August 21, 2020 - October 5, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We have decided to amend Ontario Regulation 111/12 under the Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act, 2011 to establish a second Local Forest Management Corporation.
September 25, 2013 - November 24, 2013 (60 days) Closed
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We have completed our public consultation originally posted in 2013 and we used the comments we received to further revise the guidance document.
Given the length of time since the previous posting and updates made to the document, we are once again seeking comments (019-2557) to ensure that the updated guidance reflects the need of stakeholders
December 22, 2020 - February 20, 2021 (60 days) Closed
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As committed to in our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan, the MECP is proposing an amendment to its Statement of Environmental Values (SEV) in order to reflect changes in its mandate, to fulfill a commitment in the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan with the addition of a climate change section, and to add a five-year review period.
May 31, 2017 - September 28, 2017 (120 days) Closed
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has posted a new proposal (ERO # 019-2826) which addresses amendments to its Statement of Environmental Values. Therefore a decision has been made not to proceed with this proposal. This notice is to advise that the posting is closed.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We decided to move ahead with amendments to the Mining Act to improve consistency of some processes, including one process that will also align with the Digital First Strategy which is to have all transactions online.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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The proposed amendments to the Mining Act allow the Minister in special circumstances to provide blanket exclusions of time or extensions of time for assessment work and allow for the Minister to annul the forfeiture of a boundary claim.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We have amended several regulations related to excess soil under the Environmental Protection Act, and related documents, in response to delays to infrastructure and development projects as a result of COVID-19, and to support flexible reuse of excess soil.
December 20, 2019 - January 20, 2020 (31 days) Closed
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Changes were made to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 to provide certainty for northern, rural and Indigenous communities, while ensuring the continued sustainable management of Ontario’s forests and conservation of the province’s biodiversity.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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A decision was made to proceed with several legislative and regulatory amendments that will modernize and streamline the legislative and regulatory framework governing aquaculture in Ontario.
Amendments have been made to regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease entry into, or spread within, Ontario.
January 23, 2019 - March 11, 2019 (49 days) Closed
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We have finalized the Fisheries Management Zone 11 Management Plan. The plan for Fisheries Management Zone 11 will help promote ecological sustainability and allow for ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of management objectives and actions taken.
October 7, 2020 - November 21, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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Bill 215: Main Street Recovery Act, 2020 made changes to the Municipal Act, 2001 and City of Toronto Act, 2006. It limits municipalities from regulating noise related to the delivery of goods to retail establishments, restaurants including cafes and bars, hotels/motels and goods distribution facilities, except as otherwise authorized by regulation.
Based on feedback received through engagement, we have decided to withdraw the proposal to repeal the Far North Act. We are now proposing to refocus the Act with proposed amendments to provisions that may hinder economic development and enhancing provisions that encourage collaboration with First Nations in the Far North regarding land use planning
We are proposing amendments to regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to reduce regulatory burden and streamline requirements related to trapping and airports that experience conflict or public safety issues associated with deer or elk.
February 12, 2019 - March 29, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has amended Ontario’s clean fuel regulations to increase renewable content, such as ethanol, in gasoline over the long-term without an expected increase in prices at the pump.
July 27, 2020 - September 10, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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The government proceeded with the proposal to revoke O. Reg. 355/17 as it is a necessary first step toward achieving the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines’ (ENDM’s) plan to update Ontario’s long-term planning process.
The Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines issued a Minister’s Directive (approved by Order in Council No. 1351/2020, September 30, 2020), to the Independent Electricity System Operator requiring them to design, deliver and/or fund an electricity Conservation and Demand Management Framework between January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024.
November 28, 2018 - January 25, 2019 (58 days) Closed
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On May 2, 2019, the government introduced More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan. The Housing Supply Action Plan is complemented by the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019, which received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019.
We have released a revised study area related to the Northwest GTA Transmission Corridor Identification Study. The study is ongoing, and we will continue to consider the comments received as we move forward with subsequent study milestones.
