November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Closed
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Ontario Regulation 161/17 and Ontario Regulation 239/13 were amended to allow short-term bridges, geotechnical investigations, and mobile wind testing and environmental monitoring equipment on public lands provided conditions are followed, including location registration. In addition, the definition of “shore lands” was amended.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Closed
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We have approved changes to the Renewable Energy on Crown Land (RECL) policy and to rescind the renewable energy project Approvals and Permitting Requirements Document (APRD). These changes reflect current policy and approvals considerations for the management of public lands when a proposal for a renewable energy project is submitted.
October 10, 2025 - November 24, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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We have expanded the boundaries of 20 protected areas (11 provincial parks and 9 conservation reserves) and created 10 new protected areas (2 provincial parks and 8 conservation reserves). These changes provide increased opportunities for recreational activities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage.
This proposal is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval to demolish an existing cottage, construct a new cottage and new septic system located at Lot 906, Ninth Street in Belwood Lake, Township of Centre Wellington, Ontario.
The proposed sewage system comprises a Class 4 sewage system with a rated capacity of 1,600 litres per day.
This proposal is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval application for a proposed new truck stop development on a property located in Summerstown, at 6371 County Road 27, Township of South Glengarry, Ontario.
An Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) has been granted to Cargill Limited for the operation of a beef processing facility, located in the City of Guelph, Ontario.
We have expanded the boundaries of 23 protected areas (17 provincial parks and 6 conservation reserves) and corrected the name of Chapleau Nemegosenda River Provincial Park. These changes contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage and provide increased opportunities for recreational activities.
October 2, 2025 - November 16, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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On December 16, 2025, O. Reg. 373/25: Criteria For Designations was filed under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025, outlining the criteria that must be met for designating zones, projects and trusted proponents. This came into effect January 1, 2026.
January 21, 2025 - February 20, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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On August 29, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Minister's Zoning Order (with conditions) with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 205/25 in the City of Markham. The Minister of Long-term Care requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order, which was supported by Markham's Mayor.
An Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air) has been granted to DCL INTERNATIONAL INC., a facility for manufacturing exhaust after-treatment devices for mobile and stationary equipment located in Vaughan, Ontario.
September 19, 2025 - November 3, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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The decision is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval for industrial stormwater management works serving Sunbelt Rentals of Canada Inc., located at 151 Wescar Lane, in the City of Ottawa, Ontario.
A new Environmental Compliance Approval was issued for the use and operation of a waste processing site to be used for the recycling, processing and transfer of solid non-hazardous waste generated from residential, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors.
The proposed work program for the Methuen Township Marble Project would be a stripping and drilling bulk sampling program removing no more than 950 tonnes of material, keeping the project below the threshold of advanced exploration. The location of the bulk sampling is a near surface rock outcrop with light overburden, in a forested area.
The ministry has accepted a risk assessment prepared for owner as part of their future development plans for a property at 1303 Queen Street West, Toronto. The director is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use.
The proposal is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage) for Sunrock Industries Canada ULC. This application is for the approval of stormwater management works to serve Sunrock's Sutton Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) Plant and Distribution Centre located at Lot 7, Concession 6, Georgina, Ontario.
October 24, 2024 - December 8, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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An Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) with the Limited Operational Flexibility has been granted to Fiera Foods Company, an industrial frozen foods and bakery products manufacturing facility located in the City of Toronto, Ontario.
