Past Proposals
The Ministry of Energy is seeking feedback on the next update to the province's Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP) which would set out the direction for Ontario's energy future for the next 20 years.
Comments Due Date:
December 16, 2016
ServiceOntario is proposing four regulatory amendments in support of amendments to the Vital Statistics Act and the Change of Name Act which received Royal Assent on April 19, 2016, but have not yet been proclaimed.
Comments Due Date:
December 9, 2016
The Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (EBR) provides a number of opportunities for the public to influence and be involved with the government's decision making process when it comes to protecting the environment.
The application of the EBR is determined by two regulations
Ontario Regulation 73/94 (General)
Determines which ministries and Acts are subject to various aspects of the EBR
Ontario Regulation 681/94 (Instrument Classification)
Determines which instruments (such as
Comments Due Date:
November 28, 2016
Proposed changes to the insurance requirements for real estate professionals (salespersons, brokers and brokerages)
Comments Due Date:
November 23, 2016
Proposed housekeeping and accessibility amendments to Regulation 1015 under the Securities Act that would: update provisions relating to over-the-counter trading and electronic filing; make other housekeeping changes; and allow relevant forms to be made available in an accessible document format.
Comments Due Date:
November 21, 2016
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing to amend regulatory licence renewal requirements for Class D drivers
Comments Due Date:
November 17, 2016
ENERGY introduced proposed legislation to put in place an 8% rebate on electricity bills for eligible customers. Creation of regulations under Ontario Rebate for Electricity Consumers, Act, 2016 (Bill 13), if passed, would establish regulatory mechanisms to support the delivery of the 8% rebate. The government also committed to build on existing programs to provide further rate relief for eligible low-density rural customers and to expand Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) eligibility.
Comments Due Date:
November 12, 2016
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change's review of components of the Environmental Bill of Rights and to seek public feedback.
Comments Due Date:
November 8, 2016
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) proposes revoke Ontario Regulation 153/99 - Ontario Power Generation (O. Reg. 153/99) under the Environmental Protection Act.
O. Reg. 153/99 sets sulphur dioxide (SO2) and total nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission limits on Ontario Power Generation (OPG) facilities in the aggregate. The Regulation is no longer needed in view of OPG having substantially reduced its SO2 and NOx emissions as a result of Ontario's phase-out of coal.
Comments Due Date:
November 6, 2016
The Ministry of Energy is proposing to make regulatory amendments to Ontario Regulation 95/05 that would support the Ontario Energy Board in delivering, through local distribution companies (LDCs), pilot programs that test alternative pricing options that are aimed at achieving the RPP objectives of reducing system peak, supporting the achievement of efficient electricity systems operation and investment, and enhancing consumer choice and control.
Comments Due Date:
October 31, 2016
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change is proposing a number of revisions and updates to the Ministry's Technical Guide to Renewable Energy Approvals to provide additional guidance in support of the regulatory amendments which came into effect on May 1, 2016 (EBR Decision Notice 012-4493). The purpose of the Technical Guide is to provide an explanation of the requirements to complete an application for an REA in accordance with O. Reg. 359/09 under the Environment.
Comments Due Date:
October 31, 2016
The Ministry of Infrastructure is proposing the creation of a fee regulation that would set out the following application fees: 1) Relief from Forfeiture and 2) Co-ownership.
Comments Due Date:
October 24, 2016
Ontario is conducting a review of the changing nature of the workplace. An Interim Report has been released with a range of options to amend Ontario's Labour Relations Act, 1995 and Employment Standards Act, 2000 to better protect workers while supporting business in today's economy. The review's Special Advisors are seeking submissions on the options in the Interim Report.
Comments Due Date:
October 14, 2016
The Red Tape Challenge is an online consultation platform designed to engage businesses, the public, and other stakeholders to help identify and improve Ontario regulations that are unclear, outdated, redundant or unnecessarily costly for business. Help Ontario cut red tape; submit your ideas today!
Comments Due Date:
September 30, 2016
Draft regulation proposed on Reductions in the Maximum Total Cost of Borrowing a Payday Loan
Comments Due Date:
September 29, 2016
The ministry is consulting on options for Ontario's Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation (O. Reg. 218/01).
