Past Proposals
The Ministry of Health is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 107/96: Controlled Acts made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, to support the College in creating the new emergency class certificate of registration.
Comments Due Date:
May 29, 2023
The Ministry of the Solicitor General proposes an amendment to the Coroners Act, which is the legislation that establishes the framework for conducting death investigations in Ontario. The proposed amendment would enable the creation of regulations that would govern the collection, retention, storage and disposal of tissue samples from a body that is subject to a post mortem examination or other exams or analyses as part of a coroner's investigation under that Act, and which may provide for the collection, retention, storage and disposal of such samples for the purpose of enabling genetic analysis.
Comments Due Date:
May 26, 2023
Amendments to Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
May 25, 2023
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking input on potential amendments to the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act, 2019 to improve animal welfare, strengthen compliance and enforcement and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
The proposed amendments relate to improving cost recovery, clarifying and updating Animal Care Review Board (ACRB) processes, and enhancing and clarifying inspector powers, which lead to strengthening welfare protections for animals. It is anticipated that these changes will lead to improvements in enforcement, compliance, and animal welfare.
Comments Due Date:
May 25, 2023
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking input on proposed amendments to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA) in order to: Address gaps in cost recovery provisions related to immediate Authorizations to Close; and Allow the appointment of more than one Deputy Fire Marshal.
The Ministry of the Attorney General is also seeking input on amendments to Part X of the FPPA, to support the Fire Safety Commission's (FSC) efficient operations by: Providing the commission with the authority to extend the time to appeal an order beyond the current 30-day period due to exceptional circumstances; and eliminate the three-member quorum requirement so that appeals before the commission can be heard by a single member.
Comments Due Date:
May 25, 2023
This notice provides an update on proposed regulatory changes to the Building Code, in respect of building code fees.
Comments Due Date:
May 21, 2023
The Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023, if passed, would amend the Building Broadband Faster Act, 2021 (BBFA). The proposed legislative amendments to the BBFA would create regulation-making authority for the Minister of Infrastructure (Minister) to clarify existing BBFA requirements.
The Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) is also proposing a technical housekeeping amendment to the definition of "proponent" in the BBFA.
A third update to the Building Broadband Faster in Ontario Guideline (Guideline) is proposed to provide greater clarity and improved guidance to broadband stakeholders.
MOI welcomes additional comments on the above proposals.
Comments Due Date:
May 21, 2023
The government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) intended to deter and protect tenants from bad faith evictions, where a landlord has falsely indicated they require the rental unit for their own use.
Comments Due Date:
May 21, 2023
The government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) intended to protect tenants from bad faith evictions due to renovations/repairs.
Comments Due Date:
May 21, 2023
The government is proposing to enact a Minister's regulation-making authority to enable the Minister to set minimum requirements which municipalities must impose on landowners, if they have rental replacement by-laws. This would increase consistency across and between municipalities that establish by-laws.
Comments Due Date:
May 21, 2023
The Ministry of Finance, in consultation with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery, is amending Subsections 165 (1) and (2) of Part V of the Corporations Act to remove requirements to constitute mutual insurance companies' boards in multiples of three, and to rather implement a requirement that mutual insurers have a Board ranging from a minimum of 6 directors to a maximum of 15 directors and make other complementary amendments as necessary. The Ministry is seeking input on the assessed impact of this change.
Comments Due Date:
May 19, 2023
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport ("Ministry") is seeking approval to amend the legislation of one of its transfer payment entities, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), in order to modernize, strengthen and clarify its governance and oversight framework, and to attract and retain public appointees to serve on its board.
Comments Due Date:
May 19, 2023
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing additional regulations to support the implementation of the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA). We are looking for your input on the proposed regulations before the TSSEA comes into effect.
