January 13, 2026 - February 12, 2026 (30 days) Closed
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The Permit to Take Water No. P-300-5241216836 version 2.0 was issued to Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. on July 2, 2026, as a renewal of Permit No. P-300-5241216836 version 1.0. Water will be taken from one watercourse for manufacturing purposes, located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
November 23, 2023 - January 7, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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Approval is granted for amendment of Environmental Compliance Approval 9482-5LUG7W issued on June 11, 2003, for industrial sewage treatment works for G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Limited to serve Sweet's Pit for an existing aggregate wash water facility, located at 3299 Highway 32 in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Island, ON.
February 11, 2022 - March 28, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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Approval is granted for an amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage) No. 0522-98MLKK for Calabogie Peaks Inc. for sewage works to service the existing and proposed developments at Calabogie Peaks Resort, located at 30 Barrett Chute Road in Calabogie, Ontario.
Certificate of Property Use No. 7126-DSWPTA was issued to the Inner Harbour Development GP Inc., as a General Partner for and on behalf of Inner Harbour Development LP on July 3, 2026.
Instrument type:
Order to prevent discharge of contaminants
ERO number
019-9032
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 1, 2025 - June 15, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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The director has issued an Order requiring the assessment of dry-cleaning solvent contamination originating from 480 Guelph Line, Burlington on multiple properties.
This proposal is for the renewal of the Limited Operational Flexibility for an Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 7836-9HDRYN for GEPR Energy Canada Inc. an electric motor and generator manufacturing facility, located in the City of Peterborough, Ontario.
January 7, 2026 - February 6, 2026 (30 days) Closed
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Permit to Take Water No.6485-DUQK8J has been issued for Camelot Golf & Country Club. This proposal was for a renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 4387-AL6KKG. Water will be taken from one pond, one watercourse, and two wells for golf course irrigation and portable water supply purposes, located in Cumberland, within the City of Ottawa.
This proposal is for a new to Permit to Take Water for Vale Canada Limited/Vale Canada Limitée. Water will be taken from eight pond for mining remediation dewatering, located in the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario.
We are proposing regulatory and policy changes that would enable continued use of existing private recreation camps in provincial parks and conservation reserves, while maintaining ecological integrity.
We have expanded the boundaries of 25 protected areas (17 provincial parks and 8 conservation reserves) and corrected the name of Chapleau Nemegosenda River Provincial Park. These changes contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage and provide increased opportunities for recreational activities.
October 10, 2025 - November 24, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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We have expanded the boundaries of 26 protected areas (13 provincial parks and 13 conservation reserves) and created 12 new protected areas ( 2 provincial parks and 10 conservation reserves). These changes provide increased opportunities for recreational activities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage.
The government has revoked the five Minister’s Zoning Orders associated with the Parkway Belt West Plan, 1978, effective July 1, 2026, and included deeming provisions. The Parkway Belt West Plan, 1978 and the Parkway Belt West Planning Area have also been revoked as part of the same initiative (see ERO 026-0229).
The government has revoked the Parkway Belt West Plan, 1978 and the Parkway Belt West Planning Area, effective July 1, 2026. The five Minister’s Zoning Orders associated with the Parkway Belt West Plan have also been revoked (see ERO 026-0230).
We have made changes to strengthen the responsible use of campfires and drinking water infrastructure in Ontario Parks and clarify rules regarding commercial day-use vehicle permits and electronic permits. These changes promote visitor safety and support a more efficient and streamlined experience for park visitors.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000051 to Transition Metals for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
Ontario Parks invites feedback on proposed amendments to the Pinery Provincial Park Management Plan. Amendments include zoning changes to support sewage treatment infrastructure to reduce wait times and enhance recreational experience. These adjustments will ensure the plan is consistent with the parks classification and protection park values.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000078 to Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The proposal is to amend Environmental Compliance Approval No. 8330-8ZNPVP for industrial sewage treatment works and stormwater management works serving the New-Life Mills feed mill located in Inkerman, Ontario.
October 18, 2024 - December 2, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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Approval is granted for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage) for the establishment of sewage works for the collection, transmission, treatment and reuse of wash water from a closed-loop aggregate washing operation at the Marshall Pit, located in the Township of Laurier, District of Parry Sound, Ontario.
February 20, 2024 - April 5, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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Approval is granted for an amendment of Environmental Compliance Approval # 5009-B97LXC, to support upgrades to Substation # 3 and include additional industrial stormwater management works at Glencore Canada Corporation's site, located at 2 Longyear Drive, Falconbridge.
