Regulation - Minister
Removal of Highways 412 and 418 as Toll Highways (Highway 407 East Act, 2012)
Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Highway 407 East Act, 2012
Summary of Decision:
This regulation will set the toll amount on Highways 412 and 418 to zero from April 5, 2022 until May 31, 2023
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The current toll rates for light vehicles is $0.29/km and the toll rates for commercial vehicles range from $0.59 - $0.89/km.
The removal of tolls from Highways 412 and 418 does not result in new administrative costs to businesses, not for profit and the broader public sector. It also does not result in new compliance costs or any other burden for any stakeholders.
The removal tolls on Highways 412 and 418 is a relief measure to Ontarians and provides support to customers who need to use these highways, supports the government's commitment of making life easier for commuters across the province and provides further pandemic relief to users of the province's toll highway.
Removing tolls from highway 412 and 418 will generate savings to businesses and result in a revenue shortfall to government, estimated at $625.5 million to the end of the contract (FY 2045-46).
The intended outcomes cannot be met by non-regulatory options. Pursuant to the Highway 407 East Act, 2012, toll rate amounts, other than the legislated annual CPI adjustment, must be established by a Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) regulation.
The removal of tolls from Highways 412 and 418 offer an alternative transportation route for individuals and businesses in the Greater Toronto Area, in particular Durham Region, as well as Peterborough and adjacent areas and
will help reduce daily travel expenses for Highway 407 users by removing tolls on highway 412 and 418 and support the faster and more economical movement of people and improve convenience and choice for Ontarians by reducing the cost of using the tolled highway.
The removal of tolls from Highways 412 and 418 does not result in new administrative costs to businesses, not for profit and the broader public sector. It also does not result in new compliance costs or any other burden for any stakeholders.
The removal tolls on Highways 412 and 418 is a relief measure to Ontarians and provides support to customers who need to use these highways, supports the government's commitment of making life easier for commuters across the province and provides further pandemic relief to users of the province's toll highway.
Removing tolls from highway 412 and 418 will generate savings to businesses and result in a revenue shortfall to government, estimated at $625.5 million to the end of the contract (FY 2045-46).
The intended outcomes cannot be met by non-regulatory options. Pursuant to the Highway 407 East Act, 2012, toll rate amounts, other than the legislated annual CPI adjustment, must be established by a Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) regulation.
The removal of tolls from Highways 412 and 418 offer an alternative transportation route for individuals and businesses in the Greater Toronto Area, in particular Durham Region, as well as Peterborough and adjacent areas and
will help reduce daily travel expenses for Highway 407 users by removing tolls on highway 412 and 418 and support the faster and more economical movement of people and improve convenience and choice for Ontarians by reducing the cost of using the tolled highway.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
22-MTO015
Posting Date:
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Transportation passed a legislative change to the Highway 407 East Act, 2012, as part of the Fewer Fees, Better Services Act, 2022, ". that will remove Highways 412 and 418 from the Highway 407 East Act, 2012 and thereby remove them as toll highways, effective June 1, 2023. Concurrently, the ministry approved a regulation under the Highway 407 East Act, 2012 that will set the toll rates on Highways 412 and 418 to zero effective April 5, 2022.
Contact Address:
159 Sir William Hearst Ave
Toronto, ON
M3M 0B7
Toronto, ON
M3M 0B7
Effective Date:
February 18, 2022
Decision:
Approved