Regulation - Minister
Proposed regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 403/10: Hogs - Plan
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 403/10: HOG - PLAN
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Farm Products Marketing Act
Summary of Decision:
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) made amendments to O. Reg 403/10: Hogs - Plan revising Ontario Pork's (OP) governance structure and modernized the regulation. Amendments include:
• Clarifying requirements for the administration of the election (e.g., timelines to submit nomination forms, nomination form requirements) and authorizing the local board to establish additional requirements within an administrative document ("form").
• Providing the board with authority to call, hold and chair Zone council meetings.
• Limiting all eligible individuals to serve on the board to a lifetime limit of 14 years on the board.
• Simplifying provisions related to the approval of associations while maintaining the framework requiring associations to have a constitution and a distinct association area, providing the board with greater flexibility, and permitting the amalgamation of existing associations subject to board approval.
• Consequential amendments and necessary transition provisions.
The Commission has the authority to amend O. Reg. 403/10, subject to the approval of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The Regulation was filed with the Registrar of Regulations and are now in effect.
• Clarifying requirements for the administration of the election (e.g., timelines to submit nomination forms, nomination form requirements) and authorizing the local board to establish additional requirements within an administrative document ("form").
• Providing the board with authority to call, hold and chair Zone council meetings.
• Limiting all eligible individuals to serve on the board to a lifetime limit of 14 years on the board.
• Simplifying provisions related to the approval of associations while maintaining the framework requiring associations to have a constitution and a distinct association area, providing the board with greater flexibility, and permitting the amalgamation of existing associations subject to board approval.
• Consequential amendments and necessary transition provisions.
The Commission has the authority to amend O. Reg. 403/10, subject to the approval of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The Regulation was filed with the Registrar of Regulations and are now in effect.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There are no new compliance or administrative costs, or savings associated with the additional proposed amendments to O. Reg. 403/10: Hogs - Plan.
Further Information:
O. Reg. 403/10
Proposal Number:
23-OMAFRA005
Posting Date:
March 23, 2023
Summary of Proposal:
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 403/10 (Hogs - Plan). These proposed amendments are in addition to the proposed amendments posted to the Regulatory Registry on November 4, 2022 (closed December 19, 2022) to realign hog producing zones which are still being considered by the Commission.
The proposed additional amendments simplify and clarify administration of the regulation for the board and provide better alignment with the approach in other board regulations. Proposed amendments include:
•Clarify requirements related to the administration of the election from the regulation (e.g., timelines to submit nomination forms, nomination form requirements) and authorize the local board to establish additional requirements within administrative document, referred to as a "form", reducing the complexity of the current regulation and providing the board with flexibility to adjust these requirements as it deems appropriate.
•Provide the board with authority to call, hold and chair zone council meetings, enabling a more efficient and consistent process for the election of local board members.
•Limit all individuals that are eligible to serve on the board to a lifetime limit of 14 years on the board, allowing for the introduction of new perspectives on the board while providing sufficient time for succession planning.
•Simplify the provisions related to the approval of associations while maintaining the existing framework requiring associations have a constitution and a distinct association area, providing the board with greater flexibility and permitting the amalgamation of existing associations subject to the board's approval.
•Include any consequential amendments and necessary transition provisions as result of these amendments.
The Commission has the authority to amend O. Reg. 403/10 with the approval of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The proposed additional amendments simplify and clarify administration of the regulation for the board and provide better alignment with the approach in other board regulations. Proposed amendments include:
•Clarify requirements related to the administration of the election from the regulation (e.g., timelines to submit nomination forms, nomination form requirements) and authorize the local board to establish additional requirements within administrative document, referred to as a "form", reducing the complexity of the current regulation and providing the board with flexibility to adjust these requirements as it deems appropriate.
•Provide the board with authority to call, hold and chair zone council meetings, enabling a more efficient and consistent process for the election of local board members.
•Limit all individuals that are eligible to serve on the board to a lifetime limit of 14 years on the board, allowing for the introduction of new perspectives on the board while providing sufficient time for succession planning.
•Simplify the provisions related to the approval of associations while maintaining the existing framework requiring associations have a constitution and a distinct association area, providing the board with greater flexibility and permitting the amalgamation of existing associations subject to the board's approval.
•Include any consequential amendments and necessary transition provisions as result of these amendments.
The Commission has the authority to amend O. Reg. 403/10 with the approval of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Contact Address:
Branch: Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariat
Address: Ontario Government Bldg. 5th Flr,1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2
Address: Ontario Government Bldg. 5th Flr,1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2
Effective Date:
September 29, 2023
Decision:
Approved