Nutrient Management Act Ontario Pork submission on the Nutrient Management Act Further Burden Reduction Opportunities Ontario Pork submitted comments to OMAFRA regarding proposed changes to the Nutrient Management Act, that the Ministry defined as burden reduction opportunities for business that do not impact the requirements of the protocol or regulation. Sep 16, 2021 Environment More
Administrative Monetary Policy (MNRF) Ontario Pork submission regarding monetary penalties for environmental contraventions Ontario Pork submitted comments to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MNRF) regarding proposed changes to their Administrative Monetary Policy, as the Ministry is proposing to expand applicable legislation to include May 31, 2021 Environment More
Ontario’s Water Quantity Management Framework Ontario Pork submission on updates to Ontario’s Water Quantity Management Framework Ontario Pork welcomes the opportunity to provide input on updates to Ontario’s Water Quantity Management Framework. Feb 05, 2021 Environment More
Drainage Act Regulatory Proposal Ontario Pork submission on the Drainage Act Regulatory Proposal Ontario Pork welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the Drainage Act Regulatory Proposal. Initiatives that streamline Drainage Act processes and improve drain performance are welcomed by Ontario’s pork farmers. Feb 04, 2021 Environment More
Conservation Authorities Act Ontario Pork submission regarding Schedule 6 of Bill 229, amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act Ontario’s pork industry is proactive in the use of environmentally friendly farming practices, as proud stewards of the land on which they farm. Dec 02, 2020 Environment More
Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) Ontario Pork submission regarding proposed amendments to regulations under the EPA and the EAA to streamline permissions for the CHP system Ontario Pork supports amendments to help reduce regulatory burdens and enable more timely adoption of energy efficient combined heat and power (CHP) technologies ensuring that systems that are fueled by natural gas or wood biomass, and have... Nov 27, 2020 Environment More
Clean Water Act Ontario Pork submission regarding proposed amendments to the technical rules under the Clean Water Act Ontario Pork drew attention to concerns and recommendations the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Park’s proposed changes to the Technical Rules under the Clean Water Act. Nov 09, 2020 Environment More
Environmental Stewardship Ontario Pork is a leader in environmental stewardship Healthy soils and clean water are vital to pork producers, to the communities in which they live and work, and to the business of farming. Preserving these resources is in the best interests of farmers today and in the future. May 28, 2020 Environment More
Land access for electricity transmission projects Government consultation on proposed earlier access to land to conduct preliminary environmental studies for electricity transmission projects (ERO #019-1371) Ontario Pork does not support any proposed changes that would result in blanket-access to farm properties without the knowledge of the landowner. Apr 30, 2020 Environment More
Pesticide Act and Regulations Amendments to the Ontario Pesticide Act and Regulations The Ontario government announced regulatory changes that will occur in a phased approach. Apr 29, 2020 Environment More