice of Intent • A proposed Canada-Africa Economic Cooperation Strategy: background for consultations • Global Affairs Canada international trade consultations • Environmental assessments • Overview: Trade Policy and Gender-based Analysis Plus • Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mandate Letter | |
| Consultation on potential changes to the specifications for Multiple Dimension Measuring Devices | Closed | Exporting/Importing | International | Policy | Regulations | Trade | Transportation | June 2, 2023 to July 31, 2023 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada is proposing updates to the requirements for multiple dimension measuring devices to align with international standards set by the International Organization for Legal Metrology, and to create a specification for these devices under the Weights and Measures Regulations. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation with Authorized Service Providers (ASPs) who use Online Reporting Application (ORA). | Closed | Science and technology | June 8, 2023 to July 31, 2023 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | These meetings are to gain an understanding from ASPs about their experience with the Online Reporting Application (ORA). ASPs resent about 80% of the user accounts in ORA and 99% of the workorders submitted through ORA. Hearing from them directly about their experience is important to ensure further product improvements benefit them. | What We Heard Report available |
| Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations - Schedule 2 Amendments (Project: Macassa) 2023 | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Regulations | May 29, 2023 to July 29, 2023 | 2023-05-29 | 2023-07-29 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for participants to provide comments on the assessment of alternatives for the disposal of mine waste and the proposed fish habitat compensation plan (FHCP) related to possible amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER). The consultation process will include local consultation sessions and one national session to be held by teleconference. Participants can provide verbal and written comments during and following these consultation sessions. | |
| Consultation on Reforming and Modernizing Canada's Transfer Pricing Rules | Closed | Finance | June 6, 2023 to July 28, 2023 | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-28 | Department of Finance Canada | The main proposal in this paper concerns possible amendments to the transfer pricing adjustment rule in section 247 of the Income Tax Act. These changes would provide greater clarity on the application of the arm’s length principle in Canada in line with international consensus. This consultation also provides the opportunity to consult on administrative matters connected to transfer pricing, including documentation and penalty provisions and the possibility of adopting more modern or simplified approaches in specific situations. In addition, we invite you to submit any additional comments or feedback relevant to the scope of this consultation. | |
| Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador Call for Applications for the Regional Assessment Follow-up Program Advisory Committee | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | June 28, 2023 to July 28, 2023 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-07-28 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites applications for two vacant positions on the Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador Follow-up Program Advisory Committee. This committee provides advice to government officials on the Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador Follow-up Program. The follow-up program for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador tracks and reports on the progress of commitments outlined in the Ministerial Response to the Regional Assessment Committee's Report. The Terms of Reference for this Program can be found on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry. | |
| Underground Fuel Storage Tank Removal at NRC Montreal Road Campus | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | July 14, 2023 to July 28, 2023 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-28 | National Research Council Canada | The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is proposing to remove an existing gasoline fuel tank and the associated piping and fuel pumps. The equipment is no longer required and will not be replaced. The proposed project would take place on National Research Council Canada (NRC) owned lands, but is subject to a federal land use, design, and real estate transaction approval under the National Capital Act. The project area consists of a concrete apron with a concrete island for the pump. The intention is to remove both the island and apron and pave to match the surrounding area. No vegetation removal is anticipated for this project. The NRC and the National Capital Commission (NCC) must determine whether the proposed underground fuel storage tank removal project, located at the NRC Montreal Road Campus in Ottawa, Ontario, is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To support this determination, the NRC and the NCC are seeking comments from the public on the matter. | |
| Regulations Amending the Valuation for Duty Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Regulations | Trade | May 27, 2023 to July 26, 2023 | 2023-05-27 | 2023-07-26 | Canada Border Services Agency | The objective of this consultation is to provide interested stakeholders with the opportunity to comment on the CBSA’s intent to amend the regulations as proposed. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share and view ideas: Proposed amendments to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Regulations | May 26, 2023 to July 26, 2023 | 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-26 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The proposed Regulations Amending the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations was published on May 26, 2023. The purpose of the consultation is to seek feedback from stakeholders and interested members of the public. | What We Heard Report available |
| Proposed amendment to the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations on the Import and Export of Elephant Tusk and Rhinoceros Horn | Closed | Amendments | Animals | Economy | Environment | Exporting/Importing | Foreign affairs | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | International | Natural resources | Policy | Private sector | Regulations | Trade | June 24, 2023 to July 24, 2023 | 2023-06-24 | 2023-07-24 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking comments on proposed regulatory amendments to the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (WAPTR) to restrict the import and export of elephant tusk (also commonly referred to as elephant ivory) and rhinoceros horn. | |
| Consultation on Pentachlorophenol Treated Poles and Cross-Arms, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-06 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | June 8, 2023 to July 23, 2023 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-23 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Pentachlorophenol Treated Poles and Cross-Arms, containing the technical grade active ingredient Pentachlorophenol, for use in new line construction and replacement of damaged utility poles and/or cross-arms used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. | |
| Broadband Fund policy review | Closed | Communication | Industry | Rural and remote services | Mar 23, 2023 to July 21, 2023 | 2023-03-23 | 2023-07-21 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | Since Telecom Regulatory Policy 2018-377 (the Broadband Fund policy) was established, there has been a substantial change in the funding environment with significant new funding available from all levels of government. There is also a growing focus on reconciliation between the Canadian government and Indigenous Peoples and on the role the Commission must play in advancing reconciliation. To reflect this new environment, the Commission is launching a notice of consultation to look ahead to the future need for funding to improve broadband Internet services and mobile wireless services in Canada. | |
| Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | June 21, 2023 to July 21, 2023 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-21 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Government of Canada has proceeded with the implementation of a follow-up program for the Regional Assessment (RA) of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador, which tracks and reports on the progress of the commitments outlined in the Ministerial Response to the Regional Assessment Committee's Report. As per the Terms of Reference established for the RA Follow-up Program, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on the Follow-up Program Report for 2022-2023. Comments received will be used to improve the report. | |
| Public Notice Northern Road Link Project Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | June 21, 2023 to July 21, 2023 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-21 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting an impact assessment for the proposed Northern Road Link Project, an all-season multi-use road located in northern Ontario. As part of the planning phase in the impact assessment process, the Agency invites Indigenous groups and the public to review and provide feedback on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (draft Guidelines) and the draft Public Participation Plan (draft Plan). | |
| Census Data on Demand (CDOD) program consultative engagement | Closed | Communication | June 23, 2023 to July 21, 2023 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-07-21 | Statistics Canada | Consultative engagement objectives Statistics Canada looks for innovative and creative ways to better meet the data needs of Canadians. After each census, the agency publishes hundreds of census of population data tables that provide key information on Canada's economy, society and environment. Census data allows Canadians to function more effectively as citizens and decision makers. Statistics Canada is exploring the design and development of a free online tool to help Canadians access census of population data more easily. Census Data on Demand will allow Canadians to build and download your data tables from the StatCan website. To better understand Canadians' census data needs and how they work with census data, Statistics Canada is undertaking consultative engagements with Canadians. How to get involved Individuals who wish to participate or obtain more information on this consultative study can contact us at statcan.ux-eu.statcan@statcan.gc.ca. Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of consultation participants. All personal information created, held or collected by the agency is kept strictly confidential; it is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the Privacy notice. | |
| Open Doors Experimental Farm of Normandin/AAFC | Closed | Agriculture | Science and technology | July 20, 2023 to July 20, 2023 | 2023-07-20 | 2023-07-20 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Open Door Day large public and stakeholders on July 20, 2023. Presentation of research, parcels, equipment and scientists | |
| Share your thoughts: Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report and Risk Management Scope | Closed | Environment | Exporting/Importing | Food and drug | Health | Industry | May 19, 2023 to July 19, 2023 | 2023-05-19 | 2023-07-19 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The draft state of PFAS report and the risk management scope for the class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 157, No. 20, on May 20, 2023. Both documents are open for a 60-day public comment period ending on July 19, 2023. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on sedaxane, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-24 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | May 4, 2023 to July 18, 2023 | 2023-05-04 | 2023-07-18 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for sedaxane up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for sedaxane. | |
| Consultation on fludioxonil, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-25 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | May 4, 2023 to July 18, 2023 | 2023-05-04 | 2023-07-18 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for fludioxonil up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for fludioxonil. | |
| Consultation opens for guidance on good manufacturing practices for medical gases (GUI-0031) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | June 16, 2023 to July 16, 2023 | 2023-06-16 | 2023-07-16 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on our revised guidance document titled Good manufacturing practices for medical gases (GUI-0031). The consultation period is for 30 days, from June 16 to July 16, 2023. | |
| Consultation on the Proposal to Consolidate Canada Mortgage Bonds | Closed | Finance | June 6, 2023 to July 14, 2023 | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-14 | Department of Finance Canada | As part of Budget 2023, the government announced that it is considering consolidating Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMBs) into the regular Government of Canada (GoC) borrowing program. This consultation seeks views and feedback from interested parties on the possible impacts on market participants from the consolidation of CMBs, as well as how best to proceed with consolidation, should the Government choose to move forward. | |
| CBV IP Valuations Survey | Closed | Financial assistance and entitlements | Finance | Regulations | June 28, 2023 to July 14, 2023 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-07-14 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | In collaboration with WIPO, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is preparing a report on IP-backed financing in Canada. We are honoured to collaborate with the CBV Institute and its members to gather information from the CBV community about IP valuation. | |
| Public Consultation on HIV non-disclosure | Closed | Justice and the Law | Oct 17, 2022 to July 12, 2023 | 2022-10-17 | 2023-07-12 | Department of Justice Canada | This consultation seeks views on how the criminal law addresses situations where a person living with HIV fails to disclose their HIV status to someone prior to engaging in sexual activity with that person. The Supreme Court of Canada held in R v Mabior that disclosure of HIV status prior to sexual activity was required where there is a realistic possibility of transmission. If there is no realistic possibility of transmission, failure to disclose will not constitute a crime. The Court also noted that a realistic possibility of transmission is negated if (a) viral load is low at the time of sexual relations; and (b) a condom was used. Despite this guidance, the application of the law in this area has been inconsistent. Moreover, there have also been calls to limit the criminal law’s application in this area. The views shared will inform the development of possible criminal law reform in this area. | What We Heard Report available |
| Contributions to the Canadian broadcasting system | Closed | Amendments | Communication | Regulations | May 12, 2023 to July 11, 2023 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-07-11 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | The Commission is launching Step 1 of a three-step process to establish a modernized regulatory framework regarding contributions to support Canadian and Indigenous content. This framework, once implemented, will set out the contributions (which may include both expenditures and other types of supports) that broadcasting undertakings, including online undertakings (i.e., online audio and video services), will be required to make to support Canadian and Indigenous audio and video content. Online audio and video services that are exempted from the requirement to register with the Commission (see Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2023-139, also issued today) will not be required to make these contributions. In this notice, the Commission seeks comments on a proposed new contribution framework as well as the initial contributions online audio and video services could be asked to make to the creation and discoverability of Canadian and Indigenous content. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredient – Camelina meal mechanical extracted | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | June 9, 2023 to July 9, 2023 | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-09 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following amended single ingredient feed (SIF) description for camelina meal mechanical extracted. The Feeds Regulations require a proponent to submit a pre-market application for SIFs that are new, have been modified such that they differ significantly from a conventional SIF, or are for a new purpose. The CFIA evaluates the information in the application to establish that the SIF is safe, effective, and labelled correctly. Approved SIFs are currently listed and defined in Schedules IV and V of the Feeds Regulations, with appropriate guarantees, standards, and label requirements. The CFIA will be transitioning to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table (CFIT) that will be incorporated by reference into the Feeds Regulations, 2023 when they come into effect. In preparation for this new approach, the CFIA is consulting on new or amended SIFs so they can be added to the CFIT, once it comes into effect. More information on this is available in the Notice to industry: Consultations on new or amended single ingredient feed descriptions. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient – Pediococcus acidilactici culture dehydrated | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | June 9, 2023 to July 9, 2023 | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-09 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for Pediococcus acidilactici culture dehydrated. The Feeds Regulations require a proponent to submit a pre-market application for SIFs that are new, have been modified such that they differ significantly from a conventional SIF, or are for a new purpose. The CFIA evaluates the information in the application to establish that the SIF is safe, effective, and labelled correctly. Approved SIFs are currently listed and defined in Schedules IV and V of the Feeds Regulations, with appropriate guarantees, standards, and label requirements. The CFIA will be transitioning to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table (CFIT) that will be incorporated by reference into the Feeds Regulations, 2023 when they come into effect. In preparation for this new approach, the CFIA is consulting on new or amended SIFs so they can be added to the CFIT, once it comes into effect. More information on this is available in the Notice to industry: Consultations on new or amended single ingredient feed descriptions. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient – Sodium butyrate | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | June 9, 2023 to July 9, 2023 | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-09 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for sodium butyrate. The Feeds Regulations require a proponent to submit a pre-market application for SIFs that are new, have been modified such that they differ significantly from a conventional SIF, or are for a new purpose. The CFIA evaluates the information in the application to establish that the SIF is safe, effective, and labelled correctly. Approved SIFs are currently listed and defined in Schedules IV and V of the Feeds Regulations, with appropriate guarantees, standards, and label requirements. The CFIA will be transitioning to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table (CFIT) that will be incorporated by reference into the Feeds Regulations, 2023 when they come into effect. In preparation for this new approach, the CFIA is consulting on new or amended SIFs so they can be added to the CFIT, once it comes into effect. More information on this is available in the Notice to industry: Consultations on new or amended single ingredient feed descriptions. | What We Heard Report available |
| Minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions for VFR flight in Controlled and Uncontrolled Airspace - Parts I, IV, VI, VII of the CARs and Associated Standards | Closed | Transportation | May 3, 2022 to July 6, 2023 | 2022-05-03 | 2023-07-06 | Transport Canada | NA | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed amended Guidelines for the Reduction of Dyes Released from Pulp and Paper Mills | Closed | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Regulations | May 6, 2023 to July 5, 2023 | 2023-05-06 | 2023-07-05 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The proposed amended Guidelines for the Reduction of Dyes Released from Pulp and Paper Mills, was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 157, No. 18, on May 6, 2023. It is open for a 60-day public comment period ending on July 5, 2023. | |
| Consultation on pydiflumetofen, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-23 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Apr 18, 2023 to July 2, 2023 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-07-02 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pydiflumetofen up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for pydiflumetofen. | |
| Consultation on mandestrobin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-22 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Apr 18, 2023 to July 2, 2023 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-07-02 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for mandestrobin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for mandestrobin. | |
| Consultation on clopyralid, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-21 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Apr 18, 2023 to July 2, 2023 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-07-02 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for clopyralid up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for clopyralid. | |
| Management Plan for the Northern Sunfish | Planned | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Apr 1, 2023 to July 1, 2023 | 2023-04-01 | 2023-07-01 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | We will consult Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, and other interested parties to collect their comments on the proposed version of the action plan. | |
| Management Plan for the Silver Lamprey | Planned | Fisheries | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Apr 1, 2023 to July 1, 2023 | 2023-04-01 | 2023-07-01 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | We will consult Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, and other interested parties to collect their comments on the proposed version of the action plan. | |
| Notice of Health Canada's proposal to enable the use of L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine as a supplemental ingredient in foods – Reference Number: NOP/ADP SI-006 | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Public safety | Apr 17, 2023 to July 1, 2023 | 2023-04-17 | 2023-07-01 | Health Canada | Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine as a supplemental ingredient in foods or to submit inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically. If you wish to contact the Food Directorate electronically, please use the words "Alpha GPC (NOP SI-006)" in the subject line of your e-mail. Health Canada is able to consider information received by July 1, 2023, 75 days from the date of this posting. | |
| Consultations on Canada's 2030 Biodiversity Strategy | Closed | Communication | Environment | Policy | May 8, 2023 to June 30, 2023 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-30 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | To provide Canadians with a high-level overview of the Global Biodiversity Framework and next steps toward updating Canada’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). To kick-off engagement activities for the NBSAP by bringing together provinces, territories, and Indigenous organizations, as well as other partners and stakeholders to hear perspectives to inform the strategy. | |
| Public Notice Magino Gold Project Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to Conditions | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 21, 2023 to June 30, 2023 | 2023-05-21 | 2023-06-30 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public comment period as part of the post-decision phase for the Magino Gold Project, an open-pit gold mine and metal mill located 14 kilometres south-east of Dubreuilville, Ontario. | |
| Building a Green Prairie Economy Act | Closed | Agriculture | Development | Economy | Economic development | Environment | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Labour | Rural and remote services | Trade | Transportation | Apr 21, 2023 to June 30, 2023 | 2023-04-21 | 2023-06-30 | Prairies Economic Development Canada | The Building a Green Prairie Economy Act calls for the Minister of Prairies Economic Development Canada to consult broadly across the three Prairie provinces to develop a framework for local engagement and cooperation in order to grow the region’s green economy sustainably and create jobs for Canadian workers. To participate, please submit responses to the questions found in the discussion paper and submit through one of the options listed on our webpage by June 30, 2023. PrairiesCan will also be holding in-person discussions in the region with stakeholders as outlined in the Act. | |
