It is the opinion of the Director that the delay that would have occurred by posting an instrument proposal notice for an Environmental Compliance Approval would have resulted in danger to the health or safety of any person; harm or serious risk of harm to the environment; and injury or damage or serious risk of injury or damage to the property
October 23, 2025 - November 22, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing proposed legislative amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 to transfer jurisdiction over water and wastewater to the lower-tier municipalities in Peel Region and the introduction of a new standalone statute to authorize the establishment of water and wastewater public corporations.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines has taken actions to facilitate the timely development of a critical electricity transmission project required to support agricultural and industrial growth in Southwestern Ontario, while advancing a shared goal of reconciliation by supporting economic and partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities.
October 11, 2022 - November 10, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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A new Permit to Take Water No. P-300-8187795172 was issued to R.W. Tomlinson Limited on October 13, 2023. Water will be taken from one well and one pond for aggregate washing, dust suppression, dewatering, and construction purposes at the Streit Quarry, located in the Township of Montague, Ontario, for 10 years.
A new Permit To Take Water No. P-300-9185297217 was issued to 33 Parliament GP Inc., as a general partner for and on behalf of Graywood 33 Limited Partnership on October 3, 2022 for 10 years. Water will be taken for long term dewatering purposes in the City of Toronto, Ontario.
January 25, 2022 - February 24, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for an amendment to Permit to Take Water No. 0773-BZ8R5G for Walker Aggregates Inc. Water will be taken from two wells for aggregate washing purposes at the Orillia Pit 7 site, located in Oro-Medonte, Ontario. Permit to Take Water No. 0046-CD9JQT issued on April 8 , 2022.
February 17, 2021 - April 19, 2021 (61 days) Closed
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Feedback from phase 1 consultation on growing the Greenbelt including a Paris Galt Moraine study area and ideas for adding Urban River Valleys was considered. On March 24, 2022, Phase 2 consultation was launched on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Plan and Greenbelt Area boundary regulation to add 13 new and expanded Urban River Valleys.
A new Permit to Take Water No. P-300-8160521801 was issued to Queenswell Ltd. on September 15, 2022 for dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from one well for the long-term dewatering of a proposed building, located in the City of Toronto, Ontario. The permit expires on December 31, 2032.
We have issued a Permit to Take Water No. 3675-C7JGU6 for Gus Maue and servicing Creekside Golf Course on October 4, 2022, which is located in Woodstock. This permit cancels and replaces permit No. 6202-AASLQS. Water will be taken from one pond and one creek for golf course irrigation purposes.
November 10, 2020 - December 10, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a new Permit to Take Water for The Residences at Royal Bayview Inc. for construction dewatering and foundation drainage purposes. Permit No. P-300-1102673751 was issued on April 1, 2021 for a period of 10 years. Water will be taken from two wells, located in Thornhill, Ontario.
January 10, 2020 - February 9, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No. 0024-BNBNB4 on April 15, 2020, which cancels and replaces Permit to take Water No. 6636-B2JQ58 for Tamarac Golf & Country Club 2018 Inc. located in Ennismore, Ontario.
The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of April 14, 2030.
We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No.7857-BNAKG9 on April 23, 2020, which cancels and replaces Permit to take Water No. 5341-8DYQPY, for Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. located in Otonabee- South Monaghane, Ontario. The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of April 13, 2030.
November 18, 2024 - December 18, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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The Permit to Take Water No. 4200-DCQJ9L was issued to A. Lassonde Inc. on March 11, 2025, for amendment to Permit to Take Water No. 8176-BAPGNV for industrial and dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from three wells, located in the Town of the Blue Mountains, Ontario, for 5 years.
The Permit to Take Water No. P-300-6298735837 V1.0 was issued to Legendary Ore Mining Corporation on June 13, 2025, to renew the Permit No. 5062-9Q3L3K. Water will be taken from one pond for the purposes of mine dewatering at Alexo Open Pit, located in District of Cochrane, Ontario.
August 16, 2024 - September 15, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1301494554 was issued to Miller Paving Limited on November 14, 2024, to renew Permit to Take Water No. 1513-CVLSC8 for industrial purposes. Water will be taken from one pond related to aggregate washing activities, in Elora, Centre Wellington, County of Wellington, Ontario for two years.
