We decided to proceed with the proposed changes to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way for public vehicular traffic and marked and maintained recreational trails for black bear hunting from 200 metres to 30 metres.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species and/or to pay a species conservation charge (ESA s.17(2) (c))
ERO number
019-6556
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 27, 2023 - March 29, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to Erin Developments Inc. and 2779181 Ontario Inc.to build a residential development that will impact three species of at-risk bats. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects and requires monitoring and reporting.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-1312
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 11, 2020 - March 12, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on May 28, 2020 to approve all of Amendment No 2 to the Official Plan of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers with twenty-three (23) modifications.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-0152
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 4, 2019 - July 4, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted in respect of Application 58-C-198773 for the creation of one (1) new resource-based recreational lot for land described as PIN 62327-0020, Mary Lake, Unincorporated Township of Jacques, District of Thunder Bay. The last day of appeal of this decision is September 18, 2019.
A Certificate of Property Use was issued to Suncor Energy Inc. and Suncor Energy Products Partnership for the property located at 288 and 290 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario.
The ministry issued a Certificate of Property Use to The Municipality of Central Elgin for their Port Stanley Harbour Lands, specifically the East Pier North and Parkette located in Port Stanley, Ontario.
October 7, 2021 - November 21, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry has decided to amend the Mining Act, and O. Reg 45/11 under the Act to establish a public registry for licences of occupation, so the public can easily access the ministry’s information. The registry will be accessible through the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS).
On May 29, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 80/25. The Ministry of Health requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
November 16, 2023 - December 31, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Certificate of Property Use No. 1475-CTPJHE was issued to Bay Moorings Marina Holdings GP Inc., as general partner for and on behalf of Bay Moorings Marina Holdings Limited Partnership on January 3, 2024, with no changes as part of the development plans for the property located at 2 Hope Street (formerly part of 200 Fox Street), Penetanguishene, ON
December 3, 2025 - January 17, 2026 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
On April 9, 2026, the Minister of Infrastructure made (4) Minister’s Zoning Orders for the Transit-Oriented Community in the Town of Oakville, as Zoning Orders 01-2026, 02-2026, 03-2026, and 04-2026 (Transit Oriented Community Lands).
Instrument type:
Approval of a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
025-1221
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 2, 2025 - January 1, 2026 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received a proposed official plan from the Municipality of Powassan for a decision. The purpose of the proposed plan is to achieve consistency with provincial policies, and to establish goals, objectives, and local policies to manage and direct physical (land use) change within the municipality.
August 22, 2022 - October 6, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Certificate of Property Use No. 2235-CFDRFY for 3326 Bloor Street West and 1226 Islington Avenue, Toronto, was issued to City of Toronto, as part of their development plans for the site.