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Environmental Programs and Initiatives

Find information on new and recent ministry programs and initiatives with opportunities or implications for businesses in Ontario.

• Environmental Penalties
• Drinking Water Systems Regulations
• View the Hazardous Waste Rules and Regulations page

In The News

Find news releases, backgrounders and fact sheets on ministry programs and initiatives related to the environment and business.

News Releases About Business-related Ministry Programs and Initiatives

May/June 2009 June 3 Ontario Joins International Carbon Action Partnership: McGuinty Government Takes Another Step Towards A Cap-and-Trade System May 27 Helping The Economy And Environment: McGuinty Government Introduces Enabling Cap-And-Trade Legislation

January 2007 January 16 Warwick Landfill To Expand Under Strict Environmental Conditions January 11 Province Set To Ban Burning Of Used Oil In Space Heaters; Ban Will Protect Health, Improve Air Quality, Encourage Recycling January 11 Fact Sheet: Ban On Burning Used Oil In Space Heaters

A Level Playing Field for Business – Ministry of the Environment Convictions

January 2007 January 23 Wesroc Construction Ltd. Fined $15,000 For Impairing Water Quality January 16 Imperial Oil Limited Fined $100,000 For Contaminating Homes And Cars In Nearby Residential Area January 5 Janes Family Foods Ltd. Fined $35,000 For Waste Diversion Act Violation January 4 Compost Niagara Inc. and Company President Fined Total Of $17,000 For Violations Of Ontario Water Resources Act January 4 R & D Auto Center Inc. Fined Total Of $40,000 For Drive Clean Testing Violations