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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 17, 2025 - January 31, 2026 (45 days) Closed
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An Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air & noise) was granted to Stubbe's Redi-Mix Inc., for the operating site located at 44 Muir Line Harley, Ontario.
The facility production limit is 515,000 cubic metres of ready-mix concrete per year.
October 28, 2019 - December 12, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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We have amended the Pesticides Regulation under the Pesticides Act to reduce complexity and modernize pesticide management in Ontario while ensuring strong protection for human health and the environment.
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.
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.
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
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.
October 10, 2025 - November 24, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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We have expanded the boundaries of 26 protected areas (13 provincial parks and 13 conservation reserves) and created 12 new protected areas ( 2 provincial parks and 10 conservation reserves). These changes provide increased opportunities for recreational activities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage.
December 20, 2019 - February 3, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We amended Renewable Energy Approval No. 6428-8LGLBH for the Woolwich Bio-En Inc. Anaerobic Digestion Facility, located at 50 Martin’s Lane in the Township of Woolwich, Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
December 6, 2019 - January 5, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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A new Permit to Take Water No. 4324-BLPSH3 was issued to Beverly Golf and Country Club Limited. Water will be taken for golf course irrigation purposes.
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.
