Does Bill 194 apply to Ontario municipalities? The short answer — and what July 1, 2026 actually means
Ontario clerks keep hearing that Bill 194 takes effect on July 1, 2026. For municipalities, the picture is narrower than the headlines suggest. Here's what Bill 194's two schedules actually do, what O. Reg. 51/26 and O. Reg. 52/26 require, and what July 1 means for your municipality.