Instrument type:
Approval of an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan
ERO number
019-4396
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 24, 2021 - November 23, 2021 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made to approve an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan to allow for a site-specific change to the Land Use Designation of the subject property from Mineral Resource Extraction Area to Escarpment Natural Area and Escarpment Protection Area.
Instrument type:
Approval of an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan
ERO number
019-4395
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 24, 2021 - November 23, 2021 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made to approve the application to amend the Niagara Escarpment Plan to allow for a site-specific change to the Land Use Designation of the subject property from Mineral Resource Extraction Area to Escarpment Natural Area and Escarpment Protection Area.
On November 24, 2017, we amended the energy efficiency regulation with new and enhanced efficiency standards for 12 products. The amendment aligns Ontario’s energy efficiency standards with leading North American jurisdictions, helps reduce the environmental impact of energy use and encourages energy conservation.
We are proposing changes to three regulated forest manuals under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. The Forest Management Planning Manual, the Forest Information Manual and the Scaling Manual will be revised to make forest management planning more efficient while continuing to manage Ontario’s forests sustainably.
September 7, 2022 - October 7, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No. 5054-CLMP7E on December 1, 2022, with an expiry date of December 1, 2032. Water will be taken from Pond-Quarry related to dewatering, aggregate washing, dust control and manufacturing activities located in the CIty of Kingston.
August 11, 2020 - September 10, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
This was a proposal for a new Permit To Take Water for MOD Developments (Charles) Inc., as general partner for and on behalf of MOD Developments (Charles) Limited Partnership, for dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from one (1) well located in the City of Toronto.
January 2, 2018 - February 16, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We are no longer considering the Administrative Penalties Guideline as it informed a regulation made under the Climate Change Mitigation and Low-carbon Economy Act, 2016 (CCMLEA) which was revoked when the CCMLEA was repealed.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species and/or to pay a species conservation charge (ESA s.17(2) (c))
ERO number
019-6350
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 23, 2022 - January 22, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are seeking public input on a proposed permit to be issued to Bridgebrook Corp. for a subdivision development project that will adversely impact Butternut, a species at risk tree. The proposal considers avoidance options, actions to minimize adverse effects and payment of a species conservation charge.
August 22, 2022 - October 6, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
An amended Environmental Compliance Approval was issued to GFL Environmental Inc. The amendment allows the site to accept additional waste quantities for processing; change the service area to Canada and the United States; and update the Financial Assurance.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-6038
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 21, 2023 - August 20, 2023 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on May 13, 2024 to approve Haldimand County Official Plan Amendment 69, as adopted by By-law 1320-HC/22. The approved Haldimand Official Plan Amendment 69 proposes amendments across a number of policy themes/sections, including natural heritage, affordable housing, and mineral aggregates, as well as mapping changes.
January 27, 2020 - March 12, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
An amendment Environmental Compliance Approval has been issued to Greenfield Global to remove two dryers and replace them with dryers with thermal oxidizers. The equipment change is expected to decrease emissions from the facility.
Instrument type:
Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
ERO number
012-9324
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 22, 2016 - February 6, 2017 (46 days) Closed
Last updated
Lafarge Canada Inc. underwent a corporate name change in June 2025 to Amrize Canada Inc. Amrize Canada Inc. was issued a licence to extract aggregate from a pit in the Township of Clearview.
The government is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to various regulations under the Planning Act to facilitate the electronic submission of information and material to approval authorities and allow notices to be given electronically to the Province.
September 29, 2025 - October 29, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1357528337 (version 1) has been issued to 2825341 ONTARIO INC., for golf course irrigation and water supply purposes. Water will be taken from one pond and two wells in Lombardy, Rideau Lakes, Ontario.
An amended existing Environmental Compliance Approval has been issued to the applicant for establishment and continued operation of sewage works located at 2330 Haldimand Road 3, Haldimand County, Ontario.
We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to modernize fishing and hunting licence products and processes to support the development of Ontario’s new fishing and hunting licensing system.
