The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to The Quaternary Mining & Exploration Company Limited (“the proponent”) to undertake early exploration activities.
We made changes to the Environmental Assessment Act through Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019. These changes help the ministry to modernize by focusing on projects that pose actual, real risks to our environment and communities.
On August 16, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Minister's Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 327/24 in the City of Vaughan. The City of Vaughan requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
On September 13, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Minister's Zoning Order, made pursuant to clause 47(1)(A) of the Planning Act, with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 357/24 in the City of Brampton. The City of Brampton requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
January 17, 2019 - February 16, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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The 2018 Closure Plan Amendment for the Musselwhite Mine was filed by the Director of Mine Rehabilitation with changes addressed in the Closure Plan Amendment Update dated November 9, 2019 to address government technical reviews.
November 29, 2023 - December 29, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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This proposal is for renewal of Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1109015653 for Evolution Mining Gold Operations Ltd. Water will be taken from five wells for groundwater remediation purposes at 15 Eric Radford Way in Balmertown, Ontario.
November 5, 2020 - December 5, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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Permit To Take Water No. 3413-87ELLN was renewed for White Bear Mining Corporation for dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from the excavation at the Oxford Quarry, located in North Grenville, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. Permit No. 6782-BV8Q7W was issued on December 7, 2020 for a period of 10 years.
Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1210729039 has been issued to Evolution Mining Gold Operations Ltd., amending Permit to Take Water No. 1244-BURTKK for mining dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from underground mine workings located at the Red Lake Mining Operations, located in the Town of Red Lake, District of Kenora, Ontario.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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Section 172 of the Environmental Protection Act, which grants powers to investigate and establish a Board of Negotiation to consider complaints of economic damage caused by contamination to livestock, crops, trees or other vegetation, has been repealed to address overlap with existing investigative powers and other dispute resolution mechanisms.
December 15, 2022 - January 29, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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An approval was issued to amend Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 4467-8UZHR9 for the renewal of the Limited Operational Flexibility conditions for FNX Mining Company Inc., a copper/nickel mining operation located in Sudbury, Ontario.
December 22, 2025 - January 21, 2026 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000272 to Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
December 5, 2024 - January 4, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000234 to Patrick Riives/ Heritage Mining Ltd. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000206 to Evolution Mining Gold Operations Ltd. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000194 to Gold Canyon Resources Inc. for early exploration activities near Red Lake.
The Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, was passed on December 12, 2017. Once in force, it will give communities a stronger voice in land use planning and replace the Ontario Municipal Board with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
January 26, 2022 - February 25, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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Regulatory and policy changes under the Conservation Authorities Act were finalized to improve conservation authority governance, oversight, transparency, and accountability. They provide the flexibility needed to effectively develop budgets to deliver programs and services and were developed with the Conservation Authorities Working Group.
The Province of Ontario has passed Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, which makes amendments to the current Endangered Species Act, 2007 and enacts the Species Conservation Act, 2025 (to come into force on a future date).
Amendments were made to O. Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 to remove the five-year expiry of the Agricultural Operation Planning certificate. Housekeeping amendments to the Regulation and Protocol were also made to add clarity. No changes were made to the proposal as a result of consultation.
