Past Proposals
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks ("ministry") is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 351/12 under the Environmental Protection Act to modernize and streamline permissions for certain waste management systems by moving additional waste types to the existing Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR).
Comments Due Date:
October 30, 2023
Ontario is exploring changes to streamline the permit-by-rule framework. This will help us propose improvements to the province's environmental permissions by moving more activities to permit-by-rule, while ensuring protection of the environment.
Comments Due Date:
October 30, 2023
Ontario is proposing a new regulation under the Environmental Protection Act, to allow owners of certain stormwater management works to self-register on the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR). We propose to amend Ontario Regulation 525/98 under the Ontario Water Resources Act, to exempt some stormwater management works in residential areas from approval requirements. We are also proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 287/07, made under the Clean Water Act, 2006, by removing the need for, limiting, or restricting the types of policies to be included in source protection plans where a significant drinking water threat is being managed through registration on the EASR.
Comments Due Date:
October 30, 2023
Ontario is proposing changes to O. Regs. 63/16 and 387/04 to further reduce burden related to water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains. The proposed amendments will ensure appropriate environmental protections are in place while reducing regulatory burden for construction and infrastructure projects.
Comments Due Date:
October 30, 2023
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is proposing to amend the Development Charges Act, 1997 to change the definition of an affordable residential unit for the purpose of discounting and exempting these units from municipal development-related charges (MDRCs). MDRCs are development charges, community benefits charges, and parkland dedication requirements.
Comments Due Date:
October 28, 2023
In March 2023, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada secured an investment from Volkswagen to invest $7 billion to establish an electrical vehicle battery manufacturing plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. The investment is the largest electrical vehicle-related investment in Canadian history.
Comments Due Date:
October 28, 2023
Following the passage of the Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023, the Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) is now proposing additional time-limited relief from legislative requirements for proponents to support the licence exemption powers of the OEB. If approved, this proposal, along with the OEB's new licence exemption powers, could enable proponents to run innovative pilots or demonstration projects that could benefit customers, the energy sector, and the broader economy and would support the province's energy transition to a more sustainable and clean energy future.
Comments Due Date:
October 27, 2023
The proposed GO Transit Station Funding Act, 2023, if passed, would create a new optional funding tool to allow municipalities to fund the design and construction of new GO stations and recoup the costs through a charge on new development within specified areas surrounding those new stations.
Comments Due Date:
October 25, 2023
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is proposing an amendment to O. Reg. 664/98 (Fish Licensing) made under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (FWCA) to add Jade Perch (Scortum barcoo) to the list of species that are eligible for aquaculture in Ontario. Only species listed in Schedule B (Species Eligible for Culture in Ontario) of O. Reg. 664/98 may be legally cultured in Ontario with an aquaculture licence.
Comments Due Date:
October 23, 2023
The purpose of the proposed regulation is to:
-Return land located in the Town of Ajax to the Greenbelt Area that was removed in 2022 to support the goal to build 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years, as significant progress on approvals to build homes on these lands has not been made within the stipulated timelines.
Comments Due Date:
October 20, 2023
The regulation would provide a framework for property not required by school boards to meet current or future pupil accommodation needs, to better leverage surplus school board property for public education and other provincial priorities, such as long-term care homes and affordable housing.
To support this intent, the Ministry of Education is consulting on regulatory amendments to Ontario Regulation 444/98.
Comments Due Date:
October 19, 2023
The proposed regulation would set out any requirements that a school board must meet to acquire a school site for pupil accommodation where the site would be shared with an entity other than another school board, a municipality or child care centre.
To support this proposed regulation, the Ministry of Education is consulting on a new regulation to be made under subsection 195(1.6) of the Education Act (Act).
Comments Due Date:
October 19, 2023
On March 15, 2023, the Ministry of Finance launched consultations on proposed regulations necessary for implementing a permanent target benefit framework in Ontario. The consultation closed on June 30, 2023. The government appreciates the comments and feedback it received.
In response to stakeholder feedback, a second paper is now posted for consultation, which includes a set of revised proposals and additional details.
Comments Due Date:
October 17, 2023
Regulation changes are proposed to implement recent changes to the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act to establish a framework for authorizing special projects to test or demonstrate new or innovative activities using certain types of wells. Changes are also proposed to well security exemptions and caps, going forward, for all wells under this act.
Comments Due Date:
October 16, 2023
The Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) is proposing to amend O. Reg. 506/18 to streamline the exemption process for eligible building owners by removing the requirement to submit supporting documentation when submitting either an on-going or annual exemption notice from reporting.
Comments Due Date:
October 14, 2023
The Ministry of Solicitor General invites feedback from security guards and private investigators, agencies, employers, training providers, and associations related to private security, on training for licensure and how it prepares individuals for the industry.
The purpose of this consultation is to inform potential regulatory changes that would ensure consistent high-quality training that is relevant to industry needs.
Comments Due Date:
October 13, 2023
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is considering potential regulatory amendments to O. Reg 261/22 under FARPACTA that would prescribe criteria for alternatives to Canadian experience and update language proficiency testing requirements. This regulatory proposal is contingent on a legislative amendment to FARPACTA contained in the Working for Workers Act, 2023 (Bill 79) being passed by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, receiving Royal Assent, and coming into force, as introduced.
Comments Due Date:
October 10, 2023
The Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) is proposing to prescribe minimum weapons and equipment requirements for public order units and emergency response teams/units/members under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
Comments Due Date:
October 10, 2023
Description of proposed rules for discipline-related adjudication hearings that will be set out in regulation under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
Comments Due Date:
October 10, 2023
Through the Building More Mines Act, 2023, the Ministry of Mines ("Ministry") sought public comment during spring 2023 on proposals to make changes to the Mining Act and its associated regulations. The Ministry is now proposing regulatory amendments that support the goals of the legislative amendments.
Comments Due Date:
October 9, 2023
Proposed regulation related to Ontario Police Arbitration Adjudication Commission (OPAAC) under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
Comments Due Date:
October 2, 2023
Proposed regulation regarding the recovery by the Ontario Police Arbitration Adjudication Commission (OPAAC) of costs related to police discipline-related hearings under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
Comments Due Date:
October 2, 2023
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing regulatory amendments under the Invasive Species Act, 2015 that would classify 10 species and four genera of species as either prohibited or restricted invasive species.
Comments Due Date:
October 2, 2023