Current Proposals
This consultation is being conducted by the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (ministry), which has responsibility for the Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act). The Condo Act governs the rights and responsibilities of the condominium community, including developers, purchasers, owners, mortgagees, residents, and condominium corporations and their boards.
Posting Date:
September 12, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 12, 2024 –
October 27, 2024
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is consulting on potential changes to the scope of practice for nurse practitioners (NP) that would allow them to order and/or apply additional forms of energy to treat heart conditions and for electrocoagulation, and allow them to complete and sign the 'Mandatory Testing' forms.
The MOH and the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSD) are also consulting on amending a regulation made under the Vital Statistics Act relating to NPs and registered nurses (RN) certifying death.
Posting Date:
September 10, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 10, 2024 –
October 25, 2024
A consultation by the Ministry of Finance to assess the impacts of pharmacy preferred provider networks on Ontario's employer-sponsored drug insurance sector.
Posting Date:
August 23, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 23, 2024 –
October 22, 2024
We are proposing to amend the Independent Forest Audit Process and Protocol.
The proposed revisions will address recommendations from a recent review of Ontario Regulation 319/20: Independent Forest Audits. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of independent forest audits across the province's managed forests.
Posting Date:
September 5, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 5, 2024 –
October 21, 2024
The Ministry of Health (ministry) is consulting on potential scope expansions for pharmacists, including assessing and prescribing for 14 additional minor ailments, ordering laboratory tests, performing additional point-of-care tests, and communicating a diagnosis to support the assessment for some ailments. The ministry will also explore the barriers limiting pharmacists from ordering laboratory tests and POCTs in hospital settings.
Additionally, the ministry is seeking feedback on the implementation of authorizing pharmacy technicians to administer more vaccines and on the implementation of an adult publicly funded vaccine bundle, and improvements to the MedsCheck program.
Posting Date:
September 5, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 5, 2024 –
October 20, 2024
We are proposing to amend four regulations related to producer responsibility under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016. These changes would increase flexibility, reduce burden and simplify requirements for producers while ensuring that the environment and consumers are protected.
Posting Date:
September 5, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 5, 2024 –
October 20, 2024
The purpose of the proposed regulatory amendments is to broaden the Ontario Securities Commission's (OSC) delivery methods of investigation summonses to recipients (in addition to personal service).
The Ministry of Finance proposes removing the personal service requirement and introducing several other methods for the OSC to deliver summonses to recipients.
Posting Date:
September 3, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 3, 2024 –
October 18, 2024
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness is proposing amendments Regulation 16 under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act (AHOA) regarding:
• To provide details on the options allowed for financial reporting for agricultural and horticultural organizations.
• To allow for a one-time centennial grant to celebrate and commemorate the 100th anniversary of horticultural societies.
Posting Date:
August 30, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 30, 2024 –
October 14, 2024
The Ministry of Long-Term Care ("the ministry") is continuing to fix the long-term care system so every resident experiences an optimal quality of life, supported by safe, quality care. This work is built on four pillars: staffing and care, quality and enforcement, building modern, safe and comfortable homes, and supporting the broader continuum of services for seniors.
Building on these strategic priorities, and focused on the staffing and care pillar, the ministry proposes to amend Ontario Regulation 246/22 under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
Posting Date:
September 11, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 11, 2024 –
October 11, 2024
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking comments on its proposal to amend O. Reg. 664 (Automobile Insurance) under the Insurance Act to:
1. Increase the minor accident property damage threshold to $5,000 in harmonization with changes made by the Ministry of Transportation to Reg. 596 under the Highway Traffic Act.
The MOF is also seeking comments on its proposal to amend the Insurance Act, and regulations under the Insurance Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, to:
1. Expand the permitted use of electronic communications to make the insurance experience more convenient.
2. Provide certainty for insurers, and enhance consumer protection, regarding a notice sent by prepaid courier
Posting Date:
August 23, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 23, 2024 –
October 7, 2024
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has issued the Provincial Planning Statement, taking effect on October 20, 2024. The Minister is seeking feedback as to whether there are any specific planning matters (or types of matters) in process that should be addressed through a transition regulation (under the Planning Act) to facilitate its implementation.
Posting Date:
August 20, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 20, 2024 –
October 4, 2024
The Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) is proposing that police service boards may delegate the appointment of police officers, by by-law, to the chief of police or to an employee of the board who is not a member of the police service.
Posting Date:
August 19, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 19, 2024 –
October 3, 2024
The Ministry of Education ("the ministry") is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory amendments under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA).
Should the proposals be approved, these proposed changes would come into effect no earlier than January 1, 2025.
Responses must be received by the ministry no later than October 1, 2024.
You may send your feedback by email to childcare_regulations@ontario.ca
Posting Date:
August 15, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 15, 2024 –
October 1, 2024
This Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan is being developed and implemented to increase the use of wood in construction and therefore drive economic prosperity, bolster housing supply, and help to mitigate climate change.
Posting Date:
July 30, 2024
Open for Comments:
July 30, 2024 –
September 30, 2024
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to O. Reg. 389/19: Pilot Project - Electric Kick-Scooters.
Posting Date:
August 28, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 28, 2024 –
September 27, 2024
The government is seeking input to inform the implementation of new areas of regulation related to the hiring process.
Posting Date:
August 21, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 21, 2024 –
September 20, 2024
The Ministry is seeking public input on a policy approach, to help increase access to skilled trades training and apprenticeship for individuals who historically faced barriers to accessing apprenticeship and did not meet academic entry requirements under Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act (BOSTA), 2021.
Posting Date:
August 19, 2024
Open for Comments:
August 19, 2024 –
September 18, 2024
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking public feedback on regulatory changes associated with implementing a cooling-off period for buyers of new freehold homes and changes to provide for the disclosure of new freehold home purchase agreement terminations, as well as other changes related to addenda for new home purchase agreements and new information sheets.
Posting Date:
July 31, 2024
Open for Comments:
July 31, 2024 –
September 16, 2024