| #Q001 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Laboratory Inspection and Reporting | drinking water | laboratories licensed by the province to perform drinking water testing are inspected twice per year and must report all test results to the ministry within ten (10) days of those inspections. | within ten (10) days of inspections | high |
| #Q002 | monitoring | health | mandatory | Lead Testing at Schools and Child Care Centres | drinking water | Ontario requires lead testing in drinking water in all schools and child care centres. | in all schools and child care centres | high |
| #Q003 | operational | operational | mandatory | Drinking Water Operator Certification | drinking water | Ontario’s drinking water system operators must be trained and certified according to the type and class of system they operate. | according to the type and class of system they operate | high |
| #Q004 | operational | operational | mandatory | Operator Continuing Education | drinking water | Depending on the classification level of the drinking water system in question, operators must complete between 60 and 150 combined hours of continuing education and on-the-job training every three years to renew their certificates. | every three years to renew their certificates | high |
| #Q005 | operational | operational | mandatory | Cybersecurity Risk Evaluation and Mitigation | drinking water | All municipal residential drinking water systems in Ontario are required to evaluate and mitigate against cybersecurity threats as part of risk assessments conducted in accordance with Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard. | as part of risk assessments | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Accreditation of Drinking Water Systems and Testing Services | drinking water | Licensed laboratories and operating authorities of municipal residential drinking water systems are required to be accredited by third-party organizations designated as accreditation bodies for the purpose of accreditation under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. | | high |
| #Q007 | monitoring | health | recommended | Private Well Water Testing | drinking water | This means that private well owners are responsible for testing their own well water in accordance with their local public health unit’s guidance. | | medium |
| #Q008 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Timeline for Minister's Approval of Plan Amendment | drinking water | Where Minister’s approval of a plan amendment is required, the Minister has 120 days to approve the amendment or to require changes or additional consultation and resubmission. | Where Minister’s approval of a plan amendment is required | high |
| #Q009 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Hunting Specially Protected Wildlife | other | A person shall not hunt or trap specially protected wildlife or any bird that belongs to a species that is wild by nature and is not a game bird. | | high |
| #Q010 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Duty to Report Firearm Injuries | recreational water, other | A person shall notify a conservation officer as soon as practicable if an injury requiring treatment by a physician is caused by the discharge of a firearm while the person is in possession of the firearm for the purpose of hunting, trapping or fishing. | If an injury requiring treatment by a physician is caused by the discharge of a firearm | high |
| #Q011 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Abandonment of Game Wildlife | other | A hunter or trapper who kills game wildlife other than a furbearing mammal shall not abandon it if its flesh may become unsuitable for human consumption. | If flesh may become unsuitable for human consumption | high |
| #Q012 | operational | operational | mandatory | Duty to Prevent Escape of Captive Wildlife | other | A person who keeps a farmed animal or who keeps game wildlife or specially protected wildlife in captivity shall ensure that it does not escape. | | high |
| #Q013 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Mandatory Carriage of Licence | aquatic life, recreational water, other | A person who is hunting, trapping or fishing shall carry on his or her person any licence or authorization issued under this Act. | | high |
| #Q014 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Production of Licence for Inspection | aquatic life, recreational water, other | On the request of a conservation officer, the holder of a licence or authorization shall produce and show it to the officer. | On the request of a conservation officer | high |
| #Q015 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Duty to Stop and Produce for Inspection | aquatic life, recreational water, other | On the conservation officer’s signal to stop, the operator of the conveyance shall immediately stop and produce for inspection any wildlife, invertebrate, fish, document or other thing requested by the officer for the purpose of this Act. | Upon stop signal by conservation officer | high |
| #Q016 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Requirement for hunting or trapping licence | other | Except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations, a person shall not hunt or trap, (a) big game; (b) a game mammal that is not referred to in clause (a); (c) a game bird; (d) a furbearing mammal; (e) a game reptile; (f) a game amphibian; (g) a bird referred to in subsection 5 (2); or (h) wildlife that is not referred to in clauses (a) to (g), the hunting of which is not prohibited by section 5. | Except under authority of a licence and in accordance with regulations | high |
| #Q017 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Trespassing for Hunting or Fishing | recreational water, other | A person shall not, (a) enter premises in contravention of the Trespass to Property Act or the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 for the purpose of hunting or fishing; (b) enter premises in contravention of the Trespass to Property Act or the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 in possession of a firearm, fishing rod or other hunting or fishing device; (c) engage in hunting or fishing in contravention of the Trespass to Property Act; (d) fail to leave premises in contravention of the Trespass to Property Act, if the person was on the premises for the purpose of hunting or fishing; or (e) fail to leave premises in contravention of the Trespass to Property Act, if the person was on the premises in possession of a firearm, fishing rod or other hunting or fishing device. | Contravention of Trespass to Property Act or Security from Trespass Act | high |
| #Q018 | operational | operational | mandatory | Mandatory Coloured Clothing | other | A person who holds a licence to hunt or trap shall, while hunting, wear coloured clothing in accordance with the regulations. | While hunting | high |
