A new regulation for additional residential units came into force on September 3, 2019. The regulation is needed to facilitate how changes to the Planning Act are implemented and to remove certain zoning barriers related to creating additional residential units.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-4188
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 17, 2021 - September 16, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on October 28, 2021 in respect of Application 54-C-211496 for the creation of one new lot for agricultural use on lands described as PIN 61273-0070, Ingram unincorporated township, Timiskaming District. The last day this decision can be appealed is November 17, 2021.
Instrument type:
Order to conform with the Environmental Protection Act
ERO number
019-4585
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 22, 2021 - December 22, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We have issued a director’s order to Algoma Steel Inc. requiring them to apply for new site-specific standards for air emissions for their Sault Ste. Marie facility by March 31, 2022.
November 23, 2022 - January 9, 2023 (47 days) Closed
Last updated
Bill 46, the Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act, 2023, received Royal Assent on March 22, 2023. The Animal Health Act, 2009 was amended to expressly enable a temporary response order when necessary and to make several other changes
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Closed
Last updated
Ontario Regulation 161/17 and Ontario Regulation 239/13 were amended to allow short-term bridges, geotechnical investigations, and mobile wind testing and environmental monitoring equipment on public lands provided conditions are followed, including location registration. In addition, the definition of “shore lands” was amended.
We are commencing the development of the 2023-2033 Forest Management Plan for the Armstrong Forest. The public is invited to participate in ‘Stage One’ of the 2-year Contingency Plan (CP) and the 10-year Forest Management Plan (FMP).
Certificate of Property Use No. 4718-D4ZJ92 (“CPU”) was issued to The Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene on August 29, 2024, as part of the development plans for the property located at 111 Robert Street West in Penetanguishene, Ontario.
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is inviting stakeholders, Indigenous communities and the public to participate in our 10-year review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan to see if updates need to be made to continue to protect and restore the lake.
July 22, 2013 - September 20, 2013 (60 days) Closed
Eabametoong First Nation and Mishkeegogamang First Nation are jointly leading preparation of a community based land use plan, working together with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative.
Instrument type:
Order to prevent discharge of contaminants
ERO number
019-0174
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 10, 2019 - July 25, 2019 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We issued the Director's Order to the Town of Marathon to carry out ongoing site work at the former mill property in Marathon that will prevent, decrease or eliminate adverse effects, including the discharge of contaminants into the natural environment.
The 2019-20 Annual Report to the Minister of 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.
The Minister has approved amendments to the Grand River Source Protection Plan, including the Assessment Report, to update the protection area and threats assessments for Lynden Municipal Drinking Water System within the City of Hamilton.
January 6, 2023 - February 5, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A new Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1204366304 was issued to MonONE B and H Limited Partnership on May 29, 2023 for 10 years. Water will be taken from one well for construction dewatering purposes, located in Etobicoke, Ontario.
On April 8, 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 338/22 and Ontario Regulation 339/22. The Minister of Infrastructure requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Orders.
January 30, 2026 - March 16, 2026 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
This proposal is for the renewal of the Limited Operational Flexibility for an Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 3044-A2WMPJ for AOC Resins and Coatings Company, a facility that produces polyester resins, gelcoats, and associated resins, located in the City of Guelph, Ontario.
We are proposing amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act through the proposed Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026. These changes would improve the comprehensive environmental assessment process by removing certain steps while maintaining strong environmental protections and other opportunities for consultation.
