Findings from the Sarnia Area Environmental Health Project, led by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, are now available on the Clean Air Sarnia and Area website.
The government has made changes to the Planning Act so that zoning orders are not subject to the legislative requirement to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
We have approved the amendments to the assessment report for the Hamilton source protection area and source protection plan for the Halton and Hamilton source protection areas. The amendments added a new and updated wellhead protection area in West Flamborough.
This policy proposal notice was posted by the previous government and is no longer active. The government is committed to protecting and growing the Greenbelt and has posted a new proposal notice on the ERO registry to consult on growing the Greenbelt. Please see ERO Number 019-3136
November 6, 2019 - December 6, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has updated its Statement of Environmental Values to incorporate changes to the ministry's name, structure and mandate.
October 13, 2020 - November 27, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We have amended regulations made under the Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Assessment Act to streamline permissions for combined heat and power (CHP) systems or power only systems. These amendments will align approval requirements with the level of risk, while still ensure environmental protections are in place.
August 31, 2009 - October 15, 2009 (45 days) Closed
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We have closed this notice.
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The minister has approved amendments to Volume III of the Thames-Sydenham and Region Source Protection Plan and associated Assessment Reports to add protections to the backup intake of the Lambton Area Water Supply drinking water system and to align the plan policies with the 2021 technical rules under the Clean Water Act, 2006.
October 22, 2019 - December 6, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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We have decided to transfer requirements from Ontario’s industrial effluent monitoring and limits regulations into Environmental Compliance Approvals and revoke the regulations. These changes will provide regulated industrial facilities with greater flexibility to make operational improvements, while maintaining strong environmental protections.
We have approved updates to the assessment reports and source protection plan for the Thames-Sydenham and Region Source Protection Region. Proceeding with these updates will ensure the assessment reports and source protection plan are current and in place to protect sources of drinking water for the region.
October 12, 2022 - November 11, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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We have decided to update the existing harmonization order for the Marathon Palladium Project. This will ensure that the harmonization order is consistent with the Environmental Assessment Act, as amended.
The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority released its 2019 annual report, providing a summary of its oversight activities and audited financial statements.
The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority released its 2023 Annual Report, providing a summary of its oversight activities and audited financial statements.
October 23, 2025 - November 22, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing proposed legislative amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 to transfer jurisdiction over water and wastewater to the lower-tier municipalities in Peel Region and the introduction of a new standalone statute to authorize the establishment of water and wastewater public corporations.
We have approved changes to the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006, (PPCRA) and changes to the Historical Parks Act (HPA) to restore an important heritage site to boost tourism and drive economic growth in Wasaga Beach, while continuing to support the area’s natural and cultural heritage.
The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority released its 2020 annual report, providing a summary of its oversight activities and audited financial statements.
The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority released its 2024 Annual Report, providing a summary of its oversight activities and audited financial statements.
