Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-2509
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 22, 2020 - November 21, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to CU Developments Inc. for construction activities that may impact Blanding’s Turtle. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and requires monitoring and reporting.
February 18, 2026 - April 4, 2026 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Certificate of Property Use No. 7156-DQWQX7 for 207 – 209 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, was issued to owner of the property as part of their development plans for the site.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
025-0675
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 approve Official Plan Amendment 139 without modifications. The approved Official Plan Amendment 139 facilitates revisions to the policies for the Town’s Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs) and Other Nodes and Corridors.
The ministry is undertaking a review to assess opportunities for modernizing compliance practices including for responding to complaints and incidents. During this review, an interim approach is being implemented under the ministry’s Compliance Policy for low risk incidents limited to nuisance type impacts related to land use compatibility.
August 31, 2023 - October 30, 2023 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
The ministry is moving forward with regulatory amendments to streamline environmental permissions for water taking activities necessary to meet the province’s growing needs for critical infrastructure and housing development. These changes will help get important projects built faster while maintaining environmental protection.
Instrument type:
Direction to report on sewage or water works
ERO number
019-9208
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 27, 2024 - November 11, 2024 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The director issued a director's direction to establish effluent limits, objectives, and monitoring plans for the former Lockerby Mine located on the Lockerby Mine Access Road in the Whitefish area of the Municipality of Greater Sudbury.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
013-3485
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 31, 2018 - November 29, 2018 (90 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on June 5, 2019 to approve, with modifications, Official Plan Amendment 406 to the City of Toronto’s Official Plan, as adopted by By-law 1111-2018. Notice of this decision was issued on June 5, 2019.
Permit to Take Water No. 4425-BBXPSA was issued, which cancels and replaces Permit to Take Water No. 8580-7T2QVG. The permit was issued on July 10, 2019 with an expiry date of May 6, 2029.
We are proposing to issue a Certificate of Property Use (CPU) to 1150735 Ontario Ltd. in regard to the current and future conditions of the property of concern.
October 13, 2023 - November 12, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Permit to Take Water No. 2403-D48L4F was issued to Lafarge Canada Inc. and Steed & Evans Holdings Inc. operating as Nelson Aggregate Co. on April 18, 2024, to renew Permit to Take Water No. 1763-AWUNA2 for quarry dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from two sources in the Township of Severn, County of Simcoe, Ontario for 10 years.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-9105
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on January 27, 2025, to approve the City of Toronto Official Plan Amendment 742, as adopted by By-law 862-2024 without modification. Official Plan Amendment 742 proposes two redesignations for portions of the sites located as 670 and 680 Caledonia Road and 2155 St. Clair Avenue West.
Permit to Take Water No. 5571-BQLKFS was issued on June 15, 2020 for 2 years. The proposal was for a new Category 3 Permit application for the City of London for the purpose of construction dewatering for a proposed Infrastructure Renewal Program, Assignment D, Storm Sewer Outlet.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are delivering on our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan commitment to hold polluters accountable by moving forward with the use of administrative monetary penalties to create more efficient, effective and fair environmental enforcement. Funds collected will be used to support environmental improvement activities.