The Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, was passed on December 12, 2017. Once in force, it will give communities a stronger voice in land use planning and replace the Ontario Municipal Board with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
December 19, 2017 - February 2, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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Land use planning is a process that determines the most appropriate use of land and water. We are working with Kashechewan First Nation to develop a community based land use plan for an area in the Far North. It will identify which lands will be dedicated to protection and which will be open for potential economic development.
We're improving intercommunity bus service across Ontario with a two-part approach that will connect communities and meet the travel needs of Ontarians.
October 5, 2016 - December 19, 2016 (75 days) Closed
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We introduced Bill 139 - the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, on May 30, 2017. The changes identified in the bill respond to the province-wide consultation the government undertook as part of the Ontario Municipal Board Review.
We introduced a new penalty under Waste Diversion Transition Act to help ensure compliance with the legislation and its regulations. This will help to make sure the environment remains protected during the transition to the new producer responsibility framework.
On November 24, 2017, we amended the energy efficiency regulation with new and enhanced efficiency standards for 12 products. The amendment aligns Ontario’s energy efficiency standards with leading North American jurisdictions, helps reduce the environmental impact of energy use and encourages energy conservation.
January 11, 2017 - March 12, 2017 (60 days) Closed
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After hearing from stakeholders and considering the impact of the proposed federal Clean Fuel Standard, we are proposing to amend existing renewable fuel regulations to reduce greenhouse gases in the transportation sector, drive innovation and fight climate change.
September 22, 2017 - November 6, 2017 (45 days) Closed
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We made changes to Ontario’s cap and trade program to link it with the programs in Quebec and California, set program caps for 2021-2030 and improve fair treatment amongst participants.
October 13, 2016 - December 16, 2016 (64 days) Closed
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On October 26, 2017, the Ontario government issued the 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan, Delivering Fairness and Choice. The plan focuses on making energy more affordable and giving you more options in how you use energy.
August 21, 2017 - October 5, 2017 (45 days) Closed
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We updated the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth’s Statement of Environmental Values to incorporate changes to the ministry's name, structure and mandate.
July 28, 2014 - September 11, 2014 (45 days) Closed
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Webequie First Nation is leading preparation of a community based land use plan, working together with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative. Webequie is a fly-in community located on Winisk Lake and 540 km north of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
July 23, 2014 - September 8, 2014 (47 days) Closed
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Constance Lake First Nation is leading the preparation of a community based land use plan in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative.
December 16, 2016 - January 30, 2017 (45 days) Closed
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Ontario is a big place with incredible wildlife diversity. The way we protect wildlife habitat often varies by region. We are developing a technical manual about the identification, description and prioritization of significant wildlife habitat in the northeast region of the province.
August 26, 2016 - October 10, 2016 (45 days) Closed
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Land use planning is a process that determines the most appropriate use of land and water. We are working with McDowell Lake First Nation to develop a community based land use plan for an area in the Far North. The plan will identify which lands will be dedicated to protection and which will be open for potential economic development.
January 14, 2014 - February 28, 2014 (45 days) Closed
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Marten Falls First Nation is leading preparation of a community based land use plan, working together with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative. Marten Falls is a fly-in community located on the Albany River and 170 km northeast of Nakina Ontario.
December 7, 2004 - January 16, 2005 (40 days) Closed
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The MNR is proposing to establish one new recommended conservation reserve on the southwest shore of Long Lake, recommended additions to two existing conservation reserves (Onaman Lake and Kagianagami Lake) and a recommended addition to one provincial nature reserve (Sedgman Lake).
First Nation communities in the Far North of Ontario are working together with Ontario to prepare community based land use plans, as set out under the Far North Act, 2010 (the “Far North Act”).
July 22, 2013 - September 20, 2013 (60 days) Closed
Eabametoong First Nation and Mishkeegogamang First Nation are jointly leading preparation of a community based land use plan, working together with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative.
September 29, 2015 - February 28, 2015 (90 days) Closed
First Nations are working with Ontario on community based land use planning as part of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative. The Far North Act, 2010 is the legislative foundation that provides for community based land use planning at the community level in the Far North, and for a Far North Land Use Strategy (Strategy) to help guide that plan
