Current Proposals
The Ministry of Transportation is soliciting public comment on proposed legislative and
regulatory changes aimed at enhancing road safety that would, if passed, protect lives,
reduce injuries, and improve the quality of life for Ontarians.
Posting Date:
May 16, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 16, 2024 –
June 30, 2024
A consultation for the 2023 legislative review of the Mortgages Brokers, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006 (MBLAA) by the Ministry of Finance.
Posting Date:
May 9, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 9, 2024 –
June 24, 2024
The Ministry of Energy (Ministry) is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 429/04, made under the Electricity Act, 1998 that would allow qualifying Class A market participants to offset their facility's demand during each hour of a base period for financial settlement purposes through power purchase agreements (PPAs) with non-emitting generators not connected to the facility behind its meter. These proposed amendments are informed by feedback received from stakeholders during the consultation held in 2023 and aim to support the growth of new clean generation in the province.
Posting Date:
May 7, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 7, 2024 –
June 21, 2024
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing to add the Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit Line extensions connecting to the downtown area of the City of Mississauga in the area known as Square One and connecting to the downtown area of the City of Brampton along Hurontario Street and Main Street commencing at the intersection of Steeles Avenue and Hurontario Street, as a priority transit project, under Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 682/21: Priority Transit Projects, under the Building Transit Faster Act, 2020.
Posting Date:
May 6, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 6, 2024 –
June 20, 2024
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is proposing amendments to O. Reg 701/20 in response to a decision of the Superior Court of Justice in Animal Justice et al. v. The Attorney General of Ontario.
Posting Date:
May 17, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 17, 2024 –
June 17, 2024
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission is proposing amendments to Regulation 440: Vegetables for Processing - Marketing and Regulation 441: Vegetables for Processing - Plan under the Farm Products Marketing Act. The proposed amendments are intended to make targeted improvements to the framework governing:
• The production and marketing of vegetables for processing; and
• Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers' board director elections and board leadership.
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission is also proposing to revoke spent regulations pertaining to the processing vegetable sector under the Farm Products Marketing Act as they are no longer applicable.
Posting Date:
May 3, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 3, 2024 –
June 17, 2024
We are proposing amendments to R.R.O. 1990 Regulation 828, under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, to clarify, amend and expand existing exemptions for development that do not require a development permit under the Act and exempt additional activities that are unlikely to have a significant environmental impact.
Posting Date:
May 3, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 3, 2024 –
June 17, 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 is seeking to validate its approach on leveraging the resident support personnel role in long-term care homes.
Posting Date:
May 1, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 1, 2024 –
June 15, 2024
The Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) is proposing to prescribe the rank at which police officers and First Nation Officers are eligible to receive a Commission under the Great Seal ("King's Commissions").
Posting Date:
May 14, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 14, 2024 –
June 13, 2024
The proposed bill, Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 includes two schedules. The first introduces a new statute entitled Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act, 2024 and the second proposes amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
This proposal addresses gaps in data and privacy protection laws and seeks to safeguard personal data and improve customer service. The proposal also includes a foundation to establish requirements to strengthen cyber security to better protect important services like health care and set strong foundations in artificial intelligence system governance.
Posting Date:
May 13, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 13, 2024 –
June 11, 2024
Bill 190 would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to: require employers to disclose whether a publicly advertised job posting is for an existing vacancy or not; require employers to respond to job applicants they interviewed; prohibit an employer from requiring an employee to provide a sick note from a qualified health practitioner to show evidence of entitlement to the ESA's sick leave; and increase the maximum legislated conviction fine amounts for individuals. Also, regulatory amendments were made to increase specific administrative monetary penalty amounts (AMPs) in O. Reg. 289/01, under the ESA.
Posting Date:
May 9, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 9, 2024 –
June 10, 2024
Bill 190 would amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to:
• amend the definition of harassment to include protection against virtual harassment to reflect modern workplaces.
• allow for the use of electronic copies of the Act, policies, etc. to meet 'posting' requirements under the OHSA.
• allow for joint health and safety committee meetings to be held virtually.
• require washroom facilities that are provided to workers to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• add new requirements for specific workplace parties to keep, maintain, and make available records of cleaning of workplace
• washroom facilities as prescribed in regulation (regulatory amendments to follow).
Posting Date:
May 10, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 10, 2024 –
June 10, 2024
The Minister of Children, Community and Social Services is proposing to amend Policy Directive CW 003-23 - Preparing Youth for Successful Transition from the Care of Children's Aid Societies under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA). The proposed amendments aim to clarify data collection and reporting requirements for children's aid societies (societies) with respect to children and youth receiving services under the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services' youth leaving care policy and Ready, Set Go (RSG) program.
Further, a technical amendment to Ontario Regulation 156/18 under the CYFSA is also proposed to update the effective date of the policy directive should it be amended.
Posting Date:
April 17, 2024
Open for Comments:
April 17, 2024 –
June 3, 2024
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS; ministry) is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 156/18 under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) that would require children's aid societies (societies) to conduct safety assessments and create safety plans where needed, and develop a plan of care, for children in care in adoption placement settings. The ministry is also proposing to make related amendments to update Policy Directive CW 003-20 so that it reflects the new regulatory requirements. All proposed changes would come into effect on January 1, 2025.
Posting Date:
April 17, 2024
Open for Comments:
April 17, 2024 –
June 3, 2024
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 422/17 (General) to expand the list of occupations eligible under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream to support Ontario's labour market need for workers in low and intermediate-skilled (TEERs 4 and 5) occupations.
Posting Date:
May 16, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 16, 2024 –
May 31, 2024
Proposed amendments to O. Reg 347/18 (Exemptions) made under the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 (PRCRA) to enable a standard approach to police record searches for individuals involved in the provision of services governed by the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) and the Intercountry Adoption Act, 1998 (IAA).
Posting Date:
May 8, 2024
Open for Comments:
May 8, 2024 –
May 31, 2024
Under the RHPA and the Nursing Act, 1991, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is responsible for governing the profession of nursing in Ontario. Under these Acts, the CNO has the authority to make regulations on a variety of subject matters, including standards and qualifications for certificates of registration.
Posting Date:
April 15, 2024
Open for Comments:
April 15, 2024 –
May 30, 2024
Proposed regulatory amendments to update the list of specific laboratory tests that midwives can requisition, and enable midwives to now perform point-of-care tests through a licensing exemption. The ministry is also proposing amendments to bring outdated provisions into alignment with the current provincial and prenatal screening and newborn screening programs, and other technical updates to make test names consistent in the regulation.
Posting Date:
April 10, 2024
Open for Comments:
April 10, 2024 –
May 25, 2024
The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 (MVDA) regulates motor vehicle dealers and salespersons in Ontario and provides protections for consumers. The MVDA and its regulations are administered and enforced by the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (ministry) is consulting on potential changes to the MVDA and its regulations that, if implemented, would reduce regulatory burden, improve OMVIC's regulatory efficiency, enhance consumer protection, and update or remove outdated provisions. The ministry is seeking feedback on the proposals and the questions posed in the attached consultation paper. Your comments are important.
Posting Date:
April 2, 2024
Open for Comments:
April 2, 2024 –
May 21, 2024