We are developing a forest management plan for the Red Lake Forest. The plan will ensure the sustainability of the forest resource, encourage continued biodiversity, and provide social and economic opportunities of the Crown forest.
New Permit to Take Water No. 0008-DRGQM2 was issued to Explor Resources Inc. on March 23, 2026, to support mining and domestic water supply for advanced exploration purposes. Water will be taken from the Mattagami River, near the City of Timmins, District of Cochrane, Ontario for 2 years.
September 14, 2018 - October 29, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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The ministry approved a new Environmental Compliance Approval for Vince Moceri Holdings Inc. operating as Vince Moceri Holdings for the use and operation of waste transfer site located at 2071 Road 3 in Kingsville, Ontario.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-0333
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Instrument
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Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
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July 19, 2019 - August 18, 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-193020 for the creation of one (1) new water access resource-based recreational lot for land described as PIN 42150-1016, Pcl 5131, Loc G1503, on Hay 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
019-0332
Notice type
Instrument
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Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 19, 2019 - August 18, 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-192079 for the creation of one (1) new water access resource-based recreational lot for land described as PIN 42150-1016, Pcl 5131, Loc G1503, on Hay Island, Lake of the Woods, Unincorporated Territory, District of Kenora.
On July 30, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 549/21. The Town of Oakville requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
January 30, 2020 - February 29, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No. 7810-BP5JSE on May 7, 2020 which cancels and replaces Permit To Take Water No. 6132-AL4LLR for Hornby Glen Realty Inc. Water will be taken from one (1) watercourse located in Halton Hills, Ontario. The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of December 31, 2023.
Permit to Take Water No. 1080-DG3Q3Y was issued to Ingersoll Links Limited on May 29, 2025, for the purpose of golf course irrigation from one dugout pond, one well.
On September 9, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 482/22 to permit the development of the proposed Berkeley Centre.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-8578
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 2, 2024 - June 1, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent for a lot severance for agricultural purposes was granted on June 19, 2024, subject to conditions.
On July 31, 2020, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg 438/20 to permit a 192-bed long-term care home and 320-unit retirement home in the Town of Ajax.
Environmental Compliance Approval No. 5373-DEWHG7 has been issued to Great Bear Resources Ltd. for industrial sewage treatment works proposed for advanced exploration activities at the Great Bear property located approximately 23 kilometres southeast of the Municipality of Red Lake and 37 kilometres northwest of the Township of Ear Falls, Ontario.
August 6, 2021 - September 6, 2021 (31 days) Closed
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The ministry is proposing a regulation that would set a timeframe for a permission to be issued and for an ecological compensation agreement to be signed under s.28.0.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act for development on lands described in Ontario Regulation 568/21 (Zoning Order — Town of Innisfil, County of Simcoe).
Instrument type:
Changes to the conditions of a licence to operate a pit or quarry
ERO number
019-5765
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Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 16, 2022 - September 15, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval was granted for a licence amendment to allow Robert Farrish Gravel Pits Ltd. to increase the number of tonnes of aggregate to be removed annually for Licence No. 4694, operating in the Township of Howick, County of Huron.
The Director suspended Condition 1.1 of the Environmental Compliance Approval issued to INEOS related to air emissions (the “air ECA”). The Director also amended the air ECA as benzene discharges from the facility were above acceptable levels, despite several previous provincial orders requiring the company to reduce benzene emissions
An Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (Air & Noise) has been granted to Starlim North America Corporation, located in London, Ontario.
Instrument type:
Acknowledging receipt of a closure plan for a mine production project
ERO number
019-2440
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 16, 2020 - October 16, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the Closure Plan for Production – Bradshaw Mine to Gowest Gold Ltd. for the Bradshaw Mine located 42 kilometres north of the City of Timmins, District of Cochrane, North East Region.
The decision is to file the Closure Plan for Production.
September 21, 2020 - November 5, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Ontario Regulation 385/21 (General) implements amendments that were made to the Ontario Heritage Act through the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019.The amendments and regulation come into force on July 1, 2021.
Instrument type:
Changes to the site plan for a pit or quarry
ERO number
019-7133
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 30, 2023 - June 29, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval was granted for a licence amendment to allow Bethel Sand & Gravel Inc. to increase the number of tonnes of aggregate to be removed annually for Licence No. 5678, operating in the Township of Centre Wellington, County of Wellington.
