Current Proposals
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.
Posting Date:
March 31, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 31, 2023 –
May 15, 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.
Posting Date:
March 31, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 31, 2023 –
May 15, 2023
We are seeking comments on the proposal to prescribe Section 13: Prevention and Response Plans under the Invasive Species Act, 2015 as instruments under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993. In doing so, all future prevention and response plans will be required to be posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario for public review.
Posting Date:
March 30, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 30, 2023 –
May 15, 2023
Following a request from Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. (FCO), the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is proposing amendments to Regulation 316/08: Designation - Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. that would increase the licence fees payable by greenhouse floriculture producers. Over a two-year period, the fee would be adjusted from 2.5 cents to 4 cents per square foot of greenhouse floriculture plants grown to a new yearly producer maximum amount of $34,000 instead of the current maximum of $16,500.
Posting Date:
March 30, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 30, 2023 –
May 15, 2023
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to O. Reg. 403/10 (Hogs - Plan) under the Farm Products Marketing Act.
Posting Date:
March 23, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 23, 2023 –
May 8, 2023
As part of the Ontario government's Red Tape Reduction Plan, the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to Regulation 761: Milk and Milk Products under the Milk Act to help reduce burden and costs for dairy processors and producer and processor associations and to stimulate economic growth in the sector while maintaining Ontario's high food safety and quality standards.
Posting Date:
March 23, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 23, 2023 –
May 8, 2023
The Ministry of Finance is proposing regulatory amendments that would enable FSRA's proposed amendments to the UDAP rule to ban deferred sales charges in segregated funds. This ban would protect consumers from high fees that they may not anticipate and is aligned with the direction announced by insurance regulators across Canada.
Posting Date:
March 17, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 17, 2023 –
May 3, 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.
Posting Date:
March 16, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 16, 2023 –
May 3, 2023
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission is proposing amendments to Regulation 414: Grapes for Processing - Marketing under the Farm Products Marketing Act to allow negotiating agencies established under the regulation to negotiate multi-year agreements.
Posting Date:
March 16, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 16, 2023 –
May 1, 2023
The Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario Act dates to 1962 with few changes since that time. The ARIO Act has served ARIO, government and industry well, but does not expressly reflect current and future research and innovation needs. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is proposing to modernize the ARIO Act which would help to ensure that the ARIO continues to be relevant today and serve the future needs of Ontario's agriculture sector. In addition to the proposed amendment to the Act, OMAFRA is proposed to amend O. Reg. 127/95 to update the definition of agricultural lands.
Posting Date:
March 15, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 15, 2023 –
April 14, 2023
The Ministry of Finance has launched its consultations on proposed regulations necessary for implementing a permanent target benefit framework in Ontario. This permanent framework would replace the temporary funding regulations currently in place for Specified Ontario Multi-Employer Pension Plans (SOMEPPs), which expire beginning in 2024.
The objective of the proposed permanent framework for target benefit pension plans is to strengthen governance, improve transparency and support long-term plan sustainability for plan members and employers through written policies, disclosures and funding requirements.
Regulations for consultation will be posted to this website in stages.
Posting Date:
March 15, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 15, 2023 –
June 30, 2023
Ontario is updating our the previous proposal published on November 21, 2021, to propose changes in four areas: to the proposed designation of rail, multi-lane highways, electricity transmission and waterfront projects.
Posting Date:
March 10, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 10, 2023 –
May 9, 2023
If enacted, Bill 71, Building More Mines Act, 2023 will create new statutory authorities for conditional filing and phased financial assurance, and the decision-maker for some decisions under the Mining Act will change. As a result, administrative amendments to several Ontario regulations will be required. This posting describes the proposed regulatory changes.
Posting Date:
March 9, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 9, 2023 –
April 23, 2023
If enacted, Bill 71, will add clarity and flexibility to mine rehabilitation requirements. Proposed regulatory amendments to closure planning and the Mine Rehabilitation Code would make the rehabilitation framework more adaptable to new technology and expert-driven, while ensuring protection for the environment, public health and safety.
Posting Date:
March 9, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 9, 2023 –
April 23, 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.
Posting Date:
March 8, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 8, 2023 –
April 24, 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.
Posting Date:
March 8, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 8, 2023 –
April 24, 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.
Posting Date:
March 8, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 8, 2023 –
April 24, 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.
Posting Date:
March 8, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 8, 2023 –
April 24, 2023
Following a request of the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA), the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to Regulation 430: Sheep - Plan that would introduce a limit to the number of years a sheep producer could serve consecutively as a member on the board before having a break in service as well as change the board's name from OSMA to "Ontario Sheep Farmers". A consequential change to the name of the board in Regulation 429: Sheep - Marketing is also required.
Posting Date:
March 7, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 7, 2023 –
April 21, 2023
Through Bill 71, Building More Mines Act, 2023, the Ministry of Mines is proposing to make amendments to the Mining Act that are intended to ensure Ontario has a modern and competitive regime for mineral exploration and development. The proposed amendments aim to reduce administrative burden, clarify requirements for rehabilitation and create regulatory efficiencies
Posting Date:
March 2, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 2, 2023 –
April 16, 2023
Through Bill 71, Building More Mines Act, 2023, the Ministry of Mines is proposing amendments to the Mining Act that would: (1) amend one of the requirements for obtaining a "recovery permit" and (2) provide the Minister with decision-making authorities in respect of exploration and mine rehabilitation.
Posting Date:
March 2, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 2, 2023 –
April 16, 2023
Through Bill 71, Building More Mines Act, 2023, the Ministry of Mines is proposing to make amendments to the closure plan framework under the Mining Act to improve timelines for preparing closure plans, reduce proponents' up-front expenses for opening or changing a mine, reduce the frequency of notifications and closure plan amendments required, and improve flexibility in closure planning.
Posting Date:
March 2, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 2, 2023 –
April 16, 2023
The Ministry of Mines (MINES) wants to provide further clarity for those requesting guidance on hobby mineral collecting.
Posting Date:
March 2, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 2, 2023 –
April 8, 2023
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is consulting on a proposal for legislative changes to modernize the Veterinarians Act, to allow for legislation and regulations that are flexible, modern, and reflective of the current practice of veterinary medicine, including more current approaches to professional regulation and governance.
Posting Date:
March 1, 2023
Open for Comments:
March 1, 2023 –
May 30, 2023
Ontario's Building Code is a regulation under the Building Code Act, 1992 which sets out minimum administrative and technical requirements for new construction, renovation, and change of use of buildings. New editions or major amendments to Ontario's Building Code are generally released every five years to coincide with updates to the National Construction Codes.
Posting Date:
February 27, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 27, 2023 –
April 27, 2023
We are proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 161/17 to the Public Lands Act. The key proposed amendments relate to what structures or things may not be placed or used for overnight accommodation on water over Ontario's public lands and are intended to reduce the environmental and social impacts of floating accommodations.
Posting Date:
February 24, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 24, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 23, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 23, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 23, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 23, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 23, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 23, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 23, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 23, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 21, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 21, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 21, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 21, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 21, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 21, 2023 –
April 11, 2023
Proposed amendments to O. Reg. 37/09 would expand eligibility of Ontario's film and television tax credits to include film and television productions distributed online and would introduce a requirement that eligible productions provide on-screen acknowledgement of Ontario tax credit support.
Posting Date:
February 21, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 21, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 21, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 21, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 21, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 21, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 21, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 21, 2023 –
April 11, 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.
Posting Date:
February 15, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 15, 2023 –
April 3, 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.
Posting Date:
February 15, 2023
Open for Comments:
February 15, 2023 –
April 3, 2023