We have updated the Guideline for Implementing Environmental Penalties to provide specific values of penalties that may apply to petroleum facilities if they exceed the sulphur dioxide discharge threshold. We have also updated the Guideline to remove references and points calculations related to the defunct Ontario Environmental Leaders program.
November 4, 2022 - December 4, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has amended the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (Ontario Regulation 140/02) to redesignate lands in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan area.
December 19, 2022 - February 2, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have updated some of the values found in Table 1 and Table 2 of the Nutrient Management Tables, part of the Nutrient Management Protocol, incorporated by reference into O. Reg. 267/03 made under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002. These changes ensure that the values in these Tables remain up-to-date and reflect current industry practices.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-8072
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 6, 2024 - March 7, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent to create one new lot for seasonal recreation was granted on April 22, 2024, subject to conditions. A Notice of Change, dated August 29, 2024, has amended the list of conditions.
An amended Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) was issued to West Windsor Power for their natural gas powerplant on Sandwich Street in Windsor, Ontario. Amendments included the removal of some equipment, addition of some exhaust fans, and re-calculated emission limits.
November 13, 2024 - December 28, 2024 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
It was decided to further streamline OEB approvals for any hydrocarbon pipeline relocations and reconstructions that are requested by a third-party (i.e., other than the pipeline owner).
We issued an amended Environmental Compliance Approval in November 27, 2023, (No. 5203-9CCJ5V) to GFL Environmental Inc. to manage excess soil limited to dry soil at a waste disposal site (transfer/processing) and Class 1 Soil Management Site located at 85 Vickers Road, Etobicoke, Ontario.
September 27, 2022 - November 11, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval was granted for an amendment to the Limited Operational Flexibility for an Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 2619-B6CSM9 for Olybro Inc., operating a poultry processing plant located in Brampton. This application is for the amendment of the ECA to reflect changes in site design and the resultant acoustic assessment.
Instrument type:
Approval of a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
025-0833
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 17, 2025 - September 2, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received a proposed new Official Plan from the Town of Pelham for a decision. The purpose of the proposed plan is to achieve consistency and conformity with provincial policies and plans, and to establish goals, objectives, and direction guiding growth and development to the 2051 planning horizon.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Closed
Last updated
We are proposing changes to forest-related rules and permitting processes to make them more efficient, reduce unnecessary steps and support economic growth — while continuing to manage Ontario’s forest responsibly and sustainably.
September 26, 2025 - October 26, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are proposing amendments to O.Reg. 509/18 (Energy and Water Efficiency – Appliances and Products) (“Efficiency Regulation”), made under the Electricity Act, 1998 to harmonize the efficiency standards for five products through rolling incorporation by reference to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) standards, and address administrative changes.
November 21, 2025 - January 5, 2026 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We are seeking feedback on draft Black Bear Population Objective Setting and Harvest Management Guidelines and preliminary population objective ranges. We are also proposing regulatory amendments to extend protections for cubs and females accompanied by cubs to the fall hunting season and to clarify the prohibition on the possession of bear bile.
December 1, 2017 - January 22, 2018 (52 days) Closed
Last updated
A new regulation will make tire producers environmentally and financially responsible for recovering resources and reducing waste associated with the tires they supply in Ontario. This will further reduce the amount of tires lost to disposal, benefit our environment and economy, and support our efforts to fight climate change.
October 21, 2016 - December 20, 2016 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
The amending regulations to the Building Code, O. Reg. 139/17, was filed on May 17, 2017 and O. Reg. 88/19, was filed on May 2, 2019. The amending regulations are available on e-Laws, Ontario’s online databased of statues and regulations. See The Building Code is a regulation under the Building Code Act, 1992 (BCA).
November 14, 2025 - December 29, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
This approval is for amendment to the existing Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) No. 8603-DD8S8N serving Walker Aggregates Inc. for the Ridgemount Quarry located in Fort Erie, Ontario. This ECA amendment is being requested to change the wash plant pond locations on-site.
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
019-6556
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 27, 2023 - March 29, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to Erin Developments Inc. and 2779181 Ontario Inc.to build a residential development that will impact three species of at-risk bats. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects and requires monitoring and reporting.
As part of our environmental assessment (EA) modernization efforts, we have amended the Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities to better align environmental assessment requirements with the potential for environmental risk and streamline the process. This notice outlines what the amendments are and brings them into effect.
