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
019-6814
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 11, 2017 - January 10, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
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.
December 19, 2017 - February 2, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
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.
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
019-6772
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 26, 2023 - June 25, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
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
Last updated
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 expand the boundary of Bigwind Lake Provincial Park, located approximately 20 kilometres east of Bracebridge. Expanding this park would provide long-term protection and enhanced opportunities for recreational activities, such as hiking and backcountry camping.
January 25, 2021 - March 11, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
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.
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.
We have approved a new Environmental Compliance Approval No. 6155-BRLUY5 to Michael Hartshorn for the establishment of stormwater management works for the proposed light industrial development, located on the north side of Industrial Drive, in Mount Forest, Ontario.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-0031
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
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.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-0029
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
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.
The Endangered Species Act, 2007 was amended as part of the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 to better enable positive outcomes for species at risk while streamlining processes.
