The Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction (SBRTR) has introduced the Bill 13, the Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 which is designed to reduce burden on individuals and businesses. Measures will aid in weathering the impacts of COVID-19 and help build a more efficient Ontario for people and businesses.
Based on feedback received through engagement, we have decided to withdraw the proposal to repeal the Far North Act. We are now proposing to refocus the Act with proposed amendments to provisions that may hinder economic development and enhancing provisions that encourage collaboration with First Nations in the Far North regarding land use planning
The ARA Regulation and supporting policies have been amended to clarify and streamline the process for amending an existing aggregate licence, permit or site plan (subject to conditions).
This Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan has been revised and approved following a review of comments and feedback received through the Environmental Registry of Ontario.
We, along with Clergue Forest Management Incorporated, and the Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa Local Citizens’ Committee invite you to review and comment on the 2020-2030 draft Algoma Forest Management Plan.
We are proposing an Insect Pest Management Program for the jack pine budworm in Red Lake, Kenora, Dryden and Sioux Lookout Districts and are soliciting the public’s input.
We are providing information on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry 2019 rabies research and control programs for Ontario’s terrestrial wildlife.
November 18, 2025 - January 19, 2026 (62 days) Closed
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We have revised the Forest Management Guide for Conserving Biodiversity at the Stand and Site Scales (Stand and Site Guide) based on feedback received through the review process incorporating the latest science, practitioner experience, Indigenous knowledge, and community perspectives.
October 16, 2019 - November 15, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We are proceeding with the update to Ontario’s Tree Seed Transfer Policy which, provides guidance on selecting tree seeds that will be well adapted to their environment and produce healthy trees to support wood supply and many environmental services.
We, along with First Resource Management Group acting as agent for Hornepayne Lumber LP, and the Nagagami Forest Local Citizens’ Committee invite you to review and comment on the Proposed Operations for the 2021-2031 Nagagami Forest Management Plan.
We are inviting the public to an upcoming information session to review and comment on the 2021-2031 Long-Term Management Direction for the Forest Management Plan for Nagagami Forest.
We are advising the public, First Nation and Métis communities that the 10-year Timiskaming Forest Management Plan for the period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2031 is being prepared, and to invite the public to review the proposed long-term management direction for the forest.
Our Ministry along with Timiskaming Forest Alliance Inc. (TFAI), and the Kirkland Lake and Timmins Local Citizens’ Committees (LCC) invite you to review and comment on the Proposed Operations for the 2021-2031 Timiskaming Forest Management Plan.
Our Ministry, along with Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation and the Pic Forest Public Consultation Committee invite you to review and comment on the 2021-2031 Proposed Operations for the Pic Forest.
We are inviting you to an upcoming Information Centre to review and comment on the 2020-2030 Draft Forest Management Plan FMP for the Crossroute-Sapawe Forest.
