This decision is to amend Permit to Take Water No. 6551-8U3H95 for mining purposes. Water will be taken from nine lakes and nine wells, located in the Township of Dubreuilville, District of Algoma, Ontario. This amendment is for the modification of water taking sources.
The Ministry of Mines is proposing to rehabilitate the mine hazards at the abandoned Gould Copper Mine. Project planning is being carried out in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Activities of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines under the Mining Act (Class Environmental Assessment).
We are seeking comments on the proposal to prescribe Section 13: Prevention and Response Plans under the Invasive Species Act, 2015 as instruments under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993. In doing so, all future prevention and response plans will be required to be posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario for public review.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-5295
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 29, 2022 - May 29, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit to the Ministry of Transportation concerning Little Brown Myotis, Northern Myotis and Tri-colored Bat and their habitats in order to accommodate the widening of Highway 400 between Kind Road and Lloydtown-Aurora Road. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
We have approved the four regulated manuals under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. The revisions align with the draft Forest Sector Strategy and reduce burden for the forest industry while continuing to provide for the sustainability of Ontario’s Crown forests.
On November 4, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 516/22 to permit the development of a new emergency shelter and transitional housing facility.
On September 23, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to the Zoning Order, O. Reg. 771/21, made pursuant to clause 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 490/22. The City of Kawartha Lakes requested that the Minister consider amending the Zoning Order.
On April 29, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an Amendment to O. Reg. 355/20 made pursuant to clause 47(8) of the Planning Act with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 457/22. The City of Kawartha Lakes requested that the Minister consider amending the Zoning Order.
On May 12, 2023, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order, as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 91/23 to permit the development of 16,000 units in Lakeview Village.
August 13, 2021 - September 12, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
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.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
012-4793
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 5, 2015 - September 4, 2015 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Fairgate (Ninth Line) Inc. application for a permit for activities with conditions to achieve overall benefit to the species under the Endangered Species Act clause 17(2)(c) has been approved.
The ministry has accepted the risk assessment prepared for the owner, 2468750 Ontario Ltd., as part of the development plans for property at 127 and 133 Manville Road, Toronto. The director is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use ("CPU") in relation to the property.
The ministry has accepted the risk assessment prepared for the owner, Nova Ridge (Manderley) GP Corp., as part of the development plans for property at 1478 to 1498 Kingston Road, Toronto. The director is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use ("CPU") in relation to the property.
A new regulation under the Planning Act would support the implementation of the new community benefits charge authority and parkland dedication to ensure that municipalities have the tools necessary to fund services that growing communities need while making the costs of building housing more predictable and increasing housing supply.
The ministry has accepted the risk assessment prepared for the owner, I2 Developments (Bronoco) Inc., as part of the development plans for property at 150 Bronoco Avenue, Toronto. The director is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use ("CPU") in relation to the property.
In January 2025, the Minister of Infrastructure amended Ontario Regulation 194/24: Zoning Order - Ontario Place as enabled by section 6 of the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act, 2023 and section 47 of the Planning Act.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-4793
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 7, 2022 - March 9, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The minister has issued an overall benefit permit to Cando Rail and Terminals Limited for the expansion of a rail storage facility that may impact Butler’s Gartersnake, which is a species at risk. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
November 16, 2017 - January 15, 2018 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
Following consultations, we are releasing the Food and Organic Waste Framework to prevent and reduce food and organic waste, rescue surplus food, collect and recover food and organic waste and support beneficial end-uses. This will help the province build a circular economy and fight climate change.
The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority made administrative updates to the Hazardous and Special Products registry procedure under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016.
