Tuesday, April 15, 2025
New environment minister for Ontario: Todd McCarthy
Yesterday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s mandate to do whatever is necessary to…
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Ontario Election Campaigns: What’s on the menu for the environment?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called an early election. He says he is seeking a stronger mandate from voters so he can stand up to…
Regulations approved for battery energy storage systems in Ottawa
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee in Ottawa approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to establish land-use policy for siting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).…
Ontario launches rebates on energy-efficient upgrades
Starting today, Ontario homeowners will have access to the Home Renovation Savings Program, offering rebates of up to 30 per cent on energy-efficient upgrades. This…
Largest competitive energy procurement in Ontario’s history
The Ontario government is expanding the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history by 50 per cent to meet soaring energy demand. The government…
Ontario government proposes amendments to the brownfields regulation
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs has just released proposed amendments to the Brownfields…
Ontario welcomes $155M boost to province’s growing EV supply chain
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $155 million by Hanon Systems, a global automotive parts supplier, to build a new 284,200 square…
Ontario government releases plan to reduce province-wide emissions
The Ontario government has released Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The Pressing Case for More Power, outlining the challenges facing the province as demand for energy continues…
Exploring resource management and more at the Excess Soils Symposium
The 8th Annual Excess Soils Symposium was a sold-out success thanks to our engaged and enthusiastic community of industry leaders, environmental experts, government representatives and various delegates.…
Feds drive clean transport with funds for all-electric TTC buses
On September 27 in Toronto, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, alongside Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Olivia Chow, Mayor…
Kingston’s award-winning municipal excess soil management program
The latest edition of the Brownie Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence in the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites, Kingston’s Municipal Excess Soil Management Program…
Ontario government appoints new chair of Ontario Energy Board
The Ontario government is taking the next step in building an effective and modern regulator for its energy sector by appointing Mark White as the…
Excess Soils: The quick and dirty on Ontario’s latest amendments to the regulation
By Talia Gordner and Annik Forristal The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has again amended the On-site and Excess Soil Management regulations under the Environmental Protection…
Ontario completes largest battery storage procurement in Canada
The Ontario government has concluded the largest battery storage procurement in Canada’s history and secured the necessary electricity generation to support the province’s growing population…
Ontario supports refurbishments for clean power at Cornwall hydroelectric station
The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish its R.H. Saunders Generating Station in Cornwall, the second largest hydroelectric station in…
Credit Valley Conservation completes construction of smart blue roof
Smart blue roof systems can be scaled up for use in local communities and across Canada. With increased risk of flooding due to more extreme…
Historic investment of $15B for Honda EV plant in Ontario
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it plans to build a comprehensive electric vehicle value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of $15 billion,…
Regulatory amendments in Ontario to encourage greater reuse of excess soil
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has made amendments to Ontario Regulation 406/19 and the associated Soil Rules to increase soil management flexibility…
Ontario’s budget aims to rebuild economy, but causes environmental concern
This week Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, released the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. There are mixed reactions to the province’s attempt at addressing…
Ontario government amends environmental assessment process to accelerate infrastructure projects
As the Ontario government is investing nearly $98 billion over the next decade to build new roads, highways and public transit, it is streamlining and…
Ontario’s largest RNG facility reaches final stages of commissioning
Walker Industries announced that its Niagara Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility has reached final stages of commissioning, making it the largest RNG project in Ontario.…
New $2.8B rechargeable battery plant announced for Ontario’s Loyalist Township
The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant…
Final stage of Randle Reef remediation project commences
Randle Reef in Hamilton Harbour on Lake Ontario was once the largest contaminated sediment site on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes. The site…
Ontario partnering with ALUS Canada to protect species at risk
The Ontario government is providing $561,000 to ALUS Canada, a charitable organization that produces, enhances and maintains ecosystem services on agricultural lands, for a three-year…