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 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
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
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
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
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