The Government of Ontario is committed to protecting Ontario by cutting red tape to save people and businesses time and money and to support better services and a stronger economy. In alignment with this commitment, the Minister of Red Tape Reduction (MRTR) has introduced Bill 46, Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025. Follow this notice
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Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species and/or to pay a species conservation charge (ESA s.17(2) (c))
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019-6814
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December 11, 2017 - January 10, 2018 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has issued an overall benefit permit to CRH Canada Group Inc. for aggregate extraction that may impact two species at risk salamanders. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects and benefit the species, and monitoring and reporting requirements.
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Permit for activities that will result in a significant social or economic benefit to Ontario
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019-1682
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May 25, 2020 - June 24, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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We are seeking public input on a proposal for three permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in relation to three priority transit projects that will improve public transit in the Greater Toronto Area. The proposed permits have the potential to impact species at risk and consider options to avoid and minimize impacts on the species.
December 19, 2017 - February 2, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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Land use planning is a process that determines the most appropriate use of land and water. We are working with Kashechewan First Nation to develop a community based land use plan for an area in the Far North. It will identify which lands will be dedicated to protection and which will be open for potential economic development.
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Permit for species protection or recovery
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013-3954
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DecisionUpdated
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October 12, 2018 - November 11, 2018 (30 days) Closed
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We issued a permit amendment to KSDA Development Corporation to correctly identify a Butternut Tree Number in their permit, and to update the authorization for this particular Butternut Tree to enable KSDA Development Corporation to finish their proposed works.
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Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species and/or to pay a species conservation charge (ESA s.17(2) (c))
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019-6772
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Decision
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May 26, 2023 - June 25, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit for a single residential home development that may adversely impact Dwarf Hackberry and Eastern Hog-nosed Snake, which are species at risk. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects and overall benefit actions for the species.
We finalized nine recovery strategies for species at risk in Ontario. We are starting pre-consultation on government response statements through a survey.
Recovery strategies for eight species at risk have been drafted, and we are requesting additional scientific information, including traditional ecological knowledge, to be considered in finalizing these recovery strategies.
September 23, 2021 - November 7, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We made changes to a regulation under the Endangered Species Act to selectively extend existing conditional exemptions to eligible activities that may impact species newly classified as threatened or endangered in 2018 and 2022.
We are proposing to amend the Public Lands Act to reduce red-tape for clients. Changes would improve customer service and government efficiency, reduce unnecessary burdens, and provide a greater ability to make public lands available for economic development opportunities, particularly in the North.
January 25, 2021 - March 11, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We approved the updated Fire Management Policy for Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves. These changes will modernize and streamline fire management planning for these protected areas and enhance opportunities for the ecological benefits of fire, while continuing to protect people and property.
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Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
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019-0031
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May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted in respect of Application 60-C-192425 for the creation of one (1) new water access resource-based recreational lot for land described as PIN 42150-3189 on Corkscrew Island, Lake of the Woods, Unincorporated Territory, District of Kenora.
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Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
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019-0029
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May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted in respect of Application 60-C-192056 for the creation of one (1) new water access resource-based recreational lot for land described as PIN 42150-3189 on Corkscrew Island, Lake of the Woods, Unincorporated Territory, District of Kenora.
