Past Proposals
The Ontario government is seeking suggestions for regulatory reconciliation and cooperation opportunities to support its participation on the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (RCT).
Comments Due Date:
December 31, 2017
The Ministry of Finance is proposing to create a new Minister's Regulation that will increase fees for each of the four classes of licences under the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006.
Comments Due Date:
December 18, 2017
On May 30, 2017, the Government of Ontario announced that there would be a review of the regulatory exemptions and special rules under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. The Ministry of Labour is seeking input on the current exemptions that apply to pharmacists. The Ministry invites feedback from all interested stakeholders on the impact of the exemptions.
Comments Due Date:
December 15, 2017
On May 30, 2017, the Government of Ontario announced that there would be a review of the regulatory exemptions and special rules under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. The Ministry of Labour is seeking input on the current exemptions that apply to architects. The Ministry invites feedback from all interested stakeholders on the impact of the exemptions.
Comments Due Date:
December 15, 2017
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario is proposing new regulatory requirements to support implementation of section 110.5 of the Highway Traffic Act authorizing the introduction of certified over-dimensional vehicles escorts.
See attachment for a description of the proposed changes.
Comments Due Date:
December 9, 2017
Tarion is seeking feedback on a proposed policy for enhanced deposit protection coverage for buyers of new non-condominium freehold homes in Ontario.
Comments Due Date:
December 8, 2017
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Ontario Fire Code related to the checking, inspection, and testing of standpipe systems.
Comments Due Date:
November 30, 2017
ENERGY is proposing to amend existing regulations that prescribe what Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) and Unit Sub-Meter Providers (USMPs) must include in their invoices to customers. Highlights of the amendments include requirements to provide dynamic messaging with respect to savings associated with the Fair Hydro Plan, key information on the front page of the bill, and a simplified glossary of terms.
Comments Due Date:
November 27, 2017
ENERGY is proposing to amend an existing regulation to require unit sub-meter providers to pay an allocation of cost assessments with respect to expenses incurred and expenditures made by the Ontario Energy Board in the exercise of its powers.
Comments Due Date:
November 24, 2017
The Ministry of Energy proposes to define energy storage facilities within the regulation and amend the application of Global Adjustment for Class B energy storage facilities.
Comments Due Date:
November 24, 2017
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is proposing amendments to a regulation under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to introduce new types of Oversize/Overweight Permits and to set the applicable fees
Comments Due Date:
November 23, 2017
The Ministry is proposing a regulation that would enable the creation of offset credits for use in Ontario's cap and trade program.
Comments Due Date:
November 18, 2017
Ontario has previously indicated its intent to link its program with the program of California and
Quebec. Ontario is now putting forward a proposal to make a number of amendments to the existing cap and
trade program regulations to provide for linking, set 2021-2030 caps and other amendments aimed at
improving fair and equitable treatment amongst program participants. This includes administrative amendments to improve data reliability and program efficiency.
Comments Due Date:
November 6, 2017
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is seeking input on changes that would modernize the Upholstered and Stuffed regulation (Ontario Regulation 218/01) under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000. The changes are intended to maintain public safety while reducing unnecessary burden on business.
Comments Due Date:
November 2, 2017
MNDM proposes that the current Assessment Work Regulation (O. Reg. 6/96) and the Claim Staking and Recording Regulation (O. Reg. 43/11) will be revoked and replaced by a new Assessment Work Regulation and a new Mining Claim Regulation. These will reflect the technical changes to the Mining Act in Schedule 2 of the Bill 39, the Aggregate Resources and Mining Modernization Act, 2017.
Comments Due Date:
October 21, 2017
• Amendments to the Pesticides Act and Environmental Protection Act to transition the pesticide licensing program from paper-based to online service delivery. Licences would be issued automatically online if prescribed requirements are met, and certain information about pesticide licences would be made publically available.
Comments Due Date:
October 20, 2017
• The proposed Cutting Unnecessary Red Tape Bill, 2017 is the second annual burden reduction bill.
• The first annual burden reduction bill, Bill 27, was introduced in September 2016 and passed March 2017.
• The objective of this annual legislation is to reduce regulatory burdens and practices that cost businesses time and money, while protecting environmental and health standards and enhancing worker safety.
Comments Due Date:
October 18, 2017
Proposals related to the regulation of condominium managers and condominium management providers including:
1. Complaints, insurance and other requirements
2. Code of ethics and discipline and appeals committees
Comments Due Date:
October 16, 2017
In the 2016 Budget, the government announced that it would implement all of the recommendations contained in the 2015 Report on the Review of the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994 (CUCPA) (the Report). In implementing the recommendations, amendments to 11 Ontario regulations under various statutes are being proposed that would aim to treat credit unions and Caisses Populaires on a more equal footing with banks and other financial institutions.
