Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Generation PGM Inc. wants to renew its permit to take water from 22 lakes near Thunder Bay for exploratory drilling. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk category for environmental impact. The company could draw up to 100,000 litres per day...
Why This Matters: Live near these lakes in the Thunder Bay district? This permit could affect water levels in lakes you fish, paddle, or draw water from. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you rely on these waterbodies, now's the time to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Insight Exploration Inc. wants a permit to drill for minerals near Kenogami Lake in northern Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from 49 mining claims in Burt Township. This is early-stage exploration to test...
Why This Matters: Live near Kenogami Lake or Burt Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes and streams, and clear small areas for drill pads. If you hunt, fish, or have property in the area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A plastics manufacturing facility in Scarborough wants approval to release air emissions. The company, 2703323 Ontario Inc., operates an injection moulding plant at 71 Melford Drive. They're seeking permission to emit particulate matter and...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Melford Drive in Scarborough? This facility would release particulate matter and plastic particles into the air. Neighbours may want to weigh in on whether the emissions are acceptable for their community.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A campground near Wiarton wants approval for its existing sewage system. The setup includes septic and holding tanks that can handle about 22,400 litres per day. The Ministry may require monitoring and set limits on what goes into the ground.
Why This Matters: Live near this campground or get water from a private well in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater quality. Campers using the site should know the sewage system meets provincial standards.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A metal fabrication facility in Scarborough wants approval to release air emissions from paint booths, welding exhausts, and heating equipment. The chemicals include xylenes, ethylbenzene, and industrial compounds used in coatings.
Why This Matters: Live or work near 71 Melford Drive in Scarborough? This facility would release paint fumes and welding emissions into your air. The chemicals include xylenes and isocyanates—compounds that can affect air quality in the immediate area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build homes on a contaminated property in Toronto. The ministry reviewed a risk assessment and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set rules for managing contamination during...
Why This Matters: Live near Bathurst and Lawrence? This property could become residential housing. The site has contamination that needs ongoing management. Future residents and neighbours should know what safeguards will be in place.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A septic hauling company near Lucan wants to renew its permit to spread sewage on farmland. The 32-hectare site has been operating under this approval before. If renewed, the company can continue disposing of waste from septic tanks and portable...
Why This Matters: Live near Coursey Line in Lucan Biddulph? This permit affects what gets spread on nearby farmland. If you rely on a private well, you might want to know about the setback requirements. Odour and traffic from hauling trucks could also affect your daily life.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A private wastewater treatment plant in Brant County needs a new Environmental Compliance Approval. The facility at 114 Powerline Road treats sewage from Smokey Hollow Estates and discharges treated water into Fairchild Creek. It can handle up to...
Why This Matters: Live near Fairchild Creek or downstream from this site? The treated wastewater flows into that waterway. If you rely on well water in the area, you might want to weigh in on whether this approval meets your expectations for water quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build residential housing on a contaminated site in downtown Toronto. The Ministry of Environment has reviewed their cleanup plan and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set...
Why This Matters: Live near King and Dufferin? This affects your neighbourhood. The site has contamination that needs ongoing management. Future residents and neighbours should know what safeguards will be in place.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A greenhouse operation in Niagara-on-the-Lake wants approval for a new stormwater management pond. The pond would collect rainwater from greenhouse roofs and release it into a municipal drain that flows to Lake Ontario. The province says the...
Why This Matters: Live near Concession 7 Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake? This pond would discharge into the Bergman Municipal Drain right next door. If you rely on local water sources or farm nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A seasonal campground in Burford, Ontario wants to update its sewage permit. Lyons Little Austria needs to add two septic systems to its existing approval—one for the pavilion with washrooms and laundry, another for the caretaker's dwelling. The...
Why This Matters: Live near this campground in Brant County? These septic systems handle wastewater that could affect local groundwater. If you're a neighbour with a private well, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An RV park with cabins near Thessalon wants to install a new sewage system. The proposal includes two septic tanks and a subsurface disposal bed handling about 13,900 litres of wastewater daily. Ontario's environment ministry is asking for public...
Why This Matters: Live near Big Basswood Lake? This sewage system could affect local water quality. Cottagers and campers in the area should know what's being proposed. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Buckhorn Sand & Gravel wants to renew its permit to spread hauled sewage (septage) on farmland near Trent Lakes. The company spreads waste from septic tanks and portable toilets across 5.35 hectares at 165 Flynn's Road. This is a renewal of an...
Why This Matters: Live near Flynn's Road in Trent Lakes? This permit affects what gets spread on nearby farmland. Septage spreading can cause odours and, if mismanaged, could affect well water. The renewal sets rules on how close spreading can happen to homes and water sources.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Goulet Septic Pumping wants to renew its permit to spread septic tank waste on farmland near Green Valley. The site uses a lagoon and reed filter beds to store and treat sewage from portable toilets and septic systems before spreading it on 17...
Why This Matters: Live near Green Valley or South Glengarry? This site spreads septic waste on farmland close to your community. If you're worried about odours, groundwater, or truck traffic on rural roads, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A lime manufacturing company near Blind River, Ontario wants to remove one kiln and replace a baghouse at their facility. The plant processes limestone and coal, releasing particulates and emissions into the air. This amendment would update their...
Why This Matters: Live near Blind River? This facility releases particulates, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide into the air. The new baghouse could improve air quality—or the changes might affect emissions differently. If you're concerned about what you breathe, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A campground near Varty Lake wants to upgrade its sewage treatment system. The owners are swapping out a smaller pump chamber for a larger one and changing the treatment technology. The overall treatment area would actually shrink.
Why This Matters: Live near Varty Lake or camp at Cedar Crest? This affects how sewage gets treated before it reaches the ground. Proper treatment protects local groundwater and the lake itself.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate