November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Closed
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We are proposing to amend regulations under the Public Lands Act to allow equipment for mobile wind testing, geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations, environmental monitoring and short-term bridges on public lands provided conditions are followed, including location registration. Changes are also proposed to the definition of shore lands.
A decision was made to proceed with the proposal as described in Environmental Registry posting #013-1669, which will provide an extension to the current regulation for forestry operations in managed Crown forests, include those species listed in 2017 in applicable regulations, and implement changes relating to safe harbour authorizations.
A new regulation for additional residential units came into force on September 3, 2019. The regulation is needed to facilitate how changes to the Planning Act are implemented and to remove certain zoning barriers related to creating additional residential units.
November 19, 2021 - January 4, 2022 (46 days) Closed
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We have made a decision to amend the Open Seasons and Hunting regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 to streamline deer season types and duration across the province.
December 19, 2022 - February 2, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have updated some of the values found in Table 1 and Table 2 of the Nutrient Management Tables, part of the Nutrient Management Protocol, incorporated by reference into O. Reg. 267/03 made under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002. These changes ensure that the values in these Tables remain up-to-date and reflect current industry practices.
A decision was made to approve a site-specific amendment to remove certain lands in the City of Richmond Hill from the Parkway Belt West Plan (PBWP) and the associated Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), filed as Ontario Regulation 474/73.
The PBWP amendment is approved as Amendment No. 239 and the MZO amendment is filed as Ontario Regulation 226/22.
August 20, 2021 - October 4, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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An amended Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) was issued to PPG Canada Inc., a sealant and coating mixing and repackaging facility located in the City of Mississauga, Ontario.
A decision was made to approve a site-specific amendment to remove certain lands in the City of Richmond Hill from the Parkway Belt West Plan (PBWP) and the associated Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), filed as Ontario Regulation 474/73.
The PBWP amendment is approved as Amendment No. 228 and the MZO amendment is filed as Ontario Regulation 467/20.