January 14, 2022 - February 28, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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We have finalized changes to thresholds for thermal treatment facilities that determine the environmental assessment requirements for advanced recycling. These thresholds have been incorporated in Ontario Regulation 101/07: Waste Management Projects made under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA).
October 17, 2018 - December 1, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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We decided to make anew regulation to require that the closure of the White Pines Wind Facility is carried out in a way that is protective of human health and the environment.
This decision is for a new Permit to Take Water for Gatling Exploration Inc. for mining, quarrying and gas extraction purposes. Water will be taken from 18 water courses and 12 lakes.
Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. 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.
December 5, 2022 - January 4, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for an amendment to Permit to Take Water No. 4872-CKZK3C for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (formerly Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.)for mining purposes. Water will be taken from one ground water source to provide water for the industrial mining operation dewatering activities located in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
On July 26, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Minister’s Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 304/24 in the City of Barrie. The Zoning Order was requested by the Minister of Long-Term Care to accelerate the development of a long-term care (LTC) facility.
On March 4, 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 160/22. The Township of Cavan Monaghan 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 39/22. The City of Richmond Hill requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
After consideration of what was heard from all parties during the initial consultation period and developing the proposals further, the Ministry is providing additional details and seeking further feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments which can be found at the following posting:https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-7598
On August 4, 2023, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to the Zoning Order, Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 92/23, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 240/23.
On January 20, 2023, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 170/20 made pursuant to clause 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 6/23.
On September 23, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to the Zoning Order O. Reg. 160/22, made pursuant to clause 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 491/22. The Township of Cavan Monaghan requested that the Minister consider amending the Zoning Order.
On February 24, 2023, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to the Zoning Order, Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 169/21, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 28/23.
On September 23, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to the Zoning Order, O. Reg. 169/21, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 492/22.
On April 29, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to the Zoning Order, O. Reg. 173/20, made pursuant to clause 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 456/22.
October 7, 2021 - November 21, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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Changes have been made to the Planning Act, Municipal Act, 2001 and City of Toronto Act, 2006 providing municipalities with discretionary authority to delegate additional decisions to committees of council or municipal staff for minor amendments to zoning by-laws.
October 7, 2021 - November 21, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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A decision was made to change the name of O. Reg. 240/00 (previously Mine Development and Closure Under Part VII of the Act) to include a reference to advanced exploration. The new name of the regulation is Advanced Exploration, Mine Development and Closure Under Part VII of the Act.
On March 4, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order Amendment, made pursuant to clause 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 164/22.
