Completed December 10, 2019: R. R. O. 1990, Regulation 440 (Vegetables for Processing - Marketing) and R. R. O. 1990, Regulation 441 (Vegetables for Processing-Plan) under the Farm Products Marketing Act

The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (commission) is proposing amendments to Regulation 440 to enable direct negotiation and contracting between tomato producers and processors. The commission is also proposing amendments to Regulation 441 to allow for broader producer participation in selecting directors to the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers' marketing board.

Completed November 29, 2019: R. R. O. 1990 Regulation 761: Milk and Milk Products under the Milk Act

The commission is proposing amendments to Regulation 761: Milk and Milk Products, under the Milk Act. The proposed amendments are intended to help reduce burden for existing dairy processors, new and expanding dairy processors, and small foodservice and retail operations.

Completed November 15, 2019: O. Reg. 439/10 (Hogs - Marketing) under the Farm Products Marketing Act

The commission is proposing to amend O. Reg. 439/10. The amendments were requested by the Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board (Ontario Pork) after consulting with its producers. The proposed amendments would provide Ontario Pork with the authority to licence weaner hog producers and to collect licence fees from weaner hog producers who transport weaner hogs outside of Ontario, but do not market them.

Completed August 26, 2019: R. R. O. 1990, Regulation 418 (Greenhouse Vegetables - Plan) under the Farm Products Marketing Act

In support of a request made by the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), the commission is proposing amendments to Regulation 418 (Greenhouse Vegetables - Plan) related to realignment of greenhouse vegetable growing districts, the designation of non-individual producers who are eligible to vote or hold office, and the restriction of individuals who have contravened specified legislation from being elected to the board.