| Consultation: The Building a Green Prairie Economy Act | Closed | Economic development | May 4, 2023 to June 30, 2023 | 2023-05-04 | 2023-06-30 | Prairies Economic Development Canada | Online and in-person targeted public engagement on the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act informed PrairiesCan's legislated commitment to prepare a report to Parliament that includes a framework for local cooperation and engagement in the implementation of federal programs across various sectors to continue growing the Prairies’ green economy. | |
| Visible minority concept consultative engagement | Closed | Culture | Heritage | Health | Immigration | Indigenous Peoples | Justice and the Law | Society | Oct 11, 2022 to June 30, 2023 | 2022-10-11 | 2023-06-30 | Statistics Canada | The visible minority concept is currently under review. Statistics Canada is committed to engaging with partners, stakeholders, ethnocultural groups, and the general public to identify the appropriate terminology and categories to describe the population and properly address data needs in health, education, justice, and employment equity. | What We Heard Report available |
| Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxwiqak — Tsiǥis Marine Protected Area (Offshore Pacific) | Closed | Fisheries | International | Regulations | Science and technology | Transportation | Feb 18, 2023 to June 28, 2023 | 2023-02-18 | 2023-06-28 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The objective of this engagement activity is to seek input on the proposed regulations which will facilitate the establishment of the Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxwiqak — Tsiǥis Marine Protected Area (MPA). The expected outcome is the designation of approximately 133,019 km2 as a marine protected area (MPA) and thus advance Canada's commitment to protect 25% of Canada's oceans by 2025. (Canada Gazette I) | |
| Engagement on Framework Development for Fuel, Alcohol, Cannabis and Tobacco Sales Tax Arrangements with Interested Indigenous Governments | Closed | Food and drug | Aug 9, 2022 to June 23, 2023 | 2022-08-09 | 2023-06-23 | Department of Finance Canada | Budget 2022 announced the Government of Canada's intention to engage with interested Indigenous governments and organizations on a framework for the negotiation of agreements that would enable interested Indigenous governments to implement a fuel, alcohol, cannabis and tobacco (FACT) sales tax within their reserves or settlement lands. Input received throughout the engagement process will be used to gauge interest and inform the initial development of a FACT sales tax framework. | |
| Mont Sorcier Mining Project | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 29, 2023 to June 23, 2023 | 2023-05-29 | 2023-06-23 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Voyager Metals Inc. is proposing the Mont Sorcier Mining Project, a new open-pit iron and vanadium mine, located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory, in Quebec. The Joint Assessment Committee (the Joint Committee), comprising of representatives from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) and the Cree Nation Government, invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide feedback related to the proposed project. This feedback will help the Joint Committee prepare a summary of issues and inform its decision as to whether this project requires an impact assessment. | |
| United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples | Closed | Indigenous Peoples | Justice and the Law | Dec 10, 2021 to June 21, 2023 | 2021-12-10 | 2023-06-21 | Department of Justice Canada | To advance implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act), a two-phased consultation and cooperation process with Indigenous peoples was launched in December 2021. This led to the release of the Action Plan contemplated by the UN Declaration Act on June 21, 2023. To support Indigenous participation in the Crown-led engagement process and to support Indigenous-led consultations with their communities, citizens and members., over $26M was allocated to 149 successful applicants across the country, which included . Indigenous rights holders, national and regional Indigenous organizations, modern treaty signatories and self-governing nations and other Indigenous groups. The public release of the Action Plan launched the implementation phase. All measures in the Action Plan will be implemented in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation: Guidelines for Canadian recreational water quality: Microbiological sampling and analysis | Closed | Environment | Health | Natural resources | Apr 21, 2023 to June 20, 2023 | 2023-04-21 | 2023-06-20 | Health Canada | This technical document summarizes current information on microbiological sampling and analysis of recreational waters. We're looking for comments from regulatory authorities, decision makers and the public on the draft document. | |
| Public Notice Rouge National Urban Park Study Public Comments Invited on the Draft Terms of Reference | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 30, 2023 to June 20, 2023 | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-20 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on the draft Terms of Reference for the Rouge National Urban Park Study. The study will look at the potential effects of development projects adjacent to the Rouge National Urban Park located in the Greater Toronto Area. The goal is to understand the potential effects, including cumulative effects, of past, ongoing, and potential future development projects on the integrity of the Rouge National Urban Park and its management objectives. The draft Terms of Reference were informed by engagement with Indigenous groups as well as public engagement sessions conducted in early May 2023 to seek input on the proposed approach and scope of the study. | |
| Consultation: Restricting food advertising primarily directed at children | Closed | Advertising/Marketing | Food and drug | Policy | Apr 25, 2023 to June 19, 2023 | 2023-04-25 | 2023-06-19 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking comments on a policy update on restricting food advertising primarily directed at children on television and digital media. This policy will form the basis of a draft regulatory framework. | |
| Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 19, 2023 to June 19, 2023 | 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-19 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Northland Power Inc., in partnership with Ontario Power Generation, is proposing the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project, a new pumped storage and hydroelectric generating facility located in the municipality of Marmora and Lake, Ontario. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous Peoples to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues and decide whether the project should undergo an impact assessment. | |
| Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill: keeping pace with change | Closed | Regulations | Mar 27, 2023 to June 19, 2023 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-06-19 | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | TBS is seeking input from industry stakeholders, non-governmental organizations and other organizations or individuals interested in legislative issues related to regulatory modernization for its next iteration of the ARMB. This consultation is available on the online engagement platform being piloted by TBS, Let's Talk Federal Regulations. The consultation focuses on three key elements: • Incorporation by reference of internal government documents by allowing specific documents to have the same force of law as regulations, without the need to make regulatory changes each time the document is updated • Sandbox authorities to help test a regulatory approach in a controlled and temporary space, collect evidence on how the approach works and then use that evidence to make any permanent regulatory changes or decisions • Gathering suggestions on potential legislative changes to remove unnecessary requirements, address overly-restrictive legislation or burdensome processes | |
| Recording/Monitoring of Calls Consultation | Closed | Communication | Service | June 5, 2023 to June 19, 2023 | 2023-06-05 | 2023-06-19 | Veterans Affairs Canada | This consultation is being held as part of work underway to determine if Veterans Affairs Canada should begin recording and monitoring Veteran calls with their Case Manager, Veteran Service Agent and/or other identified VAC representative such as Veteran Service Team Manager | |
| Consultation on new livestock feed ingredient – D-Panthenol | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | May 17, 2023 to June 17, 2023 | 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-17 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for D-Panthenol. The Feeds Regulations require a proponent to submit a pre-market application for SIFs that are new, have been modified such that they differ significantly from a conventional SIF, or are for a new purpose. The CFIA evaluates the information in the application to establish that the SIF is safe, effective, and labelled correctly. Approved SIFs are currently listed and defined in Schedules IV and V of the Feeds Regulations, with appropriate guarantees, standards, and label requirements. The CFIA will be transitioning to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table (CFIT) that will be incorporated by reference into the Feeds Regulations, 2023 when they come into effect. In preparation for this new approach, the CFIA is consulting on new or amended SIFs so they can be added to the CFIT, once it comes into effect. More information on this is available in the Notice to industry: Consultations on new or amended single ingredient feed descriptions. | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your thoughts: Consultation on proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability) | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Mar 18, 2023 to June 16, 2023 | 2023-03-18 | 2023-06-16 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability) to enable a more effective and timely response to disease outbreaks and food safety issues, and improve support for disease surveillance activities. Over the last decade, industry and government representatives have been working together on the livestock traceability file. Consultations with industry and provinces identified some gaps and opportunities to improve Canada's livestock traceability system. Feedback received set the foundation for proposed regulatory changes. The proposed amendments are expected to strengthen Canada's ability to respond quickly to animal health threats and other emergencies. | |
| Consultation on Plutella xylostella granulovirus (PlxyGV) isolate GV-0020 and Plutex, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-04 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | May 2, 2023 to June 16, 2023 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-06-16 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of Plutella xylostella granulovirus (PlxyGV) isolate GV-0020 and Plutex, containing the technical grade active ingredient Plutella xylostella granulovirus (PlxyGV) isolate GV-0020 and Plutex, to control diamondback moth larvae on canola and field-grown Brassica Head and Stem Vegetables (Crop Group 5-13). | |
| Moraine Power Generation Project - Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 18, 2023 to June 16, 2023 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-16 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Moraine Initiatives Ltd. (the proponent) is proposing the Moraine Power Generation Project, a new natural gas-fired power plant located near Whitecourt, Alberta. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous Peoples to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues for the proponent and decide whether the project should undergo an impact assessment. | |
| Interference with CATSA screening at airports | Closed | Transportation | May 5, 2023 to June 15, 2023 | 2023-05-05 | 2023-06-15 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada will be asking stakeholders for their views on unruly behaviour at screening checkpoints including views on non-compliance, collection of personal information and impacts based on religions, race, etc. | |
| Tilt Cove Exploration Drilling Project — Public Comments Invited | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 15, 2023 to June 14, 2023 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-06-14 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Tilt Cove Exploration Drilling Project, located approximately 300 kilometres southeast of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in the Atlantic Ocean. Indigenous Peoples and the public are invited to comment on the potential environmental effects of the project and the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate those effects as described in the proponent's summary of the Environmental Impact Statement. | |
| Registration of online streaming services | Closed | Amendments | Communication | Regulations | May 12, 2023 to June 12, 2023 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | The Commission is seeking comments on its proposed Online Undertakings Registration Regulations, which would require that certain online audio and video services operating in Canada be registered with the Commission. Registration requirements are meant to be light, allowing the Commission to collect information, such as basic contact and corporate information as well as information regarding the essential features of the broadcasting services offered. The proposed Online Undertakings Registration Regulations are set out in Appendix 1 to this notice. The Commission does not intend to require all online audio and video services operating in Canada to be registered. Accordingly, the Commission is also seeking comments on who should be exempt from these regulations. Appendix 2 to this notice sets out a proposed exemption order that lists the types of online undertakings that would not need to be registered with the Commission. | |
| Exemption orders and basic conditions of service | Closed | Amendments | Communication | Regulations | May 12, 2023 to June 12, 2023 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | On 27 April 2023, the Online Streaming Act came into force. This Act includes, among other things, amendments to the former Broadcasting Act that account for the impact that Internet audio and video services have had on the Canadian broadcasting system. The current Broadcasting Act provides the Commission with clear powers and tools to, among other things, regulate online audio or video undertakings operating in whole or in part in Canada, regardless of their country of origin. Pursuant to the former Broadcasting Act, in order to operate in whole or in part in Canada, a broadcasting undertaking needed to either be licensed or be exempted from the requirement to hold a licence. Online audio and video undertakings were able to operate in Canada pursuant to an exemption order. Pursuant to the current Broadcasting Act, online audio and video undertakings can operate in Canada without a licence or pursuant to an exemption. In this public proceeding, the Commission is examining whether there is a need to amend, replace or repeal the current exemption orders for online audio and video undertakings. It is also examining whether there is a need to transition to new regulatory requirements (conditions of service) that would replace certain of the conditions of exemption that were previously set out in those exemption orders and to whom those conditions of service should apply. | |
| Consultation on the Spectrum Licence Renewal Process for Wireless Communication Services (WCS) Licences | Closed | Communication | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Rural and remote services | Mar 7, 2023 to June 12, 2023 | 2023-03-07 | 2023-06-12 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Through the release of this document, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is initiating a consultation on a licence renewal process and new conditions of licence related to Wireless Communication Services (WCS) Licences | |
| De Havilland Field Project - Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 10, 2023 to June 9, 2023 | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-09 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous Peoples participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed De Havilland Field Project, a new aviation park located about 11 kilometres west of Strathmore, Alberta. | |
| Consultation on new Competition Bureau Compliance Portal | Closed | Justice and the Law | Regulations | Mar 10, 2023 to June 9, 2023 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-06-09 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Competition Bureau launched a Compliance Portal to help you and your business stay on the right side of competition and labelling laws. The Bureau is now seeking feedback on the form and substance of the new portal. | |
| Health Claims Processing Consultation | Closed | Government procurement | Health | Service | May 26, 2022 to June 8, 2023 | 2022-05-26 | 2023-06-08 | Veterans Affairs Canada | The main objective of the Health Claims Processing Consultation is to obtain feedback from Federal Health Claims Processing Services (FHCPS) Participants to help inform our next FHCPS Contract. Veterans Affairs Canada, Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police have partnered since 1999 to manage the claims processing and administration for health benefits and services through the FHCPS contract. The current FHCPS contract was awarded in January 2014 and will end July 2026. The new contract will be awarded in early 2024. | What We Heard Report available |
| De Havilland Field Project Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | May 8, 2023 to June 7, 2023 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-07 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | 2150038 Alberta Inc. (le promoteur) propose le projet De Havilland Field, une nouvelle usine de construction aéronautique située à environ 11 kilomètres à l'ouest de Strathmore, en Alberta. L'Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada (l'Agence) invite le public et les peuples autochtones à examiner le résumé de la description initiale du projet et à formuler des commentaires sur le projet. Cette démarche aidera l'Agence à préparer un sommaire des questions pour le promoteur et à décider si le projet doit faire l'objet d'une évaluation d'impact. | |
| Modernizing fees for the Vessel Registry | Closed | Transportation | Apr 8, 2023 to June 7, 2023 | 2023-04-08 | 2023-06-07 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada’s Vessel Registry includes information on more than 46,000 vessels in the Large Vessel Register and over 25,000 vessels in the Small Vessel Register. As we continue modernizing our services, we want your feedback on changes we’re proposing for our vessel registry services in 2023. | What We Heard Report available |
| Public Notice Whabouchi Mining Project Public Comments Invited on the Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | June 6, 2023 to June 5, 2023 | 2023-06-06 | 2023-06-05 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public comment period as part of the post-decision phase for the Whabouchi Mining Project, an open-pit and underground spodumene mine located 30 kilometres from Nemaska and 280 kilometres northwest of Chibougamau, Quebec. | |
| 200-BLOCK BANFF AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT, BANFF | Closed | Development | Economic development | Recreation | Service | Oct 11, 2022 to June 2, 2023 | 2022-10-11 | 2023-06-02 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is advancing work on an idea first envisioned almost 25 years ago to re-develop facilities in the 200-block of Banff Avenue to support visitor reception, enjoyment and connection with the rest of the park, and to foster understanding of the challenges faced by protected areas like Banff. The broad intent is for these lots to be redeveloped with facilities, spaces and programs that support visitor reception, enjoyment and connection with the rest of the park, and which foster understanding of the challenges faced by protected areas like Banff. The full picture of what this redevelopment will look like, and the details of its programs and services, has yet to be developed. This picture will be created through a process called scoping which will focus on: 1. obtaining a complete picture of the site through detailed studies, and 2. identifying the principles, considerations, constraints, needs and aspirations for redevelopment with the help of Indigenous communities, stakeholders, the public and Parks Canada staff. The results of these activities will then be used to create redevelopment options (also known as conceptual designs). Parks Canada will seek feedback on these options from Indigenous communities, stakeholders, the public and staff. | |
| Harrington Harbor hauling slip repair | Closed | Environment | Apr 25, 2023 to June 1, 2023 | 2023-04-25 | 2023-06-01 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The Small Craft Harbours Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to invite comments, questions or concerns from the public regarding this project. The project consists in the Harrington Harbor hauling slip repair. The works include, in particular, the removal of part of wood decking, the unsound concrete demolition, the repair of the slipway pillars and the installation of new concrete. The work is scheduled for fall 2023. | |
| Presentation about IRCC’s Digital Platform Modernization efforts at a conference hosted by the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) | Closed | Immigration | June 1, 2023 to June 1, 2023 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-01 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided an overview of the Department’s Digital Platform Modernization (DPM) Project 1 and discussed how immigration representatives would be involved in the usability testing phase. | |
| OPP: Northern Low-Impact Shipping Corridors | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Dec 1, 2022 to June 1, 2023 | 2022-12-01 | 2023-06-01 | Transport Canada | Indigenous partners in the North will be engaged in developing a governance model to support low-impact shipping in the North and in identifying priority geographic areas for vessels to avoid. | |
| 2022-23 Consultations on renewal of the Museum Policy | Open - accepting input | Arts | Communication | Employment | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Society | Youth | Oct 28, 2022 to May 31, 2023 | 2022-10-28 | 2023-05-31 | Canadian Heritage | The renewal of the Museum Policy, for the period beyond 2023, will set out aspirations for the museums of the future and have an impact on how we protect our heritage and how Canadians will be able to access it. | |
| General Anti-Avoidance Rule | Closed | Policy | Mar 28, 2023 to May 31, 2023 | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-31 | Department of Finance Canada | This consultation seeks views and feedback on proposals released in Budget 2023 to amend the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in the Income Tax Act. In particular, comments are sought with respect to the changes described under the heading “General Anti-Avoidance Rule” in Tax Measures: Supplementary Information and in the related legislative proposals to amend the GAAR in the Notice of Ways and Means Motion to Amend the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations. | |
| An immigration system for Canada’s future | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Education | Housing | Health | Immigration | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | International | Labour | Policy | Rural and remote services | Society | Youth | Feb 23, 2023 to May 31, 2023 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-05-31 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Until May 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is engaging with people across the country to collaborate on our vision of the future of Canada’s immigration system. To capture a diversity of perspectives, we will be engaging with stakeholders, businesses in various sectors, academia, interest groups, post-secondary institutions, settlement organizations, the public and, importantly, our clients to gather input and advice. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation to review how to better protect the public interest in cases of public post-secondary educational institutions insolvency | Closed | Economy | Education | Policy | May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023 | 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Government of Canada has heard the concerns raised by Canadians about the challenges presented by the insolvency and restructuring of publicly funded post-secondary educational institutions. The impact of such situations can be far-reaching, affecting faculty members, staff, students and the entire community. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has launched a consultation seeking feedback from universities, experts, lenders and other stakeholders on how to better protect the public interest functions of public post-secondary educational institutions when they become insolvent. Over 30 days, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada will hold a series of roundtable discussions with specific groups. The Government will then engage with provincial governments. | |
