We are sharing principles to guide policy development of the EPS program to meet the updated federal benchmark for 2023-2030. These principles will inform the development of a future proposal to be finalized by 2023. We are also sharing our latest modelling information which shows Ontario is on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target.
We have received a notice of material change for the Dome Mine that will result in Goldcorp Canada Limited (Newmont Porcupine) submitting a closure plan amendment.
October 28, 2021 - December 12, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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An amendment to existing Environmental Compliance Approval No. 0623-AHAKQE is granted to Pure Flavor Farms Inc. to add a new sanitary sewage treatment and surface discharge system to service the proposed greenhouse Phases 3 and 4 expansion, located at 966 Highway 77, in the Municipality of Leamington, Ontario.
December 9, 2021 - January 8, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No. 1545-C9SSZ9 on April 6, 2022, which cancels and replaces Permit to Take Water No. 8034-9TML6A for Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites Inc. for communal water supply purposes located in the Township of North Kawartha, Ontario.
The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of April 4, 2032.
December 31, 2021 - January 30, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a new Permit to Take Water for 1212763 Ontario Limited. Water will be taken from four wells for construction dewatering purposes in the City of Markham, Ontario. Permit to Take Water No. 6302-CD8RYE was issued on April 8, 2022.
September 18, 2020 - November 2, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We are making regulatory changes to Regulation 347: General – Waste Management under the Environmental Protection Act. The changes capture registration and reporting requirements to support electronic service delivery and require the regulated community to provide reporting information to the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority.
September 18, 2020 - November 2, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We are moving forward with a new fee regulation, ‘Subject Waste Program Regulation’, under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act. It outlines requirements that the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority must adhere to when establishing its fees related to hazardous waste reporting.
The ministry is not proceeding with the proposed Land Use Compatibility Guideline as a result of feedback received through the Environmental Registry. The current D-Series guidelines for land use compatibility will remain in effect. Any potential future updates to land use compatibility guidance would be posted as a new proposal on the Registry.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-4144
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 12, 2021 - November 11, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 for a residential home development that may adversely impact Dwarf Hackberry and Eastern Hog-nosed Snake, which are species at risk. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
February 17, 2022 - March 19, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000031 to Randall Salo for early exploration activities near Timmins.
February 17, 2022 - March 19, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000032 to Randall Salo for early exploration activities near Timmins.
February 17, 2022 - March 19, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000035 to Power Metals Corp. for early exploration activities approximately 25 kilometres north, northeast of the City of Timmins, Ontario, in Steele Township, District of Cochrane, Northeast Region.
January 17, 2022 - February 16, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a new Permit to Take Water for Coal Harbour Properties Ltd. for dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from a wellpoint array, located in the City of Toronto, Ontario. Permit No. P-300-8150293128 issued on April 4, 2022.
January 10, 2022 - February 9, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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We have issued a new Permit to Take Water No. 2231-CCTVV4 on April 5, 2022, which cancels and replaces Permit to Take Water No. 8237-ANSPTE for Greenfield Global Inc. for industrial purposes located in the Township of Johnstown, Ontario.
The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of February 28, 2026.
January 27, 2022 - February 26, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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An Environmental Compliance Approval with the Limited Operational Flexibility (air & noise) has been granted to Bartek Ingredients Inc., a chemical manufacturing facility located in the City of Hamilton, Ontario.
October 16, 2020 - November 30, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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This approval is for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) for Lafarge Canada Inc. The facility is an aggregate depot with a portable crusher and is located at 2531 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
January 12, 2022 - February 11, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a new Permit to Take Water for Leaside Junction Inc. to take water for dewatering and for long term drainage purposes. Water will be taken from a well (sandpoint/wellpoint) located in the City of Toronto, Ontario. Permit to Take Water No. 3356-CD2QZC was issued on April 5, 2022.
An Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) has been granted to Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Limited for the operation of a mobile hot mix asphalt plant throughout the Province of Ontario.
January 11, 2022 - February 10, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is to renew Permit to Take Water No. 2387-8J4KHD for Sky-Galaxy Golf Inc. for golf course irrigation. Water will be taken from Mimico Creek at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club, located in the City of Toronto, Ontario. Permit to Take Water No. 1555-CCJRFQ was issued on April 5, 2022.