Environmental Guides for Fisheries - Updates

TCP number
000-0240
Notice type
Policy
Posted by
Highway Design Office
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 22, 2025 - February 26, 2025 (35 days) Open
Last updated

This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on:
February 26, 2025

Proposal summary

The MTO Environmental Guides for Fisheries help MTO, and its service providers comply with the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act. The guides now reflect current practices and include key methods from the former protocol.

Proposal details

Summary of 2024 Updates for the MTO Environmental Guides for Fisheries

  • Amended to reflect the non-renewal of the MTO/DFO/MNRF Fisheries Protocol and agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
  • Former Annex 2 stepwise process of Fisheries Protocol renamed to MTO Fisheries Protocol and procedures retained.
  • Amended emergency situations/emergency work notification procedures.
  • New Section added regarding amending, suspending, and cancelling Fisheries Act authorization and Species at Risk Act permits.
  • New Section added to include RAQS qualification requirements and submission details.
  • Addition of Impact Drawings description and requirements
  • Guidance on Indigenous engagement and MTO’s duty to consult.
  • Minor editorial changes

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