Highway 407 Act, 1998

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  Definitions

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• 1Definitions

  1 (1) In this Act, “enforcement fee” means a fee charged by the owner for the purposes of recovering costs associated with a person’s failure to pay a toll or fee; (“frais de recouvrement”) “expand” includes the building of additional lanes, the adding or expanding of interchanges, the construction of tunnels and bridges and other structures, and the making of other improvements, and “expansion” has a corresponding meaning; (“élargir”, “élargissement”) “extend” means the construction of linear additions, and “extension” has a corresponding meaning; (“prolonger”, prolongement“) “Highway 407” means the highway that as of October 19, 1998 was that part of the King’s Highway known as number 407 located on the Highway 407 lands, and includes the highway as it may be extended on the Highway 407 lands and includes improvements and fixtures; (“autoroute 407”) “management” includes development, p…

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  Transfer and Agreements

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• 2Transfer of assets

  2 Despite any other Act or regulation, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may direct the Minister for Privatization, on behalf of the Crown in right of Ontario as represented by any minister of the Crown or any ministry, to transfer, directly or indirectly, all or any part of the Highway 407 lands and other assets comprising or relating to Highway 407, whether tangible or intangible, or any interest in those assets, on such terms and conditions as the Minister for Privatization may determine. 1998, c. 28, s. 2.

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• 3Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation

  3 (1) In this section, “corporation” means the Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation after its continuance pursuant to subsection (2). 1998, c. 28, s. 3 (1). Continuance of corporation (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may direct the Minister for Privatization to continue the Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation as a corporation with share capital under the Business Corporations Act by filing articles of continuance with the Director appointed under the Business Corporations Act, and the Director shall endorse those articles. 1998, c. 28, s. 3 (2). Effect of continuance (3) Despite any provision of the Business Corporations Act, immediately upon the endorsement of the certificate of continuance by the Director: 1. The corporation shall be a corporation to which the Business Corporations Act applies as if it had been incorporated under that Act. 2. The Capital Investment P…

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• 4Necessary authority

  4 The Minister for Privatization shall be deemed to have all necessary authorizations and consents from any minister of the Crown and any ministry to carry out the powers described in section 2 or 3, and the execution by the Minister for Privatization of any document on behalf of any minister of the Crown or any ministry shall be conclusive evidence that the minister or ministry has consented to and is bound by the document. 1998, c. 28, s. 4.

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• 5Further powers of the Minister

  5 (1) Without limiting his or her powers under section 2 or 3, the Minister for Privatization may, (a) determine the assets to be transferred; (b) determine the consideration to be paid for the assets; (c) establish terms and conditions relating to the management of Highway 407; and (d) at the direction of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, incorporate or cause to be incorporated a corporation with share capital, transfer the assets mentioned in section 2 to the corporation, and transfer the shares of the corporation. 1998, c. 28, s. 5 (1). Corporation, Crown agency (2) A corporation incorporated under clause (1) (d) shall be deemed to be an agent of the Crown in right of Ontario until its shares have been transferred by the Minister for Privatization. 1998, c. 28, s. 5 (2).

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• 6Agreements

  6 The Minister for Privatization may enter into any agreement that he or she considers necessary or expedient for carrying out the purposes of this Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 6.

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• 7Fee simple

  7 Despite any other provision of this Act, the Minister for Privatization may not convey title in fee simple to the Highway 407 lands or the shares of a corporation that owns title in fee simple to the Highway 407 lands under this Act, except to the Crown in right of Ontario as represented by a minister of the Crown or to a ministry. 1998, c. 28, s. 7.

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• 8Non-application of Expropriations Act

  8 Sections 41 and 42 of the Expropriations Act do not apply to a transfer of assets under the authority of this Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 8.

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• 9Delegation

  9 (1) Any power or duty conferred or imposed on the Minister for Privatization under this Act may be delegated by the Minister for Privatization to an employee or officer of a ministry and, when purporting to exercise a delegated power or duty, the employee or officer shall be presumed conclusively to act in accordance with the delegation. 1998, c. 28, s. 9 (1). Delegation by owner (2) The owner may delegate the powers given to the owner in this Act, and any person to whom a power is delegated shall be presumed conclusively to act in accordance with the delegation. 1998, c. 28, s. 9 (2). Conditions of delegation (3) A delegation under this section shall be in writing and may be subject to such limitations, conditions and requirements as are set out in it. 1998, c. 28, s. 9 (3).