| Let’s talk: Preparing and responding to marine pollution | Closed | Transportation | Jan 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023 | 2023-01-01 | 2023-05-31 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada is seeking feedback on a proposal to develop a single system to respond to marine pollution incidents, regardless of their source. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on mefentrifluconazole, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-19 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Mar 16, 2023 to May 30, 2023 | 2023-03-16 | 2023-05-30 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for mefentrifluconazole up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for mefentrifluconazole. | |
| Consultation on prothioconazole, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-20 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Mar 16, 2023 to May 30, 2023 | 2023-03-16 | 2023-05-30 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for prothioconazole up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for prothioconazole. | |
| Consultation on Abamectin and Its Associated End-use Products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2023-01 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 28, 2023 to May 29, 2023 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-05-29 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue some uses of abamectin and associated end-use products in Canada, provided new risk mitigation measures are put in place. The use of abamectin on greenhouse ornamentals grown for cut flowers is proposed for cancellation since occupational postapplication risks were not shown to be acceptable when used according to the current conditions of registration, or when additional mitigation is considered. | |
| Aspen Power Station Project -Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Apr 27, 2023 to May 27, 2023 | 2023-04-27 | 2023-05-27 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous groups participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Aspen Power Station Project, a new combined-cycle natural gas power plant located near Lanigan, Saskatchewan. | |
| Consultation with selected agents from the trademark agent community and representatives from trademark agent organizations to provide an operational update on the progress of the Registrar's new authorities introduced under Bill C-86, as well as the reduction of extensions of time in opposition proceedings. | Closed | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Justice and the Law | May 27, 2023 to May 27, 2023 | 2023-05-27 | 2023-05-27 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | During this meeting of the TMOB Chair Advisorty Committee, the TMOB presented an update regarding the progress of the Registrar's new authorities under Bill C-86 as well as a policy proposal to reduce the duration of certain extensions of time available during opposition proceedings, with a view to shortening the length of the proceedings. | |
| 2026 Census of Population Chatbot Consultative Engagement | Closed | Communication | Apr 17, 2023 to May 26, 2023 | 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-26 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada is always looking for innovative and creative ways to better serve Canadians. Building on the work done by other government departments and jurisdictions, Statistics Canada has developed a new chatbot and a live chat option for the 2026 Census. The chatbot, an advanced computer program developed in-house at Statistics Canada, offers automated responses to frequently asked questions, while the live chat connects users with an agent for assistance when the chatbot cannot address their specific query. These features aim to improve and supplement the existing services provided to Canadians by creating a positive, secure online experience and assist respondents in their 2026 Census of Population questionnaire needs. The Consultative Engagement Team will conduct usability tests to assess the quality and effectiveness of the chatbot and live chat options. | |
| E-consultation - Notice: Joint Health Canada, Canada and FDA, United States Public Consultation on ICH | Closed | Health | Feb 24, 2023 to May 25, 2023 | 2023-02-24 | 2023-05-25 | Health Canada | FDA and Health Canada will be co-hosting a regional public meeting to provide information to stakeholders and solicit input prior to the next ICH biannual Assembly meeting scheduled for June 12-13, 2023. The public meeting will include presentations by FDA, Health Canada, and PhRMA experts on ICH guidelines recently reaching significant ICH milestones. For example, guidelines recently released for public consultation include a harmonized clinical trial protocol and viral safety evaluation of biotechnology products derived from cell lines of human or animal origin. Recently finalized ICH guidelines include continuous manufacturing and bioanalytical method validation. | |
| Aspen Power Station Project - Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Apr 23, 2023 to May 25, 2023 | 2023-04-23 | 2023-05-25 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Saskatchewan Power Corporation (the proponent) is proposing the Aspen Power Station Project, a new combined-cycle natural gas power plant located near Lanigan, Saskatchewan. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous Peoples to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues for the proponent and decide whether the project should undergo an impact assessment. | |
| Consultation on potential amendments to the Cannabis Regulations | Closed | Food and drug | Plants | Public safety | Regulations | Mar 25, 2023 to May 24, 2023 | 2023-03-25 | 2023-05-24 | Health Canada | The publication of this Notice of Intent initiates a 60-day public comment period. Health Canada is seeking feedback and comments on potential amendments to the CR. Input received will ensure that regulatory amendments are informed by and responsive to the cannabis industry, other interested parties, and the public. Health Canada welcomes input for 60 calendar days until May 24, 2023. | |
| REGDOC-1.2.3, Licence Application Guide: Licence to Prepare Site for a Deep Geological Repository | Closed | Recreation | Feb 22, 2023 to May 23, 2023 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-05-23 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has released its regulatory document, REGDOC-1.2.3, Licence Application Guide: Licence to Prepare Site for a Deep Geological Repository, for public consultation. REGDOC-1.2.3 is a licence application guide for obtaining a licence to prepare a site for a DGR. | |
| Consultation check-in on 14 aquatic species under consideration for addition or reclassification to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Mar 20, 2023 to May 22, 2023 | 2023-03-20 | 2023-05-22 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is conducting a consultation check-in on the potential addition or reclassification of 14 aquatic species on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) through a notice published on the SARA Public Registry. DFO undertook consultations with Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, and other interested parties on the potential addition or reclassification of these species to Schedule 1 of SARA between 2010 and 2020. To ensure the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard takes into account current opinions in her listing advice, DFO is inviting interested parties to confirm their previous positions or offer additional information that the Minister might consider in finalizing her advice. The comment period for the consultation check-in will be open for 60 days, concluding May 22, 2023. | |
| Proposal to revise permitted certain uses of aluminum-containing food additives | Closed | Amendments | Food and drug | Science and technology | Mar 9, 2023 to May 22, 2023 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-05-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing new scientific information on the safety in use of any food additive that is permitted in Canada or is under consideration for approval in Canada, including already-permitted aluminum-containing food additives. Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of these food additives or to submit inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically. If you wish to contact the Food Directorate electronically, please use the words "aluminum-containing food additives (NOP-0040)" in the subject line of your e-mail. Health Canada is able to consider information received by May 22, 2023, 75 days from the date of this posting. | |
| Toward a National Urban Parks Policy | Closed | Environment | Natural resources | Apr 17, 2023 to May 22, 2023 | 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-22 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is collaborating with partners, including Indigenous peoples, to create a network of national urban parks in Canada’s large urban centers. Each national urban park will be unique and created through partnerships. Together, these parks will create a network with a shared vision of conserving nature, connecting people with nature, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. These three elements are the foundation of a new national urban parks policy that is in development. To help gather input on the policy from partners, stakeholders, and the public, Parks Canada has prepared a set of documents called ‘Toward a National Urban Parks Policy’. These documents include a Backgrounder, which provides context, a Discussion Paper that proposes possible requirements and standards that the policy could include for the designation and management of national urban parks, and a set of questions for your input. | |
| Remembering Abbot Pass Hut National Historic Site | Closed | Heritage | Apr 20, 2023 to May 22, 2023 | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-22 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is engaging with Canadians about how best to remember Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site. The purpose of public engagement is to determine what should be remembered and if the significance of this site has changed over time. Public engagement begins this spring with an online survey open to everyone. Canadians can contribute even if they have never been to Abbot Pass Hut. | |
| Let’s Talk: Engine cut-off switches | Closed | Transportation | Mar 20, 2023 to May 19, 2023 | 2023-03-20 | 2023-05-19 | Transport Canada | To increase boater safety and align Canadian requirements with the United States, Transport Canada may introduce requirements so that engine cut-off switches are installed on new vessels | |
| Phase 2- AML/ATF- Strengthen Correspondent Banking Provisions | Closed | Policy | Feb 28, 2023 to May 18, 2023 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-05-18 | Department of Finance Canada | The proposed amendments to the regulations would prescribe a formula for FINTRAC to assess the expenses it incurs in the administration of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act against reporting entities, impose AML/ATF obligations on mortgage lending entities and the armoured car sector, improve due diligence with regard to correspondent banking relationships, increase cross-border currency reporting penalties, streamline requirements for sending AMP documents to reporting entities, enhance the MSB registration framework, and make minor technical amendments. | |
| Phase 2 - AML/ATF – Inclusion of the Armoured Car Sector | Closed | Policy | Feb 18, 2023 to May 18, 2023 | 2023-02-18 | 2023-05-18 | Department of Finance Canada | The proposed amendments to the regulations would prescribe a formula for FINTRAC to assess the expenses it incurs in the administration of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act against reporting entities, impose AML/ATF obligations on mortgage lending entities and the armoured car sector, improve due diligence with regard to correspondent banking relationships, increase cross-border currency reporting penalties, streamline requirements for sending AMP documents to reporting entities, enhance the MSB registration framework, and make minor technical amendments. | |
| Share and view ideas: Developing rules and requirements to increase recycled content in plastic products and improve the accuracy of recyclability and compostability labelling | Closed | Economy | Environment | Industry | Regulations | Science and technology | Apr 18, 2023 to May 18, 2023 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-18 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking comments and feedback on a regulatory framework paper on the development of proposed regulations that would set minimum recycled content requirements for certain plastic manufactured items and labelling rules to improve the accuracy of recyclability and compostability information found on plastic packaging and single-use items | |
| Share and view ideas: Development of a proposed federal plastics registry for producers of plastic products | Closed | Economy | Environment | Industry | Regulations | Science and technology | Apr 18, 2023 to May 18, 2023 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-18 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking comments and feedback on a technical paper outlining the proposed federal plastics registry that will require producers to report on plastics they place on the Canadian economy. | |
| Importer of Record Implementation Consultations | Closed | Trade | Nov 2, 2022 to May 17, 2023 | 2022-11-02 | 2023-05-17 | Canada Border Services Agency | To engage and obtain stakeholders views on the implementation of the Customs Act amendment introducing the Importer of Record | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on pyrethrins, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-15 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Mar 2, 2023 to May 16, 2023 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-16 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pyrethrins up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for pyrethrins. | |
| Consultation on piperonyl butoxide, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-16 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Mar 2, 2023 to May 16, 2023 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-16 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for piperonyl butoxide up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for piperonyl butoxide. | |
| Notice of proposed amendments: Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations-Miscellaneous amendments. | Closed | Transportation | Apr 17, 2023 to May 16, 2023 | 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-16 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada will be consulting on proposed amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations: Miscellaneous amendments (various parts of the regulations) | What We Heard Report available |
| Share your ideas: Amendments to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations for the Lac des Iles Mine Expansion Project | Closed | Environment | Mar 13, 2023 to May 14, 2023 | 2023-03-13 | 2023-05-14 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for participants to provide comments on the assessment of alternatives for the disposal of mine waste and the proposed fish habitat compensation plan (FHCP) related to possible amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER). The consultation process will include one national, 30 day consultation session held online. Participants can provide written comments during and following these consultations. | |
| Consultation on abamectin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-17 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 28, 2023 to May 14, 2023 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-05-14 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for abamectin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for abamectin. | |
| Consultation on cyantraniliprole, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-18 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 28, 2023 to May 14, 2023 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-05-14 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for cyantraniliprole up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for cyantraniliprole. | |
| Strategic Intellectual Property Program Review | Closed | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Economy | Science and technology | Nov 15, 2022 to May 14, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-05-14 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Strategic Intellectual Property (IP) Program Review's mandate is to look at how ISED’s suite of innovation and science programs support, and are aligned with, a sound IP approach that is conducive to IP value creation and maximization of benefits for Canada and Canadians (e.g., job creation, productive and innovative industries). | |
| Managing anchorages in the Salish Sea | Closed | Transportation | Feb 22, 2023 to May 14, 2023 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-05-14 | Transport Canada | An anchorage is a good place to anchor a vessel. Transport Canada is considering giving the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority more authority to manage commercial anchorages in the Salish Sea. By adding these commercial anchorage sites to the Port of Vancouver’s jurisdiction, the Port would be able to apply authorities under the Canada Marine Act to the geographic area | |
| Draft Canada-US Lake Huron Lakewide Action & Management Plan | Closed | Environment | Mar 14, 2023 to May 13, 2023 | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-13 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking input on the draft 2022 Lake Huron Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP), a binational ecosystem-based action plan to restore and protect the water quality of Lake Huron and its connecting river systems. The draft plan is posted on binational.net for public input. | |
| Public Access to Information Guidelines and Interpretation Notes under the Oil and Gas Operations Act | Closed | Regulations | Mar 21, 2023 to May 12, 2023 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-05-12 | Canada Energy Regulator | Address the changes to the OGOA resulting from the amendments to that Act which came into effect on 23 July 202. Specifically, the Guidelines address the new provisions for the public availability of information listed in section 22 of the OGOA | |
| Consultation: Proposed application of the definition of Canadian Reference Product (CRP) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Regulations | Mar 27, 2023 to May 12, 2023 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-05-12 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking stakeholder input on a proposed application of the definition of Canadian Reference Product. Health Canada is proposing that a drug listed as 'dormant' in the Drug Product Database would be considered evidence that the drug is "no longer marketed" for the purpose of paragraph C.08.001.1(b) of the Food and Drug Regulations. | |
| Square Kilometre Array Observatory (South Africa) | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | Apr 19, 2023 to May 10, 2023 | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-10 | National Research Council Canada | The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is a global radio astronomy observatory that will enable transformational science about the universe, the fundamental laws of physics and the prospects for life on other planets. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) intends to make a determination regarding whether the proposed SKAO, located in South Africa, is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the NRC is inviting comments from the public until May 10, 2023 respecting that determination. | |
| Square Kilometre Array Observatory (Australia) | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | Apr 19, 2023 to May 10, 2023 | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-10 | National Research Council Canada | The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is a global radio astronomy observatory that will enable transformational science about the universe, the fundamental laws of physics and the prospects for life on other planets. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) intends to make a determination regarding whether the proposed SKAO, located in Australia, is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the NRC is inviting comments from the public until May 10, 2023 respecting that determination. | |
| Consulting Canadians on the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) | Closed | Economy | Mar 25, 2023 to May 9, 2023 | 2023-03-25 | 2023-05-09 | Global Affairs Canada | Global Affairs Canada welcomes submissions from interested stakeholders, Provinces & Territories, and Indigenous Peoples. Individuals, groups and organisations are invited to consider and comment on the opportunities and effects that could arise from Canada’s participation in the APEP. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on a foreign influence transparency registry | Closed | Justice and the Law | Public safety | Mar 10, 2023 to May 9, 2023 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-05-09 | Public Safety Canada | The Government of Canada is engaging the Canadian public – as well as key stakeholders in the fields of academia, law, business, advocacy organizations, and diaspora communities – on potential new tools to protect against foreign interference. Engaging the individuals and communities most affected is critical to ensuring measures capture a wide range of views and expertise. | |
| Consultation on carfentrazone-ethyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-13 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 21, 2023 to May 7, 2023 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-05-07 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for carfentrazone-ethyl up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for carfentrazone-ethyl. | |
| Consultation on benzovindiflupyr, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-14 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 21, 2023 to May 7, 2023 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-05-07 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for benzovindiflupyr up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for benzovindiflupyr. | |
| Let's Talk on Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations: General Aviation. | Closed | Transportation | Apr 5, 2023 to May 7, 2023 | 2023-04-05 | 2023-05-07 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada will be asking industry stakeholders to identify irritants with current regulatory requirements related to hang gliding, powered parachutes, balloons and ultralight aeroplane operations. | What We Heard Report available |
| First Time Filers (Newcomers) consultation | Closed | Taxes | Apr 11, 2023 to May 5, 2023 | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-05 | Canada Revenue Agency | The December 2021 Minister's Mandate letter directed the CRA to inform and support people filing their first income tax and benefit return, with a focus on newcomers. With our main goal being to increase financial literacy, raise awareness of benefits and credits and support filing, we are holding consultations to determine the gaps that exist when delivering our programs and services to newcomers. | |
| Consultation on a proposed Guideline on existing consumer mortgage loans in exceptional circumstances | Closed | Economy | Finance | Housing | Mar 21, 2023 to May 5, 2023 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-05-05 | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada | The Guideline sets out FCAC’s expectations for federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs) to support consumers who are vulnerable to mortgage delinquency. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on 1-Aminocyclopropanecarboxylic acid, VBC-30452 SG Plant Growth Regulator, Accede SG Plant Growth Regulator, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-03 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Mar 21, 2023 to May 5, 2023 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-05-05 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of ACC Technical Powder, VBC-30452 SG Plant Growth Regulator and Accede SG Plant Growth Regulator, containing the technical grade active ingredient 1-aminocyclopropanecarboxylic acid, for commercial fruit tree thinning for apple trees. | |
