Ontario's Regulatory Registry

The Ministry of the Solicitor General intends to make a minister's regulation amendment to increase provincial rates paid to service providers for the transportation of deceased persons as part of a coroner's investigation. This increase in rates is meant to support the licensed funeral establishments and transfer service operators to manage mounting operational costs.
Effective Date:  April 1, 2023

On February 6th, 2023, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ministry) posted to the environmental and regulatory registries a proposal to bring forward a new Minister's regulation under the Planning Act. The proposal outlined a framework for a municipal planning data reporting regulation, that would require select municipalities in Ontario to report information on planning matters on a quarterly and annual basis. This notice confirms the Ministry's decision to proceed with the Minister's regulation.
Effective Date:  April 6, 2023

As the one-year anniversary of the coming into force of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 approaches, the Ministry of Long-Term Care remains committed to the ongoing evolution of the regulatory framework that puts the safety and well-being of long-term care residents first. The Ministry is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 246/22 based on lived experience with the new regulation and emerging needs in long-term care in three key areas: 1) staffing qualifications, 2) medication management and drug administration, 3) resident experience. When seeking approval, the Ministry would propose that regulatory amendments come into effect on April 11, 2023.
Effective Date:  April 11, 2023

Consultation Paper on an Administrative Monetary Penalties Regime for the Electrical Safety Authority
Effective Date:  April 1, 2023