CDA has been advised that the following minor and administrative amendments have been made to the Ontario Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act as a result of the Burden Reduction Act, 2017:

  

Removes unnecessary administrative requirement for industry to submit "three copies" of plans and specifications for dams when seeking Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act approval. Industry will still be required to submit detailed plans and specifications for proposed dams, of a number required by the Minister, not to exceed three copies.

Corrects the name of the Arbitration Act, 1991

Corrects French translation error with the addition of "ou proposés" to the end of the clause 

These changes were made in an effort to provide flexibility for the Minister to require a lower number of plans and specifications copies, where appropriate.

Additional information regarding the Burden Reduction Act can be found on the Ontario e-Laws website. 

Should you have any questions regarding these amendments to the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, please contact Josh Annett, Senior Policy Advisor, Crown Lands Section either by phone at (705) 755-1224 or by email at josh.annett@ontario.ca.