01/01/2026
Here are the new laws and rules for Ontario starting in the new year
Impaired Driving:
Young and novice drivers will face longer licence suspensions for zero-tolerance violations, while repeat offenders will be subject to mandatory treatment programs.
Job Postings:
Employers with 25 or more workers will be required to post salary ranges in public job ads, with ranges start at $50,000. Postings where the top end of the range exceeds $200,000 annually are exempt from this rule.
In most cases, all forms of pay must be disclosed, including bonuses, commissions, and any other non-discretionary compensation on top of the salary.
Employers must also disclose the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and notify interviewed candidates of outcomes within 45 days.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm:
Requires carbon monoxide alarms on every floor of a home, even those without bedrooms. Landlords and building owners will be responsible for installation, testing, and maintenance, while tenants must report issues.
Vitamin D levels increase in milk and margarine:
New regulations that will roughly double the required vitamin D content in cow’s milk and margarine and increase allowed levels in goat’s milk.
Recycling Rules:
More materials like black plastic containers and beverage cups will become recyclable.
407 ETR tolls to rise
Tolls and transponder fees on Highway 407 are increasing, with some peak rates exceeding $1 per kilometre.
At the same time, the Route Relief Program will offer eligible households up to eight free trips per month.
Water and waste fees go up in Toronto
Toronto City Council has approved a 3.75-per cent interim increase to water rates and solid waste fees. For an average household, water costs will rise about $40 annually, while garbage collection fees will increase depending on bin size.
“As of Right” labour mobility
Ontario will allow qualified professionals from other provinces, including doctors, engineers, and electricians, to work in the province within 10 business days while completing registration.
Grocery Code of Conduct:
Sets standard for how grocers and suppliers do business with each other. While consumers shouldn’t expect immediate price drops, the code aims to stabilize food inflation and reduce disputes in the supply chain.