Act
Proposed amendments to the Modernizing Ontario for People and Businesses Act, 2020
Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Modernizing Ontario for People and Businesses Act, 2020
Summary of Decision:
The amendments included in Bill 227, Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024 received Royal Assent on December 4, 2024.
The changes to the Preamble and Regulatory Modernization Principles came into effect upon Royal Assent. All other changes in this proposal will come into effect at a later date to be proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
No comments were received on this proposal.
The changes to the Preamble and Regulatory Modernization Principles came into effect upon Royal Assent. All other changes in this proposal will come into effect at a later date to be proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
No comments were received on this proposal.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The proposed changes to MOPBA introduce new requirements to provincial ministries. The proposed amendments are not expected to directly impact regulated entities or result in any new costs.
Further Information:
Modernizing Ontario for People and Businesses Act, 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 11
Bill 227, Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024
Proposal Number:
24-MRTR001
Posting Date:
November 20, 2024
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Red Tape Reduction (MRTR) is proposing amendments to the Modernizing Ontario for People and Businesses Act, 2020 (MOPBA) that include new requirements for ministries to analyze and report on the potential regulatory and administrative impact of proposed Government of Ontario instruments affecting individuals.
MRTR is proposing the following changes to MOPBA:
• Updating the Act's preamble to reflect the government's continued commitment to reducing burdens and improving services for individuals.
• Amending the principles of regulatory modernization to include individuals and requiring Government of Ontario ministries to reflect on these principles when developing proposals where applicable.
• Requiring Government of Ontario ministries to complete an analysis of regulatory impact and publish that analysis when an instrument governed by MOPBA is being proposed that would affect an individual where applicable.
• Providing regulation making authority to the Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) respecting, among other things, criteria for when an analysis of regulatory impact on individuals is required and the manner of its publication.
Some of the proposed changes are intended to come into effect at a later date after supporting regulatory amendments are created. Additional details about how the requirements will be applied will be determined during regulation development. For details on the specific changes, the full proposal can be found here: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-43/session-1/bill-227#BK19
MRTR is proposing the following changes to MOPBA:
• Updating the Act's preamble to reflect the government's continued commitment to reducing burdens and improving services for individuals.
• Amending the principles of regulatory modernization to include individuals and requiring Government of Ontario ministries to reflect on these principles when developing proposals where applicable.
• Requiring Government of Ontario ministries to complete an analysis of regulatory impact and publish that analysis when an instrument governed by MOPBA is being proposed that would affect an individual where applicable.
• Providing regulation making authority to the Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) respecting, among other things, criteria for when an analysis of regulatory impact on individuals is required and the manner of its publication.
Some of the proposed changes are intended to come into effect at a later date after supporting regulatory amendments are created. Additional details about how the requirements will be applied will be determined during regulation development. For details on the specific changes, the full proposal can be found here: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-43/session-1/bill-227#BK19
Contact Address:
Ministry of Red Tape Reduction, Policy Development Unit, 7th Flr, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1C1
Royal Assent Date:
December 4, 2024
Decision:
Approved