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• 10Evidence

  10 Any document under this Act purporting to be signed by the Minister for Privatization, or any certified copy thereof, is admissible in evidence in any action, prosecution or other proceeding as proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, that the document is signed by the Minister without proof of the office or signature of the Minister. 1998, c. 28, s. 10.

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• 11Crown as owner

  11 In the event that the ground lease of the Highway 407 lands is terminated, the Crown has all the powers, rights, duties and obligations given to the owner for the purposes of this Act, until a further transfer of the Highway 407 lands authorized under this Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 11.

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  Designation of Highway 407

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• 12Private toll highway

  12 (1) Highway 407 is designated as a private toll highway that is a controlled-access highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 12 (1). Not King’s Highway (2) Despite any designation under section 36 of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Highway 407 is not part of the King’s Highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 12 (2). Highway under Highway Traffic Act (3) For the purposes of the Highway Traffic Act, Highway 407 is a highway, and shall be deemed to have been designated as a Class A Highway in regulations made under that Act, and shall be treated as a controlled-access highway as described in the Schedules under that Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 12 (3). Regulations (4) Regulations made under the Highway Traffic Act that applied to Highway 407 before the coming into force of this section continue to apply to Highway 407, unless repealed, or amended to provide otherwise. 1998, c. 28, s. 12 (4). Public acce…

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  Toll Highway

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• 13Obligation to pay toll

  13 (1) A toll and any related fee and interest payable under this Act for the operation of a vehicle on Highway 407 shall be paid to the owner by, (a) if a toll device is not affixed to the vehicle, the person in whose name the plate portion of the vehicle permit is issued; (b) if a toll device is affixed to the vehicle, the person to whom the toll device is registered. 1998, c. 28, s. 13 (1). Evidence (2) Photographic or electronic evidence of the use of Highway 407 is proof in the absence of evidence to the contrary of the obligation to pay a toll. 1998, c. 28, s. 13 (2). Application (3) Sections 16 to 25 apply to the enforcement and collection of tolls and related fees and interest payable under this Act by a person described in subsection (1) but do not apply to the enforcement and collection of such tolls, fees and interest if, (a) the person is responsible for the payment of such t…

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• 14Powers of owner

  14 (1) Subject to subsection (2) the owner may, (a) establish, collect and enforce payment of tolls with respect to the operation of any vehicle or class of vehicles on Highway 407; (b) establish, collect and enforce administration fees based on such criteria as the owner considers appropriate, and fees to commence or appeal any dispute proceedings; (c) establish interest rates to be charged on unpaid tolls and fees, and collect interest charged at those rates; (d) exempt any vehicle or class of vehicles from the application of section 13; (e) establish terms and conditions for the registration and distribution of toll devices; (f) require security for the provision of any toll devices; and (g) determine the methods of payment of tolls, fees and interest. 1998, c. 28, s. 14 (1). Subject to agreement (2) The owner’s powers set out in subsection (1) shall only be exercised in accordance wi…

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• 15Payment of toll

  15 (1) Subject to any agreement between the owner and a person responsible for the payment of a toll, a toll or fee is payable on the day an invoice for it is mailed, delivered by hand or sent by any other prescribed method to that person. 1998, c. 28, s. 15 (1). Interest (2) Subject to any agreement between the owner and a person responsible for the payment of a toll, interest on a toll or fee begins to accrue and is payable 35 days after the invoice for the toll or fee is mailed, delivered by hand or sent by any other prescribed method to that person. 1998, c. 28, s. 15 (2). Exception — enforcement fees (2.1) Despite subsections (1) and (2), an enforcement fee is payable on the day it is charged and interest on the enforcement fee begins to accrue and is payable 35 days after the enforcement fee is charged. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 2. Cause of action (3) A toll and any related fee or…

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• 16Failure to pay toll

  16 (1) If a toll charged for operating a vehicle on Highway 407 or any administrative fee is not paid within 35 days after the day it is payable under subsection 15 (1), the owner may send the person responsible for the payment of the toll a notice of failure to pay the toll. 1998, c. 28, s. 16 (1). Content of notice (2) The notice shall, (a) set out the amount of the toll, of any administrative fee and the interest rate that is being charged; (b) inform the person named in the notice that he or she may dispute the matter on a ground referred to in subsection 17 (1); (c) inform the person named in the notice that if he or she disputes the matter, (i) he or she must send a notice of dispute to the owner within the time period referred to in subsection 17 (2), (ii) he or she bears the onus of proving the grounds on which the matter is disputed, and (iii) the tolls, fees and interest set ou…