Comments Due Date:
September 13, 2016
The proposed amendment to Regulation 909 would implement section 24 of the PBA, as amended by Bill 236, the Pension Benefits Amendment Act, concerning advisory committees
Comments Due Date:
September 12, 2016
This bulletin and regulations outline the rules and guidelines that apply to builders and homeowners regarding repair work (repair warranty) and agreements regarding repairs (repair agreements).
Comments Due Date:
September 8, 2016
The Ministry of Infrastructure is proposing to bring forward a regulation that would enable Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (Infrastructure Ontario) to provide advice and services to school boards for purposes related to circulation of their surplus real property.
Comments Due Date:
September 5, 2016
Proposal to add the City of London to Ontario Regulation 277/99. This regulation designates which municipalities may use red light camera system evidence and prescribes a set of intersection codes to identify the location of red light cameras.
Comments Due Date:
September 5, 2016
The amendments to Regulation 334 are being proposed to ensure consistency with recently approved changes to legislation and existing requirements regarding the application of the Environmental Assessment Act, and to support other ministries and agencies in meeting government objectives and commitments.
Comments Due Date:
September 5, 2016
The proposed regulatory changes would remove one product and set or update test methods, scope and/or efficiency requirements for 15 products.
Comments Due Date:
September 2, 2016
The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) is proposing to amend O. Reg. 308/12 (the Regulation) and the Provincial Standards for Early Exploration, which are referred to in the Regulation.
For a full description, see the Ontario Regulation 308/12 Environmental Registry posting.
Comments Due Date:
September 1, 2016
The Ministry is seeking input on a technical discussion paper as a first step in considering the inclusion of select plant and production processes with air and noise emissions in the EASR. The proposal would require persons engaging in eligible activities that meet specified environmental requirements to register their activities in the EASR rather than apply for a traditional ECA under section 9 of the Environmental Protection Act (EPA).
Comments Due Date:
August 29, 2016
An AGCO-led initiative that is focused on identifying and moving forward with common sense changes to the regulatory rules and procedures that govern horse racing in Ontario.
Comments Due Date:
August 26, 2016
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is soliciting public comment to inform its development of a revised pilot framework to allow the operation of electric low-speed vehicles on certain roads in Ontario. A pilot project would enable the ministry to establish rules, monitor and safely evaluate the pilot.
Comments Due Date:
August 23, 2016
On May 28, 2015, the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act, 2015 ("PRPP Act") received Royal Assent. The Jobs for Today and Tomorrow Act (Budget Measures), 2016 amended the PRPP Act to further facilitate harmonization with other jurisdictions and ensure the efficient operation of pooled registered pension plans ("PRPPs").
These draft regulations will complete the legal framework for the establishment and administration of PRPPs in Ontario and enable the PRPP Act to be proclaimed.
Comments Due Date:
August 19, 2016
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing to repeal provisions in Regulation 628 (Vehicle Permits) relating to the issuance of refunds for remaining validation on a returned licence plate.
The proposal will affect licence plate holders of regular vehicles (including one time fees for trailers, off-road vehicles, and municipal fire trucks). Commercial motor vehicles will not be affected.
Certain exceptions to allow for refunds are proposed to be retained by policy
Comments Due Date:
August 17, 2016
Through Regulation 440, the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) delegates powers to the local board and provides for the establishment of negotiating agencies to determine matters such as minimum prices and terms and conditions of sale of regulated vegetables. The Commission is proposing to amend Regulation 440 to remove the provisions establishing negotiating agencies and to add provisions establishing an industry advisory committee.
Comments Due Date:
August 12, 2016
The Ministry of Labour is consulting on a proposal to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training Regulation (O. Reg. 297/13) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to mandate hazard awareness training for construction workers.
Comments Due Date:
August 12, 2016
The creation of a polymer birth certificate that could include parental names and places of birth.
Comments Due Date:
July 29, 2016
To revise the FMPM, FIM and FOSM to incorporate changes resulting from the approval of MNRF's new Declaration Order for Forest Management on Crown Lands in Ontario (MNR-75), and to keep them current.
Comments Due Date:
July 28, 2016
ServiceOntario is proposing an amendment to O. Reg 442/95 under the Business Regulation Reform Act, 1994
Comments Due Date:
July 26, 2016
Determining Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) eligibility of electricity consumers served by registered market participants rather than a licensed distributor, where the consumer being served becomes an embedded market participant.
