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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario Parks wants to add 42 new campsites to Presqu'ile Provincial Park near Brighton. To handle the extra visitors, they need approval for a new septic system including comfort stations and a trailer dump station. The system would process about...
Why This Matters: Camp at Presqu'ile? This expansion could mean more spots available next summer. Live nearby? The new septic system will handle sewage from thousands of campers each season. If you have concerns about groundwater or environmental impacts, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Domtar Inc. wants approval to divert stormwater from its wood preserving plant directly into the Trent River. The plant at 126 Marmora Street in Quinte West currently treats all water on-site. This new system would separate clean stormwater from...
Why This Matters: Live near the Trent River in Quinte West? This permit affects what goes into your local waterway. The plant preserves wood, which involves chemicals. While the goal is to reduce bypass events, any discharge to the river matters to anglers, boaters, and downstream communities.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper wants to renew its permit to draw water from the Kaministiquia River for the next 10 years. The company would take up to 360 million litres daily for manufacturing at its Neebing Avenue facility. This is classified as a...
Why This Matters: Live near the Kaministiquia River? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from it daily. If you fish, paddle, or rely on the river, you might want to weigh in. Industrial water use can affect water levels and downstream ecosystems.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Oshawa Golf Club wants to renew its permit to draw water from Oshawa Creek for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.2 million litres per day during the golf season. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for...
Why This Matters: Live near Oshawa Creek? This permit could affect water levels in your local waterway. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you fish, kayak, or just enjoy the creek, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Alamos Gold wants to amend its water permit to draw from four sources—Dog Lake, Manotiwik Lake, the Magpie River, and the Missinabi River—for gold exploration drilling. The permit would allow year-round water taking for 10 years. This is classified...
Why This Matters: Live near Dubreuilville or Wawa? This permit could affect local lakes and rivers for the next decade. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you fish, paddle, or rely on these waterways, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Suncor wants to install two new crude oil heaters at its Sarnia refinery. The new equipment would release hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides, and other contaminants into the air. Ontario is deciding whether to approve this under the Environmental...
Why This Matters: Live in Sarnia or nearby? This refinery expansion could affect local air quality. The emissions include hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg smell) and benzo(a)pyrene, a known carcinogen. If you're concerned about what you breathe, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A waste processing facility in Milton wants to handle more types of industrial waste. Aimco Solrec Limited is asking to add 15 new waste class codes to their existing permit. The facility already operates around the clock, processing up to 2.5...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Morobel Drive in Milton? This facility wants to handle more waste types. That could mean more truck traffic and different materials being processed in your neighbourhood. If you have concerns about odours, noise, or environmental impacts, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A natural gas power plant in Windsor wants to run its turbines more hours each year. The facility already has approval to operate, but this change would increase how much it runs. That means more emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter...
Why This Matters: Live near Sandwich Street in Windsor? This plant's emissions could affect your air quality. More operating hours means more pollutants released into your neighbourhood. If you have respiratory issues or young children, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Cascade Copper Corp. wants to drill for minerals about 39 km northeast of Dryden, Ontario. The company is asking for a permit to do mechanized drilling on six mining claims in the McIlraith area. This would let them take rock samples to test for...
Why This Matters: Live near Dryden or in the Kenora District? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. Exploration is the first step toward potential mining operations that could bring jobs—or environmental concerns—to the region.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A sawmill in Chapleau, Ontario wants to consolidate its air pollution permits. GreenFirst Forest Products operates a lumber mill and biomass power plant that releases pollutants including lead, dioxins, and particulate matter. The company is seeking...
Why This Matters: Live near Chapleau? This sawmill releases pollutants including lead and dioxins into the air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you're concerned about air quality in northern Ontario, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Mitsui High-Tec makes electric motor parts for car manufacturers at their Brantford facility. They want to expand and add new equipment—metal pressing, laser welding, annealing, and epoxy coating. This requires amending their air and noise permit to...
Why This Matters: Live or work near 60 Fen Ridge Court in Brantford? This expansion could affect local air quality. The facility will emit particulates, metals like manganese and copper, and chemicals including methanol and phenol. Noise levels may also change.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
Frontier Lithium Resources wants to explore for lithium about 180 km north of Red Lake, Ontario. They're asking for a permit to strip surface soil, dig trenches, and drill into bedrock. The work would happen in the Pakeagama Lake area on mining...
Why This Matters: Live near Pakeagama Lake or get water from nearby sources? This permit could affect local water quality. Heavy equipment and drilling may disturb wildlife habitat in this remote area. Lithium is key for electric vehicle batteries, so this exploration could lead to a larger mining operation.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Kaiser Aluminum wants to consolidate all its air emission permits into one new approval. The London facility melts, casts, and extrudes aluminum billets. Emissions include ammonia, benzene, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The new permit...
Why This Matters: Live near Gore Road in London? This facility releases pollutants into the air you breathe. The permit would set limits on emissions like benzene and ammonia. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Open for Input
Senate of Canada - Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Federal)
The Senate's Fisheries and Oceans Committee is examining how Canada manages its fisheries, oceans, and maritime safety. This is a broad study that could influence future laws and regulations. Senators want to hear from Canadians about what's working...
Why This Matters: Do you fish commercially or recreationally? Live in a coastal community? Care about ocean health or marine wildlife? This study could shape the rules that affect all of it. Senate studies feed directly into legislation—your input matters here.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Transportation
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to turn organic waste into renewable natural gas at a facility in Leamington, Ontario. They need government approval to release emissions into the air, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and odour. The biogas would be...
Why This Matters: Live near Mersea Road in Leamington? This facility could affect local air quality. Odour and emissions from the biofilter, flare, and other equipment would be released nearby. If you're concerned about smells or air pollution in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Sanscon Construction wants approval to operate an aggregate crushing plant in northwest Toronto. The facility would emit nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, crystalline silica, sulphur dioxide, and carbon monoxide from crushers, screeners, diesel...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Fenmar Drive in northwest Toronto? This plant would release dust and diesel exhaust into your air. Crystalline silica is a known health hazard. Nearby residents may want to weigh in on whether this belongs in their neighbourhood.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate