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Ontario's Environmental Registry does not list all environment projects, such as those involving provincial infrastructure (including roads, power structures and landfill sites).  These are handled by the Environmental Assessment (EA) process which has its own set of standards and guidelines. 

No common registry or search engine is available or planned -  Environmental Assessment has its own search engine.  I was able to find a wealth of information about the Durham waste-to-energy proposal that generated considerable local interest, since one of the proposed sites was nearby. 

Note: this is a public post. 

Ontario's Environmental Registry "allows you to participate in decisions that affect the environment".  From the 'About' page:

The Environmental Registry contains "public notices" about environmental matters being proposed by all government ministries covered by the Environmental Bill of Rights. The public notices may contain information about proposed new laws, regulations, policies and programs or about proposals to change or eliminate existing ones.

Each notice tells you:

• where you can find the details about the proposals
• how and where you can send your comments
• the deadline for having your comments considered

When final decisions are made, you will be told how many and what kind of comments were made, as well as the impact, if any, the comments had on the decision. You will also be told whether and how you can appeal and challenge the decision.

For background information, see the Ontario's Environment Bill of Rights and You.  Not all Ontario environmental issues are tracked in the registry, either because they do not fall under the terms of the Environmental Bill of Rights or do not involve provincial government ministries.

Thanks to Geoffrey Hoeller for the pointer!