| #Q019 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Loaded Firearms in Conveyances | other | A person who is in an area usually inhabited by wildlife or who is on the way to or from an area usually inhabited by wildlife shall not, (a) have a loaded firearm in or on a conveyance or discharge a firearm from a conveyance, except if, (i) the conveyance is a boat that is not a motorboat, or (ii) the conveyance is a motorboat and the person is hunting migratory birds in accordance with the regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (Canada) | In an area usually inhabited by wildlife | high |
| #Q020 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Night Hunting Prohibition | other | A person shall not, during the period from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, (a) hunt wildlife; (b) have a firearm in the person’s possession in an area usually inhabited by wildlife, unless the firearm is unloaded and encased; or (c) shine a light for the purpose of hunting wildlife. | From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise | high |
| #Q021 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Dog Running at Large | other | The owner of a dog or any other person responsible for a dog shall not permit it to run at large, (a) during the open season for a species of big game in an area prescribed for the purpose of subsection (2); or (b) during the closed season for a species of big game in an area usually inhabited by that species. | During open or closed seasons for big game | high |
| #Q022 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Duty to Notify of Escape or Release | other | If, despite subsection (1) or (2), a farmed animal or game wildlife or specially protected wildlife escapes or is released without authorization or in circumstances not permitted under subsection (1), the person who kept it in captivity, (a) shall immediately notify the Minister; and (b) unless otherwise directed by the Minister, shall return the farmed animal or wildlife to captivity or kill it as soon as practicable. | On escape or unauthorized release of captive wildlife | high |
| #Q023 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | False Statements in Applications or Documents | other | A person shall not make a false or misleading statement in an application for a licence or authorization or in any document or data required to be created, kept or submitted under this Act or the regulations. | | high |
| #Q024 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Provision of Information During Inspection | other | A person shall, during the inspection, provide information requested by the conservation officer that is relevant to the inspection. | During inspection by conservation officer | high |
| #Q025 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Obstruction of Conservation Officer | other | A person shall not, (a) knowingly make a false or misleading statement to a conservation officer who is acting under this Act; or (b) otherwise obstruct a conservation officer who is acting under this Act. | | high |
| #Q026 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Hunting or Trapping for Gain | other | Except with the authorization of the Minister, a person shall not, (a) hunt for hire, gain or the expectation of gain; (b) hire, employ or induce another person to hunt for gain; (c) trap for hire, gain or the expectation of gain; (d) hire, employ or induce another person to trap for gain; or (e) pay or accept a bounty. | Except with the authorization of the Minister | high |
| #Q027 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Careless Handling of Firearms Prohibited | other | A person who is in possession of a firearm for the purpose of hunting, trapping or fishing shall not discharge or handle the firearm, or cause it to be discharged or handled, without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for people or property. | | high |
| #Q028 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Hiring Restrictions for Hunting or Fishing Services | recreational water, other | A person shall not hire or employ a person who requires a licence under subsection (2) unless the person holds the licence. | | high |
| #Q029 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Licensing for Buying or Selling Fish | aquatic life | A person shall not buy or sell fish that belong to a species that exists in Ontario waters or fish prescribed by the regulations, except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | | high |
| #Q030 | operational | operational | mandatory | Transport Container Marking Requirements | aquatic life, other | A person shall not transport a container that contains game wildlife, specially protected wildlife or fish unless the container is plainly marked on the outside with a description of the contents, the name and address of the person who is sending the container and the name and address of the person to whom the container is being sent. | | high |
| #Q031 | operational | operational | mandatory | Mandatory Compliance with Licence Conditions | other | The holder of a licence or authorization shall comply with any conditions to which the licence or authorization is subject. | | high |
| #Q032 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Protection of Nests and Eggs | other | A person shall not destroy, take or possess the nest or eggs of a bird that belongs to a species that is wild by nature. | | high |
| #Q033 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Protection of Black Bear Dens | other | A person shall not interfere with a black bear in its den or intentionally damage or destroy a black bear’s den. | | high |
| #Q034 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Hunting Prohibition in Protected Areas | other | A person shall not hunt, trap or possess wildlife in a provincial park or Crown game preserve. | | high |
| #Q035 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Private Land Party Size Limit | other | A person shall not enter private land in a party of more than 12 people without the express permission of the occupier if any of the members of the party possesses a firearm or other hunting device. | Applies if any party member possesses a firearm or hunting device | high |
| #Q036 | design | operational | mandatory | Shotgun Modification Requirement | other | A person shall not hunt with a shotgun unless the shotgun has been permanently plugged or altered so that it cannot hold a total of more than three shells at one time in the chamber and magazine. | | high |
| #Q037 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Hunting Swimming Big Game | other | A person shall not hunt big game while it is swimming. | | high |
| #Q038 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Hunting with Ferrets | other | A person shall not hunt with a ferret. | | high |
