December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
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We have decided to proceed with the proposal as described, which will improve transparency, reduce burdens for industry and ensure our crown forests continue to be sustainably managed.
We have posted proposed legislative amendments to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act,1994 (CFSA) on Ontario’s Regulatory Registry that, if approved, would enable us to make regulations that would create a more efficient process for the removal of forest resources for non-forestry purposes.
December 22, 2017 - February 20, 2018 (60 days) Closed
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We have updated a regulation under the Clean Water Act to better protect drinking water sources to safeguard new and expanding municipal drinking water supplies, improve how source protection plans are kept up to date and update the list of drinking water threats.
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.
October 6, 2020 - November 5, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Mine Rehabilitation has made a decision on the Madsen Mine Amendment to a Closure Plan submitted by Pure Gold Inc. The decision is to file the Amendment.
We have approved changes to the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006, (PPCRA) and changes to the Historical Parks Act (HPA) to restore an important heritage site to boost tourism and drive economic growth in Wasaga Beach, while continuing to support the area’s natural and cultural heritage.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the Victor Mine Closure Plan Amendment # 4 to De Beers Canada Incorporated for the Victor Mine Site located approximately 90 kilometres west of Attawapiskat, District of Kenora, North East Region.
The decision is to file Closure Plan Amendment # 4.
The government is seeking public feedback on a Minister’s regulation under the Planning Act to standardize parkland dedication requirements in Ontario in respect of the conveyance of developer-identified parkland, including encumbered lands and privately owned public spaces (POPS) arrangements, to implement Bill 23 provisions.
December 15, 2020 - February 4, 2021 (50 days) Closed
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We decided to revoke O. Reg. 274/18 – Siting Restrictions for Renewable Energy Generation Facilities. Since municipal authority over the siting of new renewable energy projects has been restored, this regulation no longer applies to any projects.
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.
The ARA Regulation and supporting policies have been amended to clarify and streamline the process for amending an existing aggregate licence, permit or site plan (subject to conditions).
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
October 25, 2022 - December 9, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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Changes were made to O. Reg. 232/18 - Inclusionary Zoning under the Planning Act to place a maximum 25-year period for which inclusionary zoning units must be maintained as affordable, and a 5% cap on the number or floor area of residential units that can be set aside as inclusionary zoning units.
Kirkland Lake Gold Incorporated has submitted a Mine Closure Plan Amendment for filing by the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry as required under the Mining Act.
