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Legislation
The Board's mandate and authority come from the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, the Electricity Act, 1998, and a number of other provincial statutes. Other statutes which give jurisdiction to the Board are: the Municipal Franchises Act, the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act, the Public Utilities Act, the Assessment Act, and the Toronto District Heating Corporation Act.
Here you will link to the main legislation governing the OEB. In the table below, click on the Act name to access the Government of Ontario E-Laws Web site, where you will see the current Act listed first, followed by its associated Regulations. Click to open each individually.
To read an amendment to an Act, click on the new Act name. For details about the amendments click the "Explanatory Note" in the top right corner.
For information about Ontario laws (Frequently Asked Questions, glossary, etc.) visit the e-Laws FAQ page or the e-Laws Glossary page.
LEGISLATION
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The OEB Act, 1998, outlines the mandate of the Ontario Energy Board with respect to electricity and natural gas regulation.
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On December 9, 2004, the Government of Ontario passed the Electricity Restructuring Act, 2004, (Bill 100) which reorganizes the province’s electricity sector. The new legislation amends the OEB Act, 1998, and the Electricity Act, 1998.
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The Electricity Act, 1998, outlines the framework for Ontario's competitive electricity marketplace. |
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| Municipal Franchises Act | The Municipal Franchises Act provides for the granting of a franchise to a natural gas distributor to provide natural gas service within a municipality. | |
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All gas marketers and electricity retailers must fully comply with the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act and the Regulations under that Act. |
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The Board's processes are generally governed by the Statutory Powers Procedure Act. |
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Government of Canada Legislation |