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• 17Dispute

  17 (1) A person who receives notice under section 16 may dispute the alleged failure to pay a toll on any of the following grounds: 1. The toll was paid in full. 2. The amount of the toll is incorrect. 3. The vehicle, the number plate or the toll device registered to the person was lost or stolen at the time the toll was incurred. 4. The person is not the person responsible for the payment of the toll under subsection 13 (1). 1998, c. 28, s. 17 (1); 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 4. Notice of dispute (2) A person who receives notice under section 16 may dispute the alleged failure to pay a toll if the person sends a notice of dispute, setting out the grounds on which the dispute is based, to the owner within 30 days of receiving the notice of failure to pay the toll under section 16. 1998, c. 28, s. 17 (2). Payment without prejudice (3) The payment of a toll and related fees and interest sha…

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• 18Appointment of dispute arbitrator

  18 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint a dispute arbitrator for the purposes of section 19. 1998, c. 28, s. 18 (1). Fees and expenses (2) The fees and expenses of the dispute arbitrator shall be paid by the owner. 1998, c. 28, s. 18 (2).

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• 19Appeal

  19 (1) A person may appeal the owner’s decision under section 17 on any of the grounds referred to in subsection 17 (1) if the person sends a notice of appeal, setting out the grounds of the appeal, to the dispute arbitrator and to the owner within 30 days of receiving a copy of the owner’s decision under subsection 17 (5). 1998, c. 28, s. 19 (1). Submission by owner (2) Within 15 days of receipt of a notice of appeal under subsection (1), the owner may send a written submission to the dispute arbitrator. 1998, c. 28, s. 19 (2). Copy to appellant (3) Upon making a submission under subsection (2), the owner shall send a copy of the submission to the appellant. 1998, c. 28, s. 19 (3). Appeal process (4) The dispute arbitrator shall review the notice of appeal and any submission made by the owner under subsection (2) and may, (a) decide the matter on the basis of the written material; (b) i…

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• 20Repayment of paid tolls

  20 (1) Where a person who receives notice of failure to pay a toll under section 16 pays the toll and the related fees and interest, in whole or in part, the owner shall return the amount paid to the person, together with interest, if, (a) the owner or the dispute arbitrator subsequently decides that the person is not responsible for the payment of the toll, fees and interest; or (b) the tolls, fees and interest are deemed to be paid in full under subsection 17 (7). 1998, c. 28, s. 20 (1). Interest rate (2) The interest on an amount returned under subsection (1) shall be charged at the same rate as the rate established by the owner under clause 14 (1) (c). 1998, c. 28, s. 20 (2).

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• 21Interest on unpaid tolls

  21 Interest on unpaid tolls and fees continues to accrue even if a person disputes or appeals the obligation to pay a toll. 1998, c. 28, s. 21.

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• 22Failure to pay toll — enforcement fee and non-validation of vehicle permit

  22 (1) If a toll and the related fees and interest are not paid within 90 days of the day a person receives a notice of failure to pay under section 16, the owner may, (a) charge an enforcement fee; and (b) notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles of the failure to pay. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 5 (1). Method of giving notice (2) Any notice to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles under this section may be given in writing, by direct electronic transmission or by any other prescribed method. 1998, c. 28, s. 22 (2). Notification (3) The owner shall promptly inform the person who received a notice of failure to pay that the enforcement fee was charged or that notice has been given to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles under subsection (1), or both, as the case may be. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 5 (2). Dispute of enforcement fee (3.1) Subsection 15 (3) and sections 17 to 21 apply with respect to the …

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• 23Statutory Powers Procedure Act

  23 The Statutory Powers Procedure Act does not apply to the owner’s or a dispute arbitrator’s powers of decision under section 17 or 19. 1998, c. 28, s. 23.

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• 24Documents

  24 (1) Any document or notification required or permitted to be sent under section 16, 17, 19 or 22 shall be sent by registered mail or delivered by a bonded courier, or sent by any other prescribed method. 1998, c. 28, s. 24 (1). Deemed receipt (2) A document referred to in subsection (1) shall be deemed to have been received, (a) if sent by registered mail, on the fifth business day after the day it was mailed; or (b) if sent by a prescribed method, on a prescribed day. 1998, c. 28, s. 24 (2). Business day (3) For the purposes of clause (2) (a), a business day includes every day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day that is a public holiday as defined in the Employment Standards Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 24 (3).

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• 25Other remedies

  25 Actions taken by the owner under sections 16 to 22 are in addition to any other methods of enforcement and collection available at law. 1998, c. 28, s. 25.

