November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Open
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We are proposing changes to forest-related rules and permitting processes to make them more efficient, reduce unnecessary steps and support economic growth — while continuing to manage Ontario’s forest responsibly and sustainably.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Open
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We are proposing to amend regulations under the Public Lands Act to allow equipment for mobile wind testing, geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations, environmental monitoring and short-term bridges on public lands provided conditions are followed, including location registration. Changes are also proposed to the definition of shore lands.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Open
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We are proposing to modernize the management of Ontario’s public lands and resources. The goal is to unlock economic development opportunities by streamlining statutory and regulatory processes, updating policies, improving service delivery, and enhancing transparency. This initiative focuses on enabling responsible development to protect Ontario.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Open
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We are proposing changes to the Renewable Energy on Crown Land Policy and to renewable energy project approval and permit requirements. This initiative focuses on enabling responsible development to protect Ontario.
October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000186 to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
October 20, 2025 - October 31, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Province of Ontario has passed Bill 56, the Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, which amends the Clean Water Act, 2006 (to come into force on a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council).
September 12, 2025 - October 27, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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An amended Environmental Compliance Approval is granted to New Gold Inc. for the collection, transmission, treatment and disposal of stormwater, groundwater seepage and wastewater (process and domestic wastewater) from the site located at the District of Rainy River, Ontario.
August 26, 2022 - October 10, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry did not receive a response to the information request dated May 22, 2025 for the above-noted application and may be eligible for self-registration under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR). Therefore, this application is considered withdrawn and closed.
September 24, 2025 - October 24, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000197 to UAMY COBALT CORPORATION for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
November 5, 2025 - December 20, 2025 (45 days) Open
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This proposal is to amend the Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 8806-AWFRYX for Shell Canada OP Inc. and Shell Canada Limited as general partners for and on behalf of Shell Canada Products, a petroleum refinery located in the Township of St. Clair, Ontario.
November 5, 2025 - December 20, 2025 (45 days) Open
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This proposal is for an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air) which replaces all the current Environmental Compliance Approvals for Air at this facility and includes the addition of new or historically unapproved sources for all emissions from Glencore Canada Corporation Sudbury Smelter Complex.
November 5, 2025 - December 20, 2025 (45 days) Open
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This proposal is to amend the Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 4649-57YQR9 for Carmeuse Lime (Canada) Limited, a lime manufacturing facility located near the Town of Blind River, Ontario.
Instrument type:
Changes to the site plan for a pit or quarry
ERO number
019-8716
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 29, 2024 - June 28, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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Approval was granted for a site plan amendment to QBJR Aggregates Inc. to amend the current site plan for the importation of excess soils to facilitate modifications to the final rehabilitated landform.
January 5, 2024 - February 19, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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This approval is for an Environmental Compliance Approval (industrial sewage) to be issued to Tigercat International Inc. for the construction of a stormwater management works structure, including storm sewers and stormwater management system; all designed to provide quality and quantity control,in support of a proposed industrial site development.
August 13, 2025 - September 27, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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Certificate of Property Use No.3865-DHTLVU for 175 & 185 Eileen Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, was issued to owners as part of their development plans for the site.
This proposal for an amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval No. 6747-8X9QZW for GeoSource Energy Inc. an installer of vertical closed loop geothermal systems, was approved on October 29, 2024.
