We have exempted certain Crown projects related to provincial parks and conservation reserves from Environmental Assessment Act requirements and approved the Project Evaluation Policy (formerly referred to as the Environmental Impact Assessment Policy) to move projects forward faster without compromising environmental protection.
We made a boundary amendment to Mellon Lake Conservation Reserve, by way of an amendment to Ontario Regulation 315/07 under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006. The amendment added 1,082 acres (438 hectares) of former forest reserve land to Mellon Lake Conservation Reserve following through on a long-standing land use decision.
November 16, 2020 - December 31, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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On January 29, 2021, O. Reg. 509/18, made under the Electricity Act, 1998 was amended to add five new products, to revise efficiency standards for televisions to harmonize with Natural Resources Canada, and to delay new standards for liquid-filled distribution transformers by two years.
October 19, 2023 - December 3, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have created Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park through an amendment to O. Reg. 316/07 under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006. This will strengthen the long-term protection of biodiversity and important habitats within the park while providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy the area’s natural beauty.
In an ongoing effort to modernize the Environmental Registry and keep it current, we have identified this as a posting that is no longer pertinent or active.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited has submitted a Mine Closure Plan Amendment for filing by the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines as required under the Mining Act. This Closure Plan proposes rehabilitation measures to be implemented upon the eventual closure of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s Far Field Areas.
August 3, 2018 - September 2, 2018 (30 days) Closed
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The 2018 Closure Plan Amendment for the Williams Mine was filed by the Director of Mine Rehabilitation with changes addressed in the Closure Plan Amendment Update dated January 31, 2019 to address government technical reviews.
On August 19, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 470/22.
September 17, 2021 - November 19, 2021 (63 days) Closed
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We finalized a new regulation that will allow the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority to issue administrative penalties for not abiding by the provisions in the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 and specified regulations.
Rockex Mining Corporation has submitted an application on the claims listed below for an exploration permit as required under the Mining Act for the following early exploration activities
On April 1, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 249/22. The City of Mississauga requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
On January 28, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 37/22. The Town of Innisfil requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
Instrument type:
Acknowledging receipt of a closure plan for a mine production project
ERO number
019-2440
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 16, 2020 - October 16, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the Closure Plan for Production – Bradshaw Mine to Gowest Gold Ltd. for the Bradshaw Mine located 42 kilometres north of the City of Timmins, District of Cochrane, North East Region.
The decision is to file the Closure Plan for Production.
September 18, 2023 - November 2, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have finalized the government response statement (GRS; species-specific policy) that outlines the actions that we will lead and support to protect and recover Black Ash in Ontario.
