Government Submissions
PRO consults with members and stakeholders and collaborates with allied organizations to prepare submissions to government on proposed legislation and regulation. With thorough analysis, PRO ensures that the government is aware of the impact of legislative changes on recreation and parks delivery and highlights ways government can support access to quality recreation and parks for all Ontarians.
Policy Responses
- PRO regularly responds to government proposals to ensure the voice of our members is captured. Below are recent submission made directly to Ontario's Regulatory Registry and Environmental Registry:
Expanding Protected Areas in Ontario – Sites Proposed to be Regulated under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (ERO #: 019-8618)
- A regulation to prescribe entities under the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017 (Proposal #24-MSAA001)
Developing a management plan for Bigwind Lake Provincial Park (ERO #019-7814)
Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 to enhance municipalities' ability to invest in housing-enable infrastructure (ERO #019-8371)
Review of proposed policies for a new provincial planning policy instrument (ERO #019-8462)
Bill 185: Proposed regulatory changes under the Planning Act relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024: Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units (ERO #019-8366)
- 2023:
- New heat stress regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Proposal #23-MLITSD003)
The local services board of Pellatt, Pelican, Umbach, Gidley request for the power of recreation (Proposal #23-ENDM021)
Ontario Pre-Budget Consultations
PRO advocates to the Ontario Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Development in advance of the annual provincial budget development and announcement. Read PRO's most recent submission: