Tag: Jeff Yurek
Ontario Government Provides Funding to Support Great Lakes Projects
The Ontario government is investing $7.47 million to improve the health of the Great Lakes. The funding will support projects that address environmental challenges...
Government of Ontario Launches Climate Change Impact Assessment
The Ontario government has selected a consulting team led by the Climate Risk Institute to conduct the province's first-ever multi-sector climate change impact assessment.
"Our...
Government of Ontario Makes Investment to Protect Lake Simcoe
The Ontario government announced that it is investing $581,000 in four new projects to help find better ways to reduce the amount of pollutants,...
Ontario Consults on Water Quantity Management Program Proposal
The Ontario government is seeking public input on its water quantity management proposal. The proposal aims to protect the long-term sustainability of surface water...
Ontario Announces Changes to Excess Soil Regulations
The Ontario government has announced that it will be clarifying the province's excess soil regulations. The announcement was made by Environment Minister Jeff Yurek...
Mayor of Ajax Issues Statement on Provincial Decision that Impacts Local...
The mayor of Ajax, Shaun Collier, has issued a statement in response to a decision made by the Ontario government that impacts treatment requirements...
Ontario to Undertake Provincial Climate Impact Assessment
Ontario has announced that it will undertake a multi-sector provincial climate impact assessment as it looks for ways to address climate change.
The assessment is...
Ontario Names Members of Muskoka Watershed Advisory Group
The Government of Ontario have announced the province's appointment of nine members to the Muskoka Watershed Advisory Group.
"I'm pleased to introduce the community and...
Ontario issues statement on recycling review
Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Jeff Yurek issued a statement the report on how the province can better manage recycling and plastic waste....
Canada, Ontario Release Draft Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality
A draft of the proposed Canada-Ontario Agreement (COA) on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health has been released by the Government of Canada...
