Tag: Ontario government
Policy POV: Ontario’s electrification and energy transition panel report
The final report of Ontario's Electrification and Energy Transition Panel was released on January 19, 2024. The report is expected to help achieve collaborative and...
Policy POV: Rights pertaining to environmentally significant proposals
The new year is a suitable time for environmental practitioners to take stock of new or revised regulations, rules and recent developments impacting the...
Ontario proposes to enhance Greenbelt protections
On October 16, 2023, the Ontario government introduced legislation that, if passed, would restore all properties that were redesignated or removed from the Greenbelt...
New environment minister announced for Ontario: Andrea Khanjin
On September 22, Ontario Premier Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet, announcing a new environment minister for the province.
David Piccini, the former Minister of the...
Oneida, Canada’s largest energy storage project, receives additional support and finalizes...
The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to build the largest battery storage project in in the country. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida...
New environmental regulations and statutes in force for 2023
The start of the new year is a good time to update yourself on new standards and rules impacting the industry. According to Ontario's...
Ontario government finalizes electrification and energy transition panel
The Ontario government is planning for the long-term reliability and affordability of the province’s clean energy supply by appointing the remaining members of the...
Ontario launches consultation on proposed changes to the Greenbelt
Ontario's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has launched a 30-day consultation on a proposal to expand the Greenbelt by approximately 2,000 acres and...
Ontario amends assessment process for clean energy projects
As part of ongoing efforts to modernize the province of Ontario's 50-year-old environmental assessment program, the Ontario government announced changes to build low-risk waterpower...
Bruce Power announces $500 million issuance of first green bond
Bruce Power, which runs Ontario’s biggest power plant, announced the issuance of $500 million in green bonds, which is a global first for nuclear...