If approved, the proposed additional requirements would be rolled out in in July 2023 (certificate fees) and January 2024 (other regulations)
Comments Due Date:
May 19, 2023
Proposed Amendments to the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 415/06 (General) under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 to:
1. reflect recent developments in online education; and
2. lay the groundwork for a strategic and streamlined approach to renewals of program approval.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
The Ministry of the Attorney General is proposing to amend section 27.2 of the Trustee Act to clarify that investment managers, who have delegated authority to invest trust assets, may invest in investment funds such as mutual funds.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
The Government of Ontario is developing a safe, reliable, and affordable energy supply across the province. This includes fostering innovation to create opportunities to more efficiently generate, store, deliver and use electricity.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
The Government of Ontario is keeping energy rates low and predictable. The Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) is proposing a legislative amendment to the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 (OEBA) that would, if passed, prohibit penalties or fines imposed under an Act and payable by an electricity or gas transmitter or distributor, as well as any other amounts that may be prescribed by regulation, from being recovered through their electricity or gas rates.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
Amendments are proposed to the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act to create an authorization process for special projects to test or demonstrate new activities, such as carbon storage. Changes would also enhance measures to safeguard people and the environment. If approved, changes would support related technological innovation in Ontario.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities is proposing amendments to the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 to:
1. change the name of the Act to the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005;
2. provide for formal legislated reviews of the Act every five years; and
3. establish the necessary authority for the ministry to refer outstanding administrative monetary penalties levied against illegal (unregistered) and non-compliant private career colleges to the Ministry of Finance for collection.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
We are proposing to amend the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, and supporting regulations, to allow for the issuance of licences for new dog train and trial areas, and to allow the transfer of licences.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
The Ministry of Health is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 135/18 ("Designation of Diseases") under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) to designate anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus as diseases of public health significance. The Ministry also proposes to make a corresponding amendment to Ontario Regulation 569 ("Reports") under the HPPA to specify reporting requirements for these diseases to Medical Officers of Health.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing to amend the Highway Traffic Act to create an offence to prohibit the overtaking of snow plows in echelon formation on higher-speed, multi-lane highways unless a full lane is available to complete the manoeuver safely.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
Amendments under Ontario Regulation 311/15 of the Pension Benefits Act to extend the deadline for actuarial cost certificates and allow plan administrators to provide certification of how the plan members' consent threshold for the conversion has been met. The amendment would give the CEO of FSRA the authority to request the consent and objection forms received by administrators.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
Proposal for amendments to the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 to establish regulation-making authority to permit the transfer of cannabis retail store licences as well as the transfer and sale of cannabis inventory between licensees, in circumstances specified by regulation.
Comments Due Date:
May 18, 2023
The Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) is proposing amendments to O. Reg. 429/04, Adjustments Under Section 25.33 of the Act, made under the Electricity Act, 1998 (the Regulation), the regulation that allocates Global Adjustment (GA) costs to electricity customers and sets out the rules for the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI). The proposed amendments are aimed at ensuring the Regulation fully reflects the policy intent and addresses the concerns of stakeholders identified by ENERGY.
Comments Due Date:
May 17, 2023
The Ministry of Education is consulting on the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, that if passed, will amend the Education Act, Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996, College of Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007, and Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001.
The Act, if passed, will help to re-focus Ontario's education system on student achievement, prioritizing hands-on learning and skills development in reading, writing and math, as well as continuing efforts to modernize our education system by unifying its focus on student achievement, putting highly qualified educators in the classroom and strengthening the voice of parents to enable students to succeed in life and work.
Comments Due Date:
May 16, 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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
May 15, 2023
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
May 15, 2023
It is the ministry's intent to continue to pilot new micromobility vehicles and to expand existing pilots when deemed appropriate and consistent with the ministry's road safety mandate. Furthermore, it is the ministry's desire to reduce regulatory burden where possible and streamline its existing micromobility regulatory approach.
The ministry is now proposing, as part of this regulatory registry, to regulate these multiple micromobility vehicles under one pilot regulation.
Comments Due Date:
May 9, 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.
Comments Due Date:
May 9, 2023
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to O. Reg. 403/10 (Hogs - Plan) under the Farm Products Marketing Act.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
May 8, 2023
The Ministry of Finance is proposing to make regulatory amendments to align financial insurance treatment for FHSA held at Ontario credit unions with that of other registered accounts (e.g. Registered Retirement Savings Plans, etc.). The FHSA is a new registered savings plan launching in 2023 providing tax benefits for eligible individuals saving for their first home. Amendments would also allow credit unions and caisses populaires to act as trustees for FHSAs, similar to other registered accounts.
Comments Due Date:
May 6, 2023
The government is proposing to amend the RTA to make the use of a form approved by the LTB mandatory for repayment agreements made under S.206 of the Act.
Comments Due Date:
May 6, 2023
The government proposing changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to double maximum fines for offences from $50,000 to $100,000 for individuals and from $250,000 to $500,000 for corporations.
Comments Due Date:
May 6, 2023
The government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) which would clarify and enhance rules related to the installation of air conditioning (A/C) units and enhance tenant access.
Comments Due Date:
May 6, 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.
Comments Due Date:
May 3, 2023
Reducing barriers by giving condo corporations more flexibility
Comments Due Date:
May 3, 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.