Comments Due Date:
July 18, 2016
To invite comment on the proposed amendments to the boundary of Killbear Provincial Park.
Comments Due Date:
July 18, 2016
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking a review of the definition of a road-building machine (RBM) as it is currently found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Comments Due Date:
July 14, 2016
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing twelve fee increases for driver, vehicle and carrier products and services, as indicated in Section 17(1) of Regulation 628 (Vehicle Permits), Section 1 of Regulation 381/98 (Special Permits), Section 26 (1) of Regulation 340/94 (Drivers' Licences), Section 8 of Regulation 473/07 (Licences for Driving Instructors and Driving Schools), and Section 1 of Regulation 273/07 (Administrative Penalties) under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Comments Due Date:
June 16, 2016
The Red Tape Challenge is an online consultation tool designed to engage businesses, the public, and other stakeholders to help identify and improve Ontario regulations that are unclear, outdated, redundant or unnecessarily costly for business. Help Ontario cut red tape; submit your ideas today!
Comments Due Date:
June 15, 2016
Proposed consequential amendments to Regulation 1015 that would update defences relating to insider trading offences resulting from amendments to the Securities Act.
Comments Due Date:
June 9, 2016
This consultation paper outlines potential reductions in the total cost of borrowing a payday loan for the consideration of stakeholders.
Comments Due Date:
May 20, 2016
Regulation 440 (Vegetables for Processing - Marketing) establishes the composition of the negotiating agencies that negotiate minimum prices and contract terms and conditions for vegetables for processing in Ontario.
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission is proposing to amend Regulation 440 to specify minimum requirements for the representation of active growers as participants of each negotiating agency.
Comments Due Date:
May 1, 2016
The government is proposing to amend O. Reg. 237/09 to set the deposit insurance limit at $250,000 and to permit credit unions to own insurance brokers as subsidiaries.
Comments Due Date:
April 30, 2016
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking a review of the definition of a road-building machine (RBM) as it is currently found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Comments Due Date:
April 30, 2016
This posting describes and requests feedback on amendments being considered to Regulation 909 under the Pension Benefits Act to eliminate the 30% pension investment rule.
Comments Due Date:
April 29, 2016
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend Ontario Regulation 26/05 made under the Travel Industry Act to reduce regulatory burden and harmonize pricing and advertising provisions for all types of travel services.
Comments Due Date:
April 18, 2016
The Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (EBR) provides a number of opportunities for the public to influence and be involved with the government's decision making process when it comes to protecting the environment.
Comments Due Date:
April 11, 2016
The proposed amendments would allow Municipal Solid Waste to qualify for the cellulosic ethanol multiplier in proportion to the demonstrated bio-based content of post-diverted feedstock. They would also streamline the regulation by removing portions that are no longer applicable and incorporate the current CGSB and ASTM standards for ethanol and ethanol-blended gasoline.
Comments Due Date:
April 1, 2016
The proposed regulation would allow recent amendments to the PBA to come into effect. The amendments to the PBA allow the existing rules that apply to single employer pension plans (SEPPs) in circumstances of a merger to apply also to multi-employer pension plans (MEPPs).
Comments Due Date:
March 21, 2016
The draft Strategy outlines a resource recovery and waste reduction road map for Ontario which would:
• set goals;
• articulate key government actions that would support the implementation of the vision and goals; and
• identify performance measures to measure progress towards achieving the vision and goals.
Comments Due Date:
February 29, 2016
MCIIT is seeking public input on a second set of draft regulations related to the compliance and enforcement authorities of the Act, and designating additional entities to enable appropriate information sharing. In addition, the ministry is seeking input on a draft Minster's Order setting out the continuation of our settlement and integration programs.
Comments Due Date:
January 29, 2016
The Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure is proposing amendments to the Customer Service Standard as well as consequential revocation of regulations and minor administrative/housekeeping changes to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (O. Reg. 191/11).
Comments Due Date:
January 15, 2016
Certain regulations made under the Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act are expected to be proposed to be revoked upon the proposed repeal of the legislation under which they were made. Specifically, the Securities Act and Commodity Futures Act are expected to be proposed to be repealed as part of the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System (CCMR) project to modernize and harmonize capital markets regulation.
Comments Due Date:
January 4, 2016