Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

Purposes and Interpretation

0.1 The purposes of this Act are, (a) to provide for emergency management to safeguard the health, safety, welfare and property of the people of Ontario; (b) to facilitate co-ordination as part of emergency management, including amongst, (i) individuals, (ii) municipalities, (iii) Indigenous communities, (iv) organizations in the public and private sectors, (v) federal, provincial and territorial governments, and (vi) international organizations; and (c) to provide for emergency powers. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 1 - 03/12/2025

1 In this Act, Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, section 1 of the Act is amended by adding the following definition: (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 2 (1)) “designated government entity” means a prescribed Government of Ontario agency, board, commission or other entity, other than a ministry; (“entité gouvernementale désignée”) “emergency” means a situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions that could result in serious harm to persons or substantial damage to property and that is caused by the forces of nature, a disease or other health risk, an accident or an act whether intentional or otherwise; (“situation d’urgence”) “emergency area” means the area in which an emergency exists; (“zone de crise”) “emergency management” means organized activities undertaken to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to and …

Governance

2 (1) The Minister shall provide leadership in and ensure co-ordination of emergency management in Ontario. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Powers, duties and functions (2) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister, (a) may monitor and assess hazards, risks, vulnerabilities, resources and facilities in Ontario, which may include, (i) authorizing surveys or studies to identify and record actual or potential hazards, risks and vulnerabilities that could cause or exacerbate an emergency in any part of Ontario, and (ii) authorizing surveys or studies of resources and facilities to maintain and provide information necessary for the effective development of emergency management programs and emergency plans; (b) may monitor, review, assess and advise on the development and implementation of emergency management programs and emergency plans; (c) may co-ordinate or deliver training or exercises…

2.0.1 (1) The Minister shall develop a provincial emergency management strategy that outlines strategic emergency management objectives for the Province. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Annual report (2) The Minister shall prepare an annual report on the provincial emergency management strategy detailing the progress that has been made on achieving the strategic emergency management objectives. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Review (3) At least every five years, the Minister shall review the provincial emergency management strategy and revise it as needed. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Public availability (4) The Minister shall make the provincial emergency management strategy and the annual reports available to the public on a website of the Government of Ontario or in such other manner as may be prescribed. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Not a regulation (5) For greater certain…

2.0.2 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint a Commissioner of Emergency Management, who shall operate under the Minister’s direction. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Powers, duties and functions (2) The Commissioner of Emergency Management, (a) shall direct the operations of the provincial emergency management organization; and Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, subsection 2.0.2 (2) of the Act is amended by striking out “and” at the end of clause (a) and by adding the following clause: (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (2)) (a.1) shall co-ordinate implementation of the provincial planning framework; and (b) may exercise the powers and shall perform the duties and functions that may be prescribed or delegated to the Commissioner. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Advisory committee (3) The Commissioner of Emergency Management shall es…

2.0.3 There shall be a provincial emergency management organization that forms part of the Minister’s Ministry, which shall operate under the direction of the Commissioner of Emergency Management to assist the Minister in the co-ordination of emergency management in Ontario. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1) - 03/12/2025

2.0.4 (1) A committee of the Executive Council is established for the purposes of this Act. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Composition (2) The committee shall be comprised of a chair, vice-chair and members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council from among the members of the Executive Council. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Secretary (3) The Commissioner of Emergency Management shall act as the secretary to the committee. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Duties and functions (4) The committee shall, (a) perform any advisory duties or functions that the Executive Council directs, which may include direction to advise the Executive Council on the co-ordination of emergency management under this Act; and (b) report to the Executive Council at least annually on its activities. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 3 (1). Transition (5) The members of the committee immediately before the day…

Municipal Emergency Management and Declaration of Emergency

2.1 (1) Every municipality shall develop and implement an emergency management program and the council of the municipality shall by by-law adopt the emergency management program. 2002, c. 14, s. 4. Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, subsection 2.1 (1) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 5) Emergency management program, municipalities (1) Every municipality shall, in accordance with the regulations, develop and implement an emergency management program that contains the emergency management plan required by section 3 and meets the requirements of this section and the regulations. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 5. Same (2) The emergency management program shall consist of, (a) an emergency plan as required by section 3; (b) training programs and exercises for employees of the municipality and other persons…

