We are implementing regulatory changes related to the management of excess construction soil and redevelopment of brownfield sites. These changes will reduce soil management costs and promote brownfields redevelopment, while protecting human health and the environment.
A new PTTW 7383-BQ9HDM has been issued to Peter Kiewit Sons ULC, Eurovia Quebec Grands Projets Inc., Janin Atlas Inc., and Dodin Quebec Inc. on March 5, 2021 for constructions dewatering purposes located in Ottawa, Ontario. The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of September 5, 2023.
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.
October 2, 2025 - November 16, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry issued a Certificate of Property Use No. 8027-DJNKCB to City of Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing for the intended residential, parkland and institutional mixed use of the property at 930 and 1010 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario.
We have made administrative amendments to O. Reg 390/18 in response to the challenges industry is facing during the COVID-19 outbreak, such as staffing shortages. The changes provide temporary relief by allowing for extensions to the 2019 greenhouse gas emissions reporting and verification deadlines.
December 9, 2019 - January 13, 2020 (35 days) Closed
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Ontario has finalized changes to O. Reg. 153/04 (Records of Site Condition) to allow qualified engineers and geoscientists to exercise professional judgment, in limited circumstances, to determine the need for ground water sampling prior to redeveloping on former commercial or industrial lands, also known as brownfields.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited has submitted a Mine Closure Plan Amendment for filing by the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines as required under the Mining Act. This Closure Plan proposes rehabilitation measures to be implemented upon the eventual closure of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s Far Field Areas.
October 25, 2022 - November 24, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is revoking the Central Pickering Development Plan, pursuant to subsection 4(8) of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994.
Instrument type:
Permit for species protection or recovery
ERO number
013-3954
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 12, 2018 - November 11, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We issued a permit amendment to KSDA Development Corporation to correctly identify a Butternut Tree Number in their permit, and to update the authorization for this particular Butternut Tree to enable KSDA Development Corporation to finish their proposed works.
The ministry issued a Certificate of Property Use to River Realty Development (1976) Inc. on April 16, 2019 outlining the risk management measures as outlined in the risk assessment for the site at 2 North Street in St. Catharines.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the following exploration permit applications: PR-17-11142 to Cruz Cobalt Corporation for early exploration activities in Coleman Township
The Ministry has accepted the risk assessment prepared for the owner, UCANCO General Partners Inc., as part of the development plans for the property located at 609 West Street South in Orillia, Ontario. The Director is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use ("CPU") in relation to the property.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-8311
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 28, 2024 - March 29, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent for a lot addition to rectify an access issue was granted on May 22, 2024, subject to conditions.
The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, has amended the Development Charges Act, 1997 to: repeal the phase-in of development charges (DCs); reinstate studies as an eligible cost for DCs; reduce the DC freeze period; streamline the process for extending existing DC by-laws; and create a transition rule for the City of Ottawa.
We are proposing to extend the expiry date for Environmental Assessment Act approvals by 10 years for certain projects once the relevant amendments to the Act come into effect. This extension will allow the projects to proceed (subject to any other permits and approvals required) instead of requiring a new environmental assessment to be completed.
A Certificate of Property Use was issued to Charles Place Holdings Inc. for the intended mixed use of the property located at 669 Charles Street East, 63 & 69 Sydney Street South and 48 Preston Street in the City of Kitchener.
The ministry issued a Certificate of Property Use to River Realty Development (1976) Inc. on May 9, 2019 outlining the risk management measures as outlined in the risk assessment for the site at 104-120 Welland Avenue in St. Catharines.
