On August 7, 2010, the Ontario government published a regulation under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008, which is not yet in force.

O. Reg. 299/10 establishes comprehensive quality assurance measures for defined service agencies. These measures specifically relate to human resources practices, such as orientation and training of employees and volunteers and police records checks, among other matters.

The regulation and parts of the Act come into force on January 1, 2011, with certain exceptions.

“Service agencies” are defined in the Act and may include intensive support residences, supported group living residences, host family residences and supported independent living residences.

More information about the Act can be found on the government’s website.