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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
VEI Contracting wants to expand the chemicals it can use when cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater at sites across Ontario. The company already has a permit for mobile remediation equipment. This amendment would add 13 new types of...
Why This Matters: Live near a contaminated site being cleaned up? This permit affects what chemicals can be used. The mobile equipment operates at various locations across Ontario, so future cleanup projects in your area could use these new treatment methods.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Southview Hydrovac wants to open a facility in Port Perry that processes liquid soil slurry from hydro-vac trucks and drilling operations. The 9-acre site at 144 North Port Road would receive up to 300 cubic metres of material daily, separating...
Why This Matters: Live near Port Perry? This facility would operate six days a week in your area. Truck traffic on North Port Road would increase. If you have concerns about noise, dust, or environmental impacts, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
STLLR Gold Inc. wants to drill 37 test holes in historic mining tailings near Timmins. They're sampling the old Hollinger Tailings Stack to figure out what minerals are left and plan future cleanup. Work would start this December and wrap up by...
Why This Matters: Live near the old Hollinger mine site in Timmins? This sampling project is the first step toward cleaning up decades-old tailings. The drilling itself is small-scale, but it sets the stage for bigger remediation decisions down the road.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A soil processing company in Welland wants to double how much waste soil it can receive daily. The facility takes slurry from hydro vacuum trucks, separates the water, and either reuses the dry soil or sends it to landfill. They're also asking to...
Why This Matters: Live near 75 Udine Avenue in Welland? This facility could see twice as many trucks coming and going. More soil processing means more potential for dust, noise, and groundwater concerns. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to know about the monitoring program.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Magna's Presstran Industries plant in St. Thomas wants to renew its air emissions permit. The facility makes automotive parts using welding, plasma cutting, and other processes. These release nitrogen oxides, iron oxide, manganese, and hexavalent...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Talbot Street in St. Thomas? This plant releases metals and chemicals into the air you breathe. Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An automotive parts manufacturer in Vaughan wants to consolidate all its air emission permits into one. The facility does welding, cutting, grinding, and engine testing. Emissions include particulate matter, iron, manganese, and chromium compounds.
Why This Matters: Live or work near Rowntree Dairy Road in Vaughan? This permit controls what this factory can release into the air you breathe. The facility emits metals and particulates from manufacturing operations.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
A mining company wants permission to drill and survey for minerals on over 300 claims northwest of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The work would include mechanized drilling to test rock samples and clearing brush for geophysical surveys. The permit would...
Why This Matters: Live near Kirkland Lake or in the Cochrane/Temiskaming districts? This exploration could affect local forests and waterways. Drilling requires clearing land and may use water from nearby lakes or streams. If you hunt, fish, or use Crown land in this area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Val-d'Or Mining Corporation wants to drill and survey for minerals on 24 claims northwest of Kirkland Lake. The work includes mechanized drilling to test rock samples and geophysical surveys that require clearing some brush. This permit would allow...
Why This Matters: Live near Kirkland Lake or in Bernhardt Township? Drilling rigs and survey crews could be working in your area. If you get water from a well or nearby lake, you might want to know about potential impacts. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who use this area should also pay attention.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Fenzi North America makes sealants and coatings for insulated glass at its Etobicoke facility. They're applying for a new air and noise permit. The manufacturing process releases dust particles and chemicals into the air, including crystalline...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Dansk Court in Etobicoke? This facility would release dust and chemicals into the air you breathe. Crystalline silica is a known health concern. If you're nearby, you might want to weigh in on whether the controls are adequate.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
NRK Holdings wants to expand its soil processing facility near Lake Simcoe. The company is asking to double daily processing from 3,000 to 6,000 tonnes, increase storage capacity, and extend operating hours. They also want to accept soil from across...
Why This Matters: Live near Ramara Township? This could mean more truck traffic on Concession Road B-C. The facility would operate longer hours—starting at 6:30 a.m. instead of 7:00 a.m. If you're concerned about noise, dust, or road wear in your area, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Tilbury Concrete wants to increase production at its Windsor facility on Marentette Avenue. The company is also adding dust collectors and upgrading its heating equipment. Emissions include nitrogen oxides, cement dust, and crystalline silica.
Why This Matters: Live near Marentette Avenue in Windsor? This concrete plant wants to produce more. That means more truck traffic and potentially more dust in the air. Crystalline silica is a known health concern for nearby residents.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A Toronto golf club wants to renew its permit to draw water from Etobicoke Creek for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.7 million litres per day during the golf season (April to October) for the next 10 years. The province has classified...
Why This Matters: Live near Etobicoke Creek in west Toronto? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from your local waterway. During dry summers, creek levels matter for wildlife and downstream users. If you fish, kayak, or just enjoy the creek, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Grand Bend Sanitation Services wants to renew its permit to spread septic tank waste on farmland near Bluewater, Ontario. The company spreads hauled sewage—the stuff pumped from septic tanks and portable toilets—across 34 hectares of land. This is a...
Why This Matters: Live near Bronson Line in Bluewater? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septic waste spreading can cause odours and attract pests if not managed properly. If you get water from a private well nearby, you'll want to know about the setback requirements protecting groundwater.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A metal foundry in Niagara Falls wants to add a heat treatment furnace and update its noise plan. The facility melts and casts metal alloys, releasing emissions including nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and metals like lead, chromium, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Broughton Avenue in Niagara Falls? This foundry's air emissions could affect your neighbourhood. The facility releases metals like lead and chromium. If you have concerns about air quality or noise, now's the time to speak up.
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Environment & Climate
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Environment Canada and Health Canada have developed a new method to identify which chemicals used in plastics might be harmful to people or the environment. They've applied this approach to over 6,600 substances and want your feedback on the science...
Why This Matters: Plastics are everywhere—food packaging, toys, medical devices. Some chemicals in plastics may pose health risks. This approach determines which of those 6,600+ chemicals get studied first. If you care about what's in the products you use daily, this is your chance to weigh in on how the government...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government is asking whether melamine should be officially listed as toxic under Canadian environmental law. Melamine is a chemical used in plastics, coatings, and some food packaging. Health Canada has found potential risks to human health that...
Why This Matters: Melamine shows up in everyday products like plastic dishes, countertops, and food packaging. If it's listed as toxic, manufacturers may need to change how they make these products. That could affect what's on store shelves and how much it costs.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety