Submissions and Petitions

On March 9, the OHI sent comments for the TRCA hearing on this issue. We thank the Authority and its staff for their position on the unprecedented order, support the proposed conditions for the permit, and suggest the TRCA and Conservation Ontario articulate their...

So. The government passes another omnibus bill, without public consultation, and obtains royal ascent to expand the use of ministerial zoning orders, and THEN posts an item to the Environmental Registry of Ontario? Read our submission on the proposed implementation of...

Last week we thought that we would not have time to comment on this one, but after being inspired by the work of others, and some ice cream, we found a second breath and collected our concerns into a concise submission. This proposal has a deceptive title, numerous...

OHI newsletter of July 27 The Ontario government continues its unparalleled and cynical assault on environmental protection and democratic norms. Its most recent effort was Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act (2020), which had virtually nothing to do with...

Another week: another Ontario initiative to weaken environmental protection and ignore the needed shift to sustainable planning. See our comments on the proposed changes to the Aggregate Resources Act and Ontario Regulation 244/97.at OHI on ERO 019-0556 Nov 4

We extend our deep appreciation to colleagues in environmental stewardship organizations for stellar work on the PPS. Twenty-seven supported our submission based on three high-level recommendations for a tapestry of sustainable planning, founded in watershed...

In early April, Ontario posted notices to amend the Conservation Authority Act and its regulation. Prior to the deadline for comments, the Government tabled Bill 108, which impacts both notices. While many details remain vague, the Government did not offer public...

MNRF recently announced a review of aggregate operations in Ontario, with an emphasis on "engaging our partners to identify ways we can cut red tape, create jobs and build a sustainable aggregates industry." The announcement can be found at...

The OHI supports the detailed submission from the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance, but also urges the Province to counter-balance its quantitative focus on housing and employment lands with a qualitative approach founded on ecological protection, food security, sustainable...

See the joint CELA, OEN, OHI submission at Protecting Water for Future Generations. Thanks to our local 11 partners and the more than 50 organizations and 90 others who endorsed the submission.