| Consultation on oxathiapiprolin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-11 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 17, 2023 to May 3, 2023 | 2023-02-17 | 2023-05-03 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for oxathiapiprolin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for oxathiapiprolin. | |
| Consultation on teflubenzuron, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-12 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 17, 2023 to May 3, 2023 | 2023-02-17 | 2023-05-03 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for teflubenzuron up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for teflubenzuron. | |
| Timiskaming Dam-Bridge of Quebec Replacement Project Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Environmental Impact Statement | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Apr 3, 2023 to May 3, 2023 | 2023-04-03 | 2023-05-03 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Timiskaming Dam-Bridge of Quebec Replacement Project, located on the Ottawa River, at the border between the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. The public and Indigenous Peoples are invited to comment on the potential environmental effects of the project and the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate those effects as described in the proponent's summary of the Environmental Impact Statement. | |
| Share your thoughts: Winter 2023 Seed Regulatory Modernization Consultation (excluding seed potatoes) | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Exporting/Importing | Plants | Regulations | Science and technology | Feb 15, 2023 to May 1, 2023 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-05-01 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The purpose of this consultation is to update stakeholders on progress made to date towards modernizing the Seeds Regulations and to request feedback on specific recommended regulatory amendments. Your feedback will inform decision-making. This consultation is the first of two consultations planned for seed regulatory modernization (SEED-RM) related to seed crops only; it does not include updates or questions specific to seed potatoes or Part II of the Seeds Regulations. A separate consultation process for the seed potato industry is planned and will include several in-person meetings with a wide cross-section of seed potato stakeholders. | |
| Canada’s Energy Future, including Net-Zero Analysis: Approach and Scenarios Discussion Paper | Closed | Environment | Industry | Natural resources | Regulations | Feb 17, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 | 2022-02-17 | 2023-04-30 | Canada Energy Regulator | "The purpose of this engagement initiative is to gather feedback on our approach to the next Energy Futures report. Your responses to the questions below will inform how the scenarios, assumptions, and methodologies are developed. This engagement is also an opportunity to inform interested Canadians about the high-level approach to the next report, including how the net-zero analysis will be conducted. Your answers will help the CER obtain: High-level feedback on the modelling approach and preliminary assumptions; Insights about alternative modelling scenarios that are of interest to Canadians; and Any other input, suggestion, or feedback that could enhance the content of the report." | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on pendimethalin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-08 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 14, 2023 to Apr 30, 2023 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-30 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pendimethalin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for pendimethalin. | |
| Consultation on S-metolachlor, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-09 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 14, 2023 to Apr 30, 2023 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-30 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for S-metolachlor up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for S-metolachlor. | |
| Consultation on benoxacor, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-10 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 14, 2023 to Apr 30, 2023 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-30 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for benoxacor up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for benoxacor. | |
| Statistical Geomatics Centre seeking input on Census Geography’s products and services | Closed | Communication | July 4, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 | 2022-07-04 | 2023-04-30 | Statistics Canada | The Statistical Geomatics Centre and the Consultative Engagement Team are working together to improve the Census Geography’s line of products and services. Geography is central to the dissemination of Census-related information, and we would like you to share your experience with us to ensure that our users can leverage and use our substantial library of products and services to their full extent. Your feedback will have a direct impact on informing the development of better geographical products. We believe that this project will be mutually beneficial to Statistics Canada and its users: catering to your needs ensures that we innovate and stay ‘ahead of the curve’ in this dynamic geographic ecosystem. | |
| Let’s talk: Labour shortages in Canada’s marine transportation sector | Closed | Transportation | Apr 14, 2023 to Apr 29, 2023 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-29 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada wants to better understand the possible impacts of labour shortages in Canada’s marine transportation sector and also wants your feedback on possible solutions. | |
| Notice: Consultation on Proposed Guidance for Residual Solvents in Technical Grade Active Ingredients | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Mar 29, 2023 to Apr 28, 2023 | 2023-03-29 | 2023-04-28 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the publication of limits for solvents of concern in the manufacture of technical grade pest control products. Health Canada will consider all comments received before finalizing the guidance, anticipating that it will be updated as needed. | |
| The Future of Competition Policy in Canada | Closed | Advertising/Marketing | Economy | Employment | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Labour | Policy | Private sector | Society | Science and technology | Nov 17, 2022 to Apr 28, 2023 | 2022-11-17 | 2023-04-28 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The 2022 Budget indicated that the Government would consult broadly on the role and functioning of the Competition Act and its enforcement regime. Submissions will be welcome on a consultation paper, and roundtable discussions will be held with a broad cross-section of Canadians to canvass views on how best to modernize Canada's competition enforcement regime in light of significant changes to the economy. The goal is to ensure that the law remains fit for purpose and works for all Canadians. The results of the consultation will help inform any future legislative change. | What We Heard Report available |
| Let’s Talk Supply Chains | Closed | Transportation | Feb 4, 2022 to Apr 28, 2023 | 2022-02-04 | 2023-04-28 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada understands that supply chain issues have wide-ranging impacts and would like to hear the views of all Canadians. We want to continue this important conversation and gather additional comments, questions, and feedback from the public. | |
| A framework for the future of Canada's air transportation system | Closed | Transportation | Mar 31, 2023 to Apr 28, 2023 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-28 | Transport Canada | A safe and reliable air transportation system is critical for Canada. As the air sector recovers from recent challenges, we want your input on how we could improve the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of Canada’s air transportation system. | What We Heard Report available |
| Public review on proposed changes to the 2020 National Model Codes – Winter 2023 | Closed | Industry | Regulations | Feb 27, 2023 to Apr 27, 2023 | 2023-02-27 | 2023-04-27 | National Research Council Canada | The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invited Codes users and stakeholders to participate in the winter 2023 public review of proposed changes to the National Model Codes (National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 2020; National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) 2020; National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020; National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) 2020). The purpose of this public review was to provide Codes users and stakeholders with a detailed look at proposed changes, and seek comments on each proposed technical change as to whether it should be approved, altered, or rejected. | |
| Consultation: Registration of Clinical Trials and Public Disclosure of Results: Draft Guidance and Public Search Portal | Closed | International | Policy | Feb 23, 2023 to Apr 24, 2023 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-04-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada has developed a draft guidance document and is proposing a clinical trials search portal. This portal would help make more Canadian authorized trial information available to the public and improve accessibility of this information. Health Canada is seeking your feedback on: Draft guidance describing policy expectations for sponsors of authorized clinical trials to register and report the results of their trials with international registries Proposed mock-ups of a new clinical trials search portal | |
| Supporting Aging at Home | Closed | Seniors | Mar 20, 2023 to Apr 23, 2023 | 2023-03-20 | 2023-04-23 | Employment and Social Development Canada | The Minister of Seniors and Minister of Health have asked the National Seniors Council to identify ways the government can further support Canadians who wish to age in their homes and communities. To inform their work, the National Seniors Council has launched an online survey to hear from Canadians about ways to support aging at home. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on GS-omega/kappa-Hxtx-Hv1a, SPEAR T and SPEAR-LEP, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-02 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Mar 6, 2023 to Apr 20, 2023 | 2023-03-06 | 2023-04-20 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for GS-omega/kappa-Hxtx-Hv1a, SPEAR T and SPEAR-LEP. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-01 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for GS-omega/kappa-Hxtx-Hv1a, SPEAR T and SPEAR-LEP and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on GS-omega/kappa-Hxtx-Hv1a, SPEAR T and SPEAR-LEP. | |
| Land Use Planning and Development in the Town of Jasper | Closed | Development | Environment | Heritage | Recreation | Service | Mar 6, 2023 to Apr 19, 2023 | 2023-03-06 | 2023-04-19 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is seeking feedback on how land use planning and development services are delivered within the town boundaries. In the park community of Jasper, there is a unique opportunity to explore an alternative service delivery model by sharing land use planning responsibilities with the local municipal government. The ultimate goal is to improve service delivery while ensuring that maintaining or restoring ecological integrity remains the first priority in park management. No changes are being considered to development limits in the Canada National Parks Act such as the commercial floor area allocations, commercial zoning, or the town boundary. | |
| Consultation on pyriproxyfen, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-06 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 2, 2023 to Apr 18, 2023 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-04-18 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pyriproxyfen up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for pyriproxyfen. | |
| Consultation on fluazinam, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-07 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 2, 2023 to Apr 18, 2023 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-04-18 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for fluazinam up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for fluazinam. | |
| Gathering training, learning and developmental needs of federal public servants | Closed | Education | Service | Training and careers | Mar 8, 2023 to Apr 14, 2023 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-14 | Canada School of Public Service | The Canada School of Public Service is undertaking an online survey and conducting focus groups to gain better insight into the current and future learning needs of public servants. The survey and focus groups will give public servants an opportunity to share their learning needs, allow the School to better understand and address learning gaps, and provide a baseline for future engagements to demonstrate learning trends over time. The survey and focus group results will be used to improve and inform the development of the School's learning activities, programs and events. | |
| Share your feedback: Proposed updates to Safety Code 35 | Closed | Amendments | Development | Environment | Public safety | Mar 15, 2023 to Apr 14, 2023 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-14 | Health Canada | Safety Code 35 provides radiation protection guidance for installation, use and control of X-ray equipment in large medical radiological facilities. It addresses personnel requirements, safety procedures, equipment and facility requirements and quality assurance measures to help protect workers, patients and the public. Health Canada is proposing amendments to Safety Code 35 to reflect recent changes to domestic and international practices for radiation protection in medical X-ray procedures. We developed these changes in consultation with an external working group. The changes concern: patient shielding use of gender-inclusive language voluntary declaration of pregnancy annual dose limits to the lens of the eye clarifying specific sections of the document. Send an email to ccrpb-pcrpcc@hc-sc.gc.ca if you wish to take part in the consultation. We will provide a copy of the consultation document and instructions on how to submit comments. | |
| Input on the Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics (GDIS) Hub | Closed | Education | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Immigration | Indigenous Peoples | Persons with disabilities | Rural and remote services | Seniors | Mar 13, 2023 to Apr 14, 2023 | 2023-03-13 | 2023-04-14 | Statistics Canada | The Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Statistics (GDIS) hub is Statistic Canada's primary platform for all gender, diversity and inclusion related data. It enables users to more easily find disaggregated and intersectional data, analytical products and insights. Statistics Canada is re-designing the current hub to maximize functionality and create a more user-friendly experience. As part of this initiative, virtual usability testing sessions will be held to seek feedback on the hub's functionalities and usability, and ensure that it meets data users' needs. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation: Draft objective for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Canadian drinking water | Closed | Environment | Food and drug | Health | Feb 11, 2023 to Apr 12, 2023 | 2023-02-11 | 2023-04-12 | Health Canada | Health Canada has developed a technical document to provide regulatory authorities and decision makers with an objective for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Canadian drinking water supplies. We're looking for comments on this draft document from regulatory authorities, decision makers and the public. | |
| Consultation on fluopyram, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-04 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Jan 25, 2023 to Apr 10, 2023 | 2023-01-25 | 2023-04-10 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for fluopyram up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for fluopyram. | |
| Consultation on clethodim, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-05 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Jan 25, 2023 to Apr 10, 2023 | 2023-01-25 | 2023-04-10 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for clethodim up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for clethodim. | |
| Consultation: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings | Closed | Environment | Health | Feb 11, 2023 to Apr 10, 2023 | 2023-02-11 | 2023-04-10 | Health Canada | Heath Canada has developed a document to provide stakeholders, partners, professionals and the general public with guidance on how to improve indoor air quality in office buildings. We are looking for comments on this draft document from interested parties. | |
| Consultation on Acetic Acid and Rescue Fruit Fly Attractant, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-01 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 23, 2023 to Apr 9, 2023 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-04-09 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for Acetic Acid and Rescue Fruit Fly Attractant. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2023-01 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for Acetic Acid and Rescue Fruit Fly Attractant and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on Acetic Acid and Rescue Fruit Fly Attractant. | |
| Consulting Canadians on a modern regulatory framework for space | Closed | Industry | International | Policy | Regulations | Science and technology | Jan 31, 2023 to Apr 4, 2023 | 2023-01-31 | 2023-04-04 | Canadian Space Agency | The Government of Canada is seeking views from Canadians on a modern regulatory framework for space activities as part of the Government’s commitment to review Canada’s space regulatory framework in Exploration, Imagination, Innovation: A New Space Strategy for Canada. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on sodium acifluorfen, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-01 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Jan 19, 2023 to Apr 4, 2023 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-04-04 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for sodium acifluorfen up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for sodium acifluorfen. | |
| Consultation on spiropidion, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-02 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Jan 19, 2023 to Apr 4, 2023 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-04-04 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for spiropidion up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for spiropidion. | |
| Consultation on methomyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2023-03 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Jan 19, 2023 to Apr 4, 2023 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-04-04 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for methomyl up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for methomyl. | |
| Summary of initial Gender-Based Analysis Plus report conducted on the Modernization of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) Negotiations. | Closed | Gender Based Analysis | Trade | Mar 3, 2023 to Apr 3, 2023 | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | Global Affairs Canada | To seek stakeholder feedback on the potential differentiated effects of a modernized CUFTA on men and women in Canada, and on any other gender diverse people | What We Heard Report available |
| Public release of the Initial Environmental Assessment for the modernization of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. | Closed | Environment | Trade | Mar 3, 2023 to Apr 3, 2023 | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | Global Affairs Canada | To seek stakeholder feedback on the potential environmental impacts of a modernized CUFTA. | What We Heard Report available |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with Whitecap Dakota First Nation on the development of DND's Indigneous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with Nipissing First Nation on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with the Manitoba Métis Federation on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with the Nunavuteda on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with the Quebec Native Women Inc. on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with the Canadian Native Friendship Centre. on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Apr 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-01 | National Defence | Consultation with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Sustainable Agriculture Strategy Consultation | Closed | Agriculture | Environment | Dec 12, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2022-12-12 | 2023-03-31 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced the launch of consultations to help guide the development of a Sustainable Agriculture Strategy (SAS). A Strategy will provide an integrated and coordinated approach to address agri-environmental issues in the sector. By identifying goals and actions, Canada's agriculture sector will be better equipped to recover quickly from extreme events, thrive in a changing climate, and ensure a steady food supply. | |
| NGTL Indigenous Oversight Forum | Closed | Regulations | Dec 14, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2022-12-14 | 2023-03-31 | Canada Energy Regulator | Series of meetings with Indigenous Peoples to talk about increasing Indigenous oversight in NGTL systems. | |
| Engagement on an Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy | Closed | Housing | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Feb 14, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-31 | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | The engagement on the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous housing strategy has closed. Sign up to our newsletter and be notified as soon as the summary report for the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy engagement is available. | |
| ePayroll Project | Closed | Taxes | July 6, 2021 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2021-07-06 | 2023-03-31 | Canada Revenue Agency | The ePayroll project seeks to establish the research foundations for implementing a modernized payroll reporting process for employers. Throughout this initiative CRA will consult micro, small, medium and large-business employers, business associations, payroll and software service providers, internal and external employees, and other foreign jurisdictions that have implemented ePayroll equivalent models. It will also work collaboratively with implicated OGDs. The ePayroll project aims to reduce red tape, and increase the delivery, speed, and accuracy of services and benefits. | What We Heard Report available |
| Justice Data Modernization Initiative - Research on Overrepresentation: Discussions with Stakeholders | Closed | Indigenous Peoples | Justice and the Law | Sept 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2021-09-01 | 2023-03-31 | Department of Justice Canada | Justice Canada's Research and Statistics Division will approach organizations and experts serving Indigenous, Black and racialized communities to explore their interest in leading or being engaged in research under the Justice Data Modernization Initiative, as well as their advice on the initiative's research plan and specific research projects. Under this initiative, Justice Canada will commission and conduct research to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black and racialized people in the criminal justice system. The objectives are to ensure stakeholders are aware of the initiative, have an opportunity to inform the research plan, as well as to lead or be engaged in specific research projects. Engagement will occur through bilateral meetings, discussions with working groups and committees, Statistics Canada engagement mechanisms for research where they are a collaborator, and through a Request for Standing Offers for research services. | |
| Consultation on Fisheries (General) Regulations amendments related to ghost gear retrieval activities authorized by the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Fisheries | Regulations | Jan 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2023-01-01 | 2023-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Harbour Management will be pursuing a regulatory amendment to the Fishery (General) Regulations to clarify that ghost gear retrieval activities authorized under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act do not require a fishing licence. Engagement will be required on this amendment, to target affected stakeholders including the fishing industry, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous partners and other external participants in ghost gear retrieval efforts. Details of the proposed engagement are to be determined once timelines for the proposed regulatory amendment are established. | |
