News
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2009 |
250+ Pesticides Banned For Cosmetic Uses: McGuinty Government’s Pesticide Ban Takes Effect April 22 The ban protects Ontario families and children from the unnecessary risks of cosmetic pesticides by only allowing the use of certain lower-risk pesticides for controlling weeds and pests in lawns and gardens. |
News Release |
| February 18, 2009 |
Ministry set to announce successful contractor for decommissioning of Pottersburg PCB storage site The Ministry of the Environment is announcing the contractor for the decommissioning of the Pottersburg PCB Storage Site. The contractor will be presenting their plans for the site work and will be available to answer questions. |
News Release |
| January 13, 2009 |
Taking The Next Step To Protect Lake Simcoe: McGuinty Government Asks Ontarians To Comment On Protection Plan The province is asking Ontarians to comment on the draft Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. The draft plan proposes voluntary and mandatory measures to restore and protect the ecological health of Lake Simcoe and its watershed. |
News Release |
| January 13, 2009 |
Draft Lake Simcoe Protection Plan The draft plan takes an ecosystem approach. This approach is science-based and considers cumulative impacts. It recognizes that a healthy environment is the cornerstone of healthy communities and a healthy economy. |
Backgrounder |
| December 23, 2008 |
Finalizing The Cosmetic Pesticides Ban: McGuinty Government On Track To Have Ban Ready In Spring 2009 Update on the cosmetic pesticide ban set to be in effect starting Spring 2009. Includes quick facts. |
News Release |
| December 10, 2008 |
Fact Sheet: Highlights From Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan: Annual Report 2007-2008 Overview of the most recent 2007-2008 Climate Change Action Plan Report, including sections on emissions reduction, change management, greening your home, and a green economy. |
Factsheet |
| December 10, 2008 |
Reporting On Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan: McGuinty Government Tables First Annual Report; Shows Province On Track To Meet Targets Ontario is on track to meet its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets and adapt to climate change impacts. The province’s first-ever report on its climate change action plan focuses on the starting points of the plan and documents the government’s actions over the past year. |
News Release |
| December 2, 2008 |
Backgrounder: Lake Simcoe Protection Act Four decades of scientific studies show that impacts from human activities have impaired the health of the Lake Simcoe watershed ecosystem. The Lake Simcoe Science Advisory Committee recommends that Ontario needs to act immediately to protect the lake. Otherwise, the impact of current activities, future growth and other major stressors, notably climate change and new invasive species, will affect the health of the lake. Release includes overview of priorities of act. |
Backgrounder |
| December 2, 2008 |
New Law To Protect Lake Simcoe: McGuinty Government To Develop Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Protection for Lake Simcoe took a major step forward with the passage of the Lake Simcoe Protection Act by the Ontario Legislature. The new legislation will enshrine watershed protection in law and require the province to develop a comprehensive plan to protect and restore the lake’s watershed and address the issue of phosphorus levels in the lake. |
News Release |
| November 26, 2008 |
Ontario And Netherlands Partner On Environment: McGuinty Government Signs Pact On Air, Land And Water Issues Ontario and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on environmental cooperation. This year, they will focus on climate change, waste management, soil remediation and source water protection. For 2010, they have agreed to address sustainable water use through water conservation and efficiency, urban and regional planning, clean energy and transboundary and regional air pollution. The agreement may also open new opportunities for Ontario environment companies to market products, technologies and services to the Netherlands. |
News Release |