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• 26Assignment of agreements

  26 The Minister of Transportation or the Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation may, to the extent that they are assignable, assign to the owner any rights the Minister or the Corporation has pursuant to any agreement with a government of another jurisdiction or with a person or agency in another jurisdiction relating to the collection or enforcement of tolls. 1998, c. 28, s. 26.

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  Management of Highway

• 27“Highway”, ss. 28-42

  27 For the purposes of sections 28 to 42, “highway” has the same meaning as in the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 27. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) CTS 19 SE 25 - 1 - 19/09/2025

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• 28Intersecting highways

  28 (1) Where Highway 407 intersects any highway that is not part of the King’s Highway, the continuation of Highway 407 to its full width across the highway so intersected shall be deemed to be Highway 407 and to be under the jurisdiction and control of the owner. 1998, c. 28, s. 28 (1). Crossing highways (2) Despite subsection (1), where a highway is carried over or under Highway 407 by a bridge or other structure, the surface of the highway shall be deemed to be under the jurisdiction and control of the authority that has jurisdiction and control over the remainder of the highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 28 (2). Same (3) Where a highway is carried over or under Highway 407 by a bridge or other structure, responsibility for the management of the highway and Highway 407 shall be governed by the same directives used by the Ministry of Transportation where the King’s Highway intersects a highway t…

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• 29Intersecting King’s Highways

  29 (1) Where Highway 407 intersects any part of the King’s Highway, the continuation of the King’s Highway to its full width across Highway 407 shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the Minister of Transportation. 1998, c. 28, s. 29 (1). Bridge (2) Where a King’s Highway is carried over or under Highway 407 by a bridge or other structure, the bridge or other structure is part of Highway 407. 1998, c. 28, s. 29 (2). Directives (3) The responsibility for the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of the King’s Highway and Highway 407 shall be governed by the directives referred to in subsection 28 (3), and, (a) Highway 407 shall be treated as if it were a part of the King’s Highway and the owner shall conduct itself as if it were the Ministry of Transportation; and (b) the intersecting part of the King’s Highway shall be treated as if it were a highway that is not the King’s Highw…

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• 30Relocation of road

  30 (1) The owner may refer the matter to the Minister of Transportation where the owner is unable to obtain the consent of the authority or person having jurisdiction and control over a road to relocate, alter or divert any public or private road that is not the King’s Highway entering or touching upon or giving access to Highway 407. 1998, c. 28, s. 30 (1). Authorization (2) Where the Minister of Transportation is satisfied that the relocation, alteration or diversion proposed by the owner under subsection (1) is necessary for the management of Highway 407, the Minister of Transportation may authorize the owner to undertake the proposed action. 1998, c. 28, s. 30 (2). Payment of costs (3) The owner shall negotiate the payment of reasonable costs of the relocation, alteration or diversion of the road with the authority or person having control over the road, and if the parties cannot agr…

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• 31Drainage of Highway 407

  31 (1) The owner may initiate and carry out proceedings under any Act respecting drainage for the purpose of procuring proper drainage for Highway 407 and the owner has the authority to file notices and declarations as owner with the clerk of the local municipalities, or receive notices where any other person is the initiating party, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in the Act, but no storm or land drainage works shall be constructed on Highway 407 under any Act without the consent of the owner. 1998, c. 28, s. 31 (1). Drainage engineer for Highway 407 (2) The owner may from time to time designate one or more engineers to be the engineer or engineers authorized to carry out the provisions of any Act respecting drainage for the purpose of procuring proper drainage for Highway 407 and every engineer so designated has for that purpose all the powers and shall perform all the duti…

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• 32Closure of Highway

  32 (1) The owner may close part of Highway 407 to traffic in order to do work on Highway 407 for such time as is necessary to do the work but in all cases the owner shall keep Highway 407 open to traffic travelling in both directions at all times, except as provided in any other Act or regulations. 1998, c. 28, s. 32 (1). Approval of Minister (2) If the owner plans to close a part of Highway 407 for more than 72 hours, the owner shall give the Minister of Transportation at least 30 days written notice and shall not commence the closure without the approval of the Minister. 1998, c. 28, s. 32 (2). No liability (3) Every person using any part of Highway 407 which is closed to traffic in accordance with this section does so at the person’s own risk and the owner is not liable for any damage sustained by a person using any part of Highway 407 which is closed to traffic. 1998, c. 28, s. 32 (3…

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• 33Power to enter on land, etc.