3 (1) Every municipality shall formulate an emergency plan governing the provision of necessary services during an emergency and the procedures under and the manner in which employees of the municipality and other persons will respond to the emergency and the council of the municipality shall by by-law adopt the emergency plan. 2002, c. 14, s. 5 (1). (2) Repealed: 2002, c. 14, s. 5 (1). Co-ordination by county (3) The council of a county may with the consent of the councils of the municipalities situated within the county co-ordinate and assist in the formulation of their emergency plans under subsection (1). R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 3 (3). Specific emergencies may be designated (4) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may designate a municipality to address a specific type of emergency in its emergency plan and, if so required, the municipality shall include the type of emergency specified…

3 (1) Every municipality shall, in accordance with the regulations, develop and implement an emergency management plan that conforms to the provincial planning framework and meets the prescribed requirements. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 6. Adoption (2) The council of the municipality shall by by-law adopt the emergency management plan. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 6. Specific emergency (3) A regulation made for the purposes of subsection (1) may require one or more municipalities to address a specific type of emergency in their emergency management plans. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 6. Joint plan (4) A regulation made for the purposes of subsection (1) may provide for the development and implementation of an emergency management plan jointly by two or more municipalities. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 6. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 14, s. 5 (1-3) - 15/04/2003 2025, c. 16,…

4 (1) The head of council of a municipality may declare that an emergency exists in the municipality or in any part thereof and may take such action and make such orders as he or she considers necessary and are not contrary to law to implement the emergency plan of the municipality and to protect property and the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the emergency area. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 4 (1). Declaration as to termination of emergency (2) The head of council or the council of a municipality may at any time declare that an emergency has terminated. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 4 (2). Minister to be notified (3) The head of council shall ensure that the Minister is notified forthwith of a declaration made under subsection (1) or (2). R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 4 (3); 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Premier may declare emergency terminated (4) The Premier of Ontario may at any time…

4 (1) The head of council of a municipality may, subject to subsection (2), declare that an emergency exists in all or part of the municipality. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 7. Preconditions (2) The head of council shall not declare an emergency without, (a) consulting the municipality’s emergency management plan; and (b) being satisfied that the taking of an action authorized under subsection (3) is necessary to address the situation or impending situation without the risk of serious delay. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 7. Effect of declaration (3) If the head of council declares an emergency, the head of council is authorized to take action under the municipality’s emergency management plan to the extent necessary to protect property and the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the emergency area for the duration of the declared emergency. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 7. Limitation (…

5 The emergency plan of a lower-tier municipality in an upper-tier municipality, excluding a county, shall conform to the emergency plan of the upper-tier municipality and has no effect to the extent of any inconsistency and, for the purposes of this section, The Corporation of the County of Lambton shall be deemed to be an upper-tier municipality. 2002, c. 17, Sched. C, s. 10 (3). Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, section 5 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 8) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. C, s. 10 (3) - 01/01/2003 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 8, 28 - not in force

Provincial Emergency Management

5.1 (1) Every minister of the Crown presiding over a ministry of the Government of Ontario and every agency, board, commission and other branch of government designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall develop and implement an emergency management program consisting of, (a) an emergency plan as required by section 6; (b) training programs and exercises for public servants and other persons with respect to the provision of necessary services and the procedures to be followed in emergency response and recovery activities; (c) public education on risks to public safety and on public preparedness for emergencies; and (d) any other element required by the standards for emergency management programs set under section 14. 2002, c. 14, s. 7; 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 32 (3). Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, subsection 5.1 (1) of the Act is rep…

6 (1) It is the responsibility of, (a) each minister of the Crown presiding over a ministry of the Government of Ontario; and (b) each agency, board, commission or other branch of government designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council,

to formulate an emergency plan for the ministry or branch of government, as the case may be, in respect of the type of emergency assigned to it by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, governing the provision of necessary services during an emergency and the procedures under and the manner in which public servants and other persons will respond to the emergency. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 6 (1); 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 32 (3). Plan shall reflect provincial emergency management plan (1.1) The emergency plan must reflect any relevant contents from the provincial emergency management plan formulated under section 6.0.1. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 3. Training and exercises (2) Every minister of the Crown described in clause (1) (a) and every agency, board, commission or other branch of government described in clause (1) (b) shall conduct training programs and exercises to ensure the readiness of…

6 (1) Every minister of the Crown presiding over a ministry of the Government of Ontario and every designated government entity shall, in accordance with the regulations, develop and implement an emergency management plan in respect of the matters specified in subsection (2) that conforms to the provincial planning framework and meets the prescribed requirements. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 11. Same (2) The emergency management plan shall address, (a) the type of emergency specified by the regulations for the minister’s ministry or the designated government entity; (b) the emergency management functions specified by the regulations for the minister’s ministry or the designated government entity; and (c) any other prescribed emergency management matter. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 11. Nuclear, radiological emergencies (3) For the purposes of clause (2) (a), the regulations shall specify nucle…

