We amended seven Class Environmental Assessments to align them with the move to a project list approach for projects that will require a comprehensive environmental assessment. This posting provides information on those amendments and brings them into effect.
An Environmental Compliance Approval (waste site) 20-TIM-44376 for Dufour Waste Disposal Inc. was issued on June 29, 2020 for a hauled sewage site in Moonbeam Township, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000084 to Tashota Resources Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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Bill 132: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019 is the third in a series of bills through Ontario’s Open for Business Action Plan. The bill introduces new measures to further ease the regulatory burden to help businesses, people, schools, hospitals and municipalities.
August 17, 2020 - September 16, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000068 to Plato Gold Corp. for early exploration activities near Ruffle Lake.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000020 to Douglas Parker for early exploration activities near Manitouwadge.
An Environmental Compliance Approval (waste site) 20-YOR-85059 for Brent Brethour Septic Tank Pumping Inc. was issued on July 23, 2020 for a hauled sewage site in Uxbridge Township, Ontario.
July 30, 2021 - September 13, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We made amendments to make it easier for energy-intensive facilities to substitute coal and petroleum coke with alternative low-carbon fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The use of low-carbon fuels will enable these industries to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decrease their carbon footprint.
July 25, 2018 - September 8, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued an amended Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (Air & Noise) to ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Americas Limited. This facility manufactures laser welded blanks (steel sheets) for the automotive industry.
We have approved the amended Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (Air & Noise) to 7137796 Canada Inc., operating as Benson Group Inc.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000238 to MacDonald Mines Exploration Limited for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to the Town of Halton Hills create a trail system within regulated habitat of Reside Dace, which is a species at risk. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects, actions to benefit the species, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-3122
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 12, 2021 - March 14, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, this Application for Consent 58-C-219313 was given conditional approval on July 6, 2021 and was amended on February 7, 2023 for the creation of one new resource-based recreational lot in the Unincorporated Township of Conacher, District of Thunder Bay. The last date to appeal decision is February 27, 2023
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
013-3887
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 3, 2018 - November 2, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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This application for creation of one (1) new lot was approved on June 5, 2019 subject to conditions with a last day of appeal under the Planning Act of June 24, 2019
October 23, 2024 - December 7, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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We are consulting on potential changes to cost responsibility for certain electricity system connection infrastructure for high growth areas. The changes could reduce the cost to 'first mover' customers and enable more timely development of infrastructure to enhance system readiness for industrial and housing development and electrification.
January 26, 2023 - February 25, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000010 to Copper Road Resources Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
