We are proposing to streamline permissions for certain electricity system projects to get infrastructure projects underway faster, while maintaining environmental protections.
Instrument type:
Approval to register for a technical standard for air pollution (industry standard)
ERO number
013-2909
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 17, 2018 - December 1, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have granted approval for Southwest United Canada Inc. located in Vaughan, Ontario to be registered under the Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution. This facility will adhere to all technical and operational requirements in the Metal Finishers – Industry Standard under the Local Air Quality Regulation (O. Reg. 419/05).
In an ongoing effort to modernize the Environmental Registry the Ministry has identified this as an outdated notice which is no longer pertinent or active. The Ontario government has instead revised how blue box materials are dealt with in the Blue Box Regulation that makes producers responsible for their products at end of life.
October 23, 2025 - December 7, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We are proposing to streamline permissions for certain sewage works servicing on-farm worker housing located on agricultural land. This will require proponents to register certain sewage works on agricultural land on the Environmental Activity Sector Registry, while maintaining environmental protections.
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.
Objectives and strategies have been established to help maintain the fisheries within Fisheries Management Zone 12 of the Ottawa River. The Fisheries Management Plan will help promote ecological sustainability and evaluate the effectiveness of how it's managed.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have amended several regulations related to excess soil under the Environmental Protection Act, and related documents, in response to delays to infrastructure and development projects as a result of COVID-19, and to support flexible reuse of excess soil.
We are developing a management approach for the Lake Superior Coast Range and Discontinuous Distribution, which will identify and describe Ontario’s approach for boreal caribou conservation and recovery in this area.
We are seeking input and additional scientific information, including Indigenous knowledge and community knowledge on draft recovery strategies for four species at risk in Ontario. The information we receive will be considered in finalizing the recovery strategies for these species at risk.
November 15, 2022 - December 30, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
This approval is for an Environmental Compliance Approval (air) for CRH Canada Group for the operation of a cement manufacturing facility, located in the City of Mississauga, Ontario.
The Permit to Take Water No. P-300-5364196051 version 1.0 has been issued to CARMEUSE LIME (CANADA) LIMITED on April 29, 2026, to renew the Permit No. 1326-9ZQK4A. Water will be taken from Lake Huron for industrial (manufacturing, water supply) purposes, located in Spragge, Ontario.
This proposal is for an amendment to the ECA 1850-BQ8JYV to upgrade the sewage systems servicing an open pit talc mine and ore processing facility bordering Highway 101 in northeastern Ontario, approximately 65 kilometres southwest of Timmins.
We amended Renewable Energy Approval No. 7123-9W9NH2 for Amherst Island Wind Project, located at Lot 29-76, Concession 1-3, 50 Concession 2, in Loyalist Township of County of Lennox and Addington. The amendment is to modify one wind turbine (S37) with installation and operation of a Borealis ice protection system to allow its performance testing.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-9332
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 6, 2024 - December 6, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on July 25, 2025, to approve Official Plan Amendment 124 to the London Plan, as adopted by By-law No. C.P.-1512(du)-223, with no modifications. OPA 124 aims to update policies on building heights, introduce new Transit Villages, and designate Strategic Growth and Major Shopping Areas to enhance housing and economic development.
