November 19, 2021 - January 4, 2022 (46 days) Closed
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We have made a decision to amend the Open Seasons and Hunting regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 to streamline deer season types and duration across the province.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) sought input in 2023 on proposed policies for an integrated province-wide land use planning document. On April 10, 2024, MMAH released an updated proposed Provincial Planning Statement for public input. (ERO# 019-8462)
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.
We are modernizing our environmental assessment (EA) program to better serve communities now and in the future. Comments received on the discussion paper have been and will continue to be considered when making decisions on EA modernization initiatives.
October 13, 2020 - November 27, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We have amended regulations made under the Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Assessment Act to streamline permissions for combined heat and power (CHP) systems or power only systems. These amendments will align approval requirements with the level of risk, while still ensure environmental protections are in place.
October 3, 2023 - November 17, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval was issued to Galibier Materials Inc. for approval of the establishment of works for the collection, transmission, treatment and reuse of up to 9,464 litres/minute of wash water from aggregate washing operations located at the existing Galibier Lewis Pit located in the Springwater Township, County of Simcoe.
We are proposing regulatory and policy changes that would enable continued use of existing private recreation camps in provincial parks and conservation reserves, while maintaining ecological integrity.
We have made regulations and taken related actions to move Ontario to a project list approach under the Environmental Assessment Act. Projects that require a comprehensive environmental assessment are now set out in regulation.
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.
October 23, 2025 - November 22, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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We want to simplify, standardize and make more permissive municipal official plans so they are shorter, easier to understand, and more consistent across Ontario, to help municipalities plan for growth and housing more efficiently.
September 26, 2025 - November 10, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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We are proposing five new regulations to implement the new Species Conservation Act and facilitate a registration-first approach while maintaining strong environmental safeguards. This proposal also includes some amendments to the SCA and consequential amendments to other statutes and regulations.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-0802
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 31, 2019 - November 30, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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A permit has been issued under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act to NextBridge Infrastructure LP to enable the construction and operation of a new transmission line in northwestern Ontario. This will help meet future energy demand in the region. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects and provide overall benefits for species at risk.
