August 7, 2020 - September 21, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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The ministry issued an amended Environmental Compliance Approval to LK Aurora Inc. for the establishment of sewage works for the treatment and subsurface disposal of sanitary sewage servicing a new commercial development located in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York.
December 23, 2019 - January 22, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No. 5687-BMVNT9 on April 5, 2020, which cancels and replaces Permit to take Water No. 5628-9VJHV8, for 1297024 Ontario Limited located in Apsley, Ontario.
The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of April 2, 2030.
We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No. 3887-AYENPA on May 7, 2018, which cancels and replaces Permit to take Water No. 3200-7X8HCP for Quinte's Isle Campark Incorporated located in Cherry Valley, Ontario.
The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of April 30,2028.
We are proposing to amend the Public Lands Act to reduce red-tape for clients. Changes would improve customer service and government efficiency, reduce unnecessary burdens, and provide a greater ability to make public lands available for economic development opportunities, particularly in the North.
The Minister of Red Tape Reduction has introduced the proposed Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023 to move forward on initiatives that will pave the way to better services, help Ontario businesses grow, and save Ontarians time.
Bill 91, Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023 received Royal Assent on June 8, 2023.
Instrument type:
Order to prevent discharge of contaminants
ERO number
019-6830
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 11, 2023 - May 26, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued a director’s order to National Steel Car requiring them to submit an application and supporting documentation for site-specific standards and an amended Environmental Compliance Approval by December 15, 2024.
Permit to Take Water No. P-300-8311235444 has been issued to ENWAVE ENERGY CORPORATION renewing Permit to Take Water No. 1036-BWBL84 for cooling water purposes. Water will be taken from five lake intakes located in City of Toronto, Ontario.
February 23, 2024 - March 24, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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Permit to Take Water No. P-300-3162307002 V. 2.0 was issued to Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Whitby Limited on May 21, 2024, to renew Permit to Take Water No. P-300-3162307002 V. 1.0 for construction dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from five sources in the Town of Whitby, Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario for two years.
September 21, 2023 - October 21, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Permit to Take Water No. 6518-D4VM64 was issued to Lafarge Canada Inc. on July 10, 2024, to renew the permit 0234-AAKNZ3. Water will be taken from 5 sources located in one pond in the City of Kingston, Ontario for different purposes of dewatering, aggregate washing, dust suppression, and construction purposes.
September 23, 2024 - October 23, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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Changes have been made to Ontario Regulation 299/19: Additional Residential Units to facilitate the creation of additional residential units by removing barriers that would reduce or eliminate the need for rezoning or minor variances in certain cases. The amended regulation can be accessed here:
November 22, 2023 - December 22, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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This proposal is for the renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 7255-CLXMT8 for Great Bear Resources Ltd. Water will be taken from eight wells, four watercourses, and five lakes for industrial purposes, located south of Red Lake, Ontario.
We have developed a background information document to support the development of a management plan for Wabakimi, Kopka River and Whitesand provincial parks. We are sharing this information to support public and stakeholder involvement in the planning process. This information will be the basis for all upcoming planning stages.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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The ministry is moving forward with amending regulations made under the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act to streamline permissions for certain low risk short-term water taking activities. These amendments align approval requirements with the activity’s level of risk, while maintaining environmental oversight.
October 19, 2023 - December 3, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have created Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park through an amendment to O. Reg. 316/07 under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006. This will strengthen the long-term protection of biodiversity and important habitats within the park while providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy the area’s natural beauty.
We have expanded the boundaries of 23 protected areas (17 provincial parks and 6 conservation reserves) and corrected the name of Chapleau Nemegosenda River Provincial Park. These changes contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage and provide increased opportunities for recreational activities.
An amendment to the Environmental Compliance Approval No. 0469-9YUNSK was granted to St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada), a cement manufacturing facility located in Bowmanville, Ontario for expanding the use of Alternative Low-Carbon Fuels at the facility.
September 3, 2024 - October 18, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued an amended ECA (waste disposal site) No. A030303 for the Petrolia Landfill, a 26.02 hectares closed landfill within a total site area of 41.23 hectares located at 4052 Oil Heritage Road South, Petrolia, Ontario, for evaluation of various methane measurement technologies to be conducted by St. Francis Xavier University.
September 4, 2025 - October 4, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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Permit to Take Water No. 3305-DQRJPL was issued to Suncor Energy Inc. operating as Suncor Energy Products Partnership on February 12, 2026, to renew Permit to Take Water No. 8233-AKULE6 for groundwater remediation purposes. Water will be taken from Multiple Well Points in the City of Sarnia, County of Lambton, Ontario for 10 years.
