Bill 306 explained in plain English
York Region Wastewater Act, 2021
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This Act suspends decisions and prohibits actions related to the Upper York Sewage Solutions Undertaking and bars certain legal proceedings.
Bill 306, the York Region Wastewater Act, 2021, suspends the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks from making any decisions regarding the Upper York Sewage Solutions Undertaking. It also prohibits any person from taking action related to this undertaking. The Act aims to prevent actions that might arise from the enactment of this legislation, with some exceptions for judicial reviews or proceedings specifically provided for by law. This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent, with the exception of Section 5, which will come into force on a day proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor.
- Suspends the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks from making decisions on the Upper York Sewage Solutions Undertaking.
- Prohibits any person from taking action concerning the Upper York Sewage Solutions Undertaking.
- Prevents legal action against the Crown, its members, employees, agents, or advisors as a result of this Act's enactment or actions taken under its authority, with specific exceptions.
- Repeals Sections 2 and 3 of the Act.
- States that the Act comes into force upon Royal Assent, except for Section 5 which comes into force on a proclaimed day.
- The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
- The Regional Municipality of York.
- Persons involved in the Upper York Sewage Solutions Undertaking.
- The Crown in right of Ontario.
- Members of the Executive Council (current and former).
- Employees, agents, and advisors of the Crown (current and former).
- The Minister has an obligation not to make decisions on the Upper York Sewage Solutions Undertaking application.
- No person has the right to take action in respect of the Upper York Sewage Solutions Undertaking.
- No cause of action arises against the Crown or its representatives due to the enactment of this Act, with exceptions for specific judicial reviews or proceedings.
- The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent (for most provisions).
- Section 5 of the Act comes into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor.
- Proceedings that would otherwise arise from the enactment of this Act are barred.
- The specific date for Section 5 to come into force is not provided in the Act.
- The Act does not specify what constitutes 'action' in relation to the undertaking.
Prohibits the Minister from making decisions under sections 8 to 11.1 of the Environmental Assessment Act concerning the Upper York Sewage Solutions Undertaking application. Also prohibits any person from taking action related to this undertaking, despite subsection 12.2 (1) of the Environmental Assessment Act.
Source: Sections 2 and 3
Section 2 and Section 3 of this Act are repealed.
Source: Section 5 (1) and (2)
This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent, except for Section 5.
Source: Section 6 (1)
Section 5 of this Act comes into force on a day named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor.
Source: Section 6 (2)
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