Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-7011
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 16, 2023 - June 15, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc. regarding construction activities that will impact Spoon-leaved Moss, a species at risk. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects and requires monitoring and reporting.
November 3, 2025 - December 3, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received a request from the landowner of 1541 Harwood Drive North in the Town of Ajax to revoke Ontario Regulation 367/24. The Ministry is seeking input and any additional information that may help inform the Minister’s decision-making.
September 24, 2019 - November 25, 2019 (62 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has introduced legislation to allow for the creation of an administrative authority to deliver building code services. No decisions have been made at this time about what services would be delivered.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Noble Mineral Exploration Incorporated to undertake these early exploration activities: Geophysical Survey Requiring Generator Type, Mechanized Drilling and Line Cutting. The location of the activities is 42.5 kilometers north of Timmins.
October 8, 2024 - November 22, 2024 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made to proceed with implementing enhancements to the points-based moose tag allocation process. These changes will encourage hunters to only apply for the tags they intend to claim and make available certain unclaimed and unawarded tags.
August 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025 (49 days) Closed
Last updated
Ontario Parks is seeking input regarding proposed amendments to the Devil’s Glen Provincial Park Management Plan. The proposed changes reflect a future addition of adjacent acquired lands to the park, a classification change, zoning changes, and changes to the permitted recreational activities within Natural Environment zones.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-4163
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 26, 2021 - November 25, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to Branthaven Queen West Inc. to adversely impact Redside Dace habitat so they can construct a residential development. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects, actions to benefit the species, and monitoring and reporting requirements.
We would like to advise you that the 2020 – 2030 Forest Management Plan for the Algoma Forest has been approved by the Ministry’s Regional Director and is available for inspection.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-5205
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 19, 2022 - May 19, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit to the Ministry of Transportation for the construction of a new interchange in the Township of Puslinch, which will impact Eastern Small-Footed Myotis, Little Brown Myotis and Tri-colored Bat. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-3127
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 12, 2021 - April 11, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The minister has issued an overall benefit permit to Enbridge Gas Inc. for the construction of a natural gas pipeline 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.
The Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) has authorized the launch of four new and expanded energy efficiency programs under the 2021-2024 Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Framework to help families and businesses reduce their electricity costs and meet emerging electricity system needs.
September 22, 2022 - November 6, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Ontario created Alfred Bog Provincial Park to provide greater protection to an ecologically important and sensitive area. The provincial park was created through regulation under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006.
December 20, 2019 - January 20, 2020 (31 days) Closed
Last updated
Changes were made to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 to provide certainty for northern, rural and Indigenous communities, while ensuring the continued sustainable management of Ontario’s forests and conservation of the province’s biodiversity.
November 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry has developed a final strategy – New Horizons: Ontario’s Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy. Feedback received through consultation on the draft strategy, as well as collaboration with the soil health working group have informed the development of the final strategy.
December 5, 2025 - February 3, 2026 (60 days) Open
Last updated
We are proposing to exempt certain early exploration activities and aspects of advanced exploration projects from requiring a ministry permission to reduce duplicative requirements and support critical mineral development while continuing to maintain environmental protections.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000174 to Battery Minerals Resources Limited for early exploration activities 94.5 kilometers southwest of Kirkland Lake. The decision is to issue the permit.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Battery Mineral Resources Limited to undertake early exploration activities. The location of the activities is approximately 19 kilometres South of the town of Gowganda Ontario, in Leith township, District of Timiskaming, North East Region.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Tiger Gold Exploration Corporation to undertake these early exploration activities: mechanized stripping. The location of the activities is 37.4 kilometres northeast of Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Tiger Gold Exploration Corporation to undertake these early exploration activities: mechanized stripping. The location of the activities is 40 kilometres northeast of Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
