November 16, 2023 - December 8, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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A decision has been made to enact the Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023, which would help ensure that official plan decisions support our goal of building at least 1.5 million homes in a manner that maintains and reinforces public trust.
The government has changed the process for amending the Greenbelt through the Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023. Adding any future Urban River Valleys to the Greenbelt would require a legislative change.
October 16, 2023 - November 30, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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The government has made changes that restore the 15 areas of land that were redesignated or removed from the Greenbelt in December 2022. The Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 also ensures that any future changes to the Greenbelt boundary can only be made through legislation.
December 20, 2023 - February 20, 2024 (62 days) Closed
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We are proposing to make regulatory changes to improve implementation of the Endangered Species Act, 2007. These changes will help us continue to deliver a species at risk program that is effective and focuses protections where they are needed most.
August 18, 2023 - October 2, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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Amendments have been made to Ontario Regulation 354/16 under the Invasive Species Act, 2015, to prevent the introduction and spread of 10 invasive species and four genera.
September 28, 2023 - October 28, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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Bill 134, the Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023, received Third Reading on November 29, 2023. The Act amends the definition of “affordable residential units” in the Development Charges Act to lower the cost of building, purchasing, and renting these units.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on a proposal to amend a Minister's Zoning Order in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, filed as Ontario Regulation 607/20.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on a proposal to revoke a Minister's Zoning Order in the Township of McNab/Braeside, County of Renfrew, filed as Ontario Regulation 537/21.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on a proposal to revoke a Minister's Zoning Order in the Township of McNab/Braeside, County of Renfrew, filed as Ontario Regulation 538/21.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on a proposal to revoke a Minister's Zoning Order in the City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, filed as Ontario Regulation 482/22.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on a proposal to revoke a Minister's Zoning Order in the Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, filed as Ontario Regulation 609/20.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on a proposal to revoke a Minister's Zoning Order in the City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, filed as Ontario Regulation 599/21.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on a proposal to revoke a Minister's Zoning Order in the City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, filed as Ontario Regulation 38/22.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on a proposal to revoke a Minister's Zoning Order in the City of Kingston, filed as Ontario Regulation 159/22.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be enhancing its monitoring of certain housing development Minister's Zoning Orders that have made limited progress.
December 12, 2023 - January 26, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The province is proposing government response statements (species-specific policies) that outline actions the government will take and support to protect and recover four species at risk in Ontario. The species are: Black Redhorse, Carolina Mantleslug, Pugnose Minnow and Silver Shiner.
December 12, 2023 - January 26, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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We are proposing to update the Protocol of Accepted Drinking Water Testing Methods and Practices for the Collection and Handling of Drinking Water Samples documents to reflect advances in drinking water testing methods as well as current industry knowledge and practices for use by drinking water testing laboratories and system owners and operators.
August 21, 2023 - September 20, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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On November 10, 2023, Ontario filed amendments to O. Reg. 679/21 (Community Net Metering Projects) and O. Reg. 389/10 (General) to remove administrative burden and clarify regulatory requirements to support innovation and customer choice. The amendments will come into effect on January 1, 2024.