We have expanded the boundaries of 19 protected areas (15 provincial parks and 4 conservation reserves) and corrected the name of Chapleau Nemegosenda River Provincial Park. These changes contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage and provide increased opportunities for recreational activities.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Open
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We are proposing changes to forest-related rules and permitting processes to make them more efficient, reduce unnecessary steps and support economic growth — while continuing to manage Ontario’s forest responsibly and sustainably.
We are proposing to extend the expiry date for Environmental Assessment Act approvals by 10 years for certain projects once the relevant amendments to the Act come into effect. This extension will allow the projects to proceed (subject to any other permits and approvals required) instead of requiring a new environmental assessment to be completed.
October 20, 2025 - December 4, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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Ontario is proposing regulatory changes to accelerate and modernize how we protect sources of drinking water. These updates would make it faster and easier to revise local source protection plans—especially when new wells or intakes are added - to support growing communities.