| #Q039 | operational | operational | mandatory | Prevention of Game Meat Spoilage | other | A person who possesses game wildlife that is not a furbearing mammal and that was hunted or trapped shall not permit its flesh to become unsuitable for human consumption. | | high |
| #Q040 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Marking and Record Keeping for Birds of Prey | other | A person who keeps a specially protected raptor in captivity, or who keeps another bird of prey prescribed by the regulations in captivity, shall mark it in the manner prescribed by the regulations and shall keep the records prescribed by the regulations. | | high |
| #Q041 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Possession of Bear Gall Bladders | other | A person shall not possess a black bear gall bladder that has been removed from the bear’s carcass. | | high |
| #Q042 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Serving Wildlife on Menus | aquatic life, other | A person shall not list game wildlife, specially protected wildlife or fish on a menu, or charge for serving it. | | high |
| #Q043 | prohibition | reporting | mandatory | Prohibition on Licence Transfer or Sale | other | A person shall not, (a) transfer a licence or any component of a licence; or (b) buy or sell a licence or any component of a licence. | | high |
| #Q044 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Mandatory Payment of Fees and Royalties | other | A person shall pay any fees or royalties charged by the Minister under this Act. | | high |
| #Q045 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Surrender of Cancelled Licences | other | A person whose licence or authorization is cancelled under this section shall promptly surrender the licence or authorization to the Minister. | Applies upon licence cancellation by a court | high |
| #Q046 | operational | operational | mandatory | Aquaculture Species and Licensing | aquatic life | A person shall not engage in aquaculture unless the fish that are cultured, (a) belong to a species prescribed by the regulations; and (b) are cultured under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | | high |
| #Q047 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Interference with Lawful Fishing | recreational water, aquatic life | A person shall not interfere with lawful hunting, trapping or fishing by, (a) tampering with traps, nets, bait, firearms or any other thing used for hunting, trapping or fishing; (b) placing himself or herself in a position, for the purpose of interfering, that hinders or prevents hunting, trapping or fishing; or (c) engaging in an activity, for the purpose of interfering, that hinders or prevents hunting, trapping or fishing. | | high |
| #Q048 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Transport of Illegally Killed Fish | aquatic life | A person shall not transport wildlife or fish that was killed, captured, taken or possessed contrary to this Act, the regulations, or the Fisheries Act (Canada) or the regulations under that Act. | | high |
| #Q049 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Possession of Commercial Fish Nets | aquatic life | Except under the authority of a licence, a person shall not possess a commercial fish net. | | high |
| #Q050 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Entering Land with Standing Crops | other | A person shall not, for the purpose of hunting or fishing, enter or permit a dog to enter land on which any crop is growing or standing without the express permission of the occupier. | | high |
| #Q051 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Possession of Fish Taken Contrary to Laws of Other Jurisdictions | aquatic life | A person shall not possess wildlife, invertebrates or fish that, (a) were killed, captured, taken, possessed, transported, bought or sold contrary to the laws of another jurisdiction; or (b) were removed from another jurisdiction, contrary to the laws of that jurisdiction. | | high |
| #Q052 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Sale of Commercial Fish Nets | aquatic life | A person shall not sell a commercial fish net except to a person who is authorized to possess it. | | high |
| #Q053 | operational | operational | mandatory | Prevention of Fish Flesh Spoilage | aquatic life | A person who takes a fish whose flesh is suitable for human consumption shall not, (a) abandon the fish if its flesh may become unsuitable for human consumption; or (b) permit the flesh to become unsuitable for human consumption. | Applies when fish flesh is suitable for human consumption | high |
| #Q054 | operational | health | mandatory | Compliance with Wildlife Disease Control Orders | other | No person shall fail to comply with an order made under this section or engage in an activity prohibited or restricted in the order. | Applies to orders established under a wildlife disease control and surveillance zone | high |
| #Q055 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Wildlife Captivity Licensing | other | A person shall not keep live game wildlife or live specially protected wildlife in captivity except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | | high |
| #Q056 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Hunting Animals in Captivity | other | A person shall not hunt or permit the hunting of, (a) a farmed animal; or (b) game wildlife, specially protected wildlife or any other wildlife prescribed by the regulations, if the wildlife is in captivity at the time it is hunted. | Applies if the wildlife is in captivity at the time it is hunted | high |
| #Q057 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Wildlife Propagation Licensing | other | A person shall not propagate or offer to propagate game wildlife or specially protected wildlife, or possess it for the purpose of propagation, except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | | high |
| #Q058 | operational | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Release of Captive Wildlife | other | A person shall not release a farmed animal and shall not release game wildlife or specially protected wildlife that is kept in captivity unless the person does so, (a) in accordance with the authorization of the Minister; or (b) in the circumstances prescribed by the regulations. | | high |
| #Q059 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Train and Trial Area Licensing | other | A person shall not own or operate a train and trial area except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | | high |
| #Q060 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on False Notice of Entry | recreational water, other | A person shall not purport to give notice that entry to premises is prohibited for the purpose of hunting or fishing or that hunting or fishing is prohibited on premises unless the person has authority to give the notice. | Unless the person has authority to give the notice | high |