The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000041 to Fred Kiernicki for early exploration activities. The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000048 to Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
Instrument type:
New - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
025-1179
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 20, 2025 - December 20, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on April 7, 2026 in respect of Application 60-C-258295 to create one (1) new resource-based recreational lot. A Notice of Change, dated May 7, 2026, has amended the list of conditions.
The government is seeking feedback on a proposal to simplify and standardize the format of official plans for upper-tier municipalities as well as a proposal for secondary plans and site- and area-specific policies (SASPs).
To support the implementation of the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, the Ministry is seeking feedback on a further revised draft Projection Methodology Guideline to assist planning authorities with identifying population and employment forecasts and assessing land needs. This is the second consultation on this matter. See ERO #025-0844.
Amendments are proposed to the Municipal Act, 2001 and Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, to enable regulations to set out requirements for municipal consent of non-municipal communal drinking water and wastewater systems and to require municipalities to consent if requirements are met.
MMAH is proposing amendments to guarantee public sector ownership, help ensure contracts and employees that move to a corporation transfer uninterrupted; and prohibit the transfer of long-term debt from municipalities to a Water and Wastewater Public Corporation as well as consequential legislative amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
The government is seeking feedback on proposed legislative changes to the Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, Building Code Act, 1992 and Municipal Act, 2001 through Bill 98, the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026.
February 12, 2026 - March 14, 2026 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000020 to GFG RESOURCES INCORPORATED for early exploration activities. The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
Approval has been granted for the renewal of the Limited Operational Flexibility for an Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 1496-AF5R6A for Infinity Rubber Technology Group Inc., a rubber compounding facility located in Welland, Ontario.
This proposal is for a Permit to Take Water for BRANT AGGREGATES LTD. Water will be taken from one pond for aggregate extraction dewatering purposes in Haldimand, Ontario.
The Ministry is seeking feedback on proposed projects in South Simcoe to support housing and job growth. Ten projects are identified for provincial coordination aligned with existing/planned infrastructure. This does not indicate a decision. Remaining projects form part of the consultation and will inform municipal and provincial planning.
Instrument type:
Approval of a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-6113
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 5, 2022 - February 3, 2023 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on April 7, 2026 to approve, with modifications, the County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 7 , as adopted by By-law 6977. The approved OPA 7 guides growth in the County to 2051, identifies employment study areas and districts, recognizes the Provincial South Simcoe Growth Strategy and in-effect Minister Zoning Orders.
This proposal is for an amendment to the Limited Operational Flexibility for an Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 5836-ASYRJN for Galata Chemicals (Canada) Inc., a chemical additives manufacturing facility located in Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario.
