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The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change is writing to you to share what actions the ministry has taken to further protect the water resources in Ontario for which we all have a shared responsibility to protect.  The ministry appreciates the critical importance of water to maintaining tradition ways of life, and the sacredness of this resource for which we share stewardship. Today the ministry posted a decision on the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Registry outlining the new requirements for bottled water permits using groundwater. The “Procedural and Technical Guidance Document for Bottled Water Renewals: Permit toRead More

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On behalf of MNRF.. Following the posting of these decision notices, concerns were raised regarding the timing of implementation of the regulation changes, particularly related to the changes to the hare and rabbit hunting season in northern and central Ontario.  We have listened to these concerns and have made changes to address the issue for this season: ·       Recognizing the complications with changing this ongoing season, we have delayed the implementation of this change to allow Cottontail, European Hare and Snowshoe Hare hunting in Wildlife Management Units 1 to 50 and 53 to 59  to continue until June 15th, 2017,Read More

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The RSMIN consultation department is seeking input from the community on the following policy from the MNRF. The policy is being created to align goals with the Canadian Action Plan for Climate Change.Read More

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RSMIN has been notified of the steps taken in accordance with Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA), which provides protection for species at risk and helps to safeguard Ontario’s biodiversity. The Five-Year Review of Progress Reports for 27 species has been published under the ESA.Read More

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Please visit the following links below in regards to the Crown’s response to the Daniels Supreme Court Decision. Prime Minister Trudeau on the Decision Frequently asked questions on the Daniels Decision Minister Bennett Welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada Decision on CAP/Daniels Case        Read More

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Ontario to Expand Black Bear Hunting Pilot Province Committed to Sustainable Black Bear Management February 19, 2016 12:15 P.M. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Ontario is expanding the spring bear hunting pilot to gather further information to assess concerns voiced by northern communities about human-bear conflicts, and to support economic growth and tourism in the north.Read More

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Chippewa Park Visioning Plan PROJECT BACKGROUND The City of Thunder Bay has engaged FOTENN Planning + Design to help create a renewed vision for Chippewa Park, one of Thunder Bay’s most treasured landmarks. This project will guide municipal investment over the short and medium term and establish updated priorities and programming for the park. Building on the Chippewa Park Master Plan completed in 2000, this project will evaluate the Park’s current programming and infrastructure to determine a preferred concept plan for its future use. For more information about the project, click here. Please note that there will be a surveyRead More

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Greenstone Gold Mine (GGM) located in Geraldton, ON has posted copies of their environmental baseline studies on their website for review prior to submission to CEAA (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency).  The documents will be submitted in February as part of the federal regulatory process.  If you are interested in viewing the information please click here. If you have any questions or concerns please send them to the following address Consultation@rsmin.caRead More

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Greenstone Gold Mine (GGM) Hardrock project has completed the Terms of Reference phase in the Regulatory process to open a potential mine near Geraldton, ON. The Environmental Assessment is the next phase in the process and is anticipated to be submitted to the CEAA in the spring of 2016.Read More

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