| Aquaculture Act - Indigenous Engagement | Closed | Economic development | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Aug 17, 2020 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2020-08-17 | 2023-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Partnership and dialogue with Indigenous peoples is essential to the successful development and implementation of the proposed Aquaculture Act. While online public consultation on the discussion paper came to a close February 12, 2021, Indigenous engagement is in its early stages. | |
| Blue Economy Regulatory Review | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Regulations | Science and technology | Dec 14, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2022-12-14 | 2023-03-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | TBS is coordinating three-year targeted Regulatory Reviews in partnership with federal departments and agencies. As part of the third round, the Blue Economy will be undergoing a regulatory review. These regulatory reviews include an engagement period which gives stakeholders and partners the opportunity to provide input on select themes, and the input received will be used to develop a regulatory roadmap. | |
| Canada Infrastructure Bank Act legislative review | Closed | Economy | Finance | Industry | Private sector | Jan 27, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2023-01-27 | 2023-03-31 | Infrastructure Canada | The Canada Infrastructure Bank Act (CIB Act) includes a requirement to undertake a review of the provisions and operations of the Act every five years and report to Parliament. On behalf of the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Infrastructure Canada officials are engaging directly with stakeholders and accepting written submissions from all interested Canadians. As part of the legislative review, public consultations will support a thorough assessment of the CIB’s experience to date. | |
| Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Legislative Review | Closed | Economy | Finance | Industry | Private sector | Nov 29, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2022-11-29 | 2023-03-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The BDC Act includes a requirement to undertake a legislative review of its provisions and operation 5 years after coming-into-force, and every 10 years thereafter. On behalf of the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, ISED will seek the views and advice of entrepreneurs, stakeholders and experts across Canada on issues relating to the BDC, the BDC Act, and other matters affecting SMEs. The public consultation will help support the evidence-based analysis and review of the legislation. This consultation is open to everyone, from interested Canadians to experts in academia, business and industry. | What We Heard Report available |
| Dialogue Day with Official Languages Minority Communities (OLMC) | Closed | Economic development | Employment | Education | Policy | Regulations | Rural and remote services | Apr 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2022-04-01 | 2023-03-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The objectives of the consultations are to increase awareness of ISED and Regional Development Agency (RDA) programs and initiatives that support the economic development of OLMCs; and gain a better understanding of current OLMC priorities and needs to guide ISED and RDAs policies and programs. Topics were identified through consultations with OLMCs stakeholders, RDAs and ISED sectors. To support the development of the new Strategy for Entrepreneurs in official language minority communities (OLMCs). ISED will be hosting two virtual consultations (one Francophone outside Quebec, one Anglophone in Quebec) in September 2022. | |
| Consultation on CIPO's 2023-2024 client service standards | Planned | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Mar 27, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Consultation with key stakeholders on a series of amendments to CIPO's SFA-related client service standards for 2023-2024 | |
| Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project | Closed | Natural resources | Jan 14, 2019 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2019-01-14 | 2023-03-31 | Natural Resources Canada | The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on this Project through a public participation process, in the form of a confidential survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and all data will be aggregated and depersonalized before it is analyzed to ensure that no individual respondents can be identified. | |
| Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism | Closed | Justice and the Law | Public safety | July 15, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2022-07-15 | 2023-03-31 | Public Safety Canada | Following the tabling of Bill C-228 in June 2021 and the Ministerial Mandate Letter, Crime Prevention and Community Safety Division consulted with diverse stakeholders involved (either directly or indirectly) in from the Criminal Justice System or in community service to inform the development of the Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism which was tabled by June 30, 2022. Following the tabling of the Framework, a second phase of consultations targeting similar stakeholder groups began in July 2022 to inform the development of an implementation plan for the Framework. A virtual engagement by invitation took place Winter 2023. There are no more formal engagements anticipated on the FFRR or its implementation plan. | |
| 2026 Census of Agriculture Content Consultation | Closed | Agriculture | Sept 7, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2022-09-07 | 2023-03-31 | Statistics Canada | The purpose of the Census of Agriculture is to provide a comprehensive and integrated profile of the physical, economic, social and environmental aspects of Canada's agriculture industry. Before each census, Statistics Canada conducts an extensive consultation and qualitative testing process to ensure that census content reflects changes in Canada's agriculture industry and remains relevant for agriculture data users. This content consultation allows data users and interested parties across Canada to share their views on how they use census data and the type of information they believe should be available from the census. Therefore, Statistics Canada is now starting the public consultation process and seeking for proposals on new or modified Census of Agriculture content that meets the needs of data users while reducing the response burden on farm operators. | |
| 2026 Census of Population Content Consultation | Closed | Communication | Jan 9, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2023-01-09 | 2023-03-31 | Statistics Canada | Before each census, Statistics Canada initiates an extensive consultation program that allows data users and interested parties across Canada to share their views on how they use census data and the type of information they believe should be available from the census. Statistics Canada is also seeking ideas for new or modified census content, as well as data sources that could be used to supplement or replace current content, to ensure that census information remains relevant for the people and organizations that use it. For more information, please visit the 2026 Census of Population Content Consultation web page. | |
| Statistics Canada Client Survey 2023 | Closed | Communication | Feb 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 | 2023-02-01 | 2023-03-31 | Statistics Canada | In February 2023, Statistics Canada will conduct an evaluation of its products and services by asking its clients about: Satisfaction with the delivery of the product or service Satisfaction with the quality of the product or service Feedback will be used to help Statistics Canada further improve its products and services offerings. | |
| Proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations 2016-2023 | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Regulations | Sept 30, 2016 to Mar 30, 2023 | 2016-09-30 | 2023-03-30 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The proposed regulations will include national baseline effluent quality standards and environmental effects monitoring provisions for all coal mines. There are currently coal mines in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia which may become subject to the proposed regulations. | What We Heard Report available |
| CN Jansen Spur Consultation | Closed | Transportation | Feb 27, 2023 to Mar 29, 2023 | 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-29 | Canadian Transportation Agency | The Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) is providing an opportunity for public comments on the application by Canadian National Railway Company (CN) to construct a 47 km spur track (the 'Line') west of the Village of Jansen, Saskatchewan and east of the Town of Nokomis, Saskatchewan. This Line will connect the BHP Canada Inc. (BHP) Jansen Mine site to CN's existing mainline. | What We Heard Report available |
| Northern Road Link Project - Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Feb 23, 2023 to Mar 27, 2023 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-27 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous groups participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Northern Road Link Project, an all-season public highway located in northern Ontario. | |
| Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations - Schedule 2 Amendments (Project: Lac Bloom) | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Fisheries | Natural resources | Regulations | Feb 24, 2023 to Mar 26, 2023 | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-26 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these consultation activities is to provide an opportunity for participants to provide comments on the assessment of alternatives for the disposal of mine waste and the proposed fish habitat compensation plan (FHCP) related to possible amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER). The consultation process will include local consultation sessions and one national session to be held by teleconference. Participants can provide verbal and written comments during and following these consultation sessions. | What We Heard Report available |
| 2023 Canadian Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop | Closed | Agriculture | Mar 21, 2023 to Mar 23, 2023 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Annual workshop with stakeholders to select priority projects for AAFC's Pest Management Centre. | |
| Consultation on the proposed special review decision of atrazine and its associated end-use products, PSRD2023-01 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Feb 6, 2023 to Mar 23, 2023 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-23 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting on a special review of atrazine. Our scientists reviewed thousands of scientific studies and over 15,000 water sample tests. The results show that, with the proposed label changes, atrazine meets Heath Canada's requirements to protect human health and the environment. | |
| Northern Road Link Project - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Feb 21, 2023 to Mar 23, 2023 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-23 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation are proposing the Northern Road Link Project, an all-season highway located in northern Ontario. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous groups to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues and decide whether the project should undergo an impact assessment. | |
| Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) pre-licensing consultation | Closed | Regulations | Dec 16, 2022 to Mar 20, 2023 | 2022-12-16 | 2023-03-20 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Through this consultation, the CNSC is soliciting feedback from individuals, interested groups, and Indigenous Nations and communities on 2 OPG documents: "Updated Plant Parameter Envelope Report" and "Environmental Impact Statement Review Report" that address Joint Review Panel (JRP) to recommendation 1: “The Panel understands that prior to construction, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will determine whether this environmental assessment is applicable to the reactor technology selected by the Government of Ontario for the Project. Nevertheless, if the selected reactor technology is fundamentally different from the specific reactor technologies bounded by the plant parameter envelope, the Panel recommends that a new environmental assessment be conducted.” | |
| Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) pre-licensing consultation | Closed | Regulations | Dec 16, 2022 to Mar 20, 2023 | 2022-12-16 | 2023-03-20 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Through this consultation, the CNSC is soliciting feedback from individuals, interested groups, and Indigenous Nations and communities on 2 OPG documents: "Updated Plant Parameter Envelope Report" and "Environmental Impact Statement Review Report" that address Joint Review Panel (JRP) to recommendation 1: “The Panel understands that prior to construction, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will determine whether this environmental assessment is applicable to the reactor technology selected by the Government of Ontario for the Project. Nevertheless, if the selected reactor technology is fundamentally different from the specific reactor technologies bounded by the plant parameter envelope, the Panel recommends that a new environmental assessment be conducted.” | |
| Phase 2 - AML/ATF for unregulated mortgage lenders | Closed | Policy | Feb 18, 2023 to Mar 18, 2023 | 2023-02-18 | 2023-03-18 | Department of Finance Canada | The proposed amendments to the regulations would prescribe a formula for FINTRAC to assess the expenses it incurs in the administration of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act against reporting entities, impose AML/ATF obligations on mortgage lending entities and the armoured car sector, improve due diligence with regard to correspondent banking relationships, increase cross-border currency reporting penalties, streamline requirements for sending AMP documents to reporting entities, enhance the MSB registration framework, and make minor technical amendments. | |
| Public Consultation on Sustainable Development Goals for Canada's 2023 Voluntary National Review | Closed | Children | Culture | Development | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Education | Food and drug | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Housing | Health | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | International | Natural resources | Persons with disabilities | Policy | Regulations | Seniors | Service | Society | Training and careers | Youth | Feb 8, 2023 to Mar 17, 2023 | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | Employment and Social Development Canada | From February 8 to March 17, 2023, we gathered feedback to support the development of Canada’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and advancing its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | |
| Public Consultations: Call for submissions regarding Canada’s Annual Report on Human Rights and Free Trade Between Canada and the Republic of Colombia | Closed | Trade | Feb 17, 2023 to Mar 17, 2023 | 2023-02-17 | 2023-03-17 | Global Affairs Canada | Public consultation for input towards annual report on human rights and free trade in Colombia to be tabled in parliament on May 15 | |
| Have Your Say! Elk Island National Park to Release Draft Management Plan for Public Consultation | Closed | Natural resources | Feb 6, 2023 to Mar 17, 2023 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-17 | Parks Canada | Elk Island National Park is located just 35 minutes east of Edmonton. Elk Island has worked hard to advance bison conservation over the last 100 years and serves as an important refuge for elk, moose, and more than 250 species of birds. Elk Island is loved by wildlife enthusiasts, campers, hikers, cyclists, paddlers, stargazers and beachgoers alike. Elk Island is releasing a draft management plan that will allow Canadians to have their say. Management plans are strategic, based on a long-term vision, with clear direction for a 10-year period and serve as a key accountability document to the public. Find Parks Canada staff at local events and universities in Edmonton throughout February and March, participate in the virtual open house, complete the online survey and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. | |
| Elk Island National Park Management Plan 2023 | Closed | Communication | Development | Environment | Education | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Plants | Recreation | Science and technology | Feb 6, 2023 to Mar 17, 2023 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-17 | Parks Canada | Elk Island National Park tabled a new management plan in Parliament in December 2023. Management plans are strategic, based on a long-term vision, with clear direction for a 10-year period and serve as a key accountability document to the public. The Elk Island Management Plan was built in consultation with Indigenous partners, park stakeholders and Canadians. The new plan sets out a plan to continue strengthening relationships with Indigenous partners, protecting the park’s diverse ecosystems and creating connections with Canadians. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on Glass Sponge Reef-Rockfish Conservation Area (GSR-RCA) alignment in Howe Sound and surrounding inlets | Closed | Environment | Fisheries | Nov 30, 2022 to Mar 15, 2023 | 2022-11-30 | 2023-03-15 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Marine Conservation Target (MCT) team will hold three workshops from November 2022 - February 2023 regarding proposed amendments on regulations and boundaries to glass sponge reefs and rockfish conservation areas in Howe Sound and the surrounding inlets. | |
| Consultation on Sodium Hypochlorite, Calcium Hypochlorite and Their Associated End-use Products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2022-21 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Dec 14, 2022 to Mar 14, 2023 | 2022-12-14 | 2023-03-14 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of products containing sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. Sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite are non-selective and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents. They are effective in controlling and preventing the growth of bacteria, algae, fungi, and viruses when used in aqueous solution. Products are registered as antimicrobials in industrial settings, commercial ornamental water systems, municipal water treatment of sewage and industrial effluent, certain indoor hard surfaces, laundry additive, and swimming pools and spas. | |
| Draft guidance on advanced therapeutic products framework | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Policy | Dec 28, 2022 to Mar 13, 2023 | 2022-12-28 | 2023-03-13 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking feedback on a draft guidance document on advanced therapeutic products framework. Advanced therapeutic products (ATPs) are drugs, medical devices or any combination of drugs and medical devices that are so unique, complex and distinct that they fundamentally challenge: - existing regulations - Health Canada's ability to protect people's health The outcome will be a final guidance document that provides an overview of how Health Canada designates and regulates ATPs under sections 21.9 to 21.96 of the Food and Drugs Act. | |
| Share your thoughts: Use of foreign decisions for livestock feed approvals in Canada | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Feb 7, 2023 to Mar 9, 2023 | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-09 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The guidance aims to elaborate and describe characteristics of a plant product that could result in a novel feed ingredient as per the Feeds Regulations. This guidance is expected to encourage innovation, while maintaining Canada’s role as a leader in science-based regulation. | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed changes to the Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Animals | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Feb 7, 2023 to Mar 9, 2023 | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-09 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading a 30-day public consultation to seek comments on the proposed document: Overview of the proposed changes to the Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels. The Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels is a document that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Feeds Regulations, 2023 and will come into force when the new regulations are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II (CGII). | What We Heard Report available |
| Sorel-Tracy Port Terminal Project Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Public Participation Plan | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Feb 7, 2023 to Mar 9, 2023 | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-09 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | he Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting an impact assessment for the proposed Sorel-Tracy Port Terminal Project, located in the industrial-port zone of Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. As part of the planning phase in the impact assessment process, the Agency invites the public and Indigenous groups to review and provide feedback on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (draft Guidelines) and the draft Public Participation Plan (draft Plan). | |
| Consultation on ipflufenoquin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-24 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Dec 23, 2022 to Mar 8, 2023 | 2022-12-23 | 2023-03-08 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for ipflufenoquin up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for ipflufenoquin. | |
| Draft technical document guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality - Antimony | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Dec 24, 2022 to Mar 8, 2023 | 2022-12-24 | 2023-03-08 | Health Canada | Opened on December 24, 2022, and will close to new input on March 8, 2023. Health Canada is updating its guidance document on antimony in drinking water. We're looking for comments from regulatory authorities, decision makers and the public on the draft document. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on the modernization of the Weights and Measures Act and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act | Closed | Regulations | Feb 8, 2023 to Mar 8, 2023 | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-08 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada is looking to consult with their stakeholders with the goal of modernizing the measurement regulatory framework in Canada, specifically the Weights and Measures Act and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act. Measurement Canada will gather stakeholder's feedback on potential amendments to the Acts to help inform the development of proposed drafting instructions to be included in a package to Cabinet. Depending on the timing, the next step may occur in the current fiscal to start consulting on potential updates to the corresponding regulations. | What We Heard Report available |
| Revitalization of the Advanced Electronics and Photonics (AEP) Fabrication Facility | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | May 2, 2022 to Mar 7, 2023 | 2022-05-02 | 2023-03-07 | National Research Council Canada | The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is proposing to expand and upgrade the existing Advanced Electronics and Photonics (AEP) Fabrication Facility, located at the NRC's Montreal Road Campus in Ottawa, Ontario. The NRC and the National Capital Commission (NCC) must determine whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To support this determination, the NRC and the NCC are seeking comments from the public on the matter. | |
| Release of Draft (Step 2) ICH guideline Q5A(R2) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Policy | Nov 2, 2022 to Mar 2, 2023 | 2022-11-02 | 2023-03-02 | Health Canada | Release of Draft (Step 2) ICH guideline, ICH Q5A(R2) - Viral Safety Evaluation of Biotechnology Products Derived from Cell Lines of Human or Animal Origin November 2, 2022 Our file number: 22-111547-432 The above referenced draft guidance was released for consultation by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Assembly and is being posted on the ICH website for information and comment in accordance with Step 2 of the ICH process. Please note that draft guidance documents are only available in English until finalised by the ICH. It is also important to note that amendments to draft documents may occur as a result of regulatory consultations and subsequent deliberations within the ICH. All comments forwarded to Health Canada will be transmitted to the ICH as is, with the disclaimer that they are provided for information and do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada, except as specifically indicated in separate comments. As appropriate, your organization may alternatively wish to provide comments to your affiliate association in the United States, Europe or Japan for their input directly to ICH. | |
