Instrument type:
Permit for activities that will result in a significant social or economic benefit to Ontario
ERO number
019-6481
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 17, 2023 - February 16, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued a social or economic benefit permit to Ontario Power Generation Inc. for impacts to four species at risk bats and Bank Swallow for the Darlington New Nuclear Project. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects on the species and their habitat and actions to support the protection and recovery of the species.
February 12, 2019 - March 29, 2019 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has amended Ontario’s clean fuel regulations to increase renewable content, such as ethanol, in gasoline over the long-term without an expected increase in prices at the pump.
We have approved the renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 3085-842GTX for Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. for mine dewatering purposes in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
This Permit to Take Water (No. 3438-D7RQJT) has been issued to Great Bear Resources Ltd. (the Proponent) for the purposes of dewatering, industrial, and water supply purposes. Water will be taken from two wells, one excavation, and one watercourse, located in the District of Kenora, Ontario.
July 24, 2025 - September 7, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
This proposal is for an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air & noise) from Pigments Services Canada, Inc., a manufacturer of pigments for use in the paint, plastic, and ink industries, located in the City of Toronto, Ontario.
November 16, 2021 - December 31, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We approved a new Environmental Compliance Approval (waste disposal site) for 2607572 Ontario Inc. for the use and operation of a solid non-hazardous waste transfer and processing facility, located in Toronto, Ontario.
February 24, 2020 - April 9, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have issued a new Environmental Compliance Approval (industrial sewage) for Spectur Separation Systems Inc., mobile sewage works for various sites in Ontario.
An amended Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) with Limited Operational Flexibility has been issued for Vale Canada Limited, Clarabelle Mill, located in Sudbury, Ontario.
The facility processes nickel-copper ore from various sources and produces nickel-copper concentrate and copper concentrate.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines has taken actions to facilitate the development of a critical transmission project to alleviate bottlenecks in the electricity system and support economic growth and electrification, while advancing a shared goal of reconciliation and providing economic and partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities.
Mac's request to replace several tank and dispenser sump entry boots (fittings that connect piping to a containment system) with retrofit boots made by Icon Products, has been approved.
We have completed the first five-year review of the bottled water charge, as required under Ontario Regulation 176/17 (Charges for Taking Ground Water to Produce Bottled Water).
Instrument type:
Classification, reclassification or declassification of a pesticide
ERO number
013-5021
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 5, 2019 - May 5, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We have classified Velondis Extra (Reg. No. 33251), Velondis Flex (Registration Number 33255), and Velondis Plus (Registration Number 33256) as Class 3 pesticides.
