The government has revoked the five Minister’s Zoning Orders associated with the Parkway Belt West Plan, 1978, effective July 1, 2026, and included deeming provisions. The Parkway Belt West Plan, 1978 and the Parkway Belt West Planning Area have also been revoked as part of the same initiative (see ERO 026-0229).
The government has revoked the Parkway Belt West Plan, 1978 and the Parkway Belt West Planning Area, effective July 1, 2026. The five Minister’s Zoning Orders associated with the Parkway Belt West Plan have also been revoked (see ERO 026-0230).
We have made changes to strengthen the responsible use of campfires and drinking water infrastructure in Ontario Parks and clarify rules regarding commercial day-use vehicle permits and electronic permits. These changes promote visitor safety and support a more efficient and streamlined experience for park visitors.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000051 to Transition Metals for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
Ontario Parks invites feedback on proposed amendments to the Pinery Provincial Park Management Plan. Amendments include zoning changes to support sewage treatment infrastructure to reduce wait times and enhance recreational experience. These adjustments will ensure the plan is consistent with the parks classification and protection park values.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000078 to Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The proposal is to amend Environmental Compliance Approval No. 8330-8ZNPVP for industrial sewage treatment works and stormwater management works serving the New-Life Mills feed mill located in Inkerman, Ontario.
October 18, 2024 - December 2, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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Approval is granted for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage) for the establishment of sewage works for the collection, transmission, treatment and reuse of wash water from a closed-loop aggregate washing operation at the Marshall Pit, located in the Township of Laurier, District of Parry Sound, Ontario.
February 20, 2024 - April 5, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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Approval is granted for an amendment of Environmental Compliance Approval # 5009-B97LXC, to support upgrades to Substation # 3 and include additional industrial stormwater management works at Glencore Canada Corporation's site, located at 2 Longyear Drive, Falconbridge.
This decision is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval for the establishment of year-round subsurface sewage disposal and treatment works for Hammerford Development Co. (Ballantrae) Ltd., located primarily at 15288 Highway 48, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario.
The Ministry has received an application for a new recovery permit from STLLR Gold Incorporated, for the recovery of minerals and mineral bearing substances from tailings.
The proposed recovery permit activities would occur within Lot 12, Concession 1, in the City of Timmins.
The government is exploring a C‑PACE framework that would let municipalities opt in to support private financing for clean energy upgrades through property based repayment. The proposal outlines eligible properties, lender consent rules, municipal roles, and safeguards. Feedback is requested on design, regulation, and enforcement.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000085 to Alamos Gold Inc. 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-26-000086 to Alamos Gold Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
August 28, 2025 - October 12, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval permit has been issued for the existing sewage works serving Bayview Marina located at 387 Baxter Loop Road Honey Harbour, Ontario.
We have issued an Environmental Compliance Approval (air and noise) to Centennial Material Handling Limited, a manufacturing facility that produces storage racks and shelves for industrial and commercial purposes, located at Vaughan, Ontario.
September 24, 2025 - November 8, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued an Environmental Compliance Approval (air and noise) to Grayley's Automotive Paint Services Inc. for the operation of sandblasting and painting services located at 65 Imperial Street, Hamilton, Ontario.
An amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 2212-7C7S9P has been granted to Four Star Plating Industries Ltd. for the operation of a plating facility, located in the City of Toronto, Ontario.
An Environmental Compliance Approval has been granted to Connon Nurseries Inc. for stormwater management works serving a greenhouse development with a total catchment area of 2.97 hectares, located at 1870 Davis Drive West in the Township of King, Regional Municipality of York.
January 27, 2026 - February 26, 2026 (30 days) Closed
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Permit to Take Water No. P-300-3408425934 was issued to 1LEGACY PINES LIFESTYLE CO-OPERATIVE INC. to renew Permit to Take Water No. PTTW 7161-CNGMUW for golf course irrigation purposes. Water will be taken from two sources (1 watercourse and 1 pond) in Caledon, Ontario for 10 years.