| Consultation on labour standards protections for interns in federally regulated workplaces | Closed | Communication | Employment | Labour | Youth | Nov 1, 2022 to Mar 1, 2023 | 2022-11-01 | 2023-03-01 | Employment and Social Development Canada | This survey aimed to identify the awareness level of various stakeholders regarding labour standards protections for interns in federally regulated workplaces. It will help identify best practices and communication channels to increase awareness. | |
| Community Consultation related to the Socio-Economic Overview Report for the Southampton Island Area of Interest Marine Protected Area | Closed | Economy | Fisheries | Aug 1, 2022 to Mar 1, 2023 | 2022-08-01 | 2023-03-01 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the Kivalliq Inuit Association and the Government of Nunavut are considering the ocean around Southampton Island, Coats Island and Chesterfield Inlet for a potential future Marine Protected Area. The Socioeconomic Overview Report is a document that describes all the current and potential future social and economic activities within the Southampton Island Area of Interest (AOI). DFO is seeking community input from the communities near the AOI about the social and economic importance of area to inform the later steps in the Marine Protected Area establishment process, such as the boundary and what activities are allowed or restricted. A public information session was also held in the community of Coral Harbour and additional meetings are planned for the community of Chesterfield Inlet. | |
| Rope-on-Demand/Ropeless Fishing Systems Manufacturers Meeting | Closed | Fisheries | Science and technology | Feb 1, 2023 to Feb 28, 2023 | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-28 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Meeting with developers and manufacturers of on-demand fishing gear systems to discuss Canadian context for testing and deployment of new systems. | |
| Consultation on florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-23 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Dec 15, 2022 to Feb 28, 2023 | 2022-12-15 | 2023-02-28 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for florpyrauxifen-benzyl up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for florpyrauxifen-benzyl. | |
| Notice of proposal to update the nutrition labelling: Table of reference amounts for food (NOP/ADP-QRA-2023-2) | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Dec 21, 2023 to Feb 28, 2023 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-02-28 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Food Directorate is proposing three amendments to the Table of Reference Amounts for Food (TRA) based on stakeholder feedback, consumption data, market trends, and to address identified gaps for specific food categories. | |
| Consultation: Notice of Intent for proposal to remove the consumer product exclusion from the Hazardous Products Act | Closed | Health | Policy | Dec 15, 2022 to Feb 23, 2023 | 2022-12-15 | 2023-02-23 | Health Canada | Health Canada is seeking comments and feedback from Canadians and stakeholders regarding potential amendments to remove the consumer product exclusion from the Hazardous Products Act (HPA). The main objective of this proposal is to require that suppliers communicate and provide workers and employers with hazard and safety information required under the HPA and the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) for consumer products that are hazardous products intended for use, handling or storage in a workplace in Canada in order to inform workers and employers of hazards associated with these products. | |
| Notice: Joint Health Canada, Canada and FDA, United States Public Consultation on ICH | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Policy | Jan 17, 2023 to Feb 22, 2023 | 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-22 | Health Canada | Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are holding joint annual public consultation meetings on International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines currently under development. The aim of this initiative is to hold public consultation meetings prior to biannual ICH face-to-face meetings, in order to seek input on certain regulatory aspects that could be beneficial for the harmonisation of ICH guidelines. Stakeholder input received through this initiative will be considered in current or future guideline development. Health Canada also intends to use these opportunities to better understand areas in drug product regulation where Canadian requirements may differ from those in place in the U.S., with a view to minimizing these differences. The next biannual ICH Assembly meeting will take place in Vancouver on June 12th and 13th, 2023. In preparation for this meeting, a public consultation for Canadian and U.S. stakeholders will take place virtually on February 24, 2023 from 1:00 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST. To register for this consultation, please visit the registration page. A draft agenda will be available on the registration page. For additional information, including Concept Papers and any available draft guidelines for comment, please visit the ICH Website. In advance of the public meeting, Health Canada and the U.S. FDA are also offering the opportunity for stakeholders to submit comments on these guidelines in writing. Comments will be accepted until Wednesday February 22, 2023. Please submit comments to the following email address: ich@hc-sc.gc.ca. | |
| Consulting Canadians on Potential Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Ecuador | Closed | Economy | Environment | Exporting/Importing | Foreign affairs | Gender Based Analysis | Indigenous Peoples | International | Trade | Jan 6, 2023 to Feb 21, 2023 | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-21 | Global Affairs Canada | Global Affairs Canada invites industry stakeholders and the general public to provide their views regarding potential free trade agreement negociations with Ecuador, exploratory discussions for which were launched on November 24, 2022. Submissions received through these public consultations will help define Canada’s interests in, and approach to, potential free trade agreement negotiations. | |
| National Quantum Strategy Consultation on Security and Immigration for Businesses and Academics | Closed | Industry | Policy | Private sector | Public safety | Regulations | Science and technology | Training and careers | Transportation | Dec 8, 2022 to Feb 21, 2023 | 2022-12-08 | 2023-02-21 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | To provide information and obtain feedback on immigration and security issues from companies and academics involved in quantum science and technology. | |
| Consultation on provisions in GEN-28 for the inspection and testing of compressed natural gas dispensers | Closed | Environment | Industry | Natural resources | Policy | Rural and remote services | Service | Transportation | Jan 16, 2023 to Feb 21, 2023 | 2023-01-16 | 2023-02-21 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Consultation with the compressed natural gas industry and other stakeholders on a draft bulletin on owner/operator obligations under the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act when Measurement Canada inspects compressed natural gas dispensers. | |
| Potential 2023 management measures to address key threats to Southern Resident Killer Whales | Closed | Fisheries | Jan 19, 2023 to Feb 19, 2023 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-19 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | We're looking for feedback on potential management measures for 2023 to address key threats to Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW). | |
| Incorporation by reference of plant protection movement prohibitions and restrictions | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Environment | Plants | Policy | Regulations | Science and technology | Trade | Jan 17, 2023 to Feb 18, 2023 | 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-18 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The CFIA is seeking input on the use of incorporation by reference, which introduces the content of a document into a regulation (for example, via a link) without having to include the document's full text in the regulation. This makes it easier to update information, for example when a list of pests or requirements changes. | |
| Offsetting Policy for Biodiversity | Closed | Environment | Policy | Dec 16, 2022 to Feb 17, 2023 | 2022-12-16 | 2023-02-17 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of these engagement activities is to provide an opportunity to participants from Indigenous, industry, environmental non-government organizations and government partners to provide comments on the Offsetting Policy for Biodiversity | |
| Listing of Mako shark on the Species at Risk public registry | Closed | Animals | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Dec 5, 2022 to Feb 17, 2023 | 2022-12-05 | 2023-02-17 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | We will consult Indigenous partners and communities to determine whether the department should list the Mako shark in the Species at Risk public registry. | |
| Engagement on the potential listing of Shortfin Mako to the Species at Risk Act | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Dec 5, 2022 to Feb 17, 2023 | 2022-12-05 | 2023-02-17 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is conducting engagement on the potential listing of Shortfin Mako (Atlantic population) pursuant to the Species at Risk Act. | |
| Release of Draft (Step 2) ICH M11 guideline, technical specification and template | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Policy | Nov 18, 2022 to Feb 17, 2023 | 2022-11-18 | 2023-02-17 | Health Canada | Release of Draft (Step 2) ICH guideline, technical specification, and template, ICH M11 - Clinical electronic Structured Harmonised Protocol (CeSHarP) November 18, 2022 Our file number: 22-111505-775 The above referenced draft guidance was released by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Assembly for consultation and is being posted on the ICH website for information and comment in accordance with Step 2 of the ICH process. Please note that draft guidance documents are only available in English until finalised by the ICH. It is also important to note that amendments to draft documents may occur as a result of regulatory consultations and subsequent deliberations within the ICH. All comments forwarded to Health Canada will be transmitted to the ICH as is, with the disclaimer that they are provided for information and do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada, except as specifically indicated in separate comments. As appropriate, your organization may alternatively wish to provide comments to your affiliate association in the United States, Europe or Japan for their input directly to ICH. Comments provided to Health Canada should be submitted by Friday, February 17, 2023 in order to allow sufficient time for their assessment and subsequent transmission to the ICH. Comments should be directed to: Health Canada - ICH Coordinator E-mail: ich@hc-sc.gc.ca | |
| Consultation on the oversight of electric vehicle charging devices used in non-commercial applications | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Housing | Natural resources | Private sector | Rural and remote services | Society | Transportation | Dec 23, 2022 to Feb 17, 2023 | 2022-12-23 | 2023-02-17 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada is developing new specifications that will require that electricity dispensed by EVSE chargers to be sold by the kilowatt hour (kWh). Feedback is sought on the best approach to manage the transition from existing meters installed at residences, including condos, stratas, and other multi-unit residential buildings that charge by the amount of time the charger is used to newer chargers capable of accurately providing consumers information on the kWh of energy purchased. | |
| Consultation on the Ozone Generating Device lotus PRO, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-16 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Dec 2, 2022 to Feb 16, 2023 | 2022-12-02 | 2023-02-16 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for the Ozone Generating Device lotus PRO. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-16 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for the Ozone Generating Device lotus PRO and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on the Ozone Generating Device lotus PRO. | |
| Next Agricultural Policy Framework - Share Your Experience and Ideas | Closed | Agriculture | Nov 9, 2019 to Feb 15, 2023 | 2019-11-09 | 2023-02-15 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | FPT governments will consult with Canadians, including stakeholders such as producers, processors, Indigenous communities, women in agriculture, youth, environmental organizations, and small and emerging sectors to develop the Framework. | What We Heard Report available |
| Equipment Fee Modernization Consultation | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Exporting/Importing | Finance | Industry | Private sector | Science and technology | Dec 1, 2022 to Feb 15, 2023 | 2022-12-01 | 2023-02-15 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry (the Minister) is initiating a consultation on the fee framework related to the certification of radio equipment and the registration of telecommunications equipment. Radio and telecommunications equipment supports data traffic carried by current networks and future 5G networks and is now integrated into the way many businesses, consumers, and services operate. As a result of this innovation, ISED has seen an unprecedented growth in both the amount and the complexity of consumer products requiring regulatory approval to be introduced to the Canadian marketplace. The fees associated with this program no longer reflect the services or the costs to operate. This consultation is proposing a cost recovery model for its fees which are in line with industry benchmarks. This consultation will be for the public at large and will appear in the Gazette, requesting comments and replies prior to the Minister rendering a decision. | |
| Discussion Paper DIS-22-02, Proposals to Amend the REGDOC-2.12 Nuclear Security Series | Closed | Regulations | Nov 14, 2022 to Feb 13, 2023 | 2022-11-14 | 2023-02-13 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment, and to implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. As part of accomplishing this mandate, the CNSC regulates nuclear security under the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations and the Nuclear Security Regulations (NSR). The CNSC is revising the nuclear security regulatory documents (REGDOC 2.12 Nuclear Security Series) to align with the proposed changes to the Nuclear Security Regulations (NSR). The purpose of this discussion paper is to gather feedback from licensees, proponents, the Canadian public, Indigenous peoples and other stakeholders on the proposed changes to the REGDOC 2.12 Nuclear Security Series. The feedback received during this consultation will inform the CNSC’s approach to revising the REGDOC 2.12 Nuclear Security Series. | |
| Consultation on pyrifluquinazon, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-22 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Nov 30, 2022 to Feb 13, 2023 | 2022-11-30 | 2023-02-13 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pyrifluquinazon up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for pyrifluquinazon. | |
| Consultation on Pyrifluquinazon and Pyrifluquinazon 20SC Insecticide, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-15 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Nov 30, 2022 to Feb 13, 2023 | 2022-11-30 | 2023-02-13 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for Pyrifluquinazon and Pyrifluquinazon 20SC Insecticide. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-15 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for Pyrifluquinazon and Pyrifluquinazon 20SC Insecticide and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on Pyrifluquinazon and Pyrifluquinazon 20SC Insecticide. | |
| Let's Talk Parks, Canada! - Minister's Round Table on Parks Canada | Closed | Environment | Heritage | Jan 30, 2023 to Feb 13, 2023 | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-13 | Parks Canada | Every two years, the Minister responsible for the Parks Canada Agency holds a roundtable with Canadians interested in the work of Parks Canada to discuss the work of the Agency and look to the future of national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas. The Minister’s Round Table on Parks Canada offers an opportunity for Canadians to share their views on issues of importance to the conservation and enjoyment of national heritage places. | |
| Pre Budget Consultations 2023 | Closed | Economy | Dec 14, 2022 to Feb 10, 2023 | 2022-12-14 | 2023-02-10 | Department of Finance Canada | The federal government is focused on building a resilient economy that works for everyone, and ahead of Budget 2023, we want to hear your ideas about how to help Canadians succeed while building stronger, greener, more competitive, more innovative, and more inclusive Canadian economy. This is your opportunity to share what is most important to you! What challenges do you see ahead of us? What should the government be focused on? What great ideas do you have? | |
| Consultation on sedaxane, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-21 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Nov 25, 2022 to Feb 8, 2023 | 2022-11-25 | 2023-02-08 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for sedaxane up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for sedaxane. | |
| Consultation on clomazone, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-20 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Nov 25, 2022 to Feb 8, 2023 | 2022-11-25 | 2023-02-08 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for clomazone up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for clomazone. | |
| Share and view ideas: Proposed amendments to Schedule I.3 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) and Schedule III.01, Part II (Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022) to the Contraventions Regulations | Closed | Amendments | Environment | Industry | Justice and the Law | Natural resources | Regulations | Dec 9, 2022 to Feb 6, 2023 | 2022-12-09 | 2023-02-06 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The objective of the amendments was to add to Schedule I.3 of the Contraventions Regulations related to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to following regulations: 1. New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms); 2. Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (Petroleum Sector); 3. Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations; and 4. Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations. The addition served to designate as contravention certain offenses contained in these regulations and allow the application of these regulations (issue ticket) under the Contravention Regime. The Contravention Regulations specifies the abbreviated description of each offense, including the amount of the fine ($500) for each offense. The amendments also updated Schedule III.01, Part II of the Contraventions Regulations, to replace the current provisions of the Migratory Birds Regulations (MBR) with the new provisions of the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 (MBR 2022), under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (MBCA). A review of fine amounts was proposed, since most MBR amounts had not been updated since 1997. To determine new amounts, ECCC compared fine regimes for similar offenses and took into account inflation according to the Bank of Canada inflation worksheet. ECCC also considered a greater deterrent effect for the most common offenses and examined the impact of the offense on wildlife conservation. Finally, ECCC examined the reasonableness of the proposed amounts. The fine amounts range, which was from $100 to $500, increased from $100 to $1,000. | |
| Consultation on Ipflufenoquin and Kinoprol 20 SC, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-18 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Dec 23, 2022 to Feb 6, 2023 | 2022-12-23 | 2023-02-06 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for Ipflufenoquin and Kinoprol 20 SC. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-18 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for Ipflufenoquin and Kinoprol 20 SC and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on Ipflufenoquin and Kinoprol 20 SC. | |
| RMD – 22-03: Pest Risk Management Document: Risk management proposal for spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula (White)) | Closed | Agriculture | Exporting/Importing | Natural resources | Plants | Dec 19, 2022 to Feb 3, 2023 | 2022-12-19 | 2023-02-03 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The RMD provides an assessment of pest risk management options to manage the risk of spotted lanternfly introduction and spread in Canada. Feedback received will inform the CFIA's regulatory approach for managing the pest risk posed by spotted lanternfly in Canada. | |
| Public consultation on proposed amendments to the Trademarks Regulations and draft practice notices of the Trademarks Opposition Board | Closed | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Justice and the Law | Nov 21, 2022 to Feb 3, 2023 | 2022-11-21 | 2023-02-03 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is conducting a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Trademarks Regulations, as well as on accompanying draft practice notices. These proposed amendments were developed to carry out the amendments that were made to the Trademarks Act under Bill C-86 (the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2), which conferred to the Registrar of Trademarks the authority to award costs, grant confidentiality orders and explicitly practice case management. | |
| Accessible Canada Act: Accessibility regulations dealing with information and communication technologies | Closed | Persons with disabilities | Policy | Regulations | Nov 24, 2022 to Feb 1, 2023 | 2022-11-24 | 2023-02-01 | Employment and Social Development Canada | ESDC sought feedback from stakeholders (persons with disabilities and their allies, disability community, Indigenous stakeholders, small to large federally regulated businesses; federal government departments and agencies and ICT vendors/suppliers) to get the broadest perspectives regarding possible accessibility regulations under the Accessible Canada Act. These regulations would deal with removing barriers and improving accessibility in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT). | What We Heard Report available |
| Vessel-related policy consultations | Closed | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 15, 2022 to Feb 1, 2023 | 2022-11-15 | 2023-02-01 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | These consultations represent the department's realization of the commitment made by DFO Minister Joyce Murray on June 27, 2022. The goal of the consultations is to engage external stakeholders on potential amendments to existing vessel-and-other-related policies in the inshore fleet in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. We will also provide information out on existing Transport Canada requirements for fish harvesters. | |
| Special Advocate Program Independent Selection Committee | Planned | Justice and the Law | Sept 6, 2022 to Jan 31, 2023 | 2022-09-06 | 2023-01-31 | Department of Justice Canada | The Special Advocate Program is establishing an independent selection committee to provide guidance on a formal selection process for persons to be added to the current list of special advocates appointed pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The committee will be comprised of 4-5 members, and will include, at a minimum: A sitting Federal court judge, a person nominated by the Federation of Law Societies, a person nominated by the Canadian Bar Association, a current special advocate. | |
| Improving the maintenance of activities process under the Canada Labour Code | Closed | Labour | Oct 19, 2022 to Jan 31, 2023 | 2022-10-19 | 2023-01-31 | Employment and Social Development Canada | During a strike or lockout, federally regulated employers and unions must continue any activities necessary to protect the public from immediate and serious danger. However, the Government has heard that there are problems with the process for deciding whether activities need to be maintained. To make sure that the Canada Labour Code (Code) protects the public in the most efficient way possible, the Government has consulted interested Canadians on ways to improve the maintenance of activities process. | What We Heard Report available |
| Prohibiting replacement workers in federally regulated sectors | Closed | Labour | Oct 19, 2022 to Jan 31, 2023 | 2022-10-19 | 2023-01-31 | Employment and Social Development Canada | The Government has committed to introduce legislation by the end of 2023 to prohibit the use of replacement workers in federally regulated sectors. To better deliver this commitment, the Government consulted Canadians to gather their views on the issue of replacement workers, as well as other key policy questions. | What We Heard Report available |
