January 17, 2025 - February 16, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000268 to Landore Resources Canada 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 26-000105 to Dome Mine Ltd. for early exploration activities. The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has applied to amend an existing permit under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to remove habitat for the Little Brown Myotis, Northern Myotis, Eastern Small-footed Myotis and Tri-coloured Bat (the Species) in order to proceed with highway 427 extension in Vaughan, Ontario.
Ontario Parks invites feedback on proposed amendments to the Pinery Provincial Park Management Plan. Amendments include zoning changes to support sewage treatment infrastructure to reduce wait times and enhance recreational experience. These adjustments will ensure the plan is consistent with the parks classification and protection park values.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species and/or to pay a species conservation charge (ESA s.17(2) (c))
ERO number
019-6556
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 27, 2023 - March 29, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to Erin Developments Inc. and 2779181 Ontario Inc.to build a residential development that will impact three species of at-risk bats. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects and requires monitoring and reporting.
August 1, 2024 - September 15, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Energy and Electrification has taken actions to facilitate the development of a critical electricity transmission project to support economic growth and electrification initiatives in northeastern Ontario while advancing a shared goal of reconciliation by providing economic and partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities.
February 17, 2021 - April 19, 2021 (61 days) Closed
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Feedback from phase 1 consultation on growing the Greenbelt including a Paris Galt Moraine study area and ideas for adding Urban River Valleys was considered. On March 24, 2022, Phase 2 consultation was launched on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Plan and Greenbelt Area boundary regulation to add 13 new and expanded Urban River Valleys.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000112 to Ardiden Limited for early exploration activities near Pickle Lake.
October 31, 2005 - January 29, 2006 (90 days) Closed
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The Ministry did not adopt the Canadian Water Quality Guideline for Mercury or the Interim Canadian Water Quality Guideline for Methylmercury as Provincial Water Quality Objectives.
November 19, 2018 - January 3, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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Amendments have been made to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 and supporting regulations (Ontario Regulation 665/98 (Hunting) and Ontario Regulation 670/98 (Open Seasons) to create a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario.
October 19, 2023 - December 3, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have created Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park through an amendment to O. Reg. 316/07 under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006. This will strengthen the long-term protection of biodiversity and important habitats within the park while providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy the area’s natural beauty.
A new Permit to Take Water No. 3713-C5BKY7 for Cox Construction Limited was issued on March 3, 2022 for aggregate washing purposes in the Township of Puslinch, Ontario.
September 8, 2026 - October 23, 2026 (45 days) Open
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Ontario proposes five new protected areas, expansions to 12 protected areas, the re-designation of McCrae Lake Conservation Reserve as a provincial park, and minor changes to the boundaries of two provincial parks to support Highway 17 safety improvements. These changes are proposed under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006.
The Ministry of Mines is ready to proceed with the rehabilitation of the former Long Lake Gold Mine. Project planning is being carried out in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Activities of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines under the Mining Act (Class Environmental Assessment).
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-1393
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 6, 2020 - April 5, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to MP3 Cost Sharing Trustee Inc. for construction activities that may impact Silver Shiner. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects, and requires monitoring and reporting.
August 8, 2025 - September 25, 2025 (48 days) Closed
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Four policies (three updated and one new) have been developed to align with the requirements of the Aggregate Resources Act, O Reg 244/97 and the Aggregate Resources of Ontario: Technical Report and Information Standards (the Standards).There are also 28 policies being rescinded due to outdated guidance or that are no longer necessary.
Renfrew Power Generation Inc. has submitted a proposal in relation to an overall benefit permit under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 with respect to Butternut trees for the purpose of constructing a buried penstock at their hydroelectric generating facility in Renfrew, Ontario.
