The Ministry of Mines is proposing to rehabilitate the mine hazards at the Tribag Mine. Project planning is being carried out in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Activities of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines under the Mining Act (Class Environmental Assessment).
ROK Pipelines Inc. has submitted a proposal in relation to an overall benefit permit under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 with respect to Blanding’s Turtle in relation to building and operating a mobile bulk emulsion explosive plant in Nairn and Hyman Townships.
Countrywide Homes Limited has submitted a proposal in relation to an overall benefit permit under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 with respect to Redside Dace in order to construct a residential subdivision in the City of Vaughan.
We have updated our compliance policy to provide greater transparency on how the ministry responds to environmental incidents, reduce burden on the regulated community and enhance the ministry’s ability to swiftly address incidents that pose a higher risk to the natural environment or human health.
Ontario will proceed with updates to the Technical Guideline for the Cleaner Transportation Fuels regulation. It will include a modified pathway that could be used to calculate the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions intensity of bio-based content. The Technical Guideline will be updated for this pathway.
Ontario has made regulatory amendments to support financing for Ontario Power Generation’s major nuclear projects by establishing a mechanism to recover debt interest during the construction period of the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) and Pickering Refurbishment Project and enable Indigenous equity partnerships for DNNP.
The ministry has accepted the risk assessment prepared for the owner, 2468750 Ontario Ltd., as part of the development plans for property at 127 and 133 Manville Road, Toronto. The director is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use ("CPU") in relation to the property.
The ministry has accepted the risk assessment prepared for the owner, Nova Ridge (Manderley) GP Corp., as part of the development plans for property at 1478 to 1498 Kingston Road, Toronto. The director is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use ("CPU") in relation to the property.
This decision is to amend Permit to Take Water No. 6551-8U3H95 for mining purposes. Water will be taken from nine lakes and nine wells, located in the Township of Dubreuilville, District of Algoma, Ontario. This amendment is for the modification of water taking sources.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-5295
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 29, 2022 - May 29, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit to the Ministry of Transportation concerning Little Brown Myotis, Northern Myotis and Tri-colored Bat and their habitats in order to accommodate the widening of Highway 400 between Kind Road and Lloydtown-Aurora Road. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
We have approved the four regulated manuals under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. The revisions align with the draft Forest Sector Strategy and reduce burden for the forest industry while continuing to provide for the sustainability of Ontario’s Crown forests.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received a request to make a Minister's Zoning Order for lands in the Nanticoke Area of Haldimand County to facilitate a mixed- use development. The Ministry is seeking input on whether this request should be considered and any additional information that may help guide the Minister's decision.
August 13, 2021 - September 12, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
This decision is for a renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 1740-BUESUC for Ellisdon Civil Ltd. for industrial purposes. Water will be taken from nine lakes and one watercourse, related to industrial activities, located in the City of Toronto, Ontario. Permit to Take Water No. 4520-C7HK8D was issued on October 15, 2021.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
012-4793
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 5, 2015 - September 4, 2015 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Fairgate (Ninth Line) Inc. application for a permit for activities with conditions to achieve overall benefit to the species under the Endangered Species Act clause 17(2)(c) has been approved.
A new regulation under the Planning Act would support the implementation of the new community benefits charge authority and parkland dedication to ensure that municipalities have the tools necessary to fund services that growing communities need while making the costs of building housing more predictable and increasing housing supply.
The Ministry of Mines is proposing to rehabilitate the mine hazards at the abandoned Gould Copper Mine. Project planning is being carried out in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Activities of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines under the Mining Act (Class Environmental Assessment).
We are seeking comments on the proposal to prescribe Section 13: Prevention and Response Plans under the Invasive Species Act, 2015 as instruments under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993. In doing so, all future prevention and response plans will be required to be posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario for public review.