| Development of a National Lab to Market Program | Closed | Copyright/Trademarks/Patents | Education | Science and technology | Training and careers | Nov 28, 2022 to Jan 31, 2023 | 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-31 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. Budget 2022 announced $47.8 million over five years and $20.1 million per year ongoing to launch a national lab-to-market platform to help students, post-doctorate and faculty take their work to market. NSERC, on behalf to h federal government, launched the program in January 2023. | |
| Consultation on Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Milestone NXT Herbicide, Restore NXT Herbicide, GF-3206 Herbicide, GF-3301 Aquatic Herbicide, and ProcellaCOR FX Herbicide, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-17 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Dec 15, 2022 to Jan 30, 2023 | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-30 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Milestone NXT Herbicide, Restore NXT Herbicide, GF-3206 Herbicide, GF-3301 Aquatic Herbicide, and ProcellaCOR FX Herbicide. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-17 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Milestone NXT Herbicide, Restore NXT Herbicide, GF-3206 Herbicide, GF-3301 Aquatic Herbicide, and ProcellaCOR FX Herbicide and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Milestone NXT Herbicide, Restore NXT Herbicide, GF-3206 Herbicide, GF-3301 Aquatic Herbicide, and ProcellaCOR FX Herbicide. | |
| Regulatory Proposal PRO2022-01, Pre-Consultation - Proposed Regulatory Amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations (Research) | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Dec 16, 2022 to Jan 30, 2023 | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-30 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on Regulatory Proposal PRO2022-01, Pre-Consultation - Proposed Regulatory Amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations (Research). This proposal is being distributed for information and comments. The PMRA will accept written comments from the public on this proposal for up to 45 days from the date of publication of this document. | |
| Woodfibre LNG Project — Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to Conditions | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Nov 17, 2022 to Jan 30, 2023 | 2022-11-17 | 2023-01-30 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public comment period as part of the post-decision phase for the Woodfibre LNG Project, a natural gas liquefaction facility and marine terminal located seven kilometres southwest of Squamish, British Columbia on the northwestern shoreline of Howe Sound. | |
| Canada Gazette, Part I: 30 day public consultations on proposed changes to fees charged by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office | Closed | Economy | Finance | Policy | Dec 31, 2022 to Jan 30, 2023 | 2022-12-31 | 2023-01-30 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) fees have not been substantially updated since 2004 and as a result CIPO is now facing operational and financial pressures. In response to this situation, CIPO is proposing to adjust fee to catch up with almost 30% inflation since 2004. The proposed fee adjustment is central to supporting Canada’s Intellectual Property Strategy, meeting growing demand, fulfilling trade and treaty obligations, providing internationally comparable services, and addressing critical capacity and technological issues to provide improved services to CIPO clients. CIPO's proposal was published in Canada Gazette Part I on December 31, 2022 for a 30 day comment period. Feedback provided by stakeholders will be considered prior to finalizing the fee proposal. | What We Heard Report available |
| REGDOC-2.4.5 Nuclear Fuel Safety | Closed | Regulations | Sept 26, 2022 to Jan 28, 2023 | 2022-09-26 | 2023-01-28 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | This regulatory document is part of the CNSC’s safety analysis series of regulatory documents, which also covers deterministic safety analysis, probabilistic safety assessment and nuclear criticality safety. The full list of regulatory document series is included at the end of this document and can also be found on the CNSC’s website. Regulatory document REGDOC-2.4.5, Nuclear Fuel Safety, clarifies requirements and provides guidance for the design, operation, monitoring and safety assessments of fuel for operating reactor facilities. This document is the first version of REGDOC-2.4.5, Nuclear Fuel Safety. | |
| Participate in the risk assessment process for the EntoEngine fly | Closed | Environment | Science and technology | Dec 30, 2022 to Jan 28, 2023 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-28 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | From December 30, 2022 to January 28, 2023, the New Substances program is seeking scientific information and test data that could inform the risk assessment process for the EntoEngine fly as part of the Voluntary Public Engagement Initiative. | What We Heard Report available |
| Indigenous Reconciliation Program | Planned | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 1, 2022 to Jan 25, 2023 | 2022-11-01 | 2023-01-25 | National Defence | Consultation with MTI Incorporated on the development of DND's Indigenous Reconciliation Program. | |
| Consultation on Nucleopolyhedrovirus for Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth and Neodiprion abietis Nucleopolyhedrovirus, and Their Associated End-use Products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2022-20 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Oct 26, 2022 to Jan 24, 2023 | 2022-10-26 | 2023-01-24 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of all products containing nucleopolyhedrovirus for Douglas-fir tussock moth and Neodiprion abietis nucleopolyhedrovirus registered for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. | |
| Notice of Health Canada’s proposal to enable the use of iodine as a supplemental ingredient in foods – Reference number: NOP/ADP SI-005 | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Policy | Nov 9, 2022 to Jan 23, 2023 | 2022-11-09 | 2023-01-23 | Health Canada | Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of iodine for use as a supplemental ingredient in foods, under the Supplemented Foods regulatory framework. The results of this assessment support the safety of iodine. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of iodine by modifying the List of permitted supplemental ingredients as described in the Notice of Proposal information document referenced below. The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of iodine when used as a supplemental ingredient in foods. | |
| Consultation on florylpicoxamid, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-19 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Nov 3, 2022 to Jan 17, 2023 | 2022-11-03 | 2023-01-17 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for florylpicoxamid up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for florylpicoxamid. | |
| Enhancing Express Entry through category-based selection to better meet Canada’s evolving economic needs | Closed | Amendments | Economy | Employment | Education | Immigration | Industry | Labour | Policy | Nov 28, 2022 to Jan 16, 2023 | 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-16 | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) engaged partners and stakeholders, as per legislative requirements, on the implementation of category-based selection (CBS) authorities in Express Entry to better meet Canada’s evolving economic priorities and needs in spring 2023. | |
| Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Dec 5, 2022 to Jan 16, 2023 | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-16 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Évaluation régionale de l'exploitation de l'énergie éolienne extracôtière à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador et en Nouvelle-Écosse Disponibilité d'une aide financière aux participants | |
| External consultation on a new measurement policy on hydrogen blending into the natural gas network | Closed | Environment | Industry | Natural resources | Policy | Rural and remote services | Service | July 21, 2022 to Jan 16, 2023 | 2022-07-21 | 2023-01-16 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Public consultation on new measurement approaches to account for hydrogen blended into natural gas for residential and industrial heating | What We Heard Report available |
| Indigenous engagement approach: Cannabis Act legislative review | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Sept 22, 2022 to Jan 15, 2023 | 2022-09-22 | 2023-01-15 | Health Canada | Health Canada is committed to a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, truth, co-operation and partnership. First Nations, Inuit and Métis perspectives will be critical to inform the work of the Expert Panel, and in shaping findings or recommendations resulting from the review. | |
| Canadian Feed Ingredients Table | Closed | Agriculture | Amendments | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Dec 13, 2022 to Jan 14, 2023 | 2022-12-13 | 2023-01-14 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading a 30-day public consultation to seek comments on the proposed document: Overview of the proposed changes to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table. The Canadian Feed Ingredients Table (CFIT) is a document that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Feeds Regulations, 2023 and will come into force when the new regulations are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II (CGII). The CFIT lists and describes all single ingredient feeds (SIFs) approved for use in livestock feed in Canada. The CFIT will replace Schedules IV and V of the current regulations. | What We Heard Report available |
| Notice of intent on the labelling of toxic substances in products, including toxic flame retardants | Closed | Environment | Health | Industry | Policy | Oct 29, 2022 to Jan 12, 2023 | 2022-10-29 | 2023-01-12 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to inform Canadians that the Government of Canada intends to propose measures under theCanadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act) to require the labelling of certain substances on the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 to the Act in certain products, such as cosmetics, cleaning products and flame retardants in upholstered furniture. | |
| Nuclear Security Regulations, 2023 | Closed | Regulations | Nov 12, 2022 to Jan 11, 2023 | 2022-11-12 | 2023-01-11 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | The existing Nuclear Security Regulations (NSR) are an essential part of the CNSC’s regulatory framework to ensure the security of nuclear materials, nuclear facilities, and nuclear substances in Canada. These regulations need to be amended to meet changes in security threats, factor in licensees’ operational experience, adapt to technological advancements, align with international practices, and address CNSC’s commitments in the SMR Roadmap(External link) and SMR Action Plan(External link). Therefore, to ensure the continued safe and secure operation of nuclear facilities, the CNSC is proposing to replace the existing NSR with the modernized Nuclear Security Regulations 2023 (NSR 2023). | |
| Share your thoughts: Proposed regulatory amendments to support the implementation of CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) | Closed | Amendments | Communication | Economy | Exporting/Importing | Industry | Policy | Regulations | Trade | Nov 26, 2022 to Jan 10, 2023 | 2022-11-26 | 2023-01-10 | Canada Border Services Agency | We are modernizing the systems and business processes used to assess and collect duties on imported goods. Once fully implemented, the CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project will result in a simplified accounting and importation process. Proposed regulations required to make these changes were pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 26, 2022. | |
| Consultation on the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit | Closed | Taxes | Dec 1, 2022 to Jan 6, 2023 | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-06 | Department of Finance Canada | In the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the government indicated that it is proceeding with a tax credit for investments in clean hydrogen production. Investment in clean hydrogen is needed to support the global green transition, tackle climate change, and build a thriving and sustainable Canadian energy sector. | |
| Consultation on Labour Conditions for Clean Tech and Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credits | Closed | Environment | Dec 1, 2022 to Jan 6, 2023 | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-06 | Department of Finance Canada | In the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the government proposed that businesses adhere to certain labour conditions in order to be eligible for the maximum investment tax credit rates for clean technologies and clean hydrogen. Labour conditions will include paying prevailing wages based on local labour market conditions, and ensuring that apprenticeship training opportunities are being created. This will help incentivize companies to support and create good jobs for the workers our economy relies on. | |
| Excessive interest and financing expenses limination (EIFEL) | Closed | Policy | Nov 3, 2022 to Jan 6, 2023 | 2022-11-03 | 2023-01-06 | Department of Finance Canada | Budget 2021 proposed to limit, starting in 2023, exessive interest deductions by large companies. Draft legislative proposals were released for consultation on February 4, 2022. Revised legislative proposals released in late 2022 | |
| Digital Economy Platform Sellers | Closed | Policy | Nov 3, 2022 to Jan 6, 2023 | 2022-11-03 | 2023-01-06 | Department of Finance Canada | Budget 2022 announced the governments intention to implement OECD model rules for tax reporting by digital economy platform on their sellers. | |
| Consultation on mecoprop, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-17 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Oct 18, 2022 to Jan 1, 2023 | 2022-10-18 | 2023-01-01 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for mecoprop up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for mecoprop. | |
| Consultation on dicamba, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-18 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Oct 18, 2022 to Jan 1, 2023 | 2022-10-18 | 2023-01-01 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for dicamba up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for dicamba. | |
| PSPC Controlled Goods Program’s Industry Engagement Committee (IEC) | Open - accepting input | Exporting/Importing | Industry | National Defence | Public safety | Regulations | Jan 1, 2012 to Jan 1, 2023 | 2012-01-01 | 2023-01-01 | Public Services and Procurement Canada | This PSPC committee brings industry and PSPC’s Controlled Goods Program together to optimize the protection of Canada’s national security interests by facilitating the sharing of collective knowledge and abilities, and identifying important matters and potential impacts to the program, the Defence Production Act, the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Canadian defence industry. | |
| Advisory Group on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child course and Child Rights Impact Assessment tool | Closed | Children | Justice and the Law | Nov 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2022 | 2020-11-01 | 2022-12-31 | Department of Justice Canada | An Advisory group, comprised of representatives from civil society organizations, has been formed to provide the Department of Justice with input on the development of its online United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child course and Child Rights Impact Assessment tool. Three virtual meetings of the Advisory group are foreseen. | |
| Feedback on the Consultations Report on the Creation of a Criminal Case Review Commission | Closed | Justice and the Law | Sept 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-12-31 | Department of Justice Canada | Feedback is sought from National Indigenous Organizations and organizations in the Black community on recommendations contained in the "A Miscarriage of Justice Commission Report" on the creation of an independent criminal case review commission. | |
| Consultation on a regulatory proposal to prescribe stocks to the Fish Stocks provisions | Closed | Amendments | Fisheries | Regulations | Sept 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Feedback will be sought on a proposed second group ("batch") of stocks to be prescribed in the Fishery (General) Regulations and thus made subject to the Fish Stocks provisions in the Fisheries Act. | |
| Future of marine finfish aquaculture licensing in the Discovery Islands | Closed | Agriculture | Communication | Fisheries | June 22, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-12-31 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | In response to the April 22, 2022 Federal Court decision, DFO will conduct consultations with First Nations communities and current licence holders in the Discovery Islands from July to December 2022 on the future of salmon aquaculture licences in this area. These consultations will inform a final decision expected in January 2023 after considering input from all affected parties. While this process is underway, DFO will not reissue licences for Atlantic Salmon facilities in this area. | |
| Co-development of First Nations policing services legislation | Closed | Economy | Indigenous Peoples | Justice and the Law | Policy | Public safety | Dec 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2022 | 2021-12-01 | 2022-12-31 | Public Safety Canada | In the December 2021 Mandate Letters, the Minister of Public Safety was mandated to "continue to work with First Nations partners to co-develop a legislative framework for First Nations policing..." with the support of the Minister of Indigenous Services and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs. To implement this commitment, PS, with support from ISC and CIRNA, is engaging with First Nations, Provinces and Territories, First Nations organizations, First Nations police services, First Nations police boards/commissions, First Nations women's organizations, First Nations youth organizations, First Nations 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and organizations, subject matter experts and others to support the co-development of federal First Nations police services legislation. A series of virtual engagement sessions took place from March to May 2021. Throughout the process PS will collaborate with provinces and territories, the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association, the First Nations Police Governance Council, and with First Nation modern treaty and self-governing agreement signatories to identify practical considerations to inform the federal legislation. Informed by the perspectives shared through the engagement and collaborative processes, the Government of Canada will co-develop with the Assembly of First Nations policy options to be considered for this federal legislation. | What We Heard Report available |
| Statistics Canada seeking perspectives on the use of linked administrative data | Closed | Communication | Oct 10, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | 2022-10-10 | 2022-12-31 | Statistics Canada | Deliberative public engagement research event objectives Statistics Canada is conducting a deliberative public engagement research event on administrative data and data linkage in support of current and future statistical programs. Statistics Canada is engaging with Canadians from diverse perspectives to seek feedback on the use of linked administrative data for social insights. How to get involved The series of deliberative discussions will be carried out in the fall of 2022 and recruitment for participation is now closed. Individuals who wish to obtain more information on the consultation may contact: jenneke.lemoullec@statcan.gc.ca. Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of all engagement participants. All personal information created, held or collected by the agency is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the privacy notice. | |
| Quttinirpaaq National Park Draft Management Plan | Closed | Animals | Environment | Heritage | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Recreation | June 20, 2022 to Dec 30, 2022 | 2022-06-20 | 2022-12-30 | Parks Canada | Parks Canada is writing a new management plan for Quttinirpaaq National Park and we would like to hear your views, opinions and suggestions on the future of this treasured place. Management plans are important documents that guide the management direction of a national park over a 10-year period. The new draft management plan for Quttinirpaaq National Park outlines the priority areas for Parks Canada, including: meeting obligations under the Nunavut Agreement and the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement for Auyuittuq, Quttinirpaaq and Sirmilik National Parks (Baffin IIBA) to provide benefit to Inuit; developing partnerships and working together with other organizations and agencies with interests and responsibilities in the region; and recognizing the land and people as holders of knowledge, from whom we can continue to learn and share. Please take a few minutes to provide us with your views on the proposed vision and opportunities Quttinirpaaq National Park. | |
| Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (Administrative Update) | Closed | Environment | Oct 29, 2022 to Dec 28, 2022 | 2022-10-29 | 2022-12-28 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | The consultation intends to provide Canadians with an opportunity to provide comments on proposed administrative amendments to the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (WAPTR). The proposed amendments will ensure WAPTR remains aligned with the purposes set out in the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA) and decisions adopted by various Conferences of the Parties (CoP) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). | |
| Marban Gold Mine Project Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Dec 1, 2022 to Dec 21, 2022 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-21 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | O3 Mining Inc. (the proponent) is proposing the Marban Gold Mine Project, a new open pit gold mine located approximately 15 kilometers north-west of Val-d'Or, Quebec. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous peoples to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This will help the Agency prepare a summary of issues for the proponent and decide whether the project should undergo an impact assessment. | |
| Notice of Intent – Consultation by the Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada on the assessment of the status of the Monarch and two subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis) | Closed | Communication | Nov 5, 2022 to Dec 20, 2022 | 2022-11-05 | 2022-12-20 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Share your thoughts on the assessments completed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) on the status of the Monarch and two subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis), and COSEWIC’s recommendations related to Schedule 1 (List of Wildlife Species at Risk) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). | |
| Notice of Health Canada’s proposal to enable the use of milk thistle seed extract (silymarin) as a supplemental ingredient in foods | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Policy | Oct 7, 2022 to Dec 20, 2022 | 2022-10-07 | 2022-12-20 | Health Canada | Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of milk thistle seed extract for use as a supplemental ingredient in foods, under the Supplemented Foods regulatory framework . The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of standardized milk thistle seed extracts based on the silymarin content. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of milk thistle seed extract (silymarin) by modifying the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients as described in the Notice of Proposal information document referenced below. | |
| Notice of Health Canada’s Proposal to Enable the Use of alpha-Cyclodextrin as an Emulsifying, Stabilizing or Thickening Agent in Various Foods – Reference Number: NOP/ADP-0039 | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Policy | Oct 6, 2022 to Dec 19, 2022 | 2022-10-06 | 2022-12-19 | Health Canada | Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of alpha-cyclodextrin as an emulsifying, stabilizing, or thickening agent in various foods. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety and efficacy of alpha-cyclodextrin for use as set out in the information document referenced below. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of alpha-cyclodextrin by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, as proposed in the information document. | |
