Instrument type:
Approval of a site-specific air standard
ERO number
025-0125
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 25, 2025 - September 8, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The CRH Canada Group Inc. - Ash Grove Mississauga Cement Plant (Ash Grove) in Mississauga, Ontario is requesting site-specific standards for Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) for a period of 10 years.
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to the Town of Whitby for construction activities that may impact Little Brown Myotis. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects, and requires monitoring and reporting.
November 22, 2023 - January 15, 2024 (54 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has amended the Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) and greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting programs to clarify requirements, improve efficiency and address fundamental changes in some Ontario industries.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
013-4018
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 2, 2018 - December 17, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We are notifying the public a permit has been issued for an activity that will impact Eastern Foxsnake (Carolinian population) and Blanding’s Turtle. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects, beneficial actions for the species as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
November 18, 2019 - December 18, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are extending the current moratorium on new permits and permits that authorize increases to take groundwater to produce bottled water for nine months, ending October 1, 2020.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-0802
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 31, 2019 - November 30, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
A permit has been issued under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act to NextBridge Infrastructure LP to enable the construction and operation of a new transmission line in northwestern Ontario. This will help meet future energy demand in the region. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects and provide overall benefits for species at risk.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received a request to make a Minister's Zoning Order for lands at 4423 Highbury Avenue S. in London to facilitate the creation of an industrial park. The Ministry is seeking input on whether this request should be considered and any additional information that may help guide the Minister's decision.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-1498
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 22, 2020 - June 21, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The ministry is seeking public input on a proposed permit for a residential development that will impact Species at Risk snakes. The permit proposal considers avoidance options, includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-4315
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 4, 2021 - December 4, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to the Town of Amherstburg for repairs and improvements to Bondy Bastien Drain, which will impact Pugnose Minnow and its habitat. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects and benefit the species, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We decided to move ahead with amendments to the Mining Act to improve consistency of some processes, including one process that will also align with the Digital First Strategy which is to have all transactions online.
The Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) has authorized the launch of four new and expanded energy efficiency programs under the 2021-2024 Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Framework to help families and businesses reduce their electricity costs and meet emerging electricity system needs.
Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy is a landmark product of the Ontario Biodiversity Council and is the guiding framework for a societal approach to biodiversity conservation.
The Ontario Biodiversity Council is renewing its Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy and is seeking public input.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines has taken actions to facilitate the development of a critical transmission project that will support demand growth and enable economic development and electrification in Northern Ontario, while advancing a shared goal of reconciliation by supporting economic and partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-2921
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 18, 2021 - February 17, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to North Pickering Community Management Inc. for road construction work which may impact Redside Dace and its habitat. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects and benefit the species, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
We want your feedback on two consultants' reports on rainwater and runoffs. This will help us develop a stormwater management guide. The ultimate goal of stormwater management is to maintain the health of streams, lakes and aquatic life.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
013-0276
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 4, 2017 - May 4, 2017 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
On January 10, 2018 the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry issued an overall benefit permit to the Corporation under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA).
January 17, 2020 - February 18, 2020 (32 days) Closed
Last updated
Ontario is establishing a regular spring black bear season, reducing seasons on the Bruce Peninsula and making other minor updates to black bear regulations.
We are inviting you to an upcoming information session to review and comment on Stage Four of the 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan for the Sudbury Forest.
Ontario has started the process of creating a management plan to guide the long-term protection and management of Monarch Point Conservation Reserve. We have prepared a background information document that summarizes information we have collected so far about the conservation reserve.
We have expanded the boundaries of 23 protected areas (17 provincial parks and 6 conservation reserves) and corrected the name of Chapleau Nemegosenda River Provincial Park. These changes contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s natural heritage and provide increased opportunities for recreational activities.
