Approved Regulatory Proposals
Ontario Regulation 370 11 under the Housing Services Act, 2011 was amended to update the HILs and HNILs based on the most recent information determined by CMHC.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
On January 26, 2022, we amended the Species at Risk in Ontario (SARO) List to reflect new species at risk classifications set out in the 2019-2020 Annual Report of the Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario (COSSARO). This is required by the Endangered Species Act, 2007.
Effective Date:
January 26, 2022
Amendments (i.e. Ontario Regulation 29/22) to Ontario Regulation 735/20 made under the Electricity Act, 1998 came into effect as of January 27, 2022. These recent amendments enable the government to provide funding for certain amounts payable to an entity under a procurement contract respecting one or more generation facilities that generate any electricity using biomass, where the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) was required to enter into the contract by ministerial directive or direction under the Electricity Act, 1998.
Effective Date:
January 27, 2022
Amendments to Reg. 194 under the Courts of Justice Act (Rules of Civil Procedure) to simplify the Rule 74 probate process, align the application forms with legislative amendments and make administrative amendments
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) is seeking input on the development of proposed regulations under BOSTA. Regulations will support the ongoing implementation and delivery of Ontario's skilled trades and apprenticeship system, as well as support the establishment of a Crown agency, Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).
This posting represents the third tranche of regulations being proposed under BOSTA. The previous two tranches were posted on October 1 and October 21, 2021
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
Proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 75/08: Designations under the RMA.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The ministry proposes to change the name of O. Reg. 240/00 (currently Mine Development and Closure Under Part VII of the Act) to include a reference to advanced exploration closure plans and strengthen the graduated approach to advanced exploration and mine production closure planning.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Energy is proposing to amend the Electricity Act, 1998, and to make consequential amendments to the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, the Limitations Act, 2002 and the Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act, 2017, to establish a two-year limitation period beyond which market participants and other persons could not seek adjustments to payments, amounts or entitlements that are derived from statute or regulation, when such amounts are paid by the IESO through market settlements.
Effective Date:
January 27, 2022
We are proposing to amend O. Reg. 240/00 to update two outdated references to third-party guidance documents and correct an inappropriate chemical test for monitoring programs.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
We are proposing a Minister's regulation to temporarily pause the protections for Black Ash under the Endangered Species Act, for two years from the time it is added to the Species at Risk in Ontario List regulation. This would allow time to develop an approach to support Black Ash protection and recovery that considers social and economic impacts.
Effective Date:
January 25, 2022
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) is seeking input on the development of proposed regulations under BOSTA. Proposed regulations will support the ongoing implementation and delivery of Ontario's skilled trades and apprenticeship system, as well as support the establishment of a Crown agency, Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).
This posting represents the second tranche of regulations being proposed under BOSTA. The first tranche was posted on October 1, 2021.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
Proposal would implement proposed legislative changes that would treat the YNSE separately from other transit services, for the purposes of calculating and collecting DCs. The proposed regulatory amendments would facilitate the extension of the horizon for the planned level of service for the YNSE under the Development Charges Act from 10 to 20 years. Proposed changes would better position York Region to fund its portion of the YNSE costs (continued below)
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) is seeking input on the development of proposed regulations under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021 (BOSTA).
Proposed regulations will support the ongoing implementation and delivery of Ontario's skilled trades and apprenticeship system, as well as support the establishment of a Crown agency, Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Energy is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 53/05 in order to subject Ontario Power Generation's proposed Darlington Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project to rate-regulation and regulatory oversight by the Ontario Energy Board.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) is proposing regulatory amendments to
change the frequency of the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) Regulated Price Plan (RPP) rate setting from bi-annually to annually.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
We are seeking public input on proposed amendments to O. Reg. 79/15 that will help reduce barriers for energy-intensive facilities to substitute fossil fuels (coal and petroleum coke) with alternative low carbon fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
We are proposing to update the thresholds that determine the type of environmental assessment process required for establishing a transmission line.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
Bill 276 - the Supporting Recovery and Competitiveness Act, 2021, was introduced on April 15, 2021 and received Royal Assent on June 3, 2021. Once proclaimed, Schedule 24 to Bill 276 will make policy changes to the Planning Act related to control of the division of land (i.e. subdivision control, plans of subdivision, consents and validations), as well as other housekeeping or consequential changes.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is proposing to amend regulations under the Planning Act to empower the Town of Parry Sound in relation to two areas of land-use planning authority.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
OMAFRA and MECP are proposing to remove the five-year expiry of the Agricultural Operation Planning (AOP) certificate currently required by O. Reg. 267/03 made under the Nutrient Management Act (NMA). The Ministries are also proposing housekeeping amendments to the Regulation and Nutrient Management Protocol to add clarity, simplify rules and streamline processes. These changes will reduce administrative burden, enhance compliance and provide a cost savings for farm businesses.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
New regulations have been finalized to focus conservation authorities on their core mandate by prescribing mandatory programs and services they must provide, give municipalities greater control over what conservation authority programs and services they will fund, and consolidate "Conservation Areas" regulations.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
We are soliciting public comment to inform the development of a regulatory framework to support the use of electricity infrastructure for broadband expansion in Ontario.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
Refer to the Environmental Registry notice for the proposal description.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Health (MOH/Ministry) is proposing amendments to the Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA) and Ontario Regulation 201/96 under the ODBA to dissolve two advisory agencies namely the Citizens' Council and the Pharmacy Council. The proposed amendments to the ODBA are conditional on their introduction and passage in the Legislative Assembly. The proposed regulatory amendment is conditional on the passage of the legislative amendments.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
Proposed new regulation under the Insurance Act with respect to Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) exemption orders under section 15.1 of the Act.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
Amendments to regulations under the Insurance Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act regarding the delivery of automobile insurance notices and other automobile insurance documents, including the delivery by an automobile insurer of a notice of termination of an automobile insurance contract to an insured by electronic means if the insured consents to delivery by electronic means.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) is proposing amendments to pre-start health and safety review requirements, also known as pre-start review (PSR) requirements, in section 7 of the Industrial Establishments regulation (Regulation 851) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
We are proposing an industry sector-based regulation to address sulphur dioxide air emissions from the nickel smelting and refining industry in the Sudbury area that will replace certain requirements under the Local Air Quality Regulation.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is seeking input on proposals to address concerns with the cemetery care and maintenance funds and accounts framework under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA). The ministry is proposing changes to regulations under the FBCSA, in addition to proposing non-regulatory actions, to address those concerns. The ministry is also seeking input on a proposal regarding licence display requirements for bereavement service operators.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is proposing to implement amendments made to the FRFOFA by the Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2019, the Better For People, Smarter For Business Act, 2019, and the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020. The amendments will reduce administrative burden and enable online delivery of the Farm Business Registration Program. Changes also provide temporary relief for farm businesses whose income was negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
The Ministry is proposing to modernize Ontario's bait management approach to protect Ontario's vibrant fisheries and the industries that rely on them while maintaining flexibility for industry and anglers.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022