Legislation

intended to help protect drinking water at the source and safeguard human health and the environment

Canada's first environmental assessment legislation to ensure protection of the environment

promotes sustainable development to be achieved through pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health

created to support renewable energy from wind, solar, biogas and biomass and boost new investment, promote new green economy jobs and better protect the environment; the act ensures Ontario's role as a renewable energy leader and encourages Ontarians to embrace a culture of conservation

brings together and builds upon the many projects launched by groups and individuals to protect and restore the health of Lake Simcoe and its watershed

provides a comprehensive nutrient management framework for Ontario's agricultural industry, municipalities and other generators of materials containing nutrients, including clear environmental protection guidelines

regulates sewage disposal and 'sewage works', prohibits the discharge of polluting materials into water supply, regulates permits to draw water from ground or surface water sources, approves and regulates wells and water works

legislation includes provisions to develop and implement a new risk-based registry and approvals system which will update and improve the current system of environmental approvals

reduction and elimination of harmful pesticides, lessening the impact on the environment and on human health

created to protect human health through the control and regulation of drinking-water systems and drinking-water testing; ensures that all municipal drinking water systems operate with MOE approval, that all operators are trained and certified to provincial standards, and that testing meet legally binding standards and be conducted in licensed and accredited laboratories

pollution prevention and protection of human health through the reduction of toxic substances and by informing the public about toxic substances

mandate to develop, implement and operate waste diversion programs - to reduce, reuse or recycle waste

The Water Opportunities Act was passed in the Legislature on November 23, 2010. It will encourage the creation and export of innovative clean water technology, promote water conservation, attract economic development and create jobs.