  33 (1) Where the owner, for the management of Highway 407, needs to, (a) enter upon and use any land; (b) alter in any manner any natural or artificial feature of the land; (c) construct and use roads on, to or from the land; or (d) place upon or remove from the land any substance or structure,

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  and the owner is unable to obtain the consent of the landowner, within a reasonable time and on reasonable terms, the owner may refer the matter to the Minister of Transportation. 1998, c. 28, s. 33 (1). Authorization by Minister (2) Where the Minister of Transportation is satisfied that the actions proposed by the owner under subsection (1) are necessary for the management of Highway 407, the Minister may authorize the owner to do anything that the Minister would be permitted to do under section 6 of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 33 (2). Costs (3) The owner shall compensate the landowner for any damage resulting from the actions of the owner under subsection (2). 1998, c. 28, s. 33 (3).

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• 34Removal of obstructions

  34 (1) With the consent of the landowner or, where no consent is given, with the authorization of the Minister of Transportation, the owner may enter on land adjacent to Highway 407 and cut down or remove any object or take any other reasonable action in order to remove obstructions or to prevent the drifting of snow where, in the opinion of the owner, to do so is necessary for the safety or convenience of the travelling public. 1998, c. 28, s. 34 (1). Snow fences (2) With the consent of the landowner, or, where no consent is given, with the authorization of the Minister of Transportation, the owner may enter upon any land adjacent to Highway 407 and may erect and maintain snow fences on the land. 1998, c. 28, s. 34 (2). Compensation (3) The owner shall compensate the landowner for any damage resulting from the exercise of its powers under this section. 1998, c. 28, s. 34 (3).

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• 35Control of Highway 407 lands

  35 (1) The owner shall control the use of the Highway 407 lands in accordance with the policies of the Ministry of Transportation for controlled-access highways as established from time to time subject to any agreement entered into by the owner and the Minister for Privatization. 1998, c. 28, s. 35 (1). Same (2) Despite subsection (1), the Minister of Transportation may use the Highway 407 lands to manage, (a) transitways; (b) areas used by the Ministry of Transportation to conduct vehicle and weight inspections; and (c) any objects and structures for highway or transportation purposes. 1998, c. 28, s. 35 (2). Application of Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act (3) The Minister of Transportation shall control the use of the lands adjacent to the Highway 407 lands, and section 38 of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act applies to the adjacent lands. 1998, c. …

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• 36Construction zone

  36 The owner may designate any part of Highway 407 as a construction zone and for the purposes of subsections 128 (8), (9) and (10) of the Highway Traffic Act, and the regulations made under that Act concerning construction zones, Highway 407 shall be deemed to be part of the King’s Highway, and the owner to be an official of the Ministry of Transportation authorized by the Minister of Transportation in writing. 1998, c. 28, s. 36.

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• 37Safety standards

  37 (1) The owner shall carry out the management of Highway 407 in compliance with the ministry safety standards used by the Ministry of Transportation for comparable controlled-access highways. 1998, c. 28, s. 37 (1). Equal application of standards (2) The ministry safety standards shall be applied to Highway 407 in the same manner as they are applied to any part of the King’s highway that is designated as a controlled-access highway and in no case shall the owner be required, (a) to follow a standard that is more onerous than the safety standard that applies to other comparable controlled-access highways; or (b) to apply a safety standard in a manner that is more onerous than the manner in which it is applied to other comparable highways that are designated as controlled-access highways. 1998, c. 28, s. 37 (2). Other standards (3) Despite subsection (1), with the approval of the Ministe…

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• 38Inspection

  38 (1) In this section, “record” means any record of information, however recorded. 1998, c. 28, s. 38 (1). Authorization of officials (2) The Minister of Transportation may authorize such officials as he or she considers appropriate for the purpose of inspecting Highway 407 and carrying out an audit to ensure compliance with ministry safety standards. 1998, c. 28, s. 38 (2). Powers (3) For the purposes of carrying out his or her duties and powers under subsection (2), an official may, (a) enter upon Highway 407 and the area immediately around it at any time without a warrant; (b) take up or use any machine, device, article, thing, material or biological, chemical or physical agent or part thereof; (c) in any inspection, examination, inquiry or test, be accompanied and assisted by or take with him or her any person or persons having special, expert or professional knowledge of any matter…

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• 39Ministry undertakes work

  39 (1) Where the owner has failed to comply with ministry safety standards or the Minister of Transportation and the owner cannot reach an agreement regarding the interpretation or application of a ministry safety standard, the Ministry of Transportation may undertake any work required to ensure compliance with ministry safety standards. 1998, c. 28, s. 39 (1). Costs (2) To the extent that any work done pursuant to subsection (1) is necessary to comply with ministry safety standards, the cost of the work, plus a reasonable administration fee, shall be paid by the owner. 1998, c. 28, s. 39 (2).

