On August 27, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 602/21. The City of Mississauga requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
On November 15, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 773/21.The Town of Ajax requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
This decision is for a new Permit to Take Water for Gatling Exploration Inc. for mining, quarrying and gas extraction purposes. Water will be taken from 18 water courses and 12 lakes.
On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 167/21. The Municipality of Clarington requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
On March 4, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 162/22. The Township of Southgate requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
On July 30, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 547/21. The City of Toronto requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
On September 23, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to the Zoning Order O. Reg. 160/22, made pursuant to clause 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 491/22. The Township of Cavan Monaghan requested that the Minister consider amending the Zoning Order.
August 18, 2023 - October 2, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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Amendments have been made to Ontario Regulation 354/16 under the Invasive Species Act, 2015, to prevent the introduction and spread of 10 invasive species and four genera.
February 12, 2019 - March 29, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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We are proceeding with Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standard and complementary reporting amendments to ensure polluters pay their fair share for their greenhouse gas emissions, while also ensuring industry continues to make advances to help Ontario achieve its share of Canada’s 2030 target.
January 14, 2022 - February 28, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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We have finalized changes to thresholds for thermal treatment facilities that determine the environmental assessment requirements for advanced recycling. These thresholds have been incorporated in Ontario Regulation 101/07: Waste Management Projects made under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA).
After consideration of what was heard from all parties during the initial consultation period and developing the proposals further, the Ministry is providing additional details and seeking further feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments which can be found at the following posting:https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-7598
On August 6, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 568/21 (O. Reg. 568/21). The Town of Innisfil requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
We are proposing to extend the expiry date for Environmental Assessment Act approvals by 10 years for certain projects once the relevant amendments to the Act come into effect. This extension will allow the projects to proceed (subject to any other permits and approvals required) instead of requiring a new environmental assessment to be completed.
Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. has submitted a Mine Closure Plan Amendment for filing by the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry as required under the Mining Act.
October 7, 2021 - November 21, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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A decision was made to change the name of O. Reg. 240/00 (previously Mine Development and Closure Under Part VII of the Act) to include a reference to advanced exploration. The new name of the regulation is Advanced Exploration, Mine Development and Closure Under Part VII of the Act.
August 16, 2024 - September 15, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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A decision was made to approve a site-specific amendment to remove certain lands in the Town of Oakville from the Parkway Belt West Plan (PBWP) and the associated Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), filed as Ontario Regulation 481/73.
The PBWP amendment is approved as amendment No. 245 and the MZO amendment is filed as Ontario Regulation 253/25.
On June 17, 2021, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 476/21 (O. Reg. 476/21). The Town of Milton requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
On November 4, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to O. Reg. 362/20 made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations, as Ontario Regulation 514/22. The Town of Caledon requested that the Minister consider amending the Zoning Order.
