Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-8384
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 14, 2024 - April 13, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent to create one new lot for resource-based recreational use was granted on May 09, 2024, subject to conditions.
The forest management plan for the Gordon Cosens Forest is complete. We are closing this notice as an administrative action.
The plan will ensure the sustainability of the forest resource, encourage continued biodiversity, and provide social and economic opportunities of the Crown forest.
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000027 to Nuvision Resources ULC for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
An amended Environmental Compliance Approval was issued to PPG Canada Inc., for the PPG Aerospace facility, located at 5676 Timberlea Boulevard in the City of Mississauga, Ontario.
December 18, 2023 - February 1, 2024 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
An amended Environmental Compliance Approval for Stella-Jones Inc. has been issued for the approval of a stormwater management facility to address water quality and quantity runoff from 309 Main Street West in the Town of Shelburne, Ontario.
Instrument type:
New - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
025-0704
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 11, 2025 - September 12, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on December 10, 2025 in respect of Application 60-C-252687 for a lot addition in the unincorporated community of Minaki, District of Kenora. The last day this decision can be appealed is December 30, 2025.
Take notice that on March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a regulation, pursuant to subsection 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 168/21. Ontario Regulation 168/21 amends Zoning Order – City of Kawartha Lakes filed as Ontario Regulation 355/20.
September 26, 2018 - November 10, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste Disposal Site - transfer/processing site) No. A121029 issued to Future Waste Recycling Facilities Inc has been amended
The proposed Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Repeal Act, 2022 was introduced on November 16, 2022 to align with the broader proposed amendments to the Greenbelt and to support Ontario’s goal of building 1.5 million homes over the next decade.
On August 4, 2021, we amended O. Reg. 509/18, made under the Electricity Act, 1998, to temporarily suspend a prohibition on standing pilot lights for gas fireplaces. This suspension will take effect for products manufactured from August 5, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
On October 28, 2024, an amendment to O.Reg. 509/18, made under the Electricity Act, 1998 was filed to harmonize the efficiency standards for 42 products through rolling incorporation by reference to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) standards, and to revoke obsolete efficiency requirements for three products regulated under O.Reg. 509/18.
On April 6, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an Amending Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 261/21 which amends O. Reg. 475/20 to provide relief from certain zoning requirements to facilitate the development of a 320-bed long-term care home and associated uses.
September 18, 2020 - November 2, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We are making regulatory changes to Regulation 347: General – Waste Management under the Environmental Protection Act. The changes capture registration and reporting requirements to support electronic service delivery and require the regulated community to provide reporting information to the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
013-4004
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 7, 2018 - January 6, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We have issued a benefit permit to Hert Inc. with respect to Butternut and Little Brown Myotis for the purpose of a subdivision development. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
013-3952
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 12, 2018 - November 11, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We have issued a benefit permit to 2382215 Ontario Inc. to develop a subdivision which will impact two Category 3 Butternut trees. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
February 8, 2022 - March 10, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
This decision is to amend Permit to Take Water No. 1446-BH8L5B for the purpose of mine dewatering by Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. located in the Town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
The amendment is to remove the seasonal water taking restriction and increase the number of days of taking from 215 days to 365 days in a year.
On August 28, 2020, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 474/20 to permit a 320-bed long-term care home in the City of Toronto.
The Zoning Order supports the province's Accelerated Build Pilot Program to enable development of long-term care.