6.0.1 (1) The Minister shall formulate a provincial emergency management plan that describes how Ontario will co-ordinate the response to any emergency that requires co-ordination at the provincial level. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 4; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Training and exercises (2) The Minister shall conduct training programs and exercises to ensure the readiness of public servants and other persons to act under the provincial emergency management plan. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 4; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Annual report (3) The Minister shall prepare an annual report detailing the progress that has been made on achieving the objectives of the provincial emergency management plan. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 4; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Review and revision of plan (4) The Minister shall review the provincial emergency management plan and revise it at least every five years.…

6.0.1 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall develop and issue a provincial emergency management planning framework that meets the requirements of this section. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 11. Same (2) The planning framework shall consist of, (a) a description of how the Province will co-ordinate all aspects of emergency management at the provincial level; (b) a description of how the Province will ensure continuity of government operations during an emergency; (c) a description of how the Province will co-ordinate emergency management of nuclear emergencies and radiological emergencies; and (d) a framework for accountability and governance during emergencies that articulates, (i) the roles and responsibilities of the Minister, the Commissioner of Emergency Management and the advisory committees established under subsection 2.0.2 (3) and section 2.0.4 during an emergency, and (ii) th…

6.1 Repealed: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 12. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 14, s. 9 - 15/04/2003 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 5 - 21/04/2022 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 12 - 03/12/2025

6.1.1 (1) The Minister shall develop a written framework for accountability and governance during emergencies. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 5; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Contents (2) The framework shall articulate, (a) the roles and responsibilities of the Minister, the Commissioner of Emergency Management and the advisory committees established under subsection 2.0.2 (3) and section 2.0.4 during an emergency; and (b) the roles and responsibilities of each minister of the Crown presiding over a ministry of the Government of Ontario during an emergency. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 5; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 13 (1). Publication (3) The Minister shall make the framework available to the public on a website of the Government of Ontario or in such other manner as may be prescribed. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 5; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Compliance (4) The Minister, the Commissioner of Emer…

6.2 Repealed: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 14 (1). Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Act is amended by adding the following section: (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 14 (2))

Critical Infrastructure Emergency Management Requirements re emergency management

6.2 (1) In this section, “critical infrastructure entity” means an entity that operates or provides critical infrastructure. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 14 (2). Requirement to develop, implement program or plan (2) A prescribed critical infrastructure entity shall develop and implement an emergency management program, emergency management plan or both, as specified by the regulations. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 14 (2). Same (3) An emergency management program or emergency management plan required under subsection (2) shall, (a) be developed and implemented in accordance with the regulations; and (b) meet the prescribed requirements and, in the case of an emergency management plan, also conform to the provincial planning framework. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 14 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 14, s. 10 - 15/04/2003 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 14 (1) - 03/12/2025; 202…

Provincial Declaration of Emergency

7 In sections 7.0.1 to 7.0.11, “animal” means a domestic animal or bird or an animal or bird that is wild by nature that is in captivity; (“animal”) “municipality” includes a local board of a district social services administration board and, despite subsection 6 (2) of the Northern Services Boards Act, a local services board. (“municipalité”) 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4) ; 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 6; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 16. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. P, s. 5 - 04/02/2000 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4) - 30/06/2006 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 6 - 21/04/2022 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 16 - 03/12/2025

7.0.1 (1) Subject to subsection (3), the Lieutenant Governor in Council or the Premier, if in the Premier’s opinion the urgency of the situation requires that an order be made immediately, may by order declare that an emergency exists throughout Ontario or in any part of Ontario. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Confirmation of urgent declaration (2) An order of the Premier that declares an emergency is terminated after 72 hours unless the order is confirmed by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council before it terminates. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Criteria for declaration (3) An order declaring that an emergency exists throughout Ontario or any part of it may be made under this section if, in the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor in Council or the Premier, as the case may be, the following criteria are satisfied: 1. There is an emergency that requires immediate action to prevent, reduce or mitig…

7.0.2 (1) The purpose of making orders under this section is to promote the public good by protecting the health, safety and welfare of the people of Ontario in times of declared emergencies in a manner that is subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Criteria for emergency orders (2) During a declared emergency, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may make orders that the Lieutenant Governor in Council believes are necessary and essential in the circumstances to prevent, reduce or mitigate serious harm to persons or substantial damage to property, if in the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor in Council it is reasonable to believe that, (a) the harm or damage will be alleviated by an order; and (b) making an order is a reasonable alternative to other measures that might be taken to address the emergency. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Limitations on emergency…