Comments Due Date:
October 13, 2017
The Ministry of Finance proposes regulatory amendments that fulfill a 2017 Budget commitment to strengthen investor protections relating to syndicated mortgage investments.
Comments Due Date:
October 13, 2017
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has approval for forest management on Crown lands under the Environmental Assessment Act through Declaration Order MNR-75. MNR-75 includes requirements for MNRF to revise and submit the Manuals for Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) approval within 18 months of the August 25, 2015 approval date. The MOECC Director granted a three month extension to submit the Manuals for LGIC approval (i.e., May 22, 2017).
Comments Due Date:
October 5, 2017
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 361/98 (Motor Vehicles), made under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA). If approved, the regulatory amendments would enable emissions testing using remote on-board diagnostics (OBD) technologies. Additionally, minor housekeeping changes are being proposed to ensure that the regulation is up-to-date.
Comments Due Date:
October 2, 2017
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, 2017
The designation of SIPDDA under the Regulatory Modernization Act, 2007 would make it clear that the Ministry of Community and Social Services can:
• Publicly post information about ministry compliance inspections of MCSS-funded developmental services agencies and Developmental Services Ontario
• Share certain information with other ministries
• Authorize inspections from other ministries
Comments Due Date:
September 28, 2017
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) is seeking feedback on the attached report outlining recommendations to government from the Operating Engineers Expert Panel. This feedback will inform the government's consideration of the panel's recommendations.
Comments Due Date:
September 26, 2017
Proposed regulations under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (ONHWPA) and the Building Code Act to support the establishment of new home warranty coverage for certain residential condominium conversion projects.
Comments Due Date:
September 25, 2017
The Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (the "ONHWP Act") was created to provide deemed statutory warranties for new homes. The Tarion Warranty Corporation (Tarion) is consulting on a draft regulation required in order to proclaim amendments previously made to the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act and the Condominium Act that would extend most new home warranties to certain residential condominium conversion projects (RCCPs).
Comments Due Date:
September 25, 2017
Amendments are proposed to regulations under the Registry Act and Land Registration Reform Act which would support the modernization of survey plan preparation and filing in the electronic land registration system
The proposed amendments to O.Reg. 49/01 under the Condominium Act, 1998 would clarify the process for registration of encumbrances and discharges of encumbrances relating to common elements condominiums.
Comments Due Date:
September 25, 2017
Proposed Amendments to Ontario Regulation 909: Superintendent Consent for Annuity Purchases on Wind Up & Extended Allocation of Payments from the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund.
Comments Due Date:
September 8, 2017
UPDATE: The deadline for feedback on the Ministry of Finance's consultation document has been extended. Submissions must be received on or before September 8, 2017.
The Ministry of Finance is considering recommending amendments to the Land Transfer Tax Act and regulations to facilitate the payment and administration of the land transfer tax (LTT) under section 3 in certain circumstances.
Comments Due Date:
September 8, 2017
New regulation made under section 5.1 of the Charities Accounting Act
Comments Due Date:
August 29, 2017
This proposal is for a new regulation to govern the conversion of existing mining claims into new cell-based mining claims, changes to the current General Regulation O. Reg. 45/11 and the revocation of the existing Forms Regulation O. Reg. 44/11. These regulations will support the implementation of amendments to Ontario's Mining Act, made in Schedule 2 of Bill 39, the Aggregate Resources and Mining Modernization Act, 2017.
Comments Due Date:
August 25, 2017
Regulatory proposal related to amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 that would support the filing of periodic condo returns, which includes information about condo corporations, as well as the creation of a publicly accessible database of information about all condo corporations in the province.
Comments Due Date:
August 22, 2017
The proposed regulatory changes, if passed, would set or update test methods, scope and/or efficiency requirements for 15 products in the manner outlined below.
Comments Due Date:
August 2, 2017
Sandbanks Provincial Park is located approximately 15 km southwest of Picton in Prince Edward County, in southeastern Ontario.
An amendment to the boundary of Sandbanks Provincial Park is being proposed. This minor amendment to the Crown land use direction will be posted on the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas.
Comments Due Date:
July 31, 2017
The discussion paper, "Addressing Food and Organic Waste in Ontario", serves as the basis for preliminary discussions with stakeholders to inform the development of the Food and Organic Waste Framework.
