December 9, 2020 - February 7, 2021 (60 days) Closed
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OMAFRA has made a new Minister’s Regulation under the Drainage Act. This will implement the amendments to the Drainage Act that were included in Schedule 4 of the COVID Economic Recovery Act, 2020. It will address stakeholder concerns and reduce burden while maintaining environmental protections.
August 9, 2018 - September 23, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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We issued an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility No. 5217-BPXK2E to Pure Gold Mining Inc., located in the Municipality of Red Lake, District of Kenora, Ontario. This facility is involved in gold mining and milling.
New regulations have been finalized to focus conservation authorities on their core mandate by prescribing mandatory programs and services they must provide, giving municipalities greater control over what conservation authority (CA) programs and services they will fund, and consolidating “Conservation Areas” regulations.
October 5, 2022 - November 4, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000287 to Aecon Mining Inc. 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-21-000160 to Rockex Mining Corporation for early exploration activities near Pickle Lake, Ontario.
Proposed changes to the Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Municipal Act, 2001 through Bill185, the proposed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024
The Ministry of Transportation is soliciting public comment on proposed legislative and regulatory changes aimed at enhancing road safety that would, if passed, protect lives, reduce injuries, and improve the quality of life for Ontarians. Environmental impacts are related to the proposal to create regulation making authority to redefine e-bikes.
We will be establishing a public registry for licences of occupation under the Mining Act. The public will be able to easily access this new registry through the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS).
Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019. This Act amends the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) to make changes that will help improve the consistency, transparency and efficiency of decisions, while ensuring that the heritage of Ontario continues to be protected and conserved.
December 15, 2022 - January 14, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000328 to Cambrian Mining Corporation 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-21-000206 to Trillium Mining Corporation for early exploration activities within Aguonie, Bird, Finan and Jacobson Townships
February 14, 2020 - March 15, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000039 to Globex Mining Enterprises for early exploration activities near Larder Lake, Ontario.
We have finalized government response statements (GRS; species-specific policy) that outline the actions that we will lead and support to protect and recover six species at risk in Ontario: Fawnsfoot, Lilliput, Threehorn Wartyback, Shagreen, Toothed Globe and White-rimmed Shingle Lichen.
December 7, 2017 - January 21, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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A number of amending regulations under the Planning Act were filed on March 5, 2018 and came into force on April 3, 2018. The changes to the regulations facilitate implementation of legislative changes made by the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017.
