August 28, 2020 - September 27, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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We are extending the current moratorium on new or increased permits to take groundwater to produce bottled water for up to 6 months, to April 1, 2021. This extension gives us time to thoroughly consider the feedback we received and further engage on how we can implement our proposed enhancements to Ontario’s water taking program.
December 4, 2019 - February 5, 2020 (63 days) Closed
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We have approved Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy (FSS). The goal of the FSS is to grow the forest sector, create opportunity for Ontario families, support industry and encourage innovation and new investment, while ensuring the sustainability of our forests.
We have granted approval to Wells Foundry Limited, located in London, Ontario, to amend their existing registration under the Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution (Technical Standards Registry). This facility will adhere to all technical and operational requirements in the Foundries – Industry Standard under the Local Air Quality Regulation
We invite you to review and comment on the proposed Long-Term Management Direction for the 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan for the Black Spruce Forest.
January 25, 2021 - March 11, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We approved the updated Fire Management Policy for Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves. These changes will modernize and streamline fire management planning for these protected areas and enhance opportunities for the ecological benefits of fire, while continuing to protect people and property.
We approved a new multi-media Environmental Compliance Approval No. 9501-BG3JPF to the City of Stratford's Water Pollution Control Plant for the receipt of organic waste and the processing of the organic waste (anaerobic digestion) mixed with sludge generated at the plant to produce soil supplements and renewable natural gas.
February 15, 2023 - April 1, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued an Environmental Compliance Approval No. 7930-CSXJA9 to Eagles Rest Estates Inc. for the construction of on-site sewage works serving the Eagles Rest Estates residential development (Phase I and Phase II) in the Township of Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe is now in effect. The amendment includes changes to the population and employment forecasts, the horizon year for planning, and other policies to increase housing supply, create jobs, attract business investment and better align with infrastructure.
January 15, 2019 - February 28, 2019 (44 days) Closed
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The Minister has identified 29 provincially significant employment zones that receive enhanced protection under A Place to Grow. Based on feedback, the Ministry has corrected any technical errors to the boundaries for zones and issued revised maps to be used in the Plan’s implementation but will still consider requests to review the zones.
An approval with Limited Operational Flexibility to amend Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 8-3157-94-0063 was granted to RIC (1515 Thornton) Inc. operating as Northwood Transfer Station.
August 2, 2022 - September 16, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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We have introduced legislative and regulatory changes to enable the IESO to launch a clean energy credit (CEC) registry to track the transfer and retirement of voluntarily purchased CECs generated from Ontario’s clean electricity supply. The CEC registry will provide businesses with a new tool to meet their corporate sustainability goals.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-1848
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 12, 2020 - July 12, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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We want to inform you that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received Regional Official Plan Amendment 33 (ROPA 33) from Peel Region for a decision. ROPA 33 proposes to expand the City of Mississauga's settlement area boundary within the Peel Region Official Plan by approximately 350 hectares.
Our Ministry, along with Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation and the Pic Forest Public Consultation Committee invite you to review and comment on the 2021-2031 Proposed Operations for the Pic Forest.
