October 8, 2024 - November 22, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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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
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Ontario Parks has amended the Devil’s Glen Provincial Park Management Plan and has added 18 hectares (ha) of acquired land to the park. The approved management plan will protect nature and biodiversity, while also allowing for ecologically sustainable outdoor recreation to occur.
December 5, 2025 - February 3, 2026 (60 days) Closed
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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 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.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-4163
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Instrument
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October 26, 2021 - November 25, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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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.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to The Claim Group Inc. to undertake early exploration activities. The location of the activities is 160 kilometres northeast of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to The Claim Group Incorporated to undertake early exploration activities. The location of the activities is 162 kilometres northeast of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to The Claim Group Incorporated to undertake early exploration activities. The location of the activities is 156 kilometres northeast of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to First Minerals Exploration Limited to undertake this early exploration activity: Line Cutting. The location of the activities is in the Townships of Meath and West.
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 39 kilometres northeast of Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Shelly Moretti to undertake these early exploration activities: Mechanized Stripping, Pitting and Trenching. The location of the activities is 23 kilometres south east of Matheson, Ontario, in Egan and McEvay Townships, District of Cochrane, North West Region.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to John Brady to undertake these early exploration activities: Mechanized Drilling and Mechanized Stripping. The location of the activities is approximately 40 kilometres north of City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, in Parkin Township, District of Sudbury, South Region.
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 45.7 kilometres north of Timmins.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Metalore Resources Limited to undertake early exploration activities. The location of the activities is approximately 20 kilometres south east of Sioux Narrows, Ontario, in Dogpaw Lake Area, District of Kenora, North West Region.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-5205
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Instrument
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Decision
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April 19, 2022 - May 19, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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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
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Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 12, 2021 - April 11, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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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.
The Ministry received an application from The Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc for Mount Brydges Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) major improvements to the existing process to address compliance and operation & maintenance issues.
The Mount Brydges WWTF is located at 22416 Mill Road, Township of Strathroy-Caradoc.
