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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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183951

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City of Toronto

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Re: Heritage Framework Transformation: Proposals related to Ontario’s Archaeology Program, including targeted changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (ERO 026-0216) 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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183969

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Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

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Hi there. I’d like to keep this brief rather than getting out too far “into the weeds” on archaeological practice. 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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183977

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It's great to see that this document is being updated after 15 years. I think the proposed changes will support both professional archaeologists and other sector specialists in relation to development initiatives. 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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183978

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Legal Advocates for Nature's Defence

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Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence and the Friends of the Attawapiskat River jointly provide the attached comments (see PDF) to the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism in response to the proposed Heritage Framework Transformation Proposals. 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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183983

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Dear Minister, Thank-you for the opportunity to comment. The proposed changes do not include the praxis for operationalizing these changes. Report Review Priorities. 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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183996

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General Stance: Opposition to Implementation The proposed updates to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (S&Gs) and criteria for evaluating Licensed Consultant Archaeologists’ (LCA) compliance record should not be implemented in their current form. 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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184000

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Revision of the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists is an important opportunity to reflect on the lessons and experiences gained since they were implemented in 2011. 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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184002

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Woodland Heritage Northwest

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Woodland Heritage Northwest Attn: David Norris 280 Pearl Street Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1E6 (807) 632-9893 www.woodlandheritagenorthwest.ca April 4, 2026 To Whom It May Concern, Re: Proposed Updates to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists and Licensed 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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184012

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I find it very disappointing that the current proposal was not shared more widely with the archaeological and Indigenous communities prior to the posting of this ERO, to engage in that space for meaningful consultation and feedback. 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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184013

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Windsor Chapter Ontario Archaeological Society

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I am writing on behalf of the Windsor Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society to express my concern regarding the proposed updates 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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184017

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Individual

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To the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) regarding the proposed changes to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (S&Gs) and proposed criteria for evaluating a Licensed Consulting Archaeologist’s (LCA’s) compliance record and licence. 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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184019

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It is clear that the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists has been overdue for an update for quite some time now. 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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184020

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Individual

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General Stance: Opposition to Implementation The proposed updates to the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (S&Gs) and criteria for evaluating Licensed Consultant Archaeologists’ (LCA) compliance record should not be implemented in their current form. 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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184021

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Individual

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I have a PhD in archaeology, and hold an Ontario Professional Archaeological Licence. I have been doing archaeology for over 40 years, having worked as a consultant, as a manager at Parks Canada, and as an advisor to First Nations.  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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184022

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Individual

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I welcome the demonstrated political will to review the Standards and Guidelines, as this is an important and long-overdue initiative. However, I have concerns that both the proposed changes and the associated timeline may not achieve the intended outcomes. 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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184023

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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 ERO number: 026-0216 Notice type: Policy Act: Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990 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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184024

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Individual

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Given the inconsistencies and variability to the review of archaeological reports by the Archaeological Review Officers (AROs) at the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM), which has long been known in the industry as highly inconsistent, and was also recently detailed in the Ontario Ar 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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184025

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Individual

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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 ERO number: 026-0216 Notice type: Policy Act: Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990 Read more

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