We have approved the Project Evaluation Policy under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act. It will guide consideration of potential environmental effects and consultation for certain proposed projects within provincial parks and conservation reserves carried out by or on behalf of the ministry.
February 12, 2019 - March 29, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has amended Ontario’s clean fuel regulations to increase renewable content, such as ethanol, in gasoline over the long-term without an expected increase in prices at the pump.
December 18, 2017 - February 1, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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To address the need for better affordable housing choices, the Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016 proposed amendments to the Planning Act that would enable municipalities to use inclusionary zoning through the land-use planning system. Based on input received on this proposal, matters were considered for regulatory proposals.
December 16, 2016 - January 30, 2017 (45 days) Closed
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Ontario is a big place with incredible wildlife diversity. The way we protect wildlife habitat often varies by region. We are developing a technical manual about the identification, description and prioritization of significant wildlife habitat in the northeast region of the province.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000087 to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
Instrument type:
Changes to the site plan for a pit or quarry
ERO number
012-6605
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 28, 2016 - February 29, 2016 (32 days) Closed
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Approval was granted for a site plan amendment to allow Glencore Canada Corporation to allow for the reduction in the excavation setback area that will allow excavation in the location within 100 metres of a mine hazard, as defined in the Provincial Policy Statement, in the Sudbury Region.
January 2, 2018 - February 16, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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We are no longer considering the Administrative Penalties Guideline as it informed a regulation made under the Climate Change Mitigation and Low-carbon Economy Act, 2016 (CCMLEA) which was revoked when the CCMLEA was repealed.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-2669
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 9, 2020 - December 9, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on December 10, 2020 in respect of Application 56-C-200616 to transfer mining lands described as PIN 65367-0116 (LT) in Munro unincorporated township, District of Cochrane. The last day this decision can be appealed is December 30, 2020.
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing to update and modernize the definition of power-assisted bicycles (also known as e-bikes) in Ontario through a new regulation governing their use and safety.
September 8, 2021 - November 9, 2021 (62 days) Closed
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MTO is replacing the current Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) program with a contractual model. The program is transitioning to a multi-year contract between the ministry and service stations/garages offering Emission Inspection, Safety Standard, Periodic Mandatory Commercial Vehicle Inspection (PMCVI) and Structural Inspection Certificates.
February 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is consulting on two provincially initiated proposed amendments to the Parkway Belt West Plan and the Plan’s associated Minister’s Zoning Order, filed as Ontario Regulation 482/73, for lands municipally known as 2084, 2344, 2460 and 2482 Dundas Street in the City of Burlington, Halton Region.
Instrument type:
Addition or removal of an active ingredient to the List of Active Ingredients Authorized for Cosmetic Uses (Allowable List)
ERO number
019-4184
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 16, 2021 - September 15, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
In accordance with the Pesticides Act, Denatonium Benzoate has been added to the list of Active Ingredients Authorized for Cosmetic Uses (Allowable List).
Approval was granted with conditions on July 22, 2020 for a new lot. One of the conditions was amended on July 22, 2021. The provisional consent will now lapse one year from the date of this Notice.
Instrument type:
Changes to the site plan for a pit or quarry
ERO number
019-4196
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 17, 2021 - October 1, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval was granted for a site plan amendment to allow 1302824 Ontario Ltd. to remove aggregate from below the water table in a pit located in the Township of Uxbridge.
July 28, 2017 - September 26, 2017 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
We have changed when facilities have to review their toxic reduction plans. This will help to align the first two plan reviews with federal timelines and ensure facilities plan and report on current and relevant toxic substances. We also made a new regulation to provide more options to serve documents making it consistent with other regulations.
November 27, 2020 - January 11, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We have made changes to the lake trout regulations in Fisheries Management Zone 6 to extend the winter angling season and remove certain exceptions in order to provide increased angling opportunities.
ROK Pipelines Inc. has submitted a proposal in relation to an overall benefit permit under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 with respect to Blanding’s Turtle in relation to building and operating a mobile bulk emulsion explosive plant in Nairn and Hyman Townships.
Instrument type:
Changes to the site plan for a pit or quarry
ERO number
013-3151
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 14, 2018 - September 13, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval was granted for a site plan amendment to allow 2223117 Ontario Inc. to integrate operations between the existing Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) licence No. 4945 and the approved expansion ARA Licence No. 625996, operating in the Town of the Blue Mountains.
Instrument type:
New - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-9140
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 24, 2024 - November 23, 2024 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent for a lot addition and an access easement was granted on January 21, 2025, subject to conditions.
