Regulation - LGIC
A Proposal to add Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Powassan Virus to Ontario Regulation 569 (Reports)
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 569 (Reports)
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
HPPA
Summary of Decision:
ONTARIO REGULATION 172/23
made under the
HEALTH PROTECTION AND PROMOTION ACT
Made: June 22, 2023
Filed: June 23, 2023
Published on e-Laws: June 26, 2023
Published in The Ontario Gazette: July 8, 2023
AMENDING REG. 569 OF R.R.O. 1990
made under the
HEALTH PROTECTION AND PROMOTION ACT
Made: June 22, 2023
Filed: June 23, 2023
Published on e-Laws: June 26, 2023
Published in The Ontario Gazette: July 8, 2023
AMENDING REG. 569 OF R.R.O. 1990
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The proposed regulatory changes would not result in any fiscal impacts to public health units or health care practitioners. However, this may have resource implications as public health units will now conduct case and contact management as well as data entry, as per other Diseases of Public Health Significance.
Further Information:
Regulation
Proposal Number:
23-HLTC037
Posting Date:
April 3, 2023
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Health, in response to reports of emerging tick-borne diseases and an increase in blacklegged tick populations across Ontario, is proposing to amend the Minister's regulation under the HPPA (Ontario Regulation 135/18 "Designation of Diseases") to designate these diseases as diseases of public health significance (DoPHS).The Ministry is proposing a corresponding amendment to Ontario Regulation 569 "Reports" under the HPPA to specify the reporting requirements for these diseases to a medical officer of health.
The main vector for transmission for anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus is the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). Due to climate change and expanding ranges of blacklegged ticks in Ontario, the risk of contracting these tick-borne diseases is expected to increase. Since these diseases are not currently DoPHS, it is not possible to determine the burden or severity of illness in Ontario. Case reporting for these tick-borne diseases would support the detection of areas of emerging risk, enhance surveillance, and improve care, treatment, and support.
These proposed amendments are aligned with other DoPHS and reporting requirements in Ontario.
The main vector for transmission for anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus is the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). Due to climate change and expanding ranges of blacklegged ticks in Ontario, the risk of contracting these tick-borne diseases is expected to increase. Since these diseases are not currently DoPHS, it is not possible to determine the burden or severity of illness in Ontario. Case reporting for these tick-borne diseases would support the detection of areas of emerging risk, enhance surveillance, and improve care, treatment, and support.
These proposed amendments are aligned with other DoPHS and reporting requirements in Ontario.
Contact Address:
IDPP@ontario.ca
Effective Date:
July 1, 2023
Decision:
Approved