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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183806

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Speaking on behalf of a First Nations Community. Changes to the Stage 1 process present concerns for the process of consultation between proponents and Indigenous communities. Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183807

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Paradise Developments

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Please consider our submission attached herein, in regards to the Province’s ERO 026 - 0216 posting, titled, “Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals Related To Ontario’s Archaeology Program, Including Targeted Changes To The Standards And Guidelines For Consultant Archaeologists.” Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183845

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This short ERO period does not provide space for meaningful consultation on the proposed changes with the people it will affect the most - the consultant archaeologists, proponents and Indigenous communities. Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183846

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Archaeological Services Inc. (ASI)

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Please find attached ASI's response to the draft 2026 Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists. Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183849

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Individual

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I am an archaeologist who has been working for nearly 15 years in Ontario. I am fully in support of improving Ontario’s archaeological approvals system and modernizing the 2011 S&Gs to build greater quality assurance and reputational confidence in our industry. Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183887

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Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

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Please see attached letter of comment from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183916

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Individual

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The Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) acknowledges the Ministry’s March 6, 2026 posting regarding proposed updates to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (“S&G”) as part of the Heritage Framework Transformation (“HFT”). Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183924

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Individual

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Comments on the Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeology Stage 1: Background Research and Property Inspection Comments on Geology: Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183926

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Bruce County

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on proposed initial, targeted changes to the standards and guidelines for consultant archaeologists and criteria for evaluating licensed consulting archaeologist (LCA) compliance. We offer the following comments for your consideration: Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183929

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute

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Please find attached a submission from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI). Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183933

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Individual

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Comments on the Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeology Stage 1: Background Research and Property Inspection Comments on Geology: Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183934

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Individual

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Comments on the Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeology Stage 1: Background Research and Property Inspection Comments on Geology: Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183935

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Individual

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The updated standards have exempted assessments of partial parcels of lands for projects that meet the criteria for Linear Corridors and Limited Small-scale Impacts projects. Many projects triggered by the EA act will be affected by these definitions. Read more

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Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists

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183945

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BV Stoney Creek Partners appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed updates to the 2011 Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists and recognizes the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s continued efforts to modernize and strengthen Ontario’s archaeological asses Read more

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