Act

Repeal the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and all associated regulations by December 31, 2021.

Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 296/18
Ontario Regulation 455/09
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Toxics Reduction Act, 2009
Summary of Decision:
We will repeal the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and its associated regulations on December 31, 2021. This will remove unnecessary duplication with the federal program and reduce burden for industry.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
18-MECP017
Posting Date:
December 6, 2018
Summary of Proposal:
As part of Ontario's proposal to reduce regulatory burden, we propose to repeal the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and its regulations on December 31, 2021.

By 2021, all Ontario toxic substances will covered by the federal Chemicals Management Plan. At this time, Ontario proposes to repeal the Toxics Reduction Act and will defer to the federal government's comprehensive program.
Contact Address:
Toxics Reduction Program
40 St. Clair Avenue West
4th floor
Toronto, ON
M4V 1M2
Canada
Royal Assent Date:
April 3, 2019
Decision:
Approved