Ed. Ever since
Wynne was elected with 40% of the 54% of ballots cast (equalling 19% of the
popular vote) she has done little more than hand out multi-million-dollar-subsidies
to corporations, not to mention vote-rich areas like child benefits, and
raised taxes or tightened regulations on the ordinary tax payer.
Here are the
latest edicts to come down from the ‘Ovary Tower’.
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Kenndra Mangione, CTVNews.ca Writer
Smoking is also banned on
playgrounds and publicly owned sports fields, including basketball courts,
baseball diamonds, soccer fields and ice rinks. Violators may face fines of
$250.
It is illegal to sell
tobacco products on university and college campuses, including buildings owned
or leased by schools and student unions. Anyone caught selling tobacco could be
slapped with a $300 fine.
Fees for drivers
Starting Jan. 1, all
drivers purchasing a non-graphic personalized licence plate will have to pay
$310, up from $251.65. The fee for plates with graphics, like a loon or the
symbol of The Royal Canadian Legion, will remain at $336.40.
General plates and
certification now cost $20, up from $15.
Gender diversity
In an effort to increase
the number of women in high-ranking positions, public companies based in
Ontario now have to disclose the number of women on boards and in executive
officer positions.
They also have to provide
official policies regarding the representation of women on corporate boards and
information on hiring and contract renewal processes. [See: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Women-in-Politics-For-the-record/357899027729394?ref=hl]
Building code
Ontario's building code
has been amended to address the needs of the deaf and hearing impaired. In
2015, all fire alarms and smoke detectors in multi-unit residential buildings
and suites must include a visual element to warn those who can't hear alarms.
To improve accessibility,
all multi-unit residential buildings must also include power-door operators in
shared spaces, including parking lots, washrooms and common rooms.
Propane inspections
Six years after a series
of explosions sent fireballs shooting into the air over the Sunrise Propane facility in Toronto, the Ontario
government is targeting the industry. Starting Jan. 1, propane facilities
designated as "high risk" will be inspected more frequently than
lower-risk facilities. Previously, all facilities were required to perform
safety inspections only once per year.
At least one senior
management person are now required to complete safety training that is
mandatory of staff who directly handle propane.
Towing laws
Tow truck owners and
operators may soon have to register with the Commercial Vehicle Operator
Registration following a consultation in the coming weeks.
The exact changes will be
worked out between representatives of the CVOR and the industry, but the proposed
Liberal bill suggests drivers will need permission before charging for
services, as part of an effort to protect consumers from price gouging. They
will also have to post prices, accept credit card payments and provide
invoices. The government hopes the law will help curb insurance fraud and lead
to lower insurance premiums for drivers.
Estate administration
Starting Jan. 1, those
who have received items of value through the will of a deceased person will
have 30 days to file a report on the assets with the Ministry of Finance.
Estate trustees must
provide a detailed list of all real estate and personal property (including
cash, vehicles, stocks and investments).
The report must be filed
in addition to an application submitted to the Ministry of the Attorney
General, and the estate trustee will still have to pay a probate tax on the
value of the estate.
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