October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We have passed legislative amendments to transfer the responsibility for vehicle emissions inspections and enforcement from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to the Ministry of Transportation.
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
019-7359
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 17, 2023 - September 16, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007, to a private landowner so they can construct a residential home that will adversely impact Dwarf Hackberry and its habitat.
The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
October 10, 2025 - November 9, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Ministry has revised the Northwest GTA Transmission Corridor’s Narrowed Area of Interest (NAI) following further technical study. The changes preserve a technically viable corridor for future transmission infrastructure adjacent to Highway 413 and reduce land use impacts, particularly in the Heritage Heights area of Brampton.
We have reduced the minimum insurance coverage requirements for licensed aerial pesticides operators, to reflect insurance availability for smaller operators and reduce costs and burden. The changes will ensure that aerial pesticide operators have insurance in place to cover damages from pesticides application.
As part of the Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction Bill, we propose to amend the Algonquin Forestry Authority Act. The proposed changes would remove the Lieutenant Governor in Council’s authority to appoint a general manager to the Algonquin Forest Authority (AFA) and provide the authority to the AFA Board of Directors.
The ministry is undertaking a review to assess opportunities for modernizing compliance practices including for responding to complaints and incidents. During this review, an interim approach is being implemented under the ministry’s Compliance Policy for low risk incidents limited to nuisance type impacts related to land use compatibility.
February 27, 2020 - April 12, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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A Certificate of Property Use was issued to Center Ice Developments GP Corp. for, and on behalf of, Center Ice LP for the intended mixed use of the property located at 617 to 621 and 617 to 621 King Street West in the City of Kitchener.
We are proposing amendments to regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to permit the use of bows during the gun seasons in wildlife management units 91A-B and 92A-D.
The decision was granted for an amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste Disposal Site) No. A620219 for GEEP Canada Inc. This application is for amendment to include additional outdoor storage of processed material (steel), and also to reflect the company name change from Geep Canada Inc. to Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP.
February 16, 2023 - April 3, 2023 (46 days) Closed
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The Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board have been modernized to clarify opportunities for public engagement in Board hearings while eliminating unnecessary length and delays on matters which could be appealed to the Divisional Court.
Approval is granted to amend the existing Environmental Compliance Approval No. 3168-BH9JQY issued to EcoVac Solutions Ltd. for a 0.157 hectare site to be used as a liquid soil processing facility located at 60A Baywood Road, Toronto, Ontario.
October 7, 2021 - November 21, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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Changes have been made to the Planning Act, Municipal Act, 2001 and City of Toronto Act, 2006 providing municipalities with discretionary authority to delegate additional decisions to committees of council or municipal staff for minor amendments to zoning by-laws.
November 22, 2023 - December 22, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a new Permit to Take Water for Greenstone Gold Mines GP Inc. Water will be taken from one pond for dewatering purposes associated with the construction of the Goldfield Creek diversion temporary by-pass channel, located at the Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario.
As part of our environmental assessment modernization efforts, we have amended the class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities. This will reduce duplication and improve the process for lower-risk transportation infrastructure projects, while maintaining strong environmental oversight and protection.
We issued the approval to EACOM timber Corporation to allow for continued wood waste reclamation at the Gagoma wood waste disposal site and construction of a wood waste processing pad within the landfill footprint.
We have exempted the Bradford Bypass project from duplicative requirements of the EAA by way of a regulation. The regulation sets conditions for the assessment process going forward and for continued environmental protection and consultations. No other Ministry of Transportation projects have been exempted from the EAA as part of this regulation.
After consideration of what was heard from all parties during the initial consultation period and developing the proposals further, the Ministry is providing additional details and seeking further feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments which can be found at the following posting:https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-7598
