We are inviting you to an upcoming Information Centre to review and comment on the 2020-2030 Draft Forest Management Plan FMP for the Crossroute-Sapawe Forest.
We are proposing to expand the boundary of Bigwind Lake Provincial Park, located approximately 20 kilometres east of Bracebridge. Expanding this park would provide long-term protection and enhanced opportunities for recreational activities, such as hiking and backcountry camping.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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The ministry is moving forward with amending regulations made under the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act to streamline permissions for certain low risk short-term water taking activities. These amendments align approval requirements with the activity’s level of risk, while maintaining environmental oversight.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the White Metal Resources Corp./Benton Resources Inc. exploration permit application PR-20-000161 to White Metal Resources Corp./Benton Resources Inc. for early exploration located approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Drift Lake Area, Conacher Township.
The ministry has amended Environmental Compliance Approval No. A031806 No. A220106 on April 22, 2020 for Clean Harbors Canada Inc. to allow temporary storage and transfer of biomedical waste, limited to waste materials generated from decontamination activities, at approved waste disposal sites in the Township of St. Clair and City of Mississauga.
The application for a 10-lot plan of subdivision (59-T-201228) within the unincorporated Township of Watten, in the District of Rainy River was withdrawn on August 18, 2021 by the owner.
MAC's request to replace several tank and dispenser sump entry boots (fittings that connect piping to a containment system) with retrofit boots made by Icon Products, has been approved.
KILALLY 24-7 INC's variance request to leave an unused double-wall FRP underground tank in the ground until construction of the gas station can be completed, hopefully by December 31, 2020, has been approved.
The Minister has updated mapping for the Downtown Barrie Urban Growth Centre contained in the 2008 policy document “Size and Location of Urban Growth Centres in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.” This notice is related to ERO#019-5530.
December 5, 2025 - February 3, 2026 (60 days) Open
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We are proposing to revoke the Municipal Class EA and make a streamlined environmental assessment regulation for more complex municipal infrastructure projects and archaeological assessment requirements for other projects. The new regulation would help deliver critical public works faster to support housing for Ontario’s rapidly growing population.
A new regulation and regulation changes under the Planning Act were filed on August 29, 2019 and came into force on September 3, 2019. The changes are needed to facilitate implementation of the changes to the Planning Act made by Schedule 12 of the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019.
We are moving forward with regulatory changes to make it easier for proponents to apply for a permit to take water when a previous permit has been cancelled, revoked, or expired within the past year in limited circumstances. These changes will give applicants more flexibility while maintaining oversight.
November 29, 2018 - January 28, 2019 (60 days) Closed
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The proposed Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan reflects our government’s commitment to address the pressing challenges we face to protect our air, land and water, reduce litter and waste, and support Ontarians to continue to do their share to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help communities and families prepare for climate change.
We invite you to review and comment on the proposed Long-term Management Direction for the 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan for the Nipigon East Portion of the Lake Nipigon Forest.
October 23, 2025 - December 7, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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This policy proposal outlines possible criteria for additional sewage systems to be Building Code regulated. Changes to the Ontario Water Resources Act are proposed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ERO 025-0900) to allow multiple Building Code sewage systems for on-farm worker housing up to a cumulative limit of 50000 L/d
October 25, 2022 - December 30, 2022 (66 days) Closed
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A decision was made to move ahead with regulatory changes under the Conservation Authorities Act to make associated regulatory changes to support streamlined, timely and consistent conservation authority permitting decisions and ensure permit decisions are focused on natural hazard considerations.
December 14, 2020 - January 13, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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A Certificate of Property Use was issued to Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited for the intended commercial use of the property located at 6 Stewart Boulevard, Brockville, ON.
The Minister has updated the existing provincially significant employment zone mapping, which includes the identification of one new zone referenced as zone 31 located in Brantford. This notice is related to ERO 013-4506 which proposed and provided for consultation on the policy framework for provincially significant employment zones.
We have finalized the policy objectives to help ensure the long-term environmental sustainability of commercial-scale cage aquaculture operations (culture of fish in net cages floating in open waters) in the province.
