Instrument type:
Direction to keep sewage works in repair
ERO number
019-0051
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Exception
Exception posted
Last updated
The ministry issued emergency Director's direction to the company in order allow them to discharge treated effluent for a period beyond the seasonal window of April 1st to November 30th as required by their approval. A delay in issuing these instructions could result in harm to the environment.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
013-4148
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 16, 2018 - December 16, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
This Application 60-C-183492 for Consent was given conditional approval on February 7, 2019 and was amended on January 10, 2020. The last day to appeal this decision under the Planning Act is January 30, 2020.
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.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
013-4691
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 8, 2019 - March 10, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted in respect of Application 60-C-183326 for the creation of one (1) new resource-based recreational lot for land described as PIN 42180-1017, Minaki Area, Unincorporated Territory, District of Kenora.
Proposed regulatory amendments related to the treatment of corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) were approved and will allow Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) participants to reduce their GA charges based on the electricity purchased under the eligible PPA.
A new Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste Disposal Site) has been granted for the use and operation of a waste disposal site with a total area of 0.49 hectares, to be used for composting facility located at 217 Wilkinson Road, Brampton, Ontario.
Through the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is proposing amendments to the EAA. The amendments, if passed, will build on the vision for a modern environmental assessment program as proposed in the April 2019 discussion paper titled ‘Modernizing Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Program'.
January 7, 2026 - February 21, 2026 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We are proposing to direct the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to undertake a competitive procurement process and enter into a procurement contract with a transmitter to develop and construct the Toronto Third Line project to meet electricity demand in Toronto and help address capacity constraints in the greater Toronto area.
October 14, 2023 - November 28, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
This proposal notice invited public comments on The Future of the Great Lakes Economy: Ontario’s Marine Transportation Strategy, a living document outlining a 10-year vision with actions to support the needs of the Ontario marine sector. The comments received have and will continue to guide and inform the implementation of the Strategy’s actions.
Approval is granted for existing storm sewer serving Speare Seeds Limited site, located at 99 John Street North, in the Town of Minto. The storm sewer outlet via an existing outlet pipe into the existing municipal ditch.
August 2, 2018 - September 1, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval is granted for the establishment of sewage works consist of storm sewers, a dry pond, an oil/grit separator and stormwater outlet pipe dischargeing stormwater runoff from a portion of the northeast corner of the KNL Stage site to the existing Kizell Creek.
An amended Environmental Compliance Approval (waste disposal site) No. A371203 is granted to Waste Management of Canada Corporation to allow for construction of modified leachate storage system at the Richmond Landfill.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-8072
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 6, 2024 - March 7, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent to create one new lot for seasonal recreation was granted on April 22, 2024, subject to conditions. A Notice of Change, dated August 29, 2024, has amended the list of conditions.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
013-4145
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 16, 2018 - December 16, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
This Application 60-C-168206 for Consent was given conditional approval on February 7, 2019 and was amended on January 10, 2020. The last day to appeal this decision under the Planning Act is January 30, 2020.
Instrument type:
New - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-9248
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 4, 2024 - December 4, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Application 60-C-246449, to create a new 1.24 hectare waterfront lot to be used for resource-based recreational use, was approved as redlined by the Ministry, subject to conditions. Related applications 60-C-232065 (ERO 019-9227) and 60-C-246569 (ERO 019-9249) were also approved subject to conditions.
Amendments have been made to the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act, through Bill 91, to create an authorization process for special projects to test or demonstrate new activities, including carbon storage, and to enhance measures to safeguard people and the environment. Bill 91 received royal assent on June 8, 2023.
After consideration of what was heard from all parties during the initial consultation period and developing the proposals further, the Ministry is providing additional details and seeking further feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments which can be found at the following posting: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-7598
Instrument type:
Permit for activities that will result in a significant social or economic benefit to Ontario
ERO number
019-1682
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 25, 2020 - June 24, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are seeking public input on a proposal for three permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in relation to three priority transit projects that will improve public transit in the Greater Toronto Area. The proposed permits have the potential to impact species at risk and consider options to avoid and minimize impacts on the species.
December 19, 2024 - January 18, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are seeking public input on what actions Ontario should take, if any, in response to the results of the "Cumulative Impact Assessment of Withdrawals, Consumptive Uses and Diversions: 2016-2020” conducted under the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement.
August 16, 2024 - September 15, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
On December 20, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Minister's Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 561/24 in the City of Toronto. The City of Toronto requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.