Approved Regulatory Proposals
Speed Limits
Effective Date:
July 10, 2017
Various amendments to Regulation 194 (Rules of Civil Procedure) to clarify and simplify procedures in the Court of Appeal, amend the process for motions for leave to appeal interlocutory orders in the Divisional Court, require time estimates for oral arguments to be provided in facta filed on judicial review applications and motions before the Divisional Court, and change the French translation of the term "panel (of the court)".
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
Various amendments to Regulation 194 (Rules of Civil Procedure) to clarify processes relating to wills on deposit with the court and a lawyer's authority to execute a form on behalf of a client.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
Designation of one new public service agency and amendment to the designation of fourteen previously designated agencies.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
Designation of one new agency under the French Language Services Act
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The amendment creates a new class of eligible recipients under the Ontario Drug Benefit program.
The amendment prescribes persons who were previously entitled to receive drug benefits under the Ontario Works Act, 1997 or the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997 immediately prior to enrolling in the Ontario Basic Income Pilot and who receive Basic Income payments through OBIP as a class of eligible persons for the purpose of the ODB program.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
O. Reg. 311/06 is a Minister's regulation under the Places to Grow Act, 2005 that prescribes transition provisions for growth plans under that Act.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is seeking approval to amend Regulation 552 under the Health Insurance Act (HIA) to permit the renewal of Ontario health cards online.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is seeking comments on its proposal to amend Regulation 369, under the Farm Implements Act to reflect the harmonization of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and International Organization of Standardization (ISO) standards for Roll Over Protection Systems (ROPS) on agricultural machinery.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
On May 19, 2016, two regulations that form the backbone of the cap and trade program became law - the Cap and Trade Program Regulation (O. Reg. 144/16) which took effect July 1, 2016 and the Quantification, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulation (O. Reg. 143/16) which took effect January 1, 2017.
Effective Date:
July 6, 2017
The proposed amendments would create a new wine category for Skin Fermented White Wines.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The ministry is proposing to amend Regulation 244/97 under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) that would increase, equalize and index annual aggregate fees and royalties. The proposal is a first step in a broader review of aggregate fees and royalties.
Effective Date:
July 5, 2017
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care proposes to increase the per diem rate it pays to Homes for Special Care licensees to operate their homes and provide services to tenants.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
Proposed Professional Misconduct Regulation Amendments Under the Midwifery Act, 1991
Effective Date:
July 24, 2017
Proposed Regulation for Funding for Therapy and Counselling for Clients Sexually Abused by a Member, Under the Massage Therapy Act, 1991
Effective Date:
July 10, 2017
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MMA) is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) under the Building Code Act, 1992 in a two-phased consultation.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is proposing two new regulations under the revised Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QCIPA, 2016). QCIPA allows health professionals to have shielded discussions about incidents or matters involving patient care within quality of care committees established by authorized health facilities to improve patient care. These proposed regulations support the implementation of QCIPA 2016 and are similar to the regulations under QCIPA 2004.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The Government of Ontario is seeking input on the proposed Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (2016).
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
Ontario has established a comprehensive safety net for drinking water with a source to tap focus. This multi-barrier approach includes a strong legislative and regulatory framework, health-based standards for drinking water, regular and reliable testing, swift strong action on adverse water quality incidents, mandatory licensing, operator certification and training requirements, a multi-faceted compliance improvement toolkit, and partnership, transparency and public engagement.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing to amend regulations under the Highway Traffic Act to introduce mandatory entry-level training for all new commercial Class A truck drivers.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The purpose of this proposal is to invite comments on the proposed management plan amendment for Charleston Lake Provincial Park.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is proposing amendments to Public Hospitals Act Regulation 965 that are intended to increase accountability and transparency in the health system, by ensuring that hospitals use consistent processes when involving patients and their families in critical incident reviews and disclosing information about a critical incident review.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
The purpose of this proposal is to invite participation in the development of an amendment to the Silent Lake Provincial Park Management Plan (1986).
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017
To seek public comment on a land use amendment in order to establish Brockville Long Swamp Fen as a new nature reserve class provincial park.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2017