| Consultation on the oversight of level 3+ electric vehicle charging devices already in service | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Housing | Natural resources | Private sector | Rural and remote services | Society | Transportation | Nov 4, 2022 to Dec 19, 2022 | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-19 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Measurement Canada is developing new specifications that will require that electricity dispensed by a Level 3 charger or a Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) to be sold by the kilowatt hour (kWh). Feedback is sought on the best approach to manage the transition from existing meters that charge by the amount of time the charger is used to newer chargers capable of accurately providing consumers information on the kWh of energy purchased. | |
| Consultation on Florylpicoxamid, GF-3840 Fungicide and GF-4017 Fungicide, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-14 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Nov 3, 2022 to Dec 18, 2022 | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-18 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for florylpicoxamid, GF-3840 Fungicide and GF-4017 Fungicide. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-14 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for florylpicoxamid, GF-3840 Fungicide and GF-4017 Fungicide and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on florylpicoxamid, GF-3840 Fungicide and GF-4017 Fungicide. | |
| Consultation on the special review of Picoxystrobin and its associated end-use products, Proposed Special Review Decision PSRD2022-03 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Nov 2, 2022 to Dec 17, 2022 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-17 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to confirm the current registration of picoxystrobin products for sale and use in Canada. Picoxystrobin is a fungicide registered for foliar ground or aerial use on canola, dry legumes, cereals, corn, soybeans, potatoes, sunflowers, onions, sugar beets, almonds, alfalfa, grass grown for seed, and peanuts. Picoxystrobin is also registered for seed treatment use on canola, rapeseed, and mustard. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency initiated a special review of picoxystrobin in 2019 based on a decision made by the European Union in 2017. The evaluation of available relevant scientific information related to the aspects of concern for human health and the environment indicates that potential risks (human health and environment) from the use of picoxystrobin pest control products are considered acceptable under the current conditions of use. No additional risk mitigation measures are proposed. | |
| Changing Narrative Fund | Planned | Culture | Indigenous Peoples | Nov 16, 2022 to Dec 16, 2022 | 2022-11-16 | 2022-12-16 | Canadian Heritage | Consult with Canadians for their views on the implementation of the Changing Narratives Fund. | |
| Consultation on the Changing Narratives Fund | Closed | Arts | Communication | Culture | Economic development | Employment | Education | Trade | Aug 18, 2022 to Dec 16, 2022 | 2022-08-18 | 2022-12-16 | Canadian Heritage | Budget 2022 announced $5 million for 2023-2024 for Canadian Heritage to launch a new Changing Narratives Fund (CNF). The objective of the CNF is to empower diverse communities, including Indigenous, racialized and religious minority journalists and creatives with the tools to tell their own stories and to promote diverse voices in the arts, culture, and media.The Fund seeks to break down systemic barriers in the media and cultural sectors. PCH launched a number of consultations to gather ideas and perspectives to guide the design and implementation of the fund: 1) a consultation with journalists and the media was conducted by a team of independent consultants. It consisted of one-on-one interviews held between August and October 2022 and a roundtable held on October 5, 2022 with select stakeholders; 2) two roundtables on November 23rd and 25th, 2022 conducted by PCH staff with select arts and culture stakeholders; 3) a final roundtable on December 14, 2022 conducted by the team of independent consultants to validate the results of the preceeding 3 roundtables; 4) a public consultation through an online questionnaire posted from November 16th to December 16th, 2022. | What We Heard Report available |
| Developing a National School Food Policy | Closed | Agriculture | Children | Economic development | Education | Food and drug | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Youth | Nov 16, 2022 to Dec 16, 2022 | 2022-11-16 | 2022-12-16 | Employment and Social Development Canada | The department published a public questionnaire and held a series of roundtables to engage all Canadians and stakeholders, including provinces and territories, service providers, school boards and teachers, to obtain their perspectives and experiences in order to inform the national school food policy and related program design options. | What We Heard Report available |
| GCT Deltaport Expansion – Berth Four Project Participant Funding Available | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Nov 16, 2022 to Dec 16, 2022 | 2022-11-16 | 2022-12-16 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous groups to participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed GCT Deltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project, located in Delta, British Columbia. | |
| Retail Grocery Market Study | Closed | Economy | Food and drug | Justice and the Law | Private sector | Oct 24, 2022 to Dec 16, 2022 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-12-16 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Interested parties are invited to provide submissions to the Bureau on these questions and any other matters relevant to retail grocery competition in Canada. | What We Heard Report available |
| Vessel Policy Harmonization across Atlantic Canada and Quebec's Inshore Fisheries | Closed | Communication | Fisheries | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Oct 1, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022 | 2022-10-01 | 2022-12-15 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Consultations will take place on existing vessel-related policies, as they relate to inshore fisheries of Atlantic Canada and Quebec. Feedback will be gathered on regional vessel-related policies, including registration/replacement rules, and to inform the development of more harmonized policies across Atlantic Canada and Quebec's inshore fisheries. | |
| Department of Finance Consultation on Official Development Assistance, 2022 | Closed | Development | Nov 3, 2022 to Dec 14, 2022 | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-14 | Department of Finance Canada | This consultation gives stakeholders an opportunity to comment on whether the Department of Finance’s current international assistance payments meet the criteria stated under the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act. These payments consist of disbursements to the World Bank Group’s International Development Association, the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative, the International Finance Corporation, and the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank, as well as the Department’s bilateral loan to Ukraine and loans through the International Monetary Fund Administered Account for Ukraine. | |
| Public Engagement for the Report on the Plains Bison Reintroduction Pilot 2017-2022 | Closed | Animals | Natural resources | Nov 9, 2022 to Dec 14, 2022 | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-14 | Parks Canada | The public engagement program for the Report on the Plains Bison Reintroduction Pilot 2017-2022 has launched. Parks Canada is seeking Indigenous, stakeholder, and public feedback on the Report to help determine next steps for bison management over the next ten years and beyond. The public comment period will run from November 9, 2022, to December 14, 2022. During engagement, Canadians will have the opportunity to share their thoughts about the reintroduction pilot, provide comments on the draft Report, and about the future of bison in Canada’s first national park. | |
| Skills and Employment Supports for Youth with Disabilities | Closed | Employment | Persons with disabilities | Youth | Feb 22, 2022 to Dec 13, 2022 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-12-13 | Employment and Social Development Canada | The Government of Canada engaged with stakeholders to examine how the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) could better support youth with disabilities. This engagement included roundtables held with youth, service providers and employers. | What We Heard Report available |
| SAB-001-22 - Amending the Procedure for Spectrum Licence Transfer Requests | Closed | Communication | Regulations | Oct 7, 2022 to Dec 13, 2022 | 2022-10-07 | 2022-12-13 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is publishing this Spectrum Advisory Bulletin (SAB) to seek comments on a proposed amendment to Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-23, Licensing Procedure for Spectrum Licences for Terrestrial Services (the CPC). ISED proposes to amend section 5.6.2, paragraph 13 of the CPC so that ISED may, in circumstances it deems appropriate, provide informal, non-binding advice to parties that are contemplating entering into Agreements related to Licence Transfers and Prospective Transfers. | |
| Reviewing access to information | Closed | Communication | Policy | Private sector | Mar 31, 2021 to Dec 13, 2022 | 2021-03-31 | 2022-12-13 | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | to ensure that the access to information regime continues to provide open, accessible and trustworthy information to Canadians in this digital age. | |
| Share your views and ideas on telecommunications services in the Far North | Closed | Communication | June 8, 2022 to Dec 12, 2022 | 2022-06-08 | 2022-12-12 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | Do you live in Canada’s North? If so, we want to know your thoughts on telecommunications services in your community. What has been your experience with Internet, wireless and telephone services? What are the issues and challenges you have faced? We want to know more about how the telecommunications needs of Canadians living in the Far North of Canada are being met to ensure that all Canadians have access to high-quality telecommunication services. We would also like to know what you think about the quality of telecommunications services in the Far North. Are they accessible, affordable and reliable? The information collected will help the Commission better understand the current issues and challenges related to telecommunications services in Canada’s North. It will also help us update the rules to ensure that services are available at affordable rates, now and for years to come. | |
| Consultation on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain F727 and Stargus Biofungicide, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-13 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Oct 25, 2022 to Dec 9, 2022 | 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-09 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain F727 and Stargus Biofungicide. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-10 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain F727 and Stargus Biofungicide and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain F727 and Stargus Biofungicide. | |
| Let's Talk Improving Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement | Closed | Industry | Justice and the Law | Regulations | Transportation | Nov 8, 2022 to Dec 8, 2022 | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-08 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada is seeking feedback on the schedule of fines for violating the federal Commercial Vehicle Hours of Service Regulations. | |
| REGDOC-2.2.1, Human Performance, version 2 | Closed | Regulations | Aug 23, 2022 to Dec 7, 2022 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-12-07 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | This regulatory document is part of the CNSC’s Human Performance Management series of regulatory documents, which also covers personnel training, personnel certification, fitness for duty and minimum staff complement. The full list of regulatory document series is included at the end of this document and can also be found on the CNSC’s website. Regulatory document REGDOC-2.2.1, Human Performance clarifies requirements and provides guidance for understanding and managing human, technology and organizational factors with the aim of achieving safe and effective human performance. This document is the second version and will supersede REGDOC-2.2.1, Human Factors published in March 2019. | |
| Lynn Lake Gold Project - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Nov 7, 2022 to Dec 7, 2022 | 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-07 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Agency invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on the draft Environmental Assessment Report that includes the Agency's conclusions and recommendations regarding the potential environmental effects of the project and their significance, the proposed key mitigation measures, and the follow-up program. | |
| School Food Stakeholder Roundtable: Connecting Schools with Local Food Systems | Closed | Agriculture | Children | Economy | Economic development | Environment | Education | Health | Industry | Indigenous Peoples | Policy | Private sector | Youth | Dec 6, 2022 to Dec 6, 2022 | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-06 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | The Government of Canada is committed to developing a National School Food Policy and to exploring how more Canadian children can receive more nutritious food at school. To support this commitment, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada hosted a roundtable session with stakeholders and partners to gather information and perspectives on how the Policy and associated programming could connect schools with local food systems to achieve positive social, health, economic, and environmental outcomes and meet the needs of children and their communities. | |
| Share your thoughts: New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) consultation | Closed | Environment | Food and drug | Health | Plants | Regulations | Science and technology | Oct 13, 2022 to Dec 5, 2022 | 2022-10-13 | 2022-12-05 | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Le Programme des substances nouvelles à Environnement et Changement climatique Canada procède à un examen complet du Règlement sur les renseignements concernant les substances nouvelles (organismes) de 2005 et sollicite des commentaires sur votre expérience avec ce règlement. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation on verbenone and its associated end-use products, Proposed Re‑evaluation Decision PRVD2022-19 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Sept 6, 2022 to Dec 5, 2022 | 2022-09-06 | 2022-12-05 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of verbenone and its associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. | |
| Consultation on Supports for Veteran Families and Caregivers | Closed | Persons with disabilities | Policy | Service | Nov 17, 2022 to Dec 2, 2022 | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-02 | Veterans Affairs Canada | Some families experience challenges while transitioning to life after service. This consultation will help the Department learn more about Veteran families and caregivers, how current supports from Veterans Affairs Canada are helping and what else Veterans Affairs Canada might be able to offer. This is the Department’s first consultation on supports for Veteran families and caregivers, but it won’t be the last. The responses will help inform the Department’s efforts to better support Veteran families and caregivers in the coming months and years. | What We Heard Report available |
| Building the future of clinical trials at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Closed | Science and technology | Sept 28, 2022 to Dec 1, 2022 | 2022-09-28 | 2022-12-01 | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | The purpose of this initial consultation is to get the views of a wide array of stakeholders and partners with interests in the Canadian clinical trials ecosystem, in order to support further analysis and the development of a proposal for a long-term clinical trials strategy for CIHR. | What We Heard Report available |
| Future of the Federal Research Support System | Closed | Education | Industry | Science and technology | Training and careers | Nov 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2022 | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-01 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | The purpose of this engagement is to gather views on the future of the research support system related to the mandate of the Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System. The Advisory Panel will schedule meetings with key stakeholders, receive written submissions by email, and collect targeted comments from stakeholders through a web questionnaire. Input received through the engagement will help inform the Panel's advice on the structures and governance of the federal research support system. | |
| Discussion Paper DIS-22-01, Proposal to Amend the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations | Closed | Regulations | Aug 16, 2022 to Nov 30, 2022 | 2022-08-16 | 2022-11-30 | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has identified considerations for a potential revision of the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations(External link) (C2NFPER). If revised, the new version would supersede the existing C2NFPER, dated 2000 (last substantially amended in May 2010). This discussion paper is being issued to provide information and solicit feedback on these considerations. | |
| Ageism Consultation | Closed | Policy | Seniors | Society | Aug 15, 2022 to Nov 30, 2022 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-11-30 | Employment and Social Development Canada | To better understand the social and economic impacts of ageism and ways to address ageism | |
| Framework for Aquatic Species at Risk Conservation engagement session | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | May 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2022 | 2022-05-01 | 2022-11-30 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada offered First Nations and Indigenous organizations the opportunity to continue at a regional level the engagement on the Framework for Aquatic Species at Risk Conservation. | |
| Statistics Canada seeking input on pilot Text-to-Speech feature available on its website | Closed | Communication | Aug 29, 2022 to Nov 30, 2022 | 2022-08-29 | 2022-11-30 | Statistics Canada | Statistics Canada is piloting a new feature, Text-To-Speech (TTS), on its website which allows text to be transformed into spoken words. We would like to collect feedback on user expectations, the tool’s functionalities and areas in need of improvements. The goal is to ensure that the tool is relevant and user-friendly for all Canadians, thus making the site more accessible to certain segments of the population including those with learning challenges and those with reduced vision. | What We Heard Report available |
| Experimental Environmental, Social and Governance Dashboard | Closed | Agriculture | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Finance | Housing | Labour | Natural resources | Society | Trade | Oct 29, 2022 to Nov 30, 2022 | 2022-10-29 | 2022-11-30 | Statistics Canada | The purpose of the consultative engagement was to identify and prioritise the needs of data users, with the aim of determining the scope of an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programme at Statistics Canada. The main objectives were to: • Identify and prioritise indicator gaps; • Identify and prioritise industries for their inclusion in the Experimental environmental, social and governance dashboard; and • Identify additional ESG products of interest to stakeholders e.g. benchmarking tool, microdata file, Canadian ESG framework etc. | What We Heard Report available |
| Consultation: Exceptions to the Prescription Drug List | Closed | Health | Policy | July 28, 2022 to Nov 29, 2022 | 2022-07-28 | 2022-11-29 | Health Canada | Seeking input from health care providers and other stakeholders on current exceptions to the Prescription Drug List as part of regulatory modernization. We'll use the information gathered from this consultation to inform updated health and safety rationales for exceptions to the Prescription Drug List. | |
| Consultation on the predacide uses of strychnine and sodium monofluoroacetate and their associated end-use products, Proposed Re‑evaluation Decision PRVD2022-18 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Aug 31, 2022 to Nov 29, 2022 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-11-29 | Health Canada | Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of the predacide uses of strychnine and sodium monofluoroacetate and all associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada, provided new risk mitigation measures are put in place. | |
| Share your views on TV service providers to raise basic cable rates | Closed | Communication | Sept 28, 2022 to Nov 28, 2022 | 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-28 | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | We want to hear your views on a joint application filed by four TV service providers (Bell, Cogeco, Bragg and SaskTel), to increase the maximum price of the basic TV package from $25/month to $28/month, with adjustments based on the rate of inflation for each subsequent year. | |
| Regulations amending the Canada Business Corporations Regulations, 2001 | Closed | Regulations | Oct 29, 2022 to Nov 28, 2022 | 2022-10-29 | 2022-11-28 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Public consultations for amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Regulations, 2001 to provide further guidance to meet the 2018 legislative requirements regarding the Register of individual with significant control (ISC Register). The proposed amendments would assist in ensuring that the requirements around the ISC Register are consistently applied. The consultations will be done through the Canada Gazette in the fall of 2022. | |
| Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia Comment Period on the Draft Agreements and Draft Terms of Reference | Closed | Economy | Economic development | Employment | Environment | Fisheries | Gender Based Analysis | Gender | Health | Indigenous Peoples | Natural resources | Society | Oct 12, 2022 to Nov 26, 2022 | 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-26 | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting the planning phase for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. | |
| North Atlantic Right Whale Advisory Committee (NARW AC) Post-Meeting with Indigenous Partners | Closed | Animals | Environment | Fisheries | Industry | Nov 25, 2022 to Nov 25, 2022 | 2022-11-25 | 2022-11-25 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | To discuss 2022 North Atlantic Right Whale Advisory Committee Meeting with Indigenous Partners. | |
| Consultation on the proposal for enhanced transparency of the pesticide regulatory process, Notice of Intent NOI2022-01 | Closed | Health | Natural resources | Policy | Oct 25, 2022 to Nov 24, 2022 | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-24 | Health Canada | The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on this proposal for enhanced transparency of the pesticide regulatory process. Notice of Intent NOI2022-01 is a consultation document to inform the Canadian public and stakeholders of Health Canada's intention to disclose the names of applicants and registrants for certain pest control product regulatory activities, while an application is under review and a decision is pending. The PMRA will consider written comments on this consultation up to 30 days from the date of publication of this document. | |
| Lac-Mégantic Bypass Railway Project Hydrogeological Report and Environmental Effects Evaluation – W8banaki and Huronne-Wendat Nations Consultation Sessions | Closed | Transportation | Sept 7, 2022 to Nov 24, 2022 | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-24 | Transport Canada | Transport Canada invites the W8banaki and Huronne-Wendat Nations to each participate in a consultation on the results of the Hydrogeological Report, Environmental Effect Evaluation (EEE) and EEE addendum as well as mitigation measures proposed to reduce the impact. While a consultation end date has been added, TC will continue to accept comments from the W8banaki and Huronne-Wendat Nations as part of its duty to consult Indigenous communities. | |
| Engaging on cannabis legalization and regulation in Canada: Taking stock of progress | Closed | Food and drug | Health | Policy | Sept 22, 2022 to Nov 21, 2022 | 2022-09-22 | 2022-11-21 | Health Canada | Gathering evidence and seeking perspectives from the public related to the impacts of the Cannabis Act is a key part of the legislative review process. The online engagement process will inform the Expert Panel’s assessment of the Act, and shape findings and recommendations resulting from the review. Submissions will be summarized in a What We Heard report; however, comments will not be attributed to any specific individual or organization. This report will be made public on canada.ca. |
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