Comments Due Date:
May 3, 2023
Reducing Barriers by Giving Corporations and Businesses More Flexibility
Comments Due Date:
May 3, 2023
The proposed amendments would remove the requirement for administrators of pension plans to provide reminder notices about communication formats to members who are already receiving electronic communications when they retire.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
May 1, 2023
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) plans to introduce self-serve lottery ticket terminals (SSTs) in retail locations across the province as a means to increase lottery sales and modernize practices as retailers and consumers move towards self-check out models of service.
Comments Due Date:
April 29, 2023
The Ministry of Health is proposing amendments to R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565: Public Pools ("Regulation") under the Health Protection and Promotion Act to lower the legal age requirement for lifeguards, assistant lifeguards and aquatic instructors/coaches to fifteen (15) years of age.
Comments Due Date:
April 28, 2023
The Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act, 2022 (DPWRA) was enacted in April 2022. It provides certain rights and protections to digital platform workers who provide ride share, delivery, or courier services for payment through the use of digital platforms.
The legislation is not yet in effect. Regulations are required to address certain matters under the Act before it can be proclaimed into force. The government is consulting on these proposed regulations.
Comments Due Date:
April 27, 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.
Comments Due Date:
April 27, 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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
April 24, 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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
April 24, 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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
April 23, 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.
Comments Due Date:
April 21, 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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
April 16, 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
Comments Due Date:
April 16, 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.
Comments Due Date:
April 14, 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.
Comments Due Date:
April 11, 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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
April 11, 2023
The Ministry of Mines (MINES) wants to provide further clarity for those requesting guidance on hobby mineral collecting.
Comments Due Date:
April 8, 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.
Comments Due Date:
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.
Comments Due Date:
April 3, 2023
The College of Homeopaths of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 18/14 made under the Homeopathy Act, 2007, to create this new certificate of registration.
Comments Due Date:
March 30, 2023
The College of Opticians of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 869/93 made under the Opticianry Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Comments Due Date:
March 27, 2023
College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 866/93 made under the Medical Radiation and Imaging Technology Act, 2017, to create this new certificate of registration.
Comments Due Date:
March 27, 2023
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 865/93 made under the Medicine Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Comments Due Date:
March 27, 2023
The College of Naturopaths of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 84/14 made under the Naturopathy Act, 2007, to create this new certificate of registration.
Comments Due Date:
March 27, 2023
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 205/94 made under the Dentistry Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Comments Due Date:
March 27, 2023
The College of Midwives of Ontario is proposing amendments to O.Reg. 168/11 made under the Midwifery Act, 1991, to create this new certificate of registration.
Comments Due Date:
March 27, 2023
The Ministry of Health is proposing legislative amendments to the Medicine Act, 1991; Nursing Act, 1991; Medical Laboratory Technology Act, 1991; and the Respiratory Therapy Act, 1991 to give the Minister regulation-making powers regarding exempting persons from the provisions that place restrictions around the use of professional titles and holding oneself out as being qualified to practice the profession. Additionally, consequential changes to numerous Acts are proposed to ensure there no barriers to providing care.
Comments Due Date:
March 23, 2023
The proposed repeal of the Independent Health Facilities Act and replacement with the Integrated Community Health Services Centres Act, 2023.
Comments Due Date:
March 23, 2023
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 413/05 under the Highway Traffic Act which outlines requirements related to optional emergency lift axle override control on trucks and tractors. The proposed change would provide flexibility to manufacturers in how they ensure road safety without prescribing a narrowly defined technical approach and provide a clarification edit to regulatory wording recently identified.
Comments Due Date:
March 23, 2023
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is proposing regulatory amendments made under the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 needed to regulate the profession of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). The affected regulations include Ontario Regulation 74/15 (Registration), Ontario Regulation 209/94 (General), and Ontario Regulation 801/93 (Professional Misconduct).
Comments Due Date:
March 23, 2023
The Ministry of Health is proposing legislative amendments to section 3 of the Pharmacy Act, 1991 to update the scope of practice statement to include the term assessment.
Comments Due Date:
March 23, 2023
Proposing amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to extend its application to external data integrators that are not FIPPA institutions. If passed, such integrators would need to make information available about how the public may make requests for records, publish certain information annually and report annually to the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Comments Due Date:
March 23, 2023
New Regulation Related to Corporate Provisions Under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Corporation Act, 2022
Comments Due Date:
March 20, 2023
1. In certain proceedings before the Law Society Tribunal, an elected bencher lawyer is required to sit on the panel. It is proposed that this requirement be amended such that either an elected lawyer bencher or the Chair of the Tribunal are required to sit on those panels.
