Approved Regulatory Proposals
This regulation is made under the Taxation Act, 2007. The regulation is in respect of the definition of "relevant assistance" for the purposes of the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC).
Effective Date:
July 1, 2009
Changes were made to BMA and registered trapline boundaries under this regulation to facilitate several transfers of provincial Crown lands to the federal government related to the implementation of negotiated land settlement agreements with the following First Nations communities (MNR District): Lake Nipigon Ojibway (Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (AZA) (Nipigon), Michipicoten (Wawa), Sand Point (Nipigon), Rainy River (Fort Frances & Kenora), Rocky Bay (Nipigon) and Pic Mobert (Wawa)
Effective Date:
December 4, 2009
To add a new subsection (3) to permit aircraft landing in Sandbanks Provincial Park from November 22 to December 1, 2009.
Effective Date:
November 4, 2009
Amend Regulation 552 of the Health Insurance Act (HIA)
Effective Date:
October 1, 2009
Amendments to Regulation 329/04 under Personal Health Information Protection Act
Effective Date:
November 5, 2009
In 2004 Ontario Regulation 97/04 was passed to introduce changes to the Conservation Authorities Act S. 28 regulations requiring the replacement of the previous S. 28 “Fill” regulations with the new S. 28 "Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses." All 36 conservation authorities have the new “Development” regulations in place.
Effective Date:
December 7, 2009
Stopping of Vehicles on Parts of the King's Highway
Effective Date:
December 16, 2009
Gross Weight on Bridges
Effective Date:
November 18, 2009
Yeild Right of Way Signs in Territories without Municipal Organization
Effective Date:
November 3, 2009
Revocation of obsolete regulations mandating grade requirement for burley tobacco and Christmas trees as well as requirements for storage of apples in controlled-atmosphere storage compartments.
Effective Date:
December 21, 2009
The Tourism Act has been repealed and Regulation 1037 under the Tourism Act has been revoked through the Good Government Act, 2009 (see Schedule 24).
Effective Date:
December 15, 2009
Interim Changes to the Building Code
Effective Date:
December 21, 2009
Amendments to Regulation 941 under the Professional Engineers Act by making changes to various fees
Effective Date:
December 11, 2009
Amendment to ONTARIO REGULATION 909 made under the PENSION BENEFITS ACT
Effective Date:
November 27, 2009
Revocation of obsolete regulation: Dissolution of the Fund for Milk and Cream Producers
Effective Date:
November 25, 2009
Renewal of the licenses of ten Certified General Accountants
Effective Date:
November 27, 2009
Highway Traffic Act (HTA) Regulation 628 contains reference to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), which will be repealed and replaced with the new Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 when it comes into force on January 1, 2010. The regulation must be updated to reflect the new name and terminology of the Act.
Effective Date:
November 27, 2009
On July 16, 2009, MNR submitted a request to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) for an Exemption Regulation under subsection 39(f) of the EAA. The proposed regulation would exempt from the EAA Ontario's transfer of administration and control of Ipperwash Provincial Park to the Canada, for the use and benefit of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, rescinding the park boundaries, and pre-transfer activities.
Effective Date:
December 17, 2009
Proposed regulatory amendments to clarify application of PHIPA, update provisions where necessary and prescribe new registries.
Effective Date:
November 5, 2009
MOE is proposing amendments to O. Reg. 419/05 to allow the Minister to have the authority to allow facilities in a sector to meet technical standards as opposed to contaminant-based standards.
Effective Date:
December 22, 2009
MOE is proposing amendments to O. Reg. 419/05 to allow the Minister to have the authority to allow facilities in a sector to meet technical standards as opposed to contaminant-based standards.
Effective Date:
December 22, 2009
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) is proposing amendments to O. Reg. 419/05 to allow the Minister to have the authority to establish sector-specific technical standards.
Effective Date:
December 22, 2009
Ontario Regulation 510/09 is a site specific amendment that permits a commercial golf facility and a landing area for an ancillary outdoor driving range on lands located in Part of 7 and 8, Concession 3, in the Town of Markham.
Effective Date:
December 23, 2009
The Ontario Legislature has amended the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit the use of hand-held devices to talk, text or e-mail while driving. The legislation will prohibit drivers from using hand-held wireless communication devices and hand-held electronic entertainment devices. The legislation also prohibits drivers from viewing display screens that are not related to the driving task, such as screens on DVD players or laptops, while driving.
Effective Date:
October 26, 2009
O.Reg 610/06 – “Financial Activities”
Effective Date:
July 31, 2009
Bill 162 – the proposed Budget Measures Act, 2009 - proposed amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 in Schedule 19
Effective Date:
July 31, 2009
Bill 162 – the proposed Budget Measures Act, 2009 - proposed amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 in Schedule 19
Effective Date:
July 31, 2009
Bill 162 – the proposed Budget Measures Act, 2009 - proposed amendments to the City of Toronto Act, 2006 in Schedule 4
Effective Date:
July 31, 2009
Bill 162 – the proposed Budget Measures Act, 2009 - proposed amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 in Schedule 19
Effective Date:
July 31, 2009
Consultation draft regulations
Effective Date:
October 1, 2009
The purpose of this proposal is to inform MNR staff, forest industry staff, interested parties and the general public that a revised version of the FIM is available for review and comment.
Effective Date:
December 10, 2009
Proposed Lieutenant Governor in Council General Regulation under the Payday Loans Act, 2008, that will regulate payday lenders and payday loan brokers
Effective Date:
April 1, 2009
The Ontario Government has approved an amendment to Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act, which permits bingo halls and movie theatres to apply for a liquor sales licence for bingo halls and age-restricted movie theatres on an ongoing basis.
Effective Date:
December 11, 2009
To amend the FMPM to implement planning efficiencies and enable the use of new policies relevant to forest management planning.
Effective Date:
December 10, 2009
The Ministry of Transportation commissioned an independent expert study to make recommendations related to the safe use of low-speed vehicles (LSVs) on Ontario's roads. Ontario is considering the recommendations from the consultant's report and we invite your comments on these recommendations.
Effective Date:
March 21, 2009
Ontario Regulation 914 is the current General Regulation under the Pesticides Act. The major components of the proposed new Regulation to implement the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, 2008 are described.
Effective Date:
April 22, 2009
Amendment to Ontario Regulation 164/99 (Electrical Safety Code) under the Electricity Act, 1998 to adopt the 2009 Ontario Electrical Safety Code
Effective Date:
May 1, 2009
Mandatory Speed Limiters - Proposed Requirements
Effective Date:
January 1, 2009
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing to amend the regulation for school buses (O. Reg. 612) by adopting the latest revision of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard, D250-07 for new buses.
Effective Date:
January 3, 2009
A Consultation Draft of proposed amendments to O. Reg. 76/95 concerning capital and lending.
Effective Date:
October 1, 2009