Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, made changes to the Development Charges Act to provide more certainty of development costs and to increase housing supply in Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000205 to Evolution Mining Gold Operations Ltd. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit
January 8, 2019 - February 22, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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Ontario is implementing changes to the General Regulation under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 to reduce administrative burden and provide more business opportunities for farmers while protecting the environment and human health.
December 4, 2018 - January 18, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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A new regulation was made to address transition rules related to the restoration of municipal planning authority resulting from changes made to the Planning Act by the Green Energy Repeal Act, 2018.
September 2, 2020 - October 17, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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An amended Environmental Compliance Approval was issued to Pure Gold Mining Inc. for establishing sewage works relating to the Red Lake Madsen Mine in the Town of Madsen, discharging to Coin Creek.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to The Quaternary Mining & Exploration Company Limited (“the proponent”) to undertake early exploration activities.
October 25, 2022 - December 9, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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Through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, amendments have been made to the Planning Act and the Development Charges Act, 1997 to reduce municipal development-related charges. These changes will help the government achieve its goal of building 1.5 million homes over the next ten years.
August 14, 2020 - September 13, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000354 to Claude Seguin for early exploration activities near Sudbury, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000096 to FNX Mining Company Incorporated 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-23-000095 to FNX Mining Company Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
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.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000195 to Gold Canyon Resources Inc. for early exploration activities near Red Lake.
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.
Government response statements have been finalized outlining actions to lead and support the protection and recovery of nine species at risk in Ontario: Blanding’s Turtle, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Northern Bobwhite, Spiny Softshell, Spotted Turtle, Little Brown Myotis, Northern Myotis, Tri-colored Bat, and White Wood Aster.
January 24, 2020 - February 23, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Mine Rehabilitation has acknowledged receipt of the Closure Plan according to the provisions of the Mining Act. The Certified Closure Plan is now considered filed and the proponent must comply with the Closure Plan.
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.
February 5, 2019 - March 22, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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On July 1, 2019, amendments to O. Reg. 509/18 made under the Electricity Act, 1998 came into force. These amendments further harmonize requirements for six products with Canadian and U.S. standards, and make editorial changes to keep the regulation up-to-date.
This proposal is for an amendment to Permit to Take Water No. 1244-BURTKK for Evolution Mining Gold Operations Ltd. Water will be taken from one well for dewatering purposes 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.
