Act
Engagement on Proposed Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
Regulation Number(s):
n/a
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
Summary of Proposal:
The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) establishes the province's legal framework for managing emergencies by defining the authority and responsibilities accorded to provincial ministries, municipalities, and to specific individuals.
In 2023, the province released the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan, which outlines Ontario's vision and roadmap for emergency management. One goal of a modernized EMCPA is to deliver on and align with the goals and actions outlined in the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan.
Building on feedback to date from partners and stakeholders, Emergency Management Ontario is seeking further input on five key focus areas to inform the development of a proposed modernized legislative framework that reflects an increasingly complex emergency landscape, is informed by best practices and lessons learned, and aligns with Ontario's emergency management vision.
Five Key Focus Areas:
1. The scope of emergency and emergency management
2. One-window approach to provincial emergency management coordination
3. Enhancing coordination between government, broader public sector and external partners
4. Improving the consistency, quality and inclusivity of emergency management programs
5. Reflecting how Ontario works with First Nations partners in emergency management
Within each focus area, background information is provided along with discussion questions to facilitate meaningful feedback.
This discussion guide will be open for feedback until August 26, 2024.
To share responses with Emergency Management Ontario, please send your response by email to EMOPolicy@Ontario.ca or regular mail to the contact address below. If you are providing your response(s) on behalf of an organization, please identify the organization.
Contact Address
Emergency Management Policy and Governance Branch
Emergency Management Ontario
Treasury Board Secretariat
315 Front St. W
Toronto, ON M7A 0B8
In 2023, the province released the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan, which outlines Ontario's vision and roadmap for emergency management. One goal of a modernized EMCPA is to deliver on and align with the goals and actions outlined in the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan.
Building on feedback to date from partners and stakeholders, Emergency Management Ontario is seeking further input on five key focus areas to inform the development of a proposed modernized legislative framework that reflects an increasingly complex emergency landscape, is informed by best practices and lessons learned, and aligns with Ontario's emergency management vision.
Five Key Focus Areas:
1. The scope of emergency and emergency management
2. One-window approach to provincial emergency management coordination
3. Enhancing coordination between government, broader public sector and external partners
4. Improving the consistency, quality and inclusivity of emergency management programs
5. Reflecting how Ontario works with First Nations partners in emergency management
Within each focus area, background information is provided along with discussion questions to facilitate meaningful feedback.
This discussion guide will be open for feedback until August 26, 2024.
To share responses with Emergency Management Ontario, please send your response by email to EMOPolicy@Ontario.ca or regular mail to the contact address below. If you are providing your response(s) on behalf of an organization, please identify the organization.
Contact Address
Emergency Management Policy and Governance Branch
Emergency Management Ontario
Treasury Board Secretariat
315 Front St. W
Toronto, ON M7A 0B8
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
No new direct compliance costs to regulated entities.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Discussion Guide
Proposal Number:
24-TBS009
Posting Date:
July 3, 2024
Comments Due Date:
August 26, 2024