7.0.3 (1) If an order is made under section 7.0.1, the Premier may exercise any power or perform any duty conferred upon a minister of the Crown or an employee of the Crown by or under an Act. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4); 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 32 (4); 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 18. Powers of Premier, municipal powers (2) If an order is made under section 7.0.1 and the emergency area or any part of it is within the jurisdiction of a municipality, the Premier, where he or she considers it necessary, may by order made under this section, (a) direct and control the administration, facilities and equipment of the municipality in the emergency area, and, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the exercise by the municipality of its powers and duties in the emergency area, whether under an emergency plan or otherwise, is subject to the direction and control of the Premier; and (b) re…

7.0.4 (1) After an order has been made under section 7.0.1, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may delegate to a minister of the Crown or to the Commissioner of Emergency Management any of the powers of the Lieutenant Governor in Council under subsection 7.0.2 (4) and the Premier may delegate to a minister of the Crown or to the Commissioner of Emergency Management any of the Premier’s powers under section 7.0.3. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Same (2) A minister to whom powers have been delegated under subsection (1) may delegate any of his or her powers under subsection 7.0.2 (4) and section 7.0.3 to the Commissioner of Emergency Management. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4) - 30/06/2006

7.0.5 Despite any other remedy or any penalty, the contravention by any person of an order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) may be restrained by order of a judge of the Superior Court of Justice upon application without notice by the Crown in right of Ontario, a member of the Executive Council or the Commissioner of Emergency Management, and the judge may make the order and it may be enforced in the same manner as any other order or judgment of the Superior Court of Justice. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4) - 30/06/2006

7.0.6 During an emergency, the Premier, or a Minister to whom the Premier delegates the responsibility, shall regularly report to the public with respect to the emergency. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4) - 30/06/2006

7.0.7 (1) Subject to this section, an emergency declared under section 7.0.1 is terminated at the end of the 14th day following its declaration unless the Lieutenant Governor in Council by order declares it to be terminated at an earlier date. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Extension of emergency, L.G. in C. (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may by order extend an emergency before it is terminated for one further period of no more than 14 days. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Extension of emergency, Assembly (3) The Assembly, on the recommendation of the Premier, may by resolution extend the period of an emergency for additional periods of no more than 28 days. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Same (4) If there is a resolution before the Assembly to extend the period of the emergency, the declaration of emergency shall continue until the resolution is voted on. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Section Amendments with d…

7.0.8 (1) Subject to this section, an order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) is revoked 14 days after it is made unless it is revoked sooner. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Commissioner’s orders (2) An order of the Commissioner of Emergency Management made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) is revoked at the end of the second full day following its making unless it is confirmed before that time by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Premier or the Minister who delegated the power to make the order. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Extension of orders, L.G. in C., etc. (3) During a declared emergency, the Lieutenant Governor in Council or a Minister to whom the power has been delegated may by order, before it is revoked, extend the effective period of an order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) for periods of no more than 14 days. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Extension of order after emergency (4) Despite the t…

7.0.9 (1) Despite section 7.0.7, the Assembly may by resolution disallow the declaration of emergency under section 7.0.1 or the extension of an emergency. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Same (2) If the Assembly passes a resolution disallowing the declaration of emergency or the extension of one, any order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) is revoked as of the day the resolution passes. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4) - 30/06/2006

7.0.10 (1) The Premier shall table a report in respect of the emergency in the Assembly within 120 days after the termination of an emergency declared under section 7.0.1 and, if the Assembly is not then in session, the Premier shall table the report within seven days of the Assembly reconvening. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Content of report (2) The report of the Premier shall include information, (a) in respect of making any orders under subsection 7.0.2 (4) and an explanation of how the order met the criteria for making an order under subsection 7.0.2 (2) and how the order satisfied the limitations set out in subsection 7.0.2 (3); and (b) in respect of making any orders under subsection 7.0.3 (2) and an explanation as to why he or she considered it necessary to make the order. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Consideration of report (3) The Assembly shall consider the report within five sitting days …

