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Passing of Bill 139 – the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017   Please note that on December 12, the Legislative Assembly passed the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 which, among other matters, will replace the Ontario Municipal Board with a new tribunal, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and helps ensure that proceedings before the tribunal are faster, fairer and more affordable.   More specifically, the legislation includes reforms that will: Reduce the number of appeals by limiting what could be brought before the new tribunal. Reduce the length and cost of hearings and createRead More

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Summaries of the Proposed Recovery Strategies for the Gypsy-Cuckoo Bumble Bee, Blue Ash and Kentucky Coffee Tree   About the Ontario Recovery Strategy Series This series presents the collection of recovery strategies that are prepared or adopted as advice to the Province of Ontario on the recommended approach to recover species at risk. The Province ensures the preparation of recovery strategies to meet its commitments to recover species at risk under the Endangered Species Act 2007 (ESA) and the Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk in Canada. Please follow the link for the full report. Summaries of theRead More

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News Release Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan Delivers Fairness, Affordability and Choice October 26, 2017 Province Continues to Focus on Reducing Costs and Maintaining Reliability Today, Ontario released the 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP) that focuses on energy affordability, innovation and customer choice. As of July 1, 2017, Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan reduced electricity bills by 25 per cent on average for residential consumers and as many as half a million small businesses and farms across the province. As part of the plan, any increases to bills will be held to the rate of inflation for four years.Read More

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*UPDATES* NextBridge submitted the Leave to Construct application to the Ontario Energy Board. The submission can be viewed here. NextBridge posts the Environmental Assessment Report for the Project. The Environmental Assessment Report can be viewed here. As part of the submission process, interested stakeholders and communities are encouraged to review the Environmental Assessment Report and submit comments to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change by September 12, 2017. Comments submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change will be forwarded to NextBridge for consideration.  Read More

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is proposing an integration of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act and the Endangered Species Act, that will set out specific directions for how Forestry Operations can be conducted in proximity to species at risk in Ontario. The integration has directions set out for a total of 28 species at risk that can found across Ontario. Of all of the species listed in the integration 13 are found within the Robinson Superior Treaty area, and include Woodland Caribou, Bats, Birds and other animals. Red Sky Métis Independent Nation has reviewed the all ofRead More

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State of Ontario’s Natural Resources – Forests 2016 We report on the state of Ontario’s forests every 5 years. Read the 2016 report now. Download PDF Minister’s message Introduction Climate change Working together Economic benefits What is the state of Ontario’s forests? Criteria and indicator summary ConclusionRead More

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Message from the Premier In Ontario, we draw strength from the diversity of our people. It’s this interweaving of many different cultures that has shaped our province into the vibrant place we call home. The open, inclusive society we have built together is something we should all be proud of. But now, more than ever, we must also stay vigilant in our fight against intolerance and recommit to learning from each other. Click Here for more InfoRead More

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There has been a landfill proposed for the shuniah area located on Highway 527 approximately 10km north of 11/17.  Two open houses have occurred already and hydrological studies are being conducted.  For additional details about the project please click here.   If you have any comments or concerns relating to the project please contact Dean at Consultation@RSMIN.ca or by phone 807-630-7946 EXT 200Read More

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News Release Ontario Protecting Tenants from Unfair Rent Increases Province Keeping Rental Housing Fair and Affordable May 18, 2017 12:00 P.M. Ministry of Housing Ontario passed legislation today to help keep rental housing affordable and predictable by protecting tenants from unfair rent increases. The Rental Fairness Act, 2017 expands rent control to all private rental units, including those occupied on or after November 1, 1991. Effective April 20, 2017, landlords cannot raise rents more than the rent increase guideline, which is 1.5 per cent in 2017. Any rent increase notices above this amount given on or after April 20 must be reducedRead More

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