Past Proposals
We are proposing to add new waste materials to the Off-Farm Anaerobic Digestion Materials Protocol under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002. The proposed changes would result in consistent eligibility of organic waste materials from the production of ingredients, irrespective of where the ingredients are produced.
Comments Due Date:
February 18, 2025
The Ministry of Health is posting a notice of a proposed regulation under PHIPA for public consultation in the period December 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025.
The proposed amendment to O. Reg. 329/04 (General) under PHIPA (the PHIPA Regulation) would name Ornge as a "Prescribed Person" (i.e., a Prescribed Registry) in respect of its planned operation of the Critical Care Information System, replacing Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation.
The PHIPA Regulation currently identifies "Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation" as the prescribed person in respect of the Critical Care Information System under section 13 of the PHIPA Regulation.
Comments Due Date:
February 18, 2025
The Ministry of Mines ("The Ministry") is seeking feedback on a set of proposed changes as part of its ongoing commitment to being a leading jurisdiction in mineral exploration and development. These proposed changes seek to expand the availability of public geoscience data and clarify requirements and minimize unnecessary administrative and reporting processes associated with early mineral exploration assessment work reporting requirements.
Comments Due Date:
February 18, 2025
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness is seeking input on proposals that would amend the Milk Act and the Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001 to:
• support consistency in the end use pricing of milk ingredients used in the processing of milk products; and
• enable the transfer of the food safety and quality provisions from the Milk Act and its regulations to future regulations under the Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001 (FSQA).
Amendments to the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) will also be required to align with these changes.
Comments Due Date:
February 14, 2025
We are proposing to amend the General Regulation under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) to: extend the application of the conditional exemptions to species newly classified as threatened or endangered, and, amend the conditions in the conditional exemption for wind facilities to reduce impacts to endangered bat species.
Comments Due Date:
February 12, 2025
The Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (MTCG) are proposing a regulation that would provide police services and accommodation providers with operational clarity regarding urgent demands, annual reporting and requirements for maintaining a register.
Comments Due Date:
February 12, 2025
The Municipal Act, 2001 and City of Toronto Act, 2006 require municipalities to establish codes of conduct that apply to members of council and certain local boards.
Comments Due Date:
February 10, 2025
The Ministry of Energy and Electrification (Ministry) is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 735/20, made under the Electricity Act, 1998 and legislative amendment to the Electricity Act, 1998. These proposed amendments would, if approved, allow certain amounts payable to non-emitting electricity resources to be funded by proceeds from the Future Clean Electricity Fund, as determined by the Minister.
Comments Due Date:
February 8, 2025
Following a request of the Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board (OFCTGMB), the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 208/09 Tobacco - Marketing to change the deadline date by which producers must submit their acreage declarations to the OFCTGMB. The proposal is intended to enhance the financial stability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance of the OFCTGMB, benefiting both the local board and its tobacco producer members.
Comments Due Date:
February 3, 2025
The Ministry of the Solicitor General ("ministry") is proposing potential regulations to: set requirements for breeders and third parties involved in the sale and transfer of dogs; set record-keeping requirements related to keeping identification, health and/or breeding information on dogs; and set exemptions for specific puppy mill prohibitions already in the PAWS Act.
Comments Due Date:
February 1, 2025