Approved Regulatory Proposals
Contingent on Bill 107, Getting Ontario Moving Act (Transportation Statute Law Amendment), 2019 passing, the Ministry of Transportation is proposing a regulation that would make the City of Toronto's proposed Relief Line, the Yonge Subway Extension, and the Scarborough Subway Extension projects the responsibility of the Province.
Effective Date:
July 23, 2019
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is proposing to exempt pickup trucks and trailers used exclusively for personal use from the requirement to have an annual inspection.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing to amend the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane regulation to permit single occupant motorcycles to operate in HOV lanes.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) is proposing amendments to the following regulation made under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (the "Act"):
Ontario Regulation 422/17 (General). Consequential amendments to revoke supporting provisions in Ontario Regulation 421/17 (Approvals under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program and Other Matters), a Lieutenant Governor in Council Regulation will also be made.
Effective Date:
July 8, 2019
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) is proposing amendments to the following regulation made under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (the "Act"): Ontario Regulation 421/17 (Approvals under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program and Other Matters).
Consequential amendments to revoke supporting provisions in Ontario Regulation 422/17 (General), a Minister's Regulation will also be made.
Effective Date:
July 8, 2019
MOHLTC is proposing amendments to the regulation under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act that, if approved, would change pharmacy reimbursement rules to introduce an administration fee for the processing and payment of drug claims and establish a smarter, more efficient and fiscally responsible approach to deliver publicly-funded health benefits. The proposed regulatory amendments are conditional on the introduction and passage of certain legislative amendments relating to ODBA.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
MOHLTC is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 79/10 (the Regulation) under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (the Act) with regards to High Acuity Priority Access Beds. The proposed amendments to the Regulation would aim to facilitate more timely placement to long-term care for applicants with complex care needs by allowing the designation of High Acuity Priority Access Beds. If approved, the proposed amendments would come into force on July 1, 2019.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
Draft a new Regulation ("Reg.") to dissolve the Local Services Board of Dennis Township South (the "LSB") as well as an amendment to R.R.O.1990, Reg. 737, to revoke Section 10 (to remove the LSB).
Effective Date:
July 31, 2019
Proposal to amend Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation (O. Reg. 215/01) of the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
This proposal outlines regulations related to urgent demands for records and annual reports under the Missing Persons Act, 2018.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The Ministry of Labour is proposing two amendments to Regulation 855 (Oil and Gas - Offshore) made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. These amendments, if approved, would modernize provisions for life jackets and electrical equipment.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
We are consulting on Ontario's proposed Emissions Performance Standard (EPS) to ensure polluters pay their fair share for their greenhouse gas emissions, while also ensuring industry continues to make advances to help Ontario achieve its share of Canada's 2030 target. These standards will apply to industry while maintaining competitiveness of Ontario businesses and minimizing carbon leakage-the risk of production leaving the province for other jurisdictions with less stringent climate policies.
Effective Date:
July 4, 2019
The Ministry of Labour is proposing various amendments to the Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. These amendments, if approved, would modernize workplace health and safety requirements for Ontario mines and mining plants.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The proposed regulatory changes, if passed, would help reduce red tape while providing consumers with access to a broader range of efficient products in Ontario. They would further support alignment of Ontario's requirements with those of the Canadian federal government (NRCan) or the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and would reduce barriers for ultra-high definition 8K televisions in the Ontario market.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
We are proposing changes to the General Regulation under the Nutrient Management Act to reduce administrative burden and provide more business opportunities for agricultural producers while protecting the environment and public interest.
We are proposing to remove the automatic cessation of a nutrient management strategy after five years.
We are also proposing to include low risk manures from non-farm grazing animals as Category 1 Non-Agricultural Source Material.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The Ministry is notifying the public of its intent to remove 24 trades prescribed under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The Ministry is proposing regulatory changes that would reduce administrative burden, clarify requirements to provide more business opportunities and move to more outcome-based requirements.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MMA) is proposing a regulation under the Planning Act to empower certain municipalities within planning boards in relation to exemption from approval of official plan amendments.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The Ministry of Labour (the ministry) is proposing various amendments to Regulation 851 (Industrial Establishments) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services is seeking public input on proposed regulations under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 related to new requirements for the mandatory training and certification of firefighters and the mandatory completion of community risk assessments.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019