Past Proposals
| Hydro One Annual Compensation Disclosure |
| The government is proposing to pass a regulation under the Hydro One Accountability Act, 2018 (the Act), which would, if approved, prescribe certain requirements with respect to the Hydro One Limited annual compensation disclosure provisions under the Act. |
| Comments Due Date: March 23, 2019 |
| Construction Act: Proposed Amendments to Regulations |
| Amending the regulations under the Construction Act |
| Comments Due Date: March 18, 2019 |
| Consultation on the review of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 |
| The Ontario government is considering making changes to the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002. This legislation governs real estate brokerages, brokers and salespersons, setting the rules for how they conduct business and interact with consumers. The real estate sector and business practices have changed significantly since the act was passed. The ministry has heard from both consumers and real estate registrants that it is time to update the act and its regulations. |
| Comments Due Date: March 15, 2019 |
| Amending Evidence of Validation Exemption in Regulation 628 |
| This regulatory change will improve online licence plate renewals by extending the time that receipts can be used as evidence that licence plates were renewed until the sticker is provided to the plate owner in the mail. |
| Comments Due Date: March 8, 2019 |
| Amendments to O.Reg 473/07 ("Licences for Driving Instructors and Driving Schools") |
| Amendments to O.Reg 473/07 are being proposed to enable Beginner Driver Education (BDE) approved driving schools the option to provide digital delivery of all or some of the classroom portion of the BDE program, provided that other ministry requirements are met (e.g., approved curriculum). |
| Comments Due Date: March 8, 2019 |
| Driver Licence Electronic Validation |
| The ministry of transportation is seeking to amend O.Reg 340/94("Drivers' Licences"), made under the Highway Traffic Act, to online driver's licence renewal. |
| Comments Due Date: March 8, 2019 |
| Proposed Repeal of the Livestock Medicines Act and Replacement with Streamlined Regulation under the Animal Health Act, 2009 to continue the sale of designated livestock medicines in licensed Livestock Medicines Outlets |
| To protect animal health and ensure livestock farmers have ongoing access to designated livestock medicines, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is proposing to replace the existing Livestock Medicines Act and Regulation 730 with a new streamlined regulation under the Animal Health Act, 2009. If approved, proclamations and the new regulation would be effective July 1, 2019. |
| Comments Due Date: March 8, 2019 |
| Streamlining and Updating of Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements (source: Environmental Registry) |
| We are consulting on proposed amendments to Ontario's greenhouse gas emissions reporting program to refine or remove the collection of unnecessary data. The proposed amendments for the Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Quantification, Reporting and Verification regulation will reduce unnecessary reporting costs while ensuring data needed to support the Emissions Performance Standards program proposed in Ontario's Environment Plan is collected. |
| Comments Due Date: March 8, 2019 |
| 10th Year Review of Ontario's Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper (source: Environmental Registry) |
| The Ontario government is currently undertaking a review of the Endangered Species Act to improve protections for species at risk, consider modern and innovative approaches to achieve positive outcomes for species at risk, as well as to look for ways to streamline approvals and provide clarity to support economic development. |
| Comments Due Date: March 4, 2019 |
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