Part of Ontario's 2025 budget law affecting Highway Traffic Act rules takes effect January 1, 2027

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A specific provision in Schedule 9 of Ontario's Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025 has been formally proclaimed into force, meaning it becomes legally operative on January 1, 2027. Proclamation is the step that activates legislation that was passed but held in reserve until a date set by government order — before proclamation, the provision exists on paper but has no legal effect. This particular provision amends or interacts with the Highway Traffic Act. Businesses and individuals subject to Highway Traffic Act requirements should check whether this provision affects their obligations, as compliance will be required from that date forward.

Who this affects: road transportation operators · commercial vehicle operators · businesses regulated under the Highway Traffic Act · fleet managers