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• 40Higher standard

  40 (1) Despite section 37, if the Minister of Transportation is of the opinion that the management of all or part of Highway 407 should meet a higher standard than ministry safety standards, the Minister may enter into an agreement with the owner whereby the owner agrees to undertake the additional work necessary to meet the higher standard. 1998, c. 28, s. 40 (1). Where no agreement (2) Failing an agreement under subsection (1), the Ministry of Transportation may undertake all or part of the work required to meet ministry safety standards and to meet the higher standard and, if it does so, the costs of undertaking the work shall be paid as follows: 1. To the extent that the work done is necessary to comply with ministry safety standards, the owner shall pay the costs of undertaking the work. 2. To the extent that the work done is necessary to comply with the higher standard, the Ministr…

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• 41Vehicle safety

  41 (1) For the purpose of enforcing vehicle licensing and safety standards under any Act, the Minister of Transportation shall treat Highway 407 as if it were part of the King’s Highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 41 (1). Costs (2) The Minister of Transportation may charge the owner the reasonable costs of providing enforcement services under subsection (1) on a full cost recovery basis. 1998, c. 28, s. 41 (2).

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• 42Immunity

  42 (1) No action or any proceedings for damages, prohibition or mandamus shall be instituted respecting any act done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of a person’s duties under sections 38 to 41 or for any alleged neglect or default in the execution or performance in good faith of the person’s duties or powers if the person is an employee of the Ministry of Transportation or if the person acts as an agent of or advisor to the Ministry. 1998, c. 28, s. 42 (1). Crown liability (2) Subsection (1) does not by reason of subsection 8 (3) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019 relieve the Crown of any liability in respect of a tort committed by an employee of the Ministry of Transportation or a person who acts as an agent of or advisor to the Ministry, to which it would otherwise be subject, and the Crown is liable under that Act for such a tort as if subsection (1…

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  Liability

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• 43Liability for maintenance and repair

  43 (1) The owner shall maintain Highway 407 and keep it in repair and any municipality in which any part of Highway 407 is situate is relieved of any liability for maintaining and repairing Highway 407. 1998, c. 28, s. 43 (1). Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any sidewalk or municipal undertaking or work constructed or in the course of construction by a municipality and the municipality is liable for want of repair for the sidewalk, municipal undertaking or work, whether the want of repair is the result of nonfeasance or misfeasance, in the same manner and to the same extent as in the case of any other like work constructed by the municipality. 1998, c. 28, s. 43 (2). Non-application of the Occupiers’ Liability Act (3) The Occupiers’ Liability Act does not apply to the owner where it is the occupier, within the meaning of that Act, of Highway 407. 1998, c. 28, s. 43 (3). Li…

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  Expropriation and Expansion

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• 44Expropriation

  44 (1) The Minister of Transportation may, without the consent of the landowner, expropriate any land he or she considers necessary for the purpose of expanding, extending or completing Highway 407. 1998, c. 28, s. 44 (1). Expropriations Act (2) For the purposes of the Expropriations Act, the Minister of Transportation shall be deemed to be the approving authority with respect to any expropriation authorized by this section. 1998, c. 28, s. 44 (2). Public interest (3) Any expropriation for the purposes of Highway 407 shall be deemed to be in and for the public interest and benefit. 1998, c. 28, s. 44 (3).

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• 45Expansion and extension

  45 (1) The owner shall expand and extend Highway 407 in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in an agreement to be entered into between the owner and the Minister for Privatization. 1998, c. 28, s. 45 (1). Failure to comply (2) Where the owner does not expand or extend Highway 407 in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the agreement, the Minister of Transportation may carry out the expansion or extension, and the costs of the expansion or extension shall be determined and paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement mentioned in subsection (1). 1998, c. 28, s. 45 (2).

