We are seeking feedback through Ontario’s Regulatory Registry on the development of detailed regulations that would be required to implement the proposed Geologic Carbon Storage Act, 2025 (GCSA ), if it is passed by the Ontario Legislature and receives royal assent.
On October 16, 2020, we issued Certificate of Property Use No. 5340-BKPS2V ("CPU") to the City of Hamilton in regards to the proposed development at Pier 8 in Hamilton, Ontario.
We have issued Certificate of Property Use No. 0337-BD9FM4 for 720 Birchmount Road, Toronto to Suncor Energy Inc., as part of their development plans for the site.
August 16, 2017 - November 14, 2017 (90 days) Closed
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This proposal was originally posted in 2006 and is no longer aligned with government’s priorities. We have identified this as a posting that is no longer pertinent or active. This decision notice has been posted to advise the public that the government is no longer considering this proposal.
September 29, 2015 - February 28, 2015 (90 days) Closed
First Nations are working with Ontario on community based land use planning as part of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative. The Far North Act, 2010 is the legislative foundation that provides for community based land use planning at the community level in the Far North, and for a Far North Land Use Strategy (Strategy) to help guide that plan
The Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, introduced the Fewer Fees, Better Services Act, 2022, to benefit businesses, non-profits, and people - providing greater economic certainty, confidence and stability as Ontario emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
On July 10, 2020, we issued Certificate of Property Use No. 8452-BHMMZD ("CPU") to 1150735 Ontario Ltd. in regards to the proposed development at 108 –112 James Street North and 115 Hughson Street North in Hamilton, Ontario.
February 12, 2019 - March 29, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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We are proceeding with Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standard and complementary reporting amendments to ensure polluters pay their fair share for their greenhouse gas emissions, while also ensuring industry continues to make advances to help Ontario achieve its share of Canada’s 2030 target.
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 – Atlantic Site) in the City of Toronto. The Ministry is seeking input that may help inform the Minister’s decision-making.
The Ministry of Energy amended Schedule 1 of O. Reg. 14/18 (Ontario Electricity Support Program) made under the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, to update the income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Electricity Support Program from the 2010 Low Income Measures to the 2020 Low Income Measures.
This proposal notice invited stakeholders of northern Ontario, Indigenous communities, organizations and people, and interested members of the public to review and provide comments on the Phase 1 Report – The Northern Ontario Context: Implications and Considerations for Strategy Development.
The Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines issued a Minister’s Directive (approved by Order in Council No. 1351/2020, September 30, 2020), to the Independent Electricity System Operator requiring them to design, deliver and/or fund an electricity Conservation and Demand Management Framework between January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024.
We are inviting you to an upcoming information session to review and comment on Stage Four of the 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan for the Northshore Forest.
We are proposing an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act, O. Reg. 620/05 - High Occupancy Lanes for the purpose of allowing single-occupant licenced taxicabs and airport limousines in provincial HOV Lanes, on a permanent basis. Singles-occupant licenced taxis and limousines are currently allowed to use HOV lanes as part of a pilot program.
Instrument type:
Approval of a site-specific air standard
ERO number
019-0856
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 8, 2020 - June 22, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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This proposal is for a site-specific standard for cadmium for Glencore Canada Corporation's nickel smelter in Sudbury, Ontario. The Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks has completed a review of the proposal and is seeking public input on the proposal and the proposed cadmium site-specific standard approval.
The 2021 State of Ontario’s Protected Areas Report (SOPAR) is now available on ontarioparks.com. It outlines the state of Ontario’s provincial park and conservation reserve system as required under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006.
We want your feedback on two consultants' reports on rainwater and runoffs. This will help us develop a stormwater management guide. The ultimate goal of stormwater management is to maintain the health of streams, lakes and aquatic life.
