We are proposing updates to the Procedures for the Use of Risk Assessment under Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act document to align it with latest regulatory requirements and best practices related to brownfields risk assessment. We are seeking feedback on the document so we can improve its overall quality and usefulness.
We are proposing updates to the Technical Guidance for Soil Vapour Intrusion Assessment, which builds on a draft document previously posted for public consultation in September 2013 (011-2912). Before finalizing this document, we are once again seeking comments to ensure that the updated guidance reflects the need of stakeholders.
July 19, 2024 - September 2, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval has been issued for the establishment of subsurface sewage disposal works rated at 18,800 litres per day, to service a seasonal trailer park located at 9 Glenford Lane, in South Frontenac.
January 7, 2026 - February 21, 2026 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage) has been issued for the upgrading of existing wastewater disposal for Camp Barcovan Trailer Park located at 133 Carter Road, Quinte West, Ontario.
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing a one year Northern Rideshare Pilot along the Northlander Passenger Train corridor between Gravenhurst and Cochrane. The pilot would establish minimum requirements for rideshare operators, drivers and vehicles operating in communities along the corridor.
December 20, 2024 - February 3, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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A decision was made to approve a site-specific amendment to remove certain lands in the Town of Oakville from the Parkway Belt West Plan (PBWP) and the associated Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), filed as Ontario Regulation 481/73.
The PBWP amendment is approved as amendment No. 247 and the MZO amendment is filed as Ontario Regulation 48/26.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
025-0194
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 4, 2025 - July 4, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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A decision was made on March 19, 2026 to approve the City of Cambridge Official Plan Amendment 49, as adopted by By- law 21-076. Official Plan Amendment 49 proposes to add a site-specific policy to permit both residential and commercial uses at grade for the lands municipally known as 55 Kerr Street.
Ontario has started the process of creating a management plan to guide the long-term protection and management of Monarch Point Conservation Reserve. We have prepared a background information document that summarizes information we have collected so far about the conservation reserve.
January 27, 2026 - March 13, 2026 (45 days) Closed
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Certificate of Property Use No. 7166-DJ2J34 was issued to 351 Margaret Limited and 351 Margaret Limited Partnership for the intended mixed commercial, community, residential and institutional use of the property at 351 Margaret Avenue, City of Kitchener Ontario.
This proposal is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (industrial sewage) for Hydro One Networks Inc. This application is for the approval of stormwater management works to serve the Waubaushene Transmission Station located at 90 Becketts Side Road, Waubaushene, Ontario.
An Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air & noise) has been granted to Stubbe's Redi-Mix Inc., a ready-mix concrete batching facility, located at 6209 Skyway Road in the Township of West Lincoln, Ontario.
November 27, 2025 - December 27, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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Permit to Take Water No. 7107-DR5REQ has been issued to The Oakville Golf Club Limited renewing Permit to Take Water No. 7382-A6BL77 for golf course irrigation purposes. Water will be taken from one watercourse located in Oakville, Ontario.
January 6, 2026 - February 5, 2026 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000271 to Cascade Copper Corp. for early exploration activities.
November 17, 2025 - January 1, 2026 (45 days) Closed
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On March 11, 2026, Gnutti Carlo Canada Ltd. withdrew the application for the aluminum castings manufacturing facility, located in Huron Park in the Municipality of South Huron, Ontario.
This proposal is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (industrial sewage) for St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada), located at the CBM Aberfoyle Pit on Part of Lots 23, 24, 25, Concession 7, in the Township of Puslinch, Ontario.
This proposal is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (industrial sewage) for St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada), located at the CBM McNally Pit at 4350 Concession 7 (Part of Lots 25, 26, and 27, Concession 2), in the Township of Puslinch, Ontario.
November 13, 2025 - December 28, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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On March 11, 2026, Gnutti Carlo Canada Ltd. withdrew the application for the diesel engine component manufacturing facility, located in Huron Park within the Municipality of South Huron, Ontario.
