September 22, 2020 - November 6, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We amended regulations under the Mining Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Environmental Bill of Rights that came into force on April 1, 2021. The amended regulations include updating section references to align with the legislative amendments to the Mining Act, which received Royal Assent on December 10, 2019, under Bill 132.
February 8, 2021 - March 10, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000041 to Don Fudge for early exploration activities, in Pense township, approximately 25 kilometres east of the Town of Englehart.
Take notice that on March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a regulation, pursuant to subsection 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 168/21. Ontario Regulation 168/21 amends Zoning Order – City of Kawartha Lakes filed as Ontario Regulation 355/20.
On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 170/21. The City of Vaughan requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 167/21. The Municipality of Clarington requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 169/21. The City of Markham supported a private request to the Minister to consider making a Zoning Order.
On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 160/21 to permit 15 affordable housing units. The City of Hamilton requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 166/21. The Town of New Tecumseth requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 171/21 (O.Reg. 171/21). The Town of Caledon requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 172/21. The City of Markham requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
December 15, 2020 - January 29, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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The ministry has issued a new Environmental Compliance Approval for E. Manson Investments Limited for stormwater management works to serve a business park, with two single-story industrial buildings, at 8674 Dublin Line, Milton.
January 26, 2021 - March 12, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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An amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval (private sewage) was granted to Poltawa Country Club Corporation & Yaroslav Struzhko to include a year round subsurface sewage disposal works, rated at 2,600 litres per day, to service a four bedroom dwelling located in the Town of Caledon, Ontario, to the existing approved works.
February 26, 2021 - March 28, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 2234-BC6MVG for Gowest Gold Ltd. for dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from two wells related to dewatering and water supply activities, located in the Township of Tully, District of Cochrane, Ontario. This permit was issued on March 30, 2031 under permit No. 1503-BYRR5G.
February 26, 2021 - March 28, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for the renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 2635-8HVQ4R, issued to Rio Algom Limited to take water for the purpose of impoundment of water from Westner Lake to prevent acid generation. Permit was released on March 30, 2021 under permit No. 7475-BYRMXV.
August 26, 2020 - October 10, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage) was issued to EACOM Timber Corporation in support of an existing Elk Lake sawmill facility located, at 1 Sixth Street in the Township of James, District of Timiskaming, Ontario, for the sewage works to improve water quality discharging from saw mill building.
November 4, 2020 - December 19, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval was granted to BCP IV Service Station Limited (BCP IV SERVICE STATION LP) for the construction of wastewater infrastructure works to service a proposed gas station, convenience store and car wash facility development, located at 32 Clair Road East in the Town of Guelph, Ontario.
January 26, 2021 - February 25, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No. 7184-BZ5SAE on March 25, 2021, which cancels and replaces Permit to take Water No. 7503-A59QN8, for 6980848 Canada Corporation located in Ottawa, Ontario.
The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of March 26, 2026.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We are moving forward with changes to the Ontario Water Resources Act to require water bottling companies to have the support of their local host municipality for a new or increased groundwater taking in their community.
We are moving forward with enhancements to Ontario’s policies, programs and scientific tools for managing water takings to ensure water resources in the province are protected and used sustainably.
December 7, 2020 - February 5, 2021 (60 days) Closed
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We are moving forward with guidance to help enhance the management of water takings in areas where quantity is a concern and where there are competing demands for water. We are also revoking the interim guidance on water bottling renewals at the same time that the enhancements to Ontario’s water taking program will be put in place on April 1, 2021.
