October 12, 2023 - November 11, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000278 to East Copperfield Metals Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
October 6, 2023 - November 5, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000290 to Epica Gold 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-23-000170 to Metals Creek Resources for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
This decision is for an amendment to Permit to Take Water No. 8502-CDVK8K for Silver Lake Ontario Inc. for dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from one mine related to construction activities, located in Hambleton, District of Algoma, Ontario.
December 19, 2017 - February 2, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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Land use planning is a process that determines the most appropriate use of land and water. We are working with Kashechewan First Nation to develop a community based land use plan for an area in the Far North. It will identify which lands will be dedicated to protection and which will be open for potential economic development.
December 31, 2021 - February 14, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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This approval is for an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air) for all emissions from Pioneer Construction Inc., operating a hot mix asphalt facility and quarry located in the City of North Bay, Ontario.
Instrument type:
Approval of a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-8387
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 25, 2024 - May 25, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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A decision was made on July 15, 2025, to approve, with modifications, the new Town of Cobalt Official Plan, as adopted by By-law 2024-01. The approved new Town of Cobalt Official Plan outlines a comprehensive framework of new and revised policies to guide growth and development.
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to Mattamy Homes Ltd. to develop a residential subdivision that will impact Blanding’s Turtle and its habitat. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
October 9, 2025 - November 23, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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An amendment was issued to Environmental Compliance Approval (waste disposal site) No. 6335-6FBNK7 Greenflow Environmental Services Inc. for a solid, non-hazardous municipal waste facility on a site that is 0.67 hectares in area, located in the City of Hamilton.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000202 to RJK Explorations Limited 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-22-000200 to RJK Explorations Limited for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Alexander Pleson to undertake early exploration activities. The location of the activities is Bruce Lake Area, Gerry Lake Area, Karas Lake Area and South of Otter Lake Area.