MNR Travel Permits As NOTO continues regular discussions with MNR staff to help reduce red tape, we are looking for feedback from operators. If you have applied for a travel permit, please take a few minutes to complete this survey and share your feedback on how the MNR travel permit process could be improved. Question Title * 1. What type of tourism business do you operate? Select all that apply. Lodge Remote Outpost Have a Bear Management Area Campground/RV Park Adventure Tourism Operator Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. In what region(s) do you operate? Sunset Country Superior Country Algoma Country Northeastern Ontario South Question Title * 3. How satisfied are you with communication from MNR regarding road closures and access restrictions? Very satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Question Title * 4. MNR sometimes closes roads on public lands. Once a road is closed, travel on that road is prohibited unless authorized in writing by MNR through a travel permit. How often do you apply for a travel permit to access a closed road on public land from MNR? Once per year 2 - 5 times per year More than 5 times per year Only when needed due to road restrictions Never Question Title * 5. Overall, how would you rate the ease of the travel permit application process? Very easy Somewhat easy Neither easy nor difficult Somewhat difficult Very difficult Question Title * 6. Which aspects of the travel permit application process are most challenging? (Select all that apply) Understanding permit requirements Knowing who to contact Application paperwork/forms Response times Communication with MNR staff Inconsistent information between districts Permit conditions/restrictions Timing during peak tourism season Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. On average, how much time passes between starting your application and receiving your travel permit? Question Title * 8. In your experience, are travel permits processed in a reasonable timeframe? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Question Title * 9. Do road access restrictions impact your business operations? Significant negative impact Somewhat negative impact No impact Somewhat positive impact Significant positive impact Please explain the impacts: Question Title * 10. What additional tools or supports would help your business manage road access restrictions? (Select all that apply) Online permit application system Real-time road closure map Email/text alerts for closures Clearer timelines for restrictions Standardized rules across districts Dedicated MNR contact for tourism operators Better communication with forestry companies Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. Would you support a more standardized province-side process for road closure communications? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 12. What improvements would you like to see regarding the travel permit process or road access communications? Question Title * 13. Is there anything else you would like NOTO to raise with MNR regarding resource road access or travel permits? Question Title * 14. Please provide your business name. This is for NOTO use only in case we need to follow-up for clarification. Done