- As of Jan. 1, 2024, the province will require all child-care operators to develop a policy outlining what steps they will take to closely monitor when a child does not arrive/picked up as expected.
- Other new regulations taking effect on Monday will allow Ontario’s Information & Privacy Commissioner to fine individuals or organizations who inappropriately access or share a patient’s personal health information.
- Several changes to the tow-truck industry are set to come into force, including customer rights.
- Those include the right to provide consent to tow a car, where it will be towed, access to the vehicle after the fact and rights related to invoices and payments.
- The province will take over the tow-truck licensing regime from municipalities and will require certification of all towing operators and vehicle storage companies.
- Ontario is also adding several organisms to the invasive species list in the new year, including killer shrimp, most crayfish and several plants such as the tree of heaven.
- The province is also updating the Occupational Health and Safety Act to increase safety for crane operators on construction sites.
- Two new regulations taking effect will help ensure cranes are installed properly and inspected and maintained regularly.
- Ontario is also extending rules governing the purchase of alcohol across provincial borders. Consumers will be allowed to buy alcohol directly from businesses in other provinces until Jan. 1, 2026.
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