Regulation - LGIC
Designation of Additional Areas: amendment to Ontario Regulation 407/94
Regulation Number(s):
407/94
793/21
793/21
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
French Language Services Act
Summary of Decision:
The designation of the City of Sarnia was approved and will come into force on November 1, 2024.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There are no impacts to regulated entities, including profit and not-for-profit businesses, municipalities, and the Broader Public Sector, if the City of Sarnia is designated. All costs to ensure the delivery of government services and programs in French resulting from the city's designation under the French Language Services Act will be wholly funded by the Province of Ontario.
Further Information:
French Language Services Act
Proposal Number:
21-OFA001
Posting Date:
March 10, 2021
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Francophone Affairs proposes to add the City of Sarnia to the list of designated areas under the French Language Services Act. The proposed amendment to the regulation has been requested by the Francophone community of Sarnia and is supported by the city's Mayor and the member of the Provincial Parliament representing this area.
If approved, this designation would come into force three years from the date of designation to allow ministries time for French-language services capacity building. After the three-year period, any member of the public who requests provincial government services has the right to be served in French in any head office of a provincial government ministry or agency located in or that serves this area.
If approved, this designation would come into force three years from the date of designation to allow ministries time for French-language services capacity building. After the three-year period, any member of the public who requests provincial government services has the right to be served in French in any head office of a provincial government ministry or agency located in or that serves this area.
Contact Address:
Suite 2501, 700 Bay St
Toronto, ON M7A0A2
Toronto, ON M7A0A2
Effective Date:
November 1, 2024
Decision:
Approved