Proposals for regulations
(3) For the purposes of this Act, a proposal to make, amend or revoke a regulation is a proposal for a regulation. 1993, c. 28, s. 1 (3).
Proposals for instruments
(4) For the purposes of this Act, a proposal to issue, amend or revoke an instrument is a proposal for an instrument. 1993, c. 28, s. 1 (4).
Classification of proposals for instruments
(5) For the purposes of this Act, a proposal for an instrument is a Class I, II or III proposal if it is classified as a Class I, II or III proposal, as the case may be, by the regulations under this Act. 1993, c. 28, s. 1 (5).
Interpretation: implementation of proposals
(6) For the purposes of this Act,
(a) a proposal for a policy is implemented when the person or body with authority to implement the proposal does so;
(b) a proposal for an Act is implemented when the bill that would implement the proposal receives third reading in the Legislative Assembly; and
(c) a proposal for a regulation is implemented when the regulation that would implement the proposal is filed with the Registrar of Regulations in accordance with Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 or, if that Part does not apply, when the regulation comes into force. 1993, c. 28, s. 1 (6); 1996, c. 27, s. 22; 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 109.
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(7) For the purposes of this Act, a decision whether or not to implement a proposal for an instrument is made when the person or body with statutory authority to issue, amend or revoke the instrument does so. 1993, c. 28, s. 1 (7). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) [ + ]
Purposes of Act
2 (1) The purposes of this Act are,
(a) to protect, conserve and, where reasonable, restore the integrity of the environment by the means provided in this Act;
(b) to provide sustainability of the environment by the means provided in this Act; and
(c) to protect the right to a healthful environment by the means provided in this Act. 1993, c. 28, s. 2 (1).
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(2) The purposes set out in subsection (1) include the following:
1. The prevention, reduction and elimination of the use, generation and release of pollutants that are an unreasonable threat to the integrity of the environment.
2. The protection and conservation of biological, ecological and genetic diversity.
3. The protection and conservation of natural resources, including plant life, animal life and ecological systems.
4. The encouragement of the wise management of our natural resources, including plant life, animal life and ecological systems.
5. The identification, protection and conservation of ecologically sensitive areas or processes. 1993, c. 28, s. 2 (2).
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(3) In order to fulfil the purposes set out in subsections (1) and (2), this Act provides,
(a) means by which residents of Ontario may participate in the making of environmentally significant decisions by the Government of Ontario;
(b) increased accountability of the Government of Ontario for its environmental decision-making;
