The Minister of Red Tape Reduction introduced the proposed Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act, 2023 to increase Ontario’s competitiveness and build a stronger supply chain, and make government easier to interact with by cutting red tape.
Bill 46 (Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act, 2023) received Royal Assent on March 22, 2023
On July 8, 2020, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 358/20 to permit an outdoor patio to be used in combination with an eating establishment that is permitted on a lot. The Minister's Zoning Order was made based on a request from the City of Toronto.
Instrument type:
Approval for variance from the Liquid Fuels Handling Code
ERO number
026-0385
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 8, 2026 - May 8, 2026 (30 days) Closed
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IMPERIAL OIL wants to operate and receive product from a ship via pipeline to a tank while bypassing the overfill protection automatic shut off valve in case of an emergency.This emergency procedure will only be enacted if there is an unexpected equipment failure when marine vessels are expected to arrive.
We finalized recovery strategies for four species at risk in Ontario. We are starting pre-consultation on government response statements through surveys. The surveys are available in this bulletin and will be open until August 11, 2023.
October 24, 2022 - December 8, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued a Renewable Energy Approval to the Town of Petawawa to retrofit an existing water treatment facility to help them turn waste into energy. They will use a process called anaerobic digestion to break down waste and create biogas. This biogas will be used to generate electricity.
October 25, 2022 - December 9, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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The province is proposing new legislation that, if passed, would require the expansion of crucial wastewater treatment services for York Region and the construction of a phosphorus reduction facility to remove phosphorus from drainage water that flows into Lake Simcoe. The ministry is seeking comments on the proposed legislation.
A Certificate of Property Use was issued to R.J. Griesbaum Holdings Inc. for the property located at 20 Shirk Place in the City of Kitchener on April 22, 2024.
We finalized recovery strategies for five species at risk in Ontario. We are starting pre-consultation on government response statements through surveys. The surveys close on October 6, 2022.
We are proposing to amend the Mining Act to include consultation-related costs in the list of eligible expenses for the retention of proceeds from the testing of mineral content on leases, licences, and other mining lands.
A Certificate of Property Use was issued to 321 Courtland Avenue Developments Inc. for the property located at 263 Courtland Avenue East, 30 Vernon Avenue, and 230 Palmer Avenue in the City of Kitchener on April 22, 2024.
October 12, 2022 - December 12, 2022 (61 days) Closed
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In co-operation with the Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 10 Advisory Council, we have developed a Draft Fisheries Management Plan for FMZ 10. The draft plan outlines the status of fisheries, sets fish population objectives, and provides direction for the management of recreational fisheries and aquatic resources within FMZ 10.
The ministry is releasing a combined 2024 Minister’s Annual Report and 15-Year Progress Report on Lake Simcoe, which is about the collective efforts and progress made to protect and restore Lake Simcoe and its watershed by implementing the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.
We have finalized recovery strategies for four species at risk in Ontario. We are starting pre-consultation on government response statements through surveys. The surveys are available in this bulletin and will be open until February 15, 2024.
Following extensive consultations on the Agricultural System for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, OMAFRA is releasing the System’s guidelines and mapping to help municipalities implement these innovative land use planning tools.
September 19, 2025 - October 19, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister of Infrastructure is considering whether to issue a Minister’s Zoning Order for a Transit-Oriented Community (Exhibition TOC – Jefferson Site) in the City of Toronto. The Ministry is seeking input that may help inform the Minister’s decision-making.
