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 9, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as O. Reg. 482/22 to permit the development of the proposed Berkeley Centre.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) sought feedback on ideas to address the unique housing needs for rural and northern Ontario municipalities. MMAH incorporated this feedback into the development of a province-wide land use planning document. MMAH has issued the Provincial Planning Statement, taking effect on October 20, 2024.
January 28, 2020 - March 13, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) have amended O. Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 (NMA) to make it easier for farmers to recycle food and organic waste with anaerobic digesters and participate in the growth of Ontario’s biogas sector.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-2666
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-204126 to transfer mining lands described as PIN 65367-0118(LT) and PIN 65379-0190(LT) in Munro and Guibord unincorporated townships, District of Cochrane. The last day this decision can be appealed is December 30, 2020.
Instrument type:
New - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
025-0123
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 27, 2025 - February 26, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing gave provisional consent to Application number 54-C-189896 in respect to land in Tudhope Unincorporated Township on July 11, 2025, subject to conditions. The last day this decision can be appealed is July 31, 2025.
November 4, 2022 - December 4, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has amended the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation (O. Reg 59/05) to add 13 new Urban River Valley areas and lands in the Paris Galt Moraine in Wellington County and remove 15 areas of land.
Instrument type:
Approval of a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-7246
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 5, 2023 - September 3, 2023 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on October 18, 2024, to approve a new Official Plan for the County of Brant, as adopted by By-law 61-23. The approved new Official Plan includes growth and population targets, a revised community structure, and new land use policies which apply to all lands within the County of Brant.
November 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are implementing new regulations to ensure technological changes to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions from Ontario petroleum facilities are made in a timely manner. This will improve how flaring events are managed and strengthen accountability through reporting, monitoring and environmental penalties.
Instrument type:
Approval of a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-5807
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 8, 2022 - October 8, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on February 8, 2024 to approve, with three modifications, Official Plan Amendment 269 to the County of Oxford Official Plan, as adopted by By-law 6437-2022. The official plan amendment, as modified, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and provides policy direction for agricultural land use within the County.
The government introduced Bill 228, Resource Management and Safety Act, 2024 that will help address the challenges Ontario is facing including a projected increase in wildland fire, managing carbon dioxide emissions, hazards posed by certain deteriorating oil and gas wells, and supporting rapid infrastructure and housing development.
July 31, 2025 - September 14, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
A new regulation has been made under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) that sets out requirements Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) will need to undertake to proceed with the Northeast Power Line Project (Project) and for the EAA not to apply to the Project. Hydro One is collaborating with a consortium of First Nations partners.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000068 to IAMGOLD Corporation for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines released a discussion paper for public consultation to help the ministry develop Ontario’s first-ever critical minerals strategy.
On June 1, 2020, the government implemented a flat COVID-19 Recovery Rate of 12.8 ¢/kWh for all Regulated Price Plan (RPP) Time-of-Use (TOU) electricity customers. The government intends that RPP TOU customers will be charged this flat rate for all periods of the day, seven days a week, until October 31, 2020.
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.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
019-5079
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 5, 2025 - July 5, 2025 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on February 19, 2026 to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Northumberland County Official Plan adopted by By-law 38-2021, subject to nine (9) modifications. The approved amendment updates the official plan to add Natural Heritage System policies and mapping to the Northumberland County Official Plan.
September 30, 2019 - November 14, 2019 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
In September 2019, we consulted on a draft proposal entitled ‘Ontario’s Sustainable Bait Management Strategy’. The draft proposed a new approach to bait management in Ontario by addressing the movement of bait across the province. We have decided to move forward with implementation of the policy, with some modifications.
We are publishing a new technical standard for the asphalt mix industry. This will address air emissions and help protect communities who live close to these industrial sources.
October 29, 2019 - December 13, 2019 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
An Environmental Compliance Approval (waste site) 19-NOR-97288 for Northern Disposal and Sanitation was issued on March 11, 2020 for a hauled sewage site in Emsdale, within the Township of Perry.