7.0.11 (1) Every person who fails to comply with an order under subsection 7.0.2 (4) or who interferes with or obstructs any person in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty conferred by an order under that subsection is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction, (a) in the case of an individual, subject to clause (b), to a fine of not more than $100,000 and for a term of imprisonment of not more than one year; (b) in the case of an individual who is a director or officer of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $500,000 and for a term of imprisonment of not more than one year; and (c) in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $10,000,000. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Separate offence (2) A person is guilty of a separate offence on each day that an offence under subsection (1) occurs or continues. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (4). Increased penalty (3) Despite the …

7.1 (1) The purpose of this section is to authorize the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make appropriate orders when, in the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, victims of an emergency or other persons affected by an emergency need greater services, benefits or compensation than the law of Ontario provides or may be prejudiced by the operation of the law of Ontario. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (5). Order (2) If the conditions set out in subsection (3) are satisfied, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order made on the recommendation of the Attorney General, but only if the Lieutenant Governor in Council is of the opinion described in subsection (1), (a) temporarily suspend the operation of a provision of a statute, regulation, rule, by-law or order of the Government of Ontario; and (b) if it is appropriate to do so, set out a replacement provision to be in effect during the te…

7.2 (1) An order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) or 7.1 (2), (a) takes effect immediately upon its making; or (b) if it so provides, may be retroactive to a date specified in the order. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (5). Notice (2) Subsection 23 (2) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does not apply to an order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) or 7.1 (2), but the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall take steps to publish the order in order to bring it to the attention of affected persons pending publication under the Legislation Act, 2006. 2006, c. 13, s. 2 (3). General or specific (3) An order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) or 7.1 (2) may be general or specific in its application. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (5). Conflict (4) In the event of conflict between an order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) or 7.1 (2) and any statute, regulation, rule, by-law, other order or instrument of a legislative nature, including a l…

Miscellaneous and Regulations

8 The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall formulate an emergency plan respecting emergencies arising in connection with nuclear facilities, and any provisions of an emergency plan of a municipality respecting such an emergency shall conform to the plan formulated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and are subject to the approval of the Minister and the Minister may make such alterations as he or she considers necessary for the purpose of co-ordinating the plan with the plan formulated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 8; 1999, c. 12, Sched. P, s. 6; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, section 8 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 20) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. P, s. 6 - 04/02/2000 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 20, 28 - not in force; …

8.1 The Minister may, if he or she thinks it is necessary or desirable in the interests of emergency management and public safety, formulate emergency plans respecting types of emergencies other than those arising in connection with nuclear facilities. 2002, c. 14, s. 12; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, section 8.1 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 20) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 14, s. 12 - 15/04/2003 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 20, 28 - not in force; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27 - 03/12/2025

9 An emergency plan formulated under section 3, 6, 6.0.1 or 8 shall, (a) in the case of a municipality, authorize employees of the municipality or, in the case of a plan formulated under section 6 or 8, authorize public servants to take action under the emergency plan where an emergency exists but has not yet been declared to exist; (b) specify procedures to be taken for the safety or evacuation of persons in an emergency area; (c) in the case of a municipality, designate one or more members of council who may exercise the powers and perform the duties of the head of council under this Act or the emergency plan during the absence of the head of council or during his or her inability to act; (d) establish committees and designate employees to be responsible for reviewing the emergency plan, training employees in their functions and implementing the emergency plan during an emergency; (e) …

9.1 (1) In this section, “regulated entity” means a person or entity, other than the Lieutenant Governor in Council, that is required under this Act to develop an emergency management program or emergency plan. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 21. Submission requirements re plans (2) Every regulated entity shall submit a copy of its emergency plan and of any revisions to it to the Minister, and shall ensure that the Minister has the most current version. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 21. Further information on request (3) If required by the Minister for the purposes of clause 2 (2) (b), a regulated entity shall submit to the Minister any information, including written information, respecting its emergency management program or emergency plan that the Minister specifies, within the time and in the manner that the Minister specifies. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 21. Directives (4) If the Minister is sat…

9.2 (1) The Minister may issue guidelines respecting the development or implementation of emergency management programs and emergency plans, or any other matter related to emergency management. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 21. Same (2) For greater certainty, the guidelines may include guidance on, (a) the objectives of emergency management programs and emergency plans; (b) the adequacy, effectiveness, co-ordination and continuous improvement of such programs and plans; and (c) performance indicators for such programs and plans. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 21. Public availability (3) The Minister shall make the guidelines available to the public on a website of the Government of Ontario or in such other manner as may be prescribed. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 21. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 21 - 03/12/2025; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 28 - not in force

