The province announced the regulations in a news release earlier this month, saying the new rules will take effect July 1.
CTV News Toronto has compiled a list of some of the changes.
Gas and fuel
The Ontario government amended the Gasoline Tax Act and the Fuel Tax Act amid unprecedented fuel prices. The province reduced the tax rate on petrol by 5.7 cents per liter and the fuel tax rate, which applies to diesel, by 5.3 cents per litre.
The tax cuts will last until December 31.
Severe disabilities
The province has announced that it is amending the aid regulation for children with severe disabilities to increase the financial assistance provided to families.
Officials said the province would raise the rate from the current maximum of $500 per month to $550 per month.
The added funds are intended to help eligible families pay for increased wages for personal and direct support workers, officials said.
Saving electricity in Ontario
The Ontario government continues to provide electricity price relief through the Ontario Electricity Rebate program.
The province said eligibility will extend to the common elements of multi-unit complexes that are at least 50 percent residential.
Firefighter training
The Ontario government is introducing a firefighter certification regulation under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act to establish mandatory minimum certification standards for firefighters. Officials say this will help ensure firefighters across the province have a more “consistent level of training.”
Tram cameras
The Ontario government has announced an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act to allow municipalities to use cameras on streetcars.
The purpose, officials say, is to enforce laws prohibiting motor vehicles from passing through open streetcar doors.
Tougher fines for unsafe workplaces
The government is amending the Health and Safety at Work Act to increase the maximum fines allowed for CEOs and directors of companies who fail to provide a safe working environment that results in a worker being seriously injured or killed at work.
“The new maximum fine will be $1.5 million if convicted, while fines for other individuals involved in such a case will rise to a maximum of $500,000,” the province said in its press release.
title: “Ontario Announces New Regulations. Here Are Some That May Affect You " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-20” author: “Andrew Larrabee”
The province announced the regulations in a news release earlier this month, saying the new rules will take effect July 1. CTV News Toronto has compiled a list of some of the changes. Gas and fuel The Ontario government amended the Gasoline Tax Act and the Fuel Tax Act amid unprecedented fuel prices. The province reduced the tax rate on petrol by 5.7 cents per liter and the fuel tax rate, which applies to diesel, by 5.3 cents per litre. The tax cuts will last until December 31. Severe disabilities The province has announced that it is amending the aid regulation for children with severe disabilities to increase the financial assistance provided to families. Officials said the province would raise the rate from the current maximum of $500 per month to $550 per month. The added funds are intended to help eligible families pay for increased wages for personal and direct support workers, officials said. Saving electricity in Ontario The Ontario government continues to provide electricity price relief through the Ontario Electricity Rebate program. The province said eligibility will extend to the common elements of multi-unit complexes that are at least 50 percent residential. Firefighter training The Ontario government is introducing a firefighter certification regulation under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act to establish mandatory minimum certification standards for firefighters. Officials say this will help ensure firefighters across the province have a more “consistent level of training.” Tram cameras The Ontario government has announced an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act to allow municipalities to use cameras on streetcars. The purpose, officials say, is to enforce laws prohibiting motor vehicles from passing through open streetcar doors. Tougher fines for unsafe workplaces The government is amending the Health and Safety at Work Act to increase the maximum fines allowed for CEOs and directors of companies who fail to provide a safe working environment that results in a worker being seriously injured or killed at work. “The new maximum fine will be $1.5 million if convicted, while fines for other individuals involved in such a case will rise to a maximum of $500,000,” the province said in its press release.