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We have decided to renew mining lease number 107377, used for the underground salt mine operations of the Goderich Salt Mine below Lake Huron. The lessee has met the conditions for renewal, and the lease has been issued substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the consultation draft that was posted.

Permit Issued. The exploration permit is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

On April 1, 2024, O. Reg. 240/00 Advanced Exploration, Mine Development and Closure Under Part VII of the Act will be replaced with a new regulation, O Reg. 35/24, titled "Rehabilitation of Lands." This new regulation retains most of the provisions of O. Reg. 240/00, integrating amendments and aligning with the Building More Mines Act, 2023. 

We decided to renew 2 existing mining leases, #106466 and #107254, used to support/provide access to the underground salt mine operations of the Ojibway Mine below the Detroit River. The lessee has met the conditions for renewal and the leases will be issued substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the consultation draft that was posted

The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000033 to Rockex Mining Corporation for early exploration activities.

The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit

A decision has been made to amend the Official Plan Adjustments Act, 2023 to retroactively reinstate municipally requested modifications to official plans for the cities of Barrie, Belleville, Guelph, Hamilton, Ottawa and Peterborough, Wellington County and the regions of Niagara, Peel, Halton, York, and Waterloo.

OMAFRA has made a new Minister’s Regulation under the Drainage Act.  This will implement the amendments to the Drainage Act that were included in Schedule 4 of the COVID Economic Recovery Act, 2020.  It will address stakeholder concerns and reduce burden while maintaining environmental protections.

We have finalized government response statements (species-specific policies) that outline the actions that we will lead and support to protect and recover four species at risk in Ontario: Hudsonian Godwit, Lake Whitefish (Opeongo Lake large- and small-bodied populations) and Suckley’s Cuckoo Bumble Bee.

The Ministry has decided to proceed with the proposal within the Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024 to establish regulation-making authority to allow for e-bikes to be redefined in a new regulation under the Highway Traffic Act. This decision was based on feedback highlighting the need for enhanced safety requirements for e-bikes in Ontario.

New regulations have been finalized to focus conservation authorities on their core mandate by prescribing mandatory programs and services they must provide, giving municipalities greater control over what conservation authority (CA) programs and services they will fund, and consolidating “Conservation Areas” regulations.

A new regulation was made to limit the exemption for university undertakings under the Planning Act to ensure continued application of Minister’s zoning orders and air ambulance service protection corridors. 

The permit was issued.

Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019. This Act amends the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) to make changes that will help improve the consistency, transparency and efficiency of decisions, while ensuring that the heritage of Ontario continues to be protected and conserved.

The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000160 to Rockex Mining Corporation for early exploration activities near Pickle Lake, Ontario.

The decision is to : Issue

We proceeded with our proposal for the new Assessment Work and Mining Claims Regulations. These revoked former regulations and set out new rules in dealing with mining claims and reporting assessment work. This reflects the changes made in Mining Act Modernization (MAM) Phase 3, and the new mining lands administration system (MLAS).

We issued an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility No. 5217-BPXK2E to Pure Gold Mining Inc., located in the Municipality of Red Lake, District of Kenora, Ontario. This facility is involved in gold mining and milling.

The Highway 413 Act, 2024, received Royal Assent on November 25, 2024. The Act allows the proposed Highway 413 project, a provincial priority highway project, to be built in a more efficient and timely manner, while maintaining appropriate environmental protection.

The government has made legislative changes to the Planning Act through the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60).

The permit was issued.