Comments Due Date:
July 30, 2017
The Ministry of Labour is seeking feedback on a draft Minister's regulation that outlines the process and criteria to be used by classification panels in making determinations about a trade's classification or reclassification.
Comments Due Date:
July 30, 2017
MCSCS is working with federal, provincial, municipal and nuclear generating station partners to establish a sound and scientifically defensible Planning Basis for the PNERP. MCSCS is seeking public input on a Planning Basis discussion paper and proposed updates to the PNERP Master Plan. This input will inform the final proposed update to the Master Plan.
Comments Due Date:
July 28, 2017
Proposal for changes under the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 related to the practice of multiple representation as part of Phase 1 of the review of Ontario's real estate rules.
Comments Due Date:
July 24, 2017
A summary of the findings from Phase 2 of the Travel Industry Act review and proposals for possible changes to the Travel Industry Act, 2002 (TIA) and O.Reg.26/05, the regulatory framework for travel agents and wholesalers in Ontario
Comments Due Date:
July 24, 2017
Improved municipal asset management planning is a vital step in Ontario's Municipal Infrastructure Strategy and will provide the foundation to improving the long-term sustainability of infrastructure throughout the province. The purpose of the proposed regulation is to implement best practices throughout the municipal sector and provide a degree of consistency to support collaboration between municipalities, and among municipalities and the province.
Comments Due Date:
July 24, 2017
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services would like your feedback on the proposed amendments to the Boilers and Pressure Vessels regulation (O. Reg. 220/01) under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (Act).
Comments Due Date:
July 17, 2017
This posting outlines the intended content of regulations to amend the framework for single employer pension plan to jointly sponsored pension plan mergers.
Comments Due Date:
July 10, 2017
To protect Quetico Provincial Park's outstanding natural and cultural heritage, and guide its use, development, management and operation for a 20-year period.
Comments Due Date:
July 4, 2017
A proposed regulation to prescribe the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation, Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation and Metrolinx for the purposes of paragraph 142(3)(d) of the Securities Act, which provides authority to exempt Crown agents from certain Ontario Securities Commission rules regulating derivatives transactions.
Comments Due Date:
June 26, 2017
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change is proposing amendments to the cost recovery provisions of the Used Tires regulation (O. Reg. 390/16) made under the Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016 to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive wind up plan of the Used Tires program.
Comments Due Date:
June 20, 2017
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing to amend the 5-year time limited exemption for two-way radios under Ontario's Distracted Driving Law.
Comments Due Date:
June 15, 2017
Proposed regulation prescribing the circumstances in which the Superintendent of Financial Services may make a special order regarding the preparation of a new valuation report under subsection 87(6) of the Pension Benefits Act.
Comments Due Date:
June 12, 2017
Proposed regulatory amendments to Regulation 909 to allow the Superintendent of Financial Services to impose administrative penalties for contraventions of certain sections of the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) and associated regulations.
Comments Due Date:
June 12, 2017
This posting outlines the intended content of regulations that would establish new voting rights for the members of the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO).
Comments Due Date:
June 12, 2017
ENERGY is proposing to amend existing regulations and introduce new ones related to electricity invoicing to implement the changes introduced by OFHPA, if passed. These proposed amendments would remove outdated informational messaging from invoices; introduce new messaging requirements related to OFHPA initiatives; and inform customers about resultant bill impacts. These amendments would also exempt Hydro One from specified requirements, as appropriate.
Comments Due Date:
June 10, 2017
Energy has proposedlegislation to refinance a portion of the Global Adjustment (GA) as contemplated in the OFHPA. Creation of new regulations under the proposed OFHPA would support the implementation of the refinancing of GA. Amendments to existing regulations (O. Reg. 429/04 and O. Reg. 280/14) would provide the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Local Distribution Companies (LDC) with the necessary authority related to their OFHPA activities.
Comments Due Date:
June 10, 2017
ENERGY has proposed legislation to enable distribution rate protection; on-reserve delivery credit; tax-based funding for new programs and moving the majority of the RRRP costs to provincial funds. Creation of regulations under the OEBA, would establish mechanisms to support tax-based funding for a portion of RRRP, continue the Ontario Electricity Support Program, establish distribution rate protection and the on-reserve delivery credit as tax-based funded programs.
Comments Due Date:
June 10, 2017
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:
May 31, 2017
The purpose of this proposal is to provide a summary of the regulation proposal under consideration by the Ministry. Specifically, this notice outlines the proposed classes of structures; associated criteria; proposed circumstances in which the class occupational authority would not apply; and the proposed manner of giving notice to vacate the lands.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2017
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is proposing amendments to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with respect to registration of mobile cranes and concrete pumps and annual inspection requirements.
