Some new laws and regulations are coming into affect across Ontario.
The threshold to report a collision involving property damage to police has gone up from $2,000 to $5,000 in a move to remove administrative burdens on all involved.
All long-term care homes are required to have sprinklers now as well, though the province the compliance deadline has been extended to to July 1, 2026 for some locations due to additional infrastructure work.
Every publicly-assisted college and university in the province will have to have clear policies to support student mental health this year, as well as policies to tackle hate and racism on campus.
Menstrual products must now be made available for on-site crews in the construction sector if there are over 20 workers or if the project is expected to last over three months.
