Current Proposals
Consumer reporting agencies, often referred to as credit bureaus, are regulated under the Consumer Reporting Act (CRA). The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (the ministry) is seeking feedback on a consultation paper outlining regulatory proposals that would support the implementation of unproclaimed legislative changes to the CRA.
Posting Date:
October 10, 2024
Open for Comments:
October 10, 2024 –
November 25, 2024
We are proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 208/19: Environmental Compliance Approval in Respect of Sewage Works (O. Reg. 208/19) and Ontario Regulation 172/03: Definitions of "Deficiency" and "Municipal Drinking Water System" (O. Reg. 172/03). These proposed amendments would allow Metrolinx and other transit authorities to make changes to municipal sewage or water distribution works that are part of transit projects more easily. This would help deliver critical transportation infrastructure faster while maintaining environmental safeguards.
Posting Date:
September 27, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 27, 2024 –
November 11, 2024
The Solicitor General is proposing that O. Reg. 391/23 be amended to permit members of police services and special constables employed by the Niagara Parks Commission to use a new model of conducted energy weapon (TASER 10).
Posting Date:
October 11, 2024
Open for Comments:
October 11, 2024 –
October 28, 2024
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
Seeking feedback on a proposed regulation under the Planning Act to facilitate the creation of additional residential units (ARUs).
Posting Date:
September 23, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 23, 2024 –
October 23, 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 Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) is seeking feedback on a potential new regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) that would require certain workplace parties to ensure that records of cleaning of washroom facilities are posted. Consequential amendments to existing sector regulations under the OHSA are also proposed. This proposal is contingent on proposed amendments to the OHSA, found in Bill 190, being passed by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, receiving Royal Assent, and coming into force, as introduced.
Posting Date:
September 18, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 18, 2024 –
October 18, 2024
The government is proposing a regulation under s70.3.1 of the Planning Act that would authorize landowners to stipulate pay-on-demand surety bonds to be used to secure municipal obligations that are conditions of land-use planning approvals. A wider acceptance of pay-on-demand surety bonds may help homebuilders to free up funds for housing projects
Posting Date:
September 16, 2024
Open for Comments:
September 16, 2024 –
October 16, 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