Comments Due Date:
May 15, 2017
Legislative amendments to OCTAA were enacted in December 2016 setting up the structure for a new administrative penalties framework to be used by the Ontario College of Trades in enforcing the OCTAA. As part of the implementation of these amendments, the Ministry of Labour is consulting on what the penalty amounts should be, and any other relevant details, including publication of notices of contravention.
Comments Due Date:
May 13, 2017
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing to increase the knowledge and road test fees for all commercial classes (class A, B, C, D, E and F) under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Comments Due Date:
May 1, 2017
The Ministry is proposing to amend the regulation O. Reg. 210/11 in order to specify that Infrastructure Ontario may provide refinancing to non-profit, social and co-operative housing providers where certain criteria have been met.
Comments Due Date:
April 23, 2017
Proposed Amendments to O. Reg. 114/94 (General) Out-of-Hospital Premises Inspection Program under the Medicine Act, 1991
Comments Due Date:
April 21, 2017
Regulatory proposals related to the Condominium Act, 1998 and the Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 that support the implementation of an administrative authority under each act and other matters relating to implementation.
Comments Due Date:
April 10, 2017
The Ministry of Energy's proposed amendments would, if approved, take steps toward increasing the existing Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) credits by 50%, and expand eligibility to some consumers who are not currently eligible for the program.
Comments Due Date:
April 8, 2017
The Ministry of Energy is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 429/04 (Adjustments Under Section 25.33 of the Act) made under the Electricity Act, 1998 ("O. Reg. 429/04") in order to expand eligibility under the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) to include electricity consumers and market participants with an average monthly peak demand greater than 500 kilowatts (kW) and less than 1 megawatt (MW).
Comments Due Date:
April 8, 2017
Proposed regulation related to the amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 that will improve how condominiums are governed and strengthen the transparency and accountability of condo boards.
Comments Due Date:
March 30, 2017
Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan commits to implementing a Renewable Fuel Standard for gasoline, which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline by 5% by 2020.
Comments Due Date:
March 12, 2017
Following the Council's consideration of the consultation feedback, the Council has now finalized the report. Attached is the final report submitted by BLAC to the Minister on February 3, 2017.
Comments Due Date:
March 7, 2017
Per 2016 Ontario Provincial Budget announcement: elimination of the annual licensing fees for adoption agencies / individual licensees.
Comments Due Date:
March 6, 2017
A consultation draft of proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 124/99.
Comments Due Date:
February 27, 2017
Proposed regulation related to the licensing and regulation of condominium managers and condominium management providers in Ontario.
Comments Due Date:
February 24, 2017
A park management statement is required for Chapleau-Nemegosenda Rivers Provincial Park to replace the 2006 Interim Management Statement direction for the protection and management of the park. Chapleau-Nemegosenda Rivers Provincial Park is a 17,732 hectare waterway class park located approximately 15 kilometres northeast of the town of Chapleau. The park was established in 1973 to protect the traditional and recreational canoe-route, as well as associated cultural and natural heritage values.
Comments Due Date:
February 23, 2017
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:
January 31, 2017
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing regulatory amendments for furbearers and small game, including game reptile and game amphibian, under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. The proposed changes will support the current ministry strategic direction towards taking a broader landscape approach to wildlife management. The draft Small Game and Furbearer Management Framework provides policy direction for these changes.
Comments Due Date:
January 30, 2017
The proposed regulation would establish the Ontario Climate Change Solutions Deployment Corporation, to be funded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account in accordance with section 71 of the Climate Change Mitigation and Low-carbon Economy Act.
Comments Due Date:
January 30, 2017
Proposed amendments to Regulation 909 (the General Regulation) would update references to portability to recognize retired members' access to them.
Comments Due Date:
January 20, 2017
The following regulatory changes will need to be made in order to implement the project:
• Define retrospective look-back period for the application of licence plate denial to enhance collection of defaulted fines;
• Identify actors that will be exempt from the application of plate denial.
Comments Due Date:
January 16, 2017
Proposed amendments to the General Regulation (O. Reg. 237/09)
Comments Due Date:
January 9, 2017
Amendment to O.Reg 493/01 to change the definition of a net metered generation facility to align with the Ministry of Energy's proposed amendment to O.Reg 541/05: Net Metering, to remove the 500 kW cumulative output capacity limit on net renewable energy generation equipment.
Comments Due Date:
January 6, 2017
The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the "College") proposed amendments to the Registration Regulation, O. Reg. 383/00 under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 (the Act).
Comments Due Date:
January 5, 2017