2. A motion in a Hearing Division proceeding may be heard by a one-person panel, unless a three-person panel is required. It is proposed that the requirement for a three-person motion panel in certain circumstances be replaced by the authority of the Tribunal Chair to decide whether a one-person or three-person panel should be assigned in each matter.
Comments Due Date:
March 17, 2023
The ministry is re-engaging with stakeholders through a consultation paper that sets out proposals for reform to the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 grouped in two categories broad consumer protection and empowerment, and sector-specific protections. This paper builds on the consultation that occurred in 2020-21 and includes many of the proposals that were in the 2020 consultation paper. Some of the proposals from 2020 have been updated to reflect feedback from respondents to the previous consultation and new proposals are also included. The ministry is seeking feedback on whether these proposals are supported by consumers and businesses.
Comments Due Date:
March 17, 2023
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing to introduce a digital learning module for air brake holders that may be completed as an alternative to the knowledge test currently required at time of renewal. The module can be accessed by drivers at any time, from any location, and will take about 30 minutes to complete. The learning module will be designed specifically for drivers and will focus on operational and practical knowledge a driver should have to operate a vehicle with air brakes.
Drivers will have the option to complete either the air brake learning module or the current air brake knowledge test; both will satisfy the knowledge renewal requirement.
Comments Due Date:
March 16, 2023
The Ministry of Health is proposing to make regulatory amendments to O.Reg. 107/96 made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, to exempt respiratory therapists from the prohibition on the controlled act of applying soundwaves for diagnostic ultrasound when acting under the order of a physician or nurse practitioner.
Comments Due Date:
March 10, 2023
The Ministry of Energy is seeking input on a proposal that would enable the Independent Electricity System Operator's (IESO) Smart Metering Entity (SME) to collect, process, manage and improve utilization of bi-directional smart metering data through the province's Meter Data Management/Repository (MDM/R).
Comments Due Date:
March 3, 2023
As part of the Child Welfare Redesign Strategy, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) has developed a new policy and program for youth transitioning from the care of children's aid societies. MCCSS is proposing to introduce regulatory amendments and issue a policy directive to hold children's aid societies clearly accountable for preparing youth to successfully exit their care and to introduce a new program for youth leaving care, to improve their long-term economic independence through life skills development, post-secondary education and pathways to employment.
Comments Due Date:
March 1, 2023
This proposal addresses the need to extend the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program (MVIS) program by six months to ensure business continuity for garage operators during a now extended transition period.
Comments Due Date:
February 27, 2023
Investigations Standard (to include ViCLAS) under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
February 4, 2023
Complaints about Special Constables under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
February 4, 2023
Matters Respecting the Appointment and Functions of Special Constables and the Authorization of Special Constable Employers under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
February 4, 2023
Code of Conduct for Special Constables under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
February 4, 2023
The Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances - Prohibition and Duties under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
February 4, 2023
Disclosure of Personal Information under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
February 4, 2023
Special Constable Uniforms under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
February 4, 2023
The College of Nurses of Ontario is proposing regulatory amendments to expand the scope of practice for RPNs including:
Irrigation, probing, debriding, and packing of a wound below the dermis or below a mucous membrane, venipuncture to start intravenous access using a solution of normal saline, when an individual requires medical attention & delay is likely to be harmful, and certain procedures for the purpose of assessing and/or assisting an individual with health management activities:- putting an instrument, hand, or finger beyond the individual's labia majora - putting an instrument or finger into an artificial opening into the individual's body
Comments Due Date:
January 14, 2023
We are proposing changes to the recreational catch limits and size limits for walleye in Lake of the Woods in order to address risks to the quality of the fisheries.
Comments Due Date:
January 9, 2023
The Ministry of Health is proposing an amendment to Reg. 965: Hospital Management under the Public Hospitals Act to eliminate the regulatory requirement to perform a laboratory examination of tissues removed during hip and knee replacement surgeries, by adding those tissues to the list of exclusions in s. 31 (2). Operating surgeons would retain the authority to submit any specimens for examination at their discretion.
Comments Due Date:
January 9, 2023
Conflicts of Interest under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
January 2, 2023
Vehicle Pursuits under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
January 2, 2023
Code of Conduct for O.P.P. Detachment Board Members under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Comments Due Date:
January 2, 2023