Act
Proposed legislative amendments to the Ontario Food Terminal Act, included in Bill 106, Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022.
Regulation Number(s):
n/a
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Ontario Food Terminal Act
Summary of Decision:
Bill 106, Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022 received Royal Assent on April 14, 2022. The proposed legislative amendments to the Ontario Food Terminal Act were approved.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The proposed amendments are enabling only. The proposal is not anticipated to result in costs or additional burdens to government or Ontarians at this time.
Further Information:
Ontario Food Terminal Act
Proposal Number:
22-OMAFRA006
Posting Date:
March 30, 2022
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry is proposing amendments to the Ontario Food Terminal Act (OFTA) to add a new section that would, if passed:
•Establish a duty for the Ontario Food Terminal Board (OFTB) to develop and maintain a contingency plan for emergency situations,
•Require the Board to plan for the carrying out of its operations at a temporary location, for no longer than 30 days in an emergency situation, and
•Allow the Minister to direct the OFTB to implement all or part of its contingency plan in the event of an emergency.
•Establish a duty for the Ontario Food Terminal Board (OFTB) to develop and maintain a contingency plan for emergency situations,
•Require the Board to plan for the carrying out of its operations at a temporary location, for no longer than 30 days in an emergency situation, and
•Allow the Minister to direct the OFTB to implement all or part of its contingency plan in the event of an emergency.
Contact Address:
Branch: COVID Policy and Programs Branch
Address: 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario
Address: 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario
Royal Assent Date:
April 14, 2022
Decision:
Approved