Turn Down the Heat Act (Extreme Heat Awareness), 2025
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- Declares the first week of June each year as Extreme Heat Awareness Week in Ontario
- Requires the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to publish extreme heat information on a government website
- Website must cover preparation, prevention, health risks, resources and FAQs about extreme heat
- Minister must mail this extreme heat information yearly to households in territories without municipal organization
- Amends the City of Toronto Act to require extreme heat information be sent with tax bills
- Amends the Municipal Act to require municipal treasurers to include extreme heat information with tax bills
- Most requirements take effect three months after the Act receives Royal Assent