10 Except for plans respecting continuity of operations or services, an emergency plan formulated under section 3, 6, 6.0.1 or 8 shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying during ordinary business hours at an office of the municipality, ministry or branch of government, as the case may be. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 10; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 4; 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 8. Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, section 10 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 22) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 4 - 15/12/2009 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 8 - 01/01/2023 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 22, 28 - not in force

11 (1) No action or other proceeding lies or shall be instituted against a member of council, an employee of a municipality, an employee of a local services board, an employee of a district social services administration board, a minister of the Crown, a public servant or any other individual acting pursuant to this Act or an order made under this Act for any act done in good faith in the exercise or performance or the intended exercise or performance of any power or duty under this Act or an order under this Act or for neglect or default in the good faith exercise or performance of such a power or duty. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (6); 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 32 (6). Crown not relieved of liability (2) Despite subsection 8 (3) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, subsection (1) does not relieve the Crown of liability for the acts or omissions of a minister of the Crown or a public …

12 Where money is expended or cost is incurred by a municipality or the Crown in the implementation of an emergency plan or in connection with an emergency, the municipality or the Crown, as the case may be, has a right of action against any person who caused the emergency for the recovery of such money or cost, and for the purposes of this section, “municipality” includes a local board of a municipality and a local services board. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 12; 1999, c. 12, Sched. P, s. 8. Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, section 12 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 24)

12 (1) If money is expended or cost is incurred by a municipality or the Crown in connection with an emergency, including for the implementation of an emergency plan during an emergency, the municipality or the Crown, as the case may be, has a right of action against any person who caused the emergency for the recovery of such money or cost. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 24. Definition (2) In subsection (1), “municipality” includes a local board and, despite subsection 6 (2) of the Northern Services Boards Act, a local services board. 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 24. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. P, s. 8 - 04/02/2000 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 24, 28 - not in force

13 (1) The Minister, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, may make agreements with the Crown in right of Canada in respect of the payment by Canada to Ontario of any part of the cost to Ontario and to municipalities of the development and implementation of emergency management programs and the formulation and implementation of emergency plans. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 13 (1); 2002, c. 14, s. 15; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, subsection 13 (1) of the Act is amended by striking out “and the formulation and implementation of emergency plans” at the end and substituting “and emergency management plans”. (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 25 (1)) Idem (2) The Minister, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, may make agreements with the Crown in right of Canada or with the government of…

13.1 (1) Nothing done under this Act or under an order made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) constitutes an expropriation or injurious affection for the purposes of the Expropriations Act or otherwise at law and there is no compensation for the loss, including a taking, of any real or personal property except in accordance with subsection (3). 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (7). Payment of cost of assistance (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may by order authorize the payment of the cost of providing any assistance that arises under this Act or as the result of an emergency out of funds appropriated by the Assembly. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (7). Compensation for loss of property (3) If, as the result of making an order under subsection 7.0.2 (4), a person suffers the loss, including a taking, of any real or personal property, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may by order authorize the reasonable compensati…

14 (1) The Minister may make regulations setting standards for the development and implementation of emergency management programs under sections 2.1 and 5.1 and for the formulation and implementation of emergency plans under sections 3 and 6. 2002, c. 14, s. 16; 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 27. General or particular (2) A regulation made under subsection (1) may be general or particular in its application. 2002, c. 14, s. 16. Conformity to standards required (3) Every municipality, minister of the Crown and designated agency, board, commission and other branch of government shall ensure that their emergency management programs and emergency plans conform to the standards set under this section. 2002, c. 14, s. 16. Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, section 14 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 26 (1)…

14 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations governing anything necessary or advisable for the effective administration and implementation of this Act, including regulations, (a) respecting anything that, under this Act, may or must be prescribed or done by regulation; (b) defining words and expressions used in this Act that are not otherwise defined in this Act; (c) governing the development and implementation of emergency management programs for the purposes of sections 2.1 and 5.1, including, (i) governing the contents of emergency management programs and specifying other requirements that they must meet, and (ii) governing the identification and assessment of matters under subsections 2.1 (3) and 5.1 (2); (d) governing the development and implementation of emergency management plans for the purposes of sections 3 and 6, including, (i) governing the contents of emergency…

14.1 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing anything that, under this Act, may or must be prescribed or done by regulation. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 9. Note: On a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, section 14.1 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 26 (1)) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2022, c. 11, Sched. 1, s. 9 - 21/04/2022 2025, c. 16, Sched. 1, s. 26 (1) - not in force

15 This Act binds the Crown. 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 13, s. 1 (8) - 30/06/2006 ______________