We made regulatory amendments to support a smooth transition from the federal OBPS to Ontario’s EPS program which applies new obligations and greenhouse gas performance standards for Ontario industry beginning on January 1, 2022. The amendments will complement the changes proposed in 019-2813.
December 16, 2020 - January 15, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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We made regulatory amendments to support a smooth transition from the federal OBPS to Ontario’s EPS program which applies new obligations and greenhouse gas performance standards for Ontario industry beginning on January 1, 2022. The amendments complement the changes proposed in 019-3719.
September 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the permit application PR-21-000247 to Cobalt Industries of Canada Inc. for early exploration activities located approximately 15 km south of the City of Timiskaming Shores, Ontario, in the Townships of Gillies Limit and Coleman, District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region.
September 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the permit application PR-21-000248 to Cobalt Industries of Canada Inc. for early exploration activities located approximately 27 km south of the City of Timiskaming Shores, Ontario, in the Townships of Gillies Limit and Coleman, District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region.
September 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the permit application PR-21-000249 to Cobalt Industries of Canada Inc. for early exploration activities located approximately 44 km south of the City of Timiskaming Shores, Ontario, in the Townships of Gillies Limit and Coleman, District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region.
September 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000246 to Cobalt Industries of Canada Inc. for early exploration activities located approximately 5 kilometres south of the City of Timiskaming Shores, Ontario, in the Township of Bucke, District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region
September 22, 2021 - October 22, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000243 to Battery Mineral Resources Limited for early exploration activities in Dufferin and North Williams Townships; Territorial District of Temiskaming, Northeast Region.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-3673
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 7, 2021 - August 6, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) to Richcraft Homes Ltd. for construction activities that may impact Blanding’s Turtle, Butternut and their habitat. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects and requires monitoring and reporting.
September 2, 2020 - October 2, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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A new Permit to Take Water No. 4242-C2PM2T was issued to C. H. Demill Holdings Inc. for quarry dewatering and dust control purposes at the Long’s Quarry Location.
August 30, 2021 - October 14, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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An Environmental Compliance Approval was granted to J.S.W. Manufacturing Inc. for industrial stormwater management works to serve Ancillary Building Drainage Concept, located in the Town of Bracebridge, Ontario.
October 21, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 7007-A5EKQ8 for the St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada) - Osprey Quarry, located at Lots 20, 21 and 22, Concession A, Township of Grey Highlands, Grey County.
Ontario’s Strategy to Address the Threat of Invasive Wild Pigs has been finalized. The strategy outlines a proactive approach to prevent the establishment of invasive wild pigs in the province.
Amendments have been made to regulations under the Invasive Species Act, 2015, to prevent the introduction and spread of 13 invasive species and through the overland movement of watercraft.
August 4, 2021 - September 18, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued a new Environmental Compliance Approval to Mark David Griffith for the establishment, use, and operation of subsurface sewage disposal works located at 1405 Juddhaven Road, Township of Seguin, to service a seasonal cottage and proposed boathouse, located at 1405 Juddhaven Road, Township of Muskoka Lakes.
August 13, 2021 - September 12, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 1740-BUESUC for Ellisdon Civil Ltd. for industrial purposes. Water will be taken from nine lakes and one watercourse, related to industrial activities, located in the City of Toronto, Ontario. Permit to Take Water No. 4520-C7HK8D was issued on October 15, 2021.
September 2, 2021 - October 2, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000264 to Conquest resources Ltd. for early exploration activities near Temagami, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000179 to David Harrison for early exploration activities located approximately 6 kilometers west of Iroquois Falls, Ontario, in Calvert Township, District of Cochrane, Northeast Region.
This decision for a new Permit to Take Water for Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. in support if construction-dewatering for phase two of the Unionvillage development site, located in the City of Markham, Ontario. Permit to Take Water No. 8555-C79N5G was issued October 15, 2021.
An Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air & noise) was issued to Fuchs Lubricants Canada Ltd., a manufacturer of lubricants and related automotive specialty products, located in the City of Cambridge,