Approved Regulatory Proposals
Amendments were made to the Restricted Purpose Revenues Regulation to ensure alignment with the 2023-24 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) Regulation.
Effective Date:
August 18, 2023
The Grants for Student Needs Regulation (GSN) is a collection of grants which determines the funding allocation for publicly-funded school boards (72 district school boards and 10 school authorities) in Ontario. The Calculation of Fees for Pupils Regulation specifies the tuition fee amounts that may be charged by publicly-funded school boards for the school year.
These regulations are made annually in accordance with the Education Act. The new regulations and amendments to related regulations are required to flow funding to school boards for the 2023-24 school year and establish accountability requirements. Amendments were also made to previous years' GSN and Fees regulations in order to u
Effective Date:
August 18, 2023
The Ministry of Health (ministry) is proposing regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 45/22 (General) under the Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act (LSCCLA), to restrict which laboratories can perform publicly-funded influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) testing as part of the Provincial Respiratory Virus Testing Program ("Program") for individuals that meet the Program's eligibility criteria.
Effective Date:
August 28, 2023
The ministry is proposing regulatory changes to Ontario Regulation 244/97 under the Aggregate Resources Act to expand the list of changes that can be made to site plans without ministry approval (subject to conditions) and proposing a policy that would provide direction for changes to licences, permits and site plans where ministry approval is required.
Effective Date:
August 18, 2023
The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023, which received Royal Assent on June 8, 2023, amends the Education Act and other key acts governing the education sector. A key element of the Act is modernizing teacher education. As such, the ministry is consulting on regulatory amendments to Ontario Regulation 298 to ensure teacher candidates remain eligible to work as teachers while finishing their Initial Teacher Education program through a new certification.
Effective Date:
August 30, 2023
Following a request of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to Reg 418: Greenhouse Vegetables - Plan which would provide the board with authority to appoint a non-voting chair, who is not required to be a producer of greenhouse vegetables.
Effective Date:
August 2, 2023
The legislative amendments in Schedule 2 of Bill 60: Your Health Act, 2023 are enabling in nature and require regulations to be operationalized. The proposed regulations would enable select out-of-province (OOP) regulated health professionals to practice while initiating the registration process with the corresponding Ontario health regulatory College.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The ministry is seeking input on adding "Rotburger" as an authorized synonym for the grape variety Zweigelt.
Effective Date:
August 1, 2023
The Ministry of Health is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 107/96: Controlled Acts made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, to support the College in creating the new emergency class certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
Amendments are proposed to the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act to create an authorization process for special projects to test or demonstrate new activities, such as carbon storage. Changes would also enhance measures to safeguard people and the environment. If approved, changes would support related technological innovation in Ontario.
Effective Date:
August 6, 2023
The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 27/13 made under the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The Ontario College of Pharmacists is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 202/94 made under the Pharmacy Act, 1991, to amend this certificate of registration.
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August 21, 2023
College of Nurses of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 275/94 made under the Nursing Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
College of Chiropractors of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 137/11 made under the Chiropractic Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
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August 21, 2023
College of Optometrists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 837/93 made under the Optometry Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration among other changes.
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August 21, 2023
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 74/15 made under the Psychology Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
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August 21, 2023
College of Dental Technologists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O. Reg. 874/93 made under the Dental Technology Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration amongst other proposed amendments.
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August 21, 2023
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 532/98 made under the Physiotherapy Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
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August 21, 2023
College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 226/96 made under the Occupational Therapy Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 596/94 made under the Respiratory Therapy Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 218/94 made under the Dental Hygiene Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 207/94 made under the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
College of Denturists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 833/93 made under the Denturism Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 31, 2023
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 21/12 made under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
College of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Mental Health Therapists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 67/15 made under the Psychotherapy Act, 2007, to create this new certificate of registration.
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August 21, 2023
College of Dietitians of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 593/94 made under the Dietetics Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
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August 21, 2023
College of Kinesiologists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 401/12 made under the Kinesiology Act, 2007, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The College of Chiropodists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 830/93 made under the Chiropody Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 864/93 made under the Massage Therapy Act, 1991, to create a new Emergency Class certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 31, 2023
The College of Homeopaths of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 18/14 made under the Homeopathy Act, 2007, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The College of Opticians of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 869/93 made under the Opticianry Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 31, 2023
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 205/94 made under the Dentistry Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 866/93 made under the Medical Radiation and Imaging Technology Act, 2017, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 31, 2023
The College of Midwives of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 168/11 made under the Midwifery Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The College of Naturopaths of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 84/14 made under the Naturopathy Act, 2007, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 865/93 made under the Medicine Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Effective Date:
August 21, 2023