Bill 46 explained in plain English

Replaces a reference to a specific minister with a more general reference to the minister responsible for the Act's administration.

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Adds a new section allowing the Ontario Court of Justice to order blood, DNA, or other tests for parentage determination in proceedings where the court has jurisdiction. It also clarifies that such determinations are not considered declarations under the Act.

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Permits disclosure of information from the sex offender registry to prescribed entities for crime prevention or law enforcement purposes, requiring an agreement with these entities before disclosure.

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Removes the requirement for the city treasurer to publish audited financial statements and related information in a newspaper, instead requiring it to be posted on the City's website.

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Re-enacts provisions to establish general rules for consumer agreements involving rewards points, including disclosure requirements and rules for expiry, cancellation, or suspension. It also authorizes regulations that may apply these rules to agreements entered into before the Act received Royal Assent.

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Removes the requirement for consumer reporting agencies to disclose a person's email address when providing their consumer report or score upon request.

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Amends rules regarding matters that can be heard and determined by a single judge of the Divisional Court and repeals a conflict provision related to court rule-making authorities.

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Allows for the removal of forest resources without a permit under certain circumstances prescribed by regulations. It also updates the definition of 'Minister' and makes consequential amendments to various sections related to permits, compliance orders, and Crown charges.

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Adds a new section to confirm the validity and effectiveness of a specific agreement between the Public Guardian and Trustee and IAMGOLD Corporation.

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Re-enacts a section to specify that certain reports and orders must be published and remain available to the public for at least three years.

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Introduces new rules requiring authorization before providing licensed services for human remains, amends cemetery closing procedures, clarifies the roles of administrative authorities and the Minister in appointing directors and registrars, adds provisions for administrative penalties and compliance orders, and makes technical amendments to the French version of the Act.

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Requires X-ray owner applicants to include their email address in applications and mandates notification of address or email changes. It also updates rules for serving documents, allowing for electronic delivery.

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Makes certain powers of the iGaming Ontario Corporation subject to limitations imposed by the Ministry of Infrastructure Act, 2011.

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Makes certain powers of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) subject to limitations imposed by the Ministry of Infrastructure Act, 2011.

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Permits the possession and consumption of open liquor in designated public areas within operating provincial parks, subject to certain conditions.

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Authorizes the Minister to collect, use, and disclose personal information to facilitate public consultation on burdens or proposed instruments governed by the Act.

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Allows for additional classes of vehicles to be prescribed as 'motorized snow vehicles'.

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Removes the requirement for municipal treasurers to publish audited financial statements and related information in a newspaper, requiring it instead to be posted on the municipality's website, or made available at no cost if no website exists.

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Adds district social services administration boards as eligible public organizations.

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Authorizes the Minister to require the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority to collect and provide information. It also modifies rules for agreements related to products and their packaging and adds a requirement for persons with such agreements to offer services to municipalities.

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Adjusts the minimum and maximum number of trustees for the Royal Ontario Museum's Board and modifies the appointment and election process for trustees, including how vacancies are filled and the terms of office.

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Allows an attorney or guardian of property to make or change a beneficiary designation for a plan if the plan is converted, renewed, replaced, or transferred. It also permits electronic designations.

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