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  Application of Other Laws

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• 46Approvals and agreements

  46 (1) In this section and section 47, “approval” includes any approval, certificate of approval, registration, licence, permit, exemption order, or declaratory order conferred under statute, by agreement or otherwise. 1998, c. 28, s. 46 (1). Approvals (2) The owner has all approvals that are specific in their application to Highway 407 that were possessed by the Crown in right of Ontario as represented by a minister of the Crown or a ministry as of the date of the execution of the ground lease of the Highway 407 lands. 1998, c. 28, s. 46 (2). Consent of the Crown (3) Where the consent of the Crown in right of Canada or another federal agency is required, the application of subsection (2) is subject to obtaining such consent. 1998, c. 28, s. 46 (3). Agreement (4) The Minister of Transportation may confer upon the owner any agreements between the Minister of Transportation or the Ministry…

• 47.
• 47Environmental Assessment Act

  47 (1) Highway 407 shall be deemed to be an undertaking as defined in the Environmental Assessment Act and, for the purposes of management of that undertaking, the owner shall be deemed to be a public body to which the Environmental Assessment Act applies. 1998, c. 28, s. 47 (1). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 47 (1) of the Act is repealed. (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 55 (2)) Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 47 of the Act is amended by adding the following subsection: (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 55 (3)) Same (1.1) Part II.3 of the Environmental Assessment Act applies to any part of the Highway 407 undertaking that is a Part II.3 project. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 55 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 47 (1.1) of the Act is repealed. …

• 48.
• 48Road authority

  48 When acting for Highway 407 purposes on Highway 407 lands, the owner shall be deemed to be a road authority for the purposes of Regulation 339 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, if the owner has entered into an agreement with the Minister of the Environment. 1998, c. 28, s. 48.

• 49.
• 49Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993

  49 Sections 10 and 18, subsections 26 (1) and (3), sections 40, 41, 42, 43, 43.1, 44, 45, 46 and 47 of the Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993 do not apply to Highway 407 as a toll highway or to any action under this Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 49.

• 50.
• 50Aggregate Resources Act

  50 The owner shall be deemed to be a public authority under the Aggregate Resources Act for the purpose of applying for a wayside permit under Part III of that Act, if the use of the pit or quarry is only for Highway 407 purposes within the Highway 407 lands. 1998, c. 28, s. 50.

• 51.
• 51Building Code Act, 1992

  51 (1) In this section, “building”, “building code”, “construction” and “demolition” have the same meaning as in the Building Code Act, 1992. 1998, c. 28, s. 51 (1). Non-application (2) The Building Code Act, 1992 does not apply to buildings located within the Highway 407 lands that are owned by the owner and used or to be used for the management of Highway 407. 1998, c. 28, s. 51 (2). Application (3) Despite subsection (2), any person carrying out or causing to be carried out the following activities in respect of the buildings described in subsection (2) shall carry out those activities in compliance with the building code: 1. Any construction or demolition of buildings. 2. Any change in use of a building or part of a building that would result in an increase in hazard as determined under the building code, even if no construction is proposed. 1998, c. 28, s. 51 (3).

• 52.
• 52Conservation Authorities Act

  52 A regulation made under section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act does not apply to the owner with respect to management of Highway 407 on the Highway 407 lands. 1998, c. 28, s. 52.

• 53.
• 53Emergency Plans Act

  53 (1) For the purposes of the Emergency Plans Act, the Minister of Transportation may include Highway 407 in developing an emergency plan for highway and other transportation services and Highway 407 may be incorporated into the plan and be used in the case of an emergency as if it were part of the King’s Highway and not a private toll highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 53 (1). Same (2) The Minister of Transportation may require the owner to prepare and file with the Minister any emergency plans that the Minister considers necessary. 1998, c. 28, s. 53 (2). Implementation (3) The Minister of Transportation may direct the owner to implement an emergency plan under subsection (1) or (2) with any changes that the Minister considers necessary and the owner shall comply with such direction. 1998, c. 28, s. 53 (3). If no compliance (4) If the owner does not comply with a direction under subsection (3) …

• 54.
• 54Freedom of information

  54 (1) In this section, “entity” means the government of a province of Canada or a state of the United States of America; (“entité”) “personal information” means information that is personal information for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. (“renseignements personnels”) 1998, c. 28, s. 54 (1). Collection of personal information by owner (2) Despite any other Act or regulation, the owner may, (a) collect, only for a purpose described in subsection (5), personal information in any manner from the Ministry of Transportation, the Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation or any entity; (b) use, only for a purpose described in subsection (5), personal information that was collected from the Ministry of Transportation, the Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation or an entity; (c) disclose, only for a purpose described in subsection (5), personal info…

• 55.
• 55Repealed

  55 Repealed: 2021, c. 26, Sched. 3, s. 66. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2021, c. 26, Sched. 3, s. 66 - 01/01/2024

• 56.
• 56Highway Traffic Act – application of miscellaneous regulations

  56 (1) For the purposes of regulations made by the Minister of Transportation under subsections 123 (1), 128 (7) and 151 (2) of the Highway Traffic Act, Highway 407 shall be deemed to be part of the King’s Highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 56 (1). Other regulations (2) In addition to those regulations referred to in subsection (1), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations designating regulations under the Highway Traffic Act that apply, with necessary modifications, to Highway 407 and providing that, for the purposes of those regulations, Highway 407 shall be deemed to be part of the King’s Highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 56 (2).

