August 4, 2022 - September 3, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000238 to Gravel Ridge Resources Limited C/O IMetal Resources Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
December 7, 2022 - January 6, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000326 to Pavey Ark Minerals Incorporated 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-22-000203 to RJK Explorations Limited for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
We decided to proceed with domestic bio-based content requirements for both diesel fuel and gasoline placed in the Ontario market under the Cleaner Transportation Fuels (CTF) regulation. At least 75% of the renewable content required in diesel fuel and 64% of the renewable content required in gasoline must be made in Canada, effective immediately.
November 5, 2025 - December 5, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000223 to STLLR 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-22-000100 to Strike Copper Corp. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
We have approved the Project Evaluation Policy under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act. It will guide consideration of potential environmental effects and consultation for certain proposed projects within provincial parks and conservation reserves carried out by or on behalf of the ministry.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000012 to Generation PGM 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-23-000058 to Brunswick Exploration Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
August 9, 2023 - September 8, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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This notice was published in error and is a duplicate of 019-7210. 019-7210 was posted on the ERO on June 9, 2023, with a 30 day comment period ending July 9, 2023 and the decision was made to issue the mineral exploration permit PR-25-000097 to Gold Cache Inc. on Aug 3, 2025.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-4807
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Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
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February 11, 2022 - March 13, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister has issued a permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) to the Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. for pipeline construction activities that may adversely impact Caribou (boreal population). The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects, actions to benefit the species, and monitoring and reporting requirements.
Following extensive consultations on the Agricultural System for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, OMAFRA is releasing the System’s guidelines and mapping to help municipalities implement these innovative land use planning tools.
October 10, 2025 - November 24, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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We have expanded the boundaries of 20 protected areas (11 provincial parks and 9 conservation reserves) and created 10 new protected areas (2 provincial parks and 8 conservation reserves). These changes provide increased opportunities for recreational activities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage.