We approved a new Environmental Compliance Approval (private sewage) No. 0062-C2FJPS for the establishment and use of a domestic wastewater treatment system at 310 Talbot Road East, Leamington.
We are proposing amendments to regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to reduce regulatory burden and streamline requirements related to trapping and airports that experience conflict or public safety issues associated with deer or elk.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-3008
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Instrument
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Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
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January 19, 2021 - February 18, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on April 22, 2021 in respect of Application 58-C-206495 for the creation of one new resource-based recreational lot in respect of land described as PIN 62484-0417; Lot 4, Con 10, and (2) PIN 62484-0416 in the Unincorporated Township of Lyon, District of Thunder Bay.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-3673
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Instrument
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Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 7, 2021 - August 6, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) to Richcraft Homes Ltd. for construction activities that may impact Blanding’s Turtle, Butternut and their habitat. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects and requires monitoring and reporting.
November 7, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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A decision has been made on the boundaries for Ontario’s new regional conservation authorities. This spring, the government intends to introduce legislative amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA) that, if passed, would consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities (CAs) and create nine regional CAs, targeted to occur in early 2027
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-4353
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Instrument
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Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 17, 2021 - October 17, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on December 2, 2021 in respect of Application 54-C-195426 to sever land from PIN 61286-0020 to be consolidated with an adjacent lot for agriculture, in Robillard unincorporated township, Timiskaming District. The last day this decision can be appealed is December 22, 2021.
December 7, 2022 - January 6, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000326 to Pavey Ark Minerals Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000203 to RJK Explorations Limited for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
August 4, 2022 - September 3, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000238 to Gravel Ridge Resources Limited C/O IMetal Resources Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
November 5, 2025 - December 5, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000223 to STLLR Gold Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000100 to Strike Copper Corp. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-3127
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Instrument
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Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
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March 12, 2021 - April 11, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The minister has issued an overall benefit permit to Enbridge Gas Inc. for the construction of a natural gas pipeline that may impact Butler’s Gartersnake, which is a species at risk. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
July 31, 2025 - September 14, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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This proposal is for an amendment to existing Environmental Compliance Approval (waste disposal site) number A100318 for a Waste Disposal Site (transfer/processing) with a total area of 1.78 hectares located at 112 Adams Boulevard, Brantford, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000106 to Battery Mineral Resources Ltd. for early exploration mining activities are located approximately 3KM north-west of the town of Elk Lake Ontario, in James township, District of Timiskaming, North East Region. The decision is to: Issue.
We are seeking feedback on a vision for updating Ontario’s Critical Minerals Strategy (2022) to build a resilient, responsible, and competitive critical minerals system. Your input will help us plan for growth, protect our economic security, reduce reliance on unstable suppliers, strengthen partnerships, and support a secure, modern value chain.