• 57.
• 57Motorized Snow Vehicles Act

  57 (1) For the purposes of section 5 of the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act and any regulations made under that section, Highway 407 shall be deemed to be part of the King’s Highway, and to have been designated as a controlled-access highway under section 36 of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 57 (1). Transition (2) Regulations made under that Act that applied to Highway 407 before the coming into force of this section continue to apply to Highway 407, unless repealed, or amended to provide otherwise. 1998, c. 28, s. 57 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) CTS 19 SE 25 - 1 - 19/09/2025

• 58.
• 58Off-Road Vehicles Act

  58 (1) For the purposes of the Off-Road Vehicles Act, Highway 407 is a highway, and shall be deemed to be part of the King’s Highway for purposes of regulations made under that Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 58 (1). Transition (2) Regulation 863 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 continues to apply to Highway 407, unless repealed, or amended to provide otherwise. 1998, c. 28, s. 58 (2).

• 59.
• 59Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

  59 (1) In this section, “Minister” means the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services or such other member of the Executive Council as may be designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 1998, c. 28, s. 59 (1); 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 23 (1, 2). Part of King’s Highway (2) For purposes of clause 57 (c) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, Highway 407 shall be deemed to be part of the King’s Highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 59 (2); 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 23 (3). Cost of policing (3) The Minister may charge the owner the reasonable costs of policing provided by the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police under clause 57 (c) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 on a full cost recovery basis. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 23 (4). Agreement (4) The Minister may enter into an agreement with the owner for the provision of services under clause 57 (c) of the Co…

• 60.
• 60Other Acts

  60 (1) Highway 407 shall be deemed to be a highway and the owner of Highway 407 shall be deemed to be the owner for the purposes of section 78 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Electricity transmitters and distributors (2) For the purposes of section 41 of the Electricity Act, 1998, Highway 407 shall be deemed to be a public highway. 2006, c. 19, Sched. T, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003 2006, c. 19, Sched. T, s. 2 - 01/01/2003

• 61.
• 61Public Service Works on Highways Act

  61 (1) For purposes of the Public Service Works on Highways Act, Highway 407 shall be deemed to be a highway. 1998, c. 28, s. 61 (1). Same (2) For purposes of the Public Service Works on Highways Act, the owner is the road authority for Highway 407. 1998, c. 28, s. 61 (2).

• 62.
• 62Municipal by-laws

  62 (1) Repealed: 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Owner in place of Crown (2) The owner stands in the place of the Crown for the purpose of the application of municipal by-laws and approvals required under municipal by-laws, (a) affecting the Highway 407 lands and affecting activities on the Highway 407 lands related to the management and use of Highway 407; and (b) respecting prescribed matters. 1998, c. 28, s. 62 (2). Regulations (3) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing matters for the purposes of clause (2) (b). 1998, c. 28, s. 62 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003

• 63.
• [s71]
• 63Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994

  63 (1) For the purposes of section 13 of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994 the owner is deemed to be a ministry of the Crown. 1998, c. 28, s. 63 (1). Orders not to affect (2) No order made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing under section 17 of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994 before the coming into force of this section shall have the effect of prohibiting or regulating the management and use of Highway 407 on the Highway 407 lands. 1998, c. 28, s. 63 (2).

• 64.
• [s72]
• 64Planning Act orders

  64 No order made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing under clause 47 (1) (a) of the Planning Act before the coming into force of this section shall have the effect of prohibiting or regulating the management and use of Highway 407 on the Highway 407 lands. 1998, c. 28, s. 64.

• [s73]

  Regulations

• 65.
• 65Regulations

  65 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) defining any word or expression used in this Act but not defined in this Act; (b) respecting additional procedures to be used by the owner for enforcing payment of tolls on Highway 407; (c) prescribing matters for the purposes of section 24; (d) prescribing greater penalties for the purposes of sections 32 and 35; (e) prescribing any other thing that may be prescribed under this Act. 1998, c. 28, s. 65.

• 66., 67.
• 66., 67

  66., 67 Omitted (amends or repeals other Acts). 1998, c. 28, ss. 66, 67.

• 68.
• 68

  68 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act). 1998, c. 28, s. 68.

• 69.
• 69

  69 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act). 1998, c. 28, s. 69. ______________