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We made regulatory amendments to support a smooth transition from the federal OBPS to Ontario’s EPS program which applies new obligations and greenhouse gas performance standards for Ontario industry beginning on January 1, 2022. The amendments will complement the changes proposed in 019-2813.

The application file was cancelled.

A Certificate of Property Use was issued on April 19, 2021 to 1606-1614 Charles Street East GP Inc. and 1606-1614 Charles Street East LP, for the intended residential use of the property located at 1606-1614 Charles Street, Whitby, Ontario.

Application for Approval of Industrial Sewage Works for Amendment to ECA No. 7483-BP6TLQ to Change the Mobile Treatment Plant

to permanent proprietary designed media filtration system. All other conditions in the existing ECA to remain unchanged.

Permit To Take Water No. 7466-AREGML has been amended for industrial processes and water supply for Harte Gold Corp. Water will be taken from two wells located in the Unorganized Township of Hambleton, District of Algoma, Ontario. Previously, the takings were from three wells, including one location change.

Proposed regulatory amendments related to the treatment of corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) were approved and will allow Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) participants to reduce their GA charges based on the electricity purchased under the eligible PPA.

We've made changes that would help increase the supply of affordable housing by providing municipalities with an additional tool that they can use to address affordable housing needs.

We have approved the amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval No. 5879-AJMJZY for Gowest Gold Ltd.

Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, received Royal Assent on November 28, 2022. The Act amends the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) and its regulations to reduce red tape and remove barriers that are slowing down housing construction and other priority projects while continuing to conserve heritage properties that matter most to local communities.

We are moving forward with enhancements to Ontario’s policies, programs and scientific tools for managing water takings to ensure water resources in the province are protected and used sustainably.

Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent to create one new lot for seasonal recreation was granted on November 28, 2022, subject to conditions. A Notice of Change, dated November 1, 2024, has amended the list of conditions.

We have made changes to the lake trout regulations in Fisheries Management Zone 6 to extend the winter angling season and remove certain exceptions in order to provide increased angling opportunities.

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.

A decision was made on June 28, 2019 to approve with modifications, Official Plan Amendment 47 to the District Municipality of Muskoka Official Plan, as adopted by By-law 2018-40. Notice of this decision was issued on June 28, 2019.

Changes have been made to Ontario Regulation 299/19: Additional Residential Units to facilitate the creation of additional residential units by removing barriers that would reduce or eliminate the need for rezoning or minor variances in certain cases. The amended regulation can be accessed here:

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/1902