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.
Instrument type:
Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
ERO number
011-0948
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 25, 2010 - September 24, 2010 (30 days) Closed
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Glen Thompson has applied for a Class “A” licence to operate a Category 2 & 3 (quarry below water table & pit above water table) to excavate aggregate from an 81 hectare site.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-1811
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 22, 2020 - June 21, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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We are seeking public input on a permit proposal that will impact Mottled Duskywing and Silver Shiner, which are Species at Risk. The proposal considers avoidance options, includes actions to minimize adverse effects as well as overall benefit actions for the species that may be identified for implementation.
We are commencing the development of the 2023-2033 Forest Management Plan for the Armstrong Forest. The public is invited to participate in ‘Stage One’ of the 2-year Contingency Plan (CP) and the 10-year Forest Management Plan (FMP).
November 4, 2022 - December 4, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has amended the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation (O. Reg 59/05) to add 13 new Urban River Valley areas and lands in the Paris Galt Moraine in Wellington County and remove 15 areas of land.
We have released a revised study area related to the Northwest GTA Transmission Corridor Identification Study. The study is ongoing, and we will continue to consider the comments received as we move forward with subsequent study milestones.
December 17, 2024 - January 16, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Natural Gas Policy Statement (NGPS) was released as part of the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) entitled Energy for Generations: Ontario’s Integrated Plan to Power the Strongest Economy in the G7. The NGPS is Chapter 5 of the IEP and provides a clear direction on the role of natural gas in Ontario’s future energy system.
September 3, 2021 - October 18, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We issued an Environmental Compliance Approval for a waste disposal site to Nexcycle Industries Ltd. to allow for the ongoing operation of a glass recycling facility located in Puslinch, Ontario.
The Permit to Take Water No. P-300-8321415041 (version1.0) was issued to Miller Paving Limited on May 15, 2025, for renewal of PTTW No. 1887-9UGJAJ for Miller Paving Limited. Water will be taken from five ponds for dewatering, aggregate washing, and dust suppression purposes, located in the Township of McNab-Braeside, Ontario for 10 years.
A new Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) with Limited Operational Flexibility was issued to Highbury Canco Corporation for the operation of a large food processing facility located in Leamington, Ontario.
July 27, 2022 - September 10, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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An amended approval has been been issued to modify the previously approved wastewater treatment system servicing the existing Landings Campground at 1073 Witmer Road in the Township of Wilmot, Ontario.
August 25, 2022 - October 9, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval has been issued for the establishment of a year-round subsurface sewage disposal works to service an existing campground, cottages and a single-family dwelling on the property, located at 120 Varty Lake Road in the Township of Stone Mills, Ontario.
November 25, 2022 - January 9, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) was issued to Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. for approval of existing stormwater management works servicing the existing Trans-Northern Pipelines Cummer Junction site located at 47 Pineway Boulevard, in the City of Toronto, discharging to the existing storm sewer located along Old Cummer Road.
November 30, 2022 - January 14, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued an Environmental Compliance Approval to Hickory Terraces Ltd. for stormwater management works serving a multi-storey residential development with associated parking, amenity areas, and landscape buffers located at 535 Quiet Place, Waterloo, Ontario.
September 7, 2022 - October 22, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued an Environmental Compliance Approval to Dunn Capital Corporation for the establishment of stormwater management works located in the town of Huntsville.
A new Environmental Compliance Approval was granted for the establishment of year round subsurface sewage disposal works, rated at 11,100 litres/day, to service a proposed residence and two cabanas located at 9562 Sixth Line, in the Town of Halton Hills, Ontario.
A new Environmental Compliance Approval for industrial stormwater management works has been issued for the Fenmar Transfer Station, located at 71 Fenmar Drive in Toronto, Ontario.