The Regulatory Registry is a one-stop website that makes it easier for businesses to find out about the Government of Ontario's regulatory proposals that may affect them and learn about regulations recently approved by the Lieutenant-Governor-In-Council (LGIC).

The Regulatory Registry is an initiative of The Small Business Agency of Ontario, an agency of the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. This website is part of the Ontario government's commitment to ease small businesses' regulatory and paper burdens and improve the quality of small businesses' experience and interactions with government. The Registry is regularly monitored by the Agency. Feedback and suggestions for service quality improvements are appreciated. Please visit our contact information page to share your suggestions regarding the Registry.

The Regulatory Registry is designed to facilitate the exchange of information between government regulators and businesses regarding regulatory proposals and small business impacts. The goal of this new on-line Regulatory Registry is increased awareness and participation in the development of better regulations in Ontario.

The Regulatory Registry only posts regulatory proposals that have been provided by Ministries. Under certain circumstances it is not in the public interest to post information on a proposed regulation before it is approved by the LGIC. These kinds of regulations will not be posted on the Registry.

The Regulatory Registry's objectives are to:

• Assist the Ontario government in becoming aware of how new regulations could affect small business competitiveness; and,
• Improve business awareness and participation in the development of Ontario regulations, which will lead to better regulations that are easier to understand and comply with.