On September 23, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed an amendment to the Zoning Order O. Reg. 160/22, made pursuant to clause 47(8) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 491/22. The Township of Cavan Monaghan requested that the Minister consider amending the Zoning Order.
On October 30, 2020, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 607/20 which permits a mix of commercial, employment, and residential uses in the City of Pickering. The City of Pickering requested the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
On April 28, 2020, Ontario Regulation 181/20 revoked three Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) in Bradford West Gwillimbury Highway 400 Strategic Settlement Employment Area. Revoking these MZOs reduces regulatory duplication, as the provisions of the MZOs have been implemented through local zoning (Zoning By-law 2017-61).
On Friday, May 17, 2024, the Minister of Infrastructure has filed an enhanced Minster’s Zoning Order (eMZO) pursuant of Section 6 Rebuilding Ontario Place Act and Section 47 of Planning Act. This enhanced Minister’s Zoning Order supports the government’s plan to rebuild Ontario Place.
September 3, 2024 - October 3, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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A decision was made to approve a site-specific amendment to the Minister's Zoning Order, filed as Ontario Regulation 102/72, to permit a new single dwelling and an accessory basement unit in the Hamlet of Greenwood in the City of Pickering.
The approved amendment is filed as Ontario Regulation 215/25.
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Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
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019-4793
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February 7, 2022 - March 9, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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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.
October 24, 2017 - December 23, 2017 (60 days) Closed
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While the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) Transportation Plan for 2051 is still under development, this posting is being closed. The input from this notice that originated from 2017 informed the development of a comprehensive range of transportation planning goals and objectives that is providing guiding direction for the plan.
November 16, 2017 - January 15, 2018 (60 days) Closed
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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.
We have approved an amended Environmental Compliance Approval No. 0751-BP3SCT to Laplante Poultry Farms Ltd. for the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, for the treatment of sanitary sewage and process wastewater at Laplante's poultry processing facility, in the Township of North Stormont, Ontario.
We are inviting you to an upcoming Information Centre to review and comment on the Draft Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the 2020-2030 Caribou Forest.
This Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan has been revised and approved following a review of comments and feedback received through the Environmental Registry of Ontario.
November 3, 2025 - December 3, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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On February 26, 2026, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing made the decision to revoke a Minister’s Zoning Order in the Town of Ajax, filed as Ontario Regulation 367/24.
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received a request from the landowner of 2570 Fifth Concession Road in the City of Pickering to amend Ontario Regulation 102/72. 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
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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.
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Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
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019-3519
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October 14, 2021 - November 13, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The minister has issued an overall benefit permit to 1108991 Ontario Inc. for the development of a subdivision which will impact Eastern Flowering Dogwood, a species at risk tree. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
October 23, 2024 - November 22, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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On December 4, the Affordable Energy Act, 2024 received Royal Assent, enabling the Ministry of Energy and Electrification (the ministry) to develop Ontario’s first Integrated Energy Plan, make it cost-effective to connect to the electricity grid, help reduce energy use to save money, and support the growth of Electric Vehicle adoption in Ontario.
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Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
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019-7011
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Decision
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May 16, 2023 - June 15, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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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 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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On December 20, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing revoked Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 337/22. The Ministry of Infrastructure requested that the Minister consider revoking the regulation.
