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 various Ministries or to Ontario's Regulatory Registry or Environmental Registry :

  • 2024:

Lifejackets for Recreational Boaters (Letter to Transport Canada)

Optimizing Community Use of Schools (Letter to the Ministry of Education)

Bill 212 – Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 – Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane. (ERO #: 019-9266)


Expanding Protected Areas in Ontario – Sites Proposed to be Regulated under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (ERO #: 019-8618)


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)

Poor outdoor air quality and workplace health and safety consultation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Proposal #23-MLITSD004)

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: