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Recent events on the Registry, including new and updated proposals and approved regulations
Safer Municipalities Act, 2024 - Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2024
The Ontario government has introduced the Safer Municipalities Act, 2024, that, if passed, will enact the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2024.
Targeted Regulatory Exemption to the Ontario Fire Code Compliance Deadline for Sprinklers in Designated Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes
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.
Designation of Areas under the French Language Services Act (FLSA)
Expansion of the designation in six areas
As part of the Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2024 the government is proposing legislative amendments to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to strengthen provincial leadership and coordination of emergency management and support enhanced community emergency management capacity.
The Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2024 (Bill or Act), if passed, would amend the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Retirement Homes Act, 2010. The proposed bill includes amendments that aim to enhance the quality of life and care for seniors in Ontario by advancing priorities in three key areas: improving dementia care and supports; supporting seniors, their families and caregivers; and protecting seniors and enhancing social connections. The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) is seeking input on the proposed amendments to the FLTCA.
Minister's Regulation to implement the appointment of Regional Chairs
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has the authority under section 218.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to appoint the heads of council for the Regional Municipalities of Niagara, Peel and York during the 2022-2026 term of council.
The Ministry of Health is proposing to amend Reg. 553 (Areas Comprising Health Units) and Reg. 559 (Designation of Municipal Members of Boards of Health) under the Health Protection and Promotion Act to effect the voluntary mergers of specified local public health agencies. Consequential amendments would also be required to Reg. 569 (Reports).
Proposed changes to regulations under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is considering changes to the regulations under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 to require individual licensees to report their use of force to the licensed business that employs them, to require licensed businesses to submit their use of force reports in limited circumstances to the Registrar, and to update the uniform and vehicle requirements for security guards.
The Ontario Farm Product Marketing Commission is proposing to amend regulations that apply to agricultural marketing boards, their bylaws and their reporting requirements. The proposal is intended to reduce unnecessary burden on boards, enhance oversight and modernize the regulations.
Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park Preliminary Management Plan
We have prepared a preliminary management plan for Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park to outline the policies we are proposing to guide the park's long-term protection, development and management. We are now presenting this proposal for public review and comment.
Proposal to amend the regulation to adopt the Ontario Electrical Safety Code 2024.
Proposal from the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
Discussion Paper: Regulating Commercial-Scale Geologic Carbon Storage Projects in Ontario
A decision has been made to proceed with the design of a legislative framework for commercial-scale geologic carbon storage in Ontario that would enable the development of technology-ready commercial-scale projects and the continued testing and demonstration of newer carbon storage technologies.
This is a narrowly scoped proposal that would allow MNR, in limited circumstances, to take action to address a hazardous well that could harm people, property or the natural environment and pursue a non-compliant well operator for the costs of remediation.