We have approved a new Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste Disposal Site - processing) for the receipt/pre-processing of off-farm organic wastes and processing (anaerobic digestion) of the off-farm wastes with agricultural source materials for production of soil supplements and/or animal bedding and biogas for upgrade to renewable natural gas.
October 31, 2025 - December 15, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval was granted to 2572306 Ontario Inc., for existing and proposed sewage works at a total maximum daily flow capacity of 72, 598 litres per day to service 53 existing and 15 new mobile home lots located at 11981 Plank Road, Bayham Municipality, County of Elgin.
We reviewed and considered all feedback received during the comment period for the "Modernizing Hazardous Waste Reporting in Ontario" discussion paper. Comments contributed to the proposed regulatory amendments and new regulation, and we will continue to consider these comments as we transition to the new digital reporting service.
September 18, 2025 - November 2, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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An Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) has been granted to GFL Environmental Services Inc., for the operation of a landfill, located in the community of Stoney Creek within the City of Hamilton, Ontario.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-3512
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 2, 2021 - October 2, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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Inverness Homes Inc. has withdrawn its application for a permit to authorize construction of a residential development in Carp, Ontario that would have impacted Butternut and its habitat. As a result, no permit has been issued.
This proposal was to amend Permit to Take Water No. 5874-955TM9 for water supply purposes. Water will be taken from six (6) wells for campground activities in Centre Wellington, Ontario. The amendment is for the addition of one (1) water supply well. Permit number 3657-BSEJSA was issued on August 13, 2020 and is valid until October 31, 2023.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities that will result in a significant social or economic benefit to Ontario
ERO number
019-5730
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 29, 2022 - August 28, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The minister has issued a social or economic benefit permit to NextStar Energy Inc. and the Corporation of the City of Windsor for impacts to Butler’s Gartersnake, a species at risk. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects on the species and its habitat and actions to support the protection and recovery of the species.
February 15, 2022 - March 17, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000033 to Power One Resources Incorporated for early exploration activities near 15 kilometres East of Elliott Lake, Ontario, in Township of Joubin and Gaiashk.
January 28, 2022 - February 27, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000002 to Mistango River Resources Inc. for early exploration activities 2 kilometres northeast of Larder Lake, Ontario.
December 10, 2021 - January 9, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000317 to Evolution Mining Gold Operations Ltd. for early exploration activities approximately 90 kilometres NW of Wabauskang First Nation, in Balmer Township, Dome Township, Northwest Region
September 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the permit application PR-21-000249 to Cobalt Industries of Canada Inc. for early exploration activities located approximately 44 km south of the City of Timiskaming Shores, Ontario, in the Townships of Gillies Limit and Coleman, District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region.
September 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the permit application PR-21-000248 to Cobalt Industries of Canada Inc. for early exploration activities located approximately 27 km south of the City of Timiskaming Shores, Ontario, in the Townships of Gillies Limit and Coleman, District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region.
September 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the permit application PR-21-000247 to Cobalt Industries of Canada Inc. for early exploration activities located approximately 15 km south of the City of Timiskaming Shores, Ontario, in the Townships of Gillies Limit and Coleman, District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region.
September 17, 2021 - October 17, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000260 to Edward Korba for early exploration activities approximately 14 kilometres southeast of Iroquois Falls, Ontario, in Rickard Township, District of Cochrane, Northeast Region.
August 4, 2021 - September 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000230 to Battery Mineral Resources Limited for early exploration activities approximately 13 kilometres southeast of Gowganda, Ontario, in Lawson Township, District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000213 to Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. for early exploration activities approximately 36 kilometres southwest of Cochrane, Ontario, in Nesbitt Township, District of Cochrane, Northeast Region.
February 26, 2021 - March 28, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000066 to Melkior Resources Incorporated for early exploration activities approximately 25 kilometres southwest of Timmins Ontario, in Carscallen and Denton townships, District of Cochrane, Northeast Region.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000099 to Lester Hopkins for early exploration activities near Jones Landing, Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie District.
January 15, 2021 - February 14, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000011 to 2771906 Ontario Inc. for early exploration activities approximately 67 kilometres south of Timmins, Ontario, in Sothman, Semple, Halliday and Nursey Townships, District of Sudbury, Northeast Region.