Instrument type:
Permit for activities that will result in a significant social or economic benefit to Ontario
ERO number
019-1682
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 25, 2020 - June 24, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
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
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.
On January 26, 2022, we amended the Species at Risk in Ontario List to reflect new species at risk classifications set out in the 2019-2020 Annual Report of the Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario. This is required by the Endangered Species Act, 2007.
Instrument type:
Changes to the site plan for a pit or quarry
ERO number
019-5878
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 16, 2022 - September 15, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval was granted to Municipality of Middlesex Centre for a site plan amendment to amend the current site plan to authorize extraction below the water table at the Olalondo Gravel Pit.
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.
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.
Instrument type:
Approval of an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan
ERO number
019-4789
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 23, 2021 - February 22, 2022 (61 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made to approve the application to amend the Niagara Escarpment Plan to allow for a site-specific change to the Land Use Designation of the subject property from Mineral Resource Extraction Area to Escarpment Natural Area and Escarpment Rural Area
September 23, 2021 - November 7, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have temporarily paused protections for Black Ash under the Endangered Species Act, for two years from the time when it is added to the Species at Risk in Ontario List, to allow time to develop an approach to support Black Ash protection and recovery.
We are posting finalized data survey and mapping technical guidance to support flood hazard identification and mapping by municipalities and conservation authorities in Ontario.
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.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-5295
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 29, 2022 - May 29, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit to the Ministry of Transportation concerning Little Brown Myotis, Northern Myotis and Tri-colored Bat and their habitats in order to accommodate the widening of Highway 400 between Kind Road and Lloydtown-Aurora Road. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects.
We are seeking feedback on proposed approaches and concepts to inform fisheries management planning for Fisheries Management Zone 16 in southwestern Ontario.
