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.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000013 to Generation PGM Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
February 22, 2023 - March 24, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000039 to Steven Anderson 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-23-000057 to 2004402 Ontario 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-23-000215 to Panther Metals (Canada) Ltd. for early exploration activities .
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-2976
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 13, 2021 - February 12, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on April 27, 2021 in respect of application 58-C-200250 to permit the creation of a new lot from PIN 62313-0299 subject to conditions
Ontario Parks has amended the John E. Pearce Provincial Park Management Plan. These changes ensure the plan remains consistent with the park’s Nature Reserve classification and strengthens the protection of its natural and cultural heritage values.
October 17, 2024 - November 16, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000199 to Delta Resources Limited, Portofino Resources Inc., Perry English, Gravel Ridge Resources Ltd. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
August 28, 2023 - September 27, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000329 to Greg Davison for early exploration activities. The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
December 12, 2024 - January 11, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000260 to Ursa Major Minerals Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
November 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000240 to iMetals Resources Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
January 24, 2024 - February 23, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000350 to Dynasty Gold Corporation for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
November 21, 2022 - December 21, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000286 to Canada Critical Resources Corp. for early exploration activities approximately 6 kilometres northeast of Dryden, Ontario, in Brownridge townships District of Thunder Bay, North West Region.
