We have approved a new Environmental Compliance Approval No. 6155-BRLUY5 to Michael Hartshorn for the establishment of stormwater management works for the proposed light industrial development, located on the north side of Industrial Drive, in Mount Forest, Ontario.
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.
The Endangered Species Act, 2007 was amended as part of the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 to better enable positive outcomes for species at risk while streamlining processes.
The ministry is proposing to file a 2020 Closure Plan amendment for the Sugar Zone Project. The amendment proposes changes to the site including, relocation of two ventilation raises and the expansion of the Closure Plan boundary, to include more area but with the mining leases LEA-109592, LEA-109602, LEA-109605, LEA-109593.
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
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.
February 4, 2022 - March 21, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Ontario and Canada have signed a historic bilateral conservation agreement for boreal caribou under the federal Species at Risk Act with the objective to sustain or improve the environmental conditions necessary for the recovery of the boreal caribou, while considering social and economic factors.
We are seeking feedback on proposed approaches and concepts to inform fisheries management planning for Fisheries Management Zone 16 in southwestern Ontario.
August 10, 2020 - September 9, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000244 to Flag Resources for early exploration activities within Mackelcan Township.
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.
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.
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 have approved the amendment of Permit to Take Water No. 2066-8KJJB2 with conditions for industrial purposes located in Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, Ontario. This permit cancels and replaces Permit to Take Water Number 2066-8KJJB2.
