Past Consultation (Page 4)

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is engaging the people of Ontario to seek feedback on Naturally Resilient: MNRF’s Natural Resource Climate Adaptation Strategy. The impacts of climate change on the landscapes, ecosystems, species, and natural resources of Ontario are becoming increasingly visible.Read More

East West Tie   Project Details: The Project will consist of the installation of a double-circuit 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line generally paralleling the existing double-circuit 230 kV transmission corridor (the existing East-West Tie) connecting the Wawa Transformer Station (TS) to the Lakehead TS near Thunder Bay, with a connection approximately mid-way at the Marathon TS. The Reference Route primarily parallels the existing East-West Tie and is approximately 447 km long. Alternative Routes, which do not parallel the existing East-West Tie, have been identified to avoid certain sensitive features crossed by the existing line and could result in a lineRead More

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing regulatory amendments for furbearers and small game, including game reptile and game amphibian, under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. The proposed changes will support the current ministry strategic direction towards taking a broader landscape approach to wildlife management. The draft Small Game and Furbearer Management Framework provides policy direction for these changes.Read More

Description of Policy: Ontario is committed to sustainable forest management to ensure long-term Crown forest health. The province also recognizes climate change as a legitimate and urgent problem requiring government action. Healthy forests play an important role in mitigating climate change impacts because they can absorb carbon dioxide from the air and store it in wood. How Ontario’s Crown forests are managed can influence the amount of carbon stored in trees and wood products or released into the atmosphere. Specific forest management practices may reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while others may increase greenhouse gas removals from the atmosphere.Read More

Please see attached copy of the Municipal Board Review Document below for proposed Changes omb-review-2016 Visit: www.mah.gov.on.ca for Town Hall and Open Houses If you have comments or concerns please contact Dean Whellan at Consultation@rsmin.caRead More

Greenstone Gold Mines will be hosting 3 open houses in November regarding the proposed Mine in Geraldton.  Locations; Longlac, Geraldton, Thunder Bay Please click link below for more details.   2016-open-house Greenstone Gold MineRead More

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is developing an Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy. Specifically, OMAFRA is seeking feedback on a Discussion Document that outlines a draft vision, goals and objectives for the strategy.Read More

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is developing a Wildlife Management Strategy for Ontario and two other complementary wildlife initiatives. RSMIN citizens’ are encouraged to provide feedback as part of the policy development process.  Read More

Meet the NWMO and Learn More About Canada’s Plan for the Long term Management of Used Nuclear Fuel   The Township of Ignace has invited the NWMO to host an open house. Come out, meet with NWMO staff and learn more about upcoming detailed geological studies, updated project description, ongoing engagement activities, and potential economic impacts. A number of areas in Ontario are being considered. Several years of progressively more detailed studies are needed before any decisions on a potential site are made.   The Open House will be held: Wednesday, May 11, 201 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Read More