September 9, 2021 - October 9, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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A new Permit to Take Water No. 4643-C93S8P has been issued to Riverside South Development Corp. on November 25, 2021 for construction dewatering purposes for a proposed residential development, located in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of November 25, 2026.
The Ministry of Energy has extended certain deadlines by a second six-month period for conservation and demand management projects contracted under the legacy Conservation First Framework to further offset delays caused by COVID-19. We are providing this update to keep the public informed and remain transparent about sector activity.
August 11, 2020 - November 9, 2020 (90 days) Closed
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We have updated the Director’s Technical Rules for assessing source water protection vulnerability and risk under the Clean Water Act, 2006 to ensure that the quality of Ontario’s sources of drinking water continues to be protected and that source protection efforts are supported by current science.
We are developing a forest management plan for the Red Lake Forest. The plan will ensure the sustainability of the forest resource, encourage continued biodiversity, and provide social and economic opportunities of the Crown forest.
The proposed legislative amendments are intended to streamline the planning and delivery of the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program. Changes would include expanding the TOC definition and removing approval when entering into transit-oriented community agreements with municipalities and building partners.
We would like to advise you that the 2020 – 2030 Forest Management Plan for the Crossroute-Sapawe Forest has been approved by the Ministry’s Regional Director and is available for inspection.
October 23, 2025 - November 22, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Province of Ontario has passed Bill 60, which introduces the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, amending the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. The amendments support the implementation of harmonized road standards, including for municipal road construction.
On January 25, 2023, we amended the Species at Risk in Ontario List to reflect new species at risk classifications set out in the 2021 Annual Report of the Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario. This is required by the Endangered Species Act, 2007.
We, along with the Whitefeather Community Resource Management Authority and the Red Lake Local Citizens’ Advisory Committee invite you to participate in the development of the 2022 - 2032 Forest Management Plan for the Whitefeather forest.
Amendments were recently made to the Ontario Heritage Act to provide new and modified tools to improve enforcement and compliance. Once in force, new amendments will also allow for exemptions to archaeological requirements where it could potentially advance a provincial priority.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-5916
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 26, 2022 - September 25, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent to create one new lot for seasonal recreation was granted on November 28, 2022, subject to conditions. A Notice of Change, dated November 1, 2024, has amended the list of conditions.
October 4, 2019 - November 3, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
This renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 1710-B97MKY, servicing BHM Great Lakes Venture Inc. for industrial purposes, was approved on January 22, 2021 under permit No. 6145-BTGQHE. The permit expires on September 16, 2022.
Instrument type:
Approval of a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-5908
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 10, 2025 - August 9, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received the new County of Peterborough Official Plan for a decision. The new County of Peterborough Official Plan contains new and revised policies to guide growth and development within the County to the year 2051.
September 3, 2020 - October 3, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Mine Rehabilitation has acknowledged receipt of the Closure Plan according to the provisions of the Mining Act. The Certified Closure Plan is now considered filed and the proponent must comply with the Closure Plan.
November 18, 2019 - December 18, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are extending the current moratorium on new permits and permits that authorize increases to take groundwater to produce bottled water for nine months, ending October 1, 2020.
The 2021 Annual Report to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks from the Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario (COSSARO) is now available on Ontario.ca. The report includes COSSARO’s assessments and resulting classifications of species in accordance with the Endangered Species Act, 2007.
December 6, 2019 - January 5, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Permit to Take Water No. 4288-BM6Q8S was issued on February 28, 2020 to The Bayview Country Club Limited for the purpose of golf course irrigation in Markham, Ontario. The permit expires on December 31, 2029.
