Instrument type:
Approval of a site-specific air standard
ERO number
019-2301
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 30, 2020 - December 14, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
This decision extends the expiry dates of site-specific standards for suspended particulate matter, and benzene for Algoma Steel's integrated iron and steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie. The proposal was posted for 45 days to allow public input on the notices to extend the existing approvals’ expiry dates.
The government is seeking feedback on a proposed Minister’s regulation that would have the effect of removing authority to require certain mandatory Enhanced Development Standards or sustainability measures as a condition of land division approval.
September 26, 2025 - October 26, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are proposing amendments to O.Reg. 509/18 (Energy and Water Efficiency – Appliances and Products) (“Efficiency Regulation”), made under the Electricity Act, 1998 to harmonize the efficiency standards for five products through rolling incorporation by reference to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) standards, and address administrative changes.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-4887
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 13, 2022 - February 12, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
This Application for Consent was given conditional approval on March 22, 2022, was amended on August 2, 2022, and was further amended on January 4, 2023. Last date to appeal decision is January 24, 2023.
We have issued a new Permit to Take Water for construction dewatering and long-term seepage for a project located at 470, 490, and 530 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. The project was a proposed residential development. Permit No. 6131-BSELKZ was issued on September 8, 2020 for a period of 10 years.
An Environmental Compliance Approval (waste site) 19-OWE-83724 for Grey Bruce Septic Service was issued on May 3, 2019 for a hauled sewage site in Amabel, Ontario.
Instrument type:
Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
ERO number
025-1359
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 7, 2026 - March 9, 2026 (61 days) Closed
Last updated
The Corporation of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has applied for a licence to operate a pit above the water table in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Closed
Last updated
We are proposing to modernize the management of Ontario’s public lands and resources. The goal is to unlock economic development opportunities by streamlining statutory and regulatory processes, updating policies, improving service delivery, and enhancing transparency. This initiative focuses on enabling responsible development to protect Ontario.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
013-3797
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 5, 2018 - November 4, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on June 28, 2019 to approve with modifications, Official Plan Amendment 47 to the District Municipality of Muskoka Official Plan, as adopted by By-law 2018-40. Notice of this decision was issued on June 28, 2019.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-0836
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 7, 2019 - December 7, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on January 2, 2020 in respect of Application 57-C-194100 for the transfer of 0.01 hectares of land from PIN 31386-0094 as a lot addition to PIN 31386-0129, Aberdeen unincorporated township, District of Algoma. The last day this decision can be appealed is January 22, 2020.
February 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000011 to Kenorland Exploration Ltd. and Auranova Resources Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority released its 2024 Annual Report, providing a summary of its oversight activities and audited financial statements.
A new Permit to Take Water No. 3628-BQLL4X was issued to ArcelorMittal Dofasco MP Inc. and ArcelorMittal Canada Inc. operating as ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P. Water will be taken for industrial purposes.
December 12, 2017 - January 11, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are proposing to develop a species-specific policy (government response statement) that outlines the actions the government intends to lead and support in the protection and recovery of American Eel in Ontario.
December 23, 2019 - February 6, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
A new Environmental Compliance Approval was granted for the establishment of a seasonal sewage treatment plant to service Willowwood RV Resort and Campground, in the Town of Amherstburg.
The Minister of Energy has extended the completion deadline for projects contracted under the legacy Conservation First Framework by eight months, with a possibility of an additional four-month extension based on qualifying criteria, to offset delays caused by COVID-19. We are providing this update to ensure transparency regarding sector activity.
On September 20, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Minister's Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 367/24 in the Town of Ajax. The Town of Ajax requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
025-0672
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 18, 2025 - August 2, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on March 16, 2026, to modify and approve, the Town of Whitby Official Plan Amendment 138. The approved Official Plan Amendment 138 delineates and plans for the Whitby GO Protected Major Transit Station Area.
October 10, 2025 - November 24, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry issued a Certificate of Property Use No. 2467-DJ2JR2 to Cello Products Inc. for the intended residential use of the property at 300 Elgin Street North, Cambridge, Ontario.
