Air Emissions Permit for EV Battery Casing Plant in Windsor
Official title: Minth Canada Holding Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Minth Canada makes battery casings for electric vehicles at their Windsor plant. They need a new air permit that covers all their emissions sources—welding, cooling towers, fume hoods, and maintenance. The permit would set production limits and allow some operational flexibility.
Why This Matters
Live near Cabana Road East in Windsor? This plant releases nitrogen oxides, particulates, and aluminum into the air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
What Could Change
If approved, Minth Canada gets a single consolidated air permit replacing their existing approvals. They'd be allowed to modify operations within set limits without needing new permits each time. Production caps and flexibility conditions would expire and need renewal.
Key Issues
- Should the facility receive a consolidated air permit covering all emission sources?
- Are the proposed emission limits adequate to protect local air quality?
- Should the facility be granted operational flexibility within production limits?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand what emissions are covered.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the March 7, 2026 deadline, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca.