Here Are the New Laws and Rules for Ontario Starting in the New Year

New year, new rules: You may need more carbon monoxide alarms for your home

Changes to the Ontario Fire Code coming in the new year will require carbon monoxide alarms on every level of a home in a bid to better protect people from the deadly, odorless gas.

Pembroke fire chief outlines expanded carbon monoxide requirements

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Here are the new laws and rules for Ontario starting in the new year

From increased impaired driving fines to more Vitamin D in your dairy, here's a look at some of the most significant changes taking effect in 2026.

New carbon monoxide alarm rules take effect January 1

New carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requirements under the Ontario Fire Code come into effect on January 1, according to local and provincial fire services. These changes, introduced by the Ontario Fire Marshal, are designed to strengthen protection against carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas created when fuels, such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood, do not burn completely in appliances like…

New Ontario impaired driving penalties 2026: Here’s what kicks in Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Ontario will introduce administrative changes to alcohol and drug impaired driving laws under the Highway Traffic Act.

New Year, New Rules: What Takes Effect in Ontario on January 1, 2026

Ontario laws Jan 1, 2026: new CO alarm rules, job ad disclosures, AEDs, OHSA penalties