Governance
Our leadership team and Board of Directors bring together industry knowledge, experience and a shared commitment to advancing safe excavation across Ontario. Learn more about the people guiding our organization and helping shape its future.
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Governing Documents
Ontario Dig Authority is governed by a set of laws, regulations, Memorandum of Understandings, By-laws and associated schedules.
Strategic Plan 2025 – 2027 (PDF)
This document will guide the organization’s focus and actions from 2025 until the end of 2027.
Business Plan 2026 (PDF)
This document guides the organization’s initiatives for 2026.
Important Documents
The Act – This is the foundation of Ontario Dig Authority
Regulation – Administrative Penalties – Gives Ontario Dig Authority the ability to use administrative penalties as one of its industry performance improvement tools
Regulation – Specified Locates – The time limit for large excavation projects or dig sites is increased to 10 business days
Memorandum of Understanding (PDF) – The agreement between Ontario Dig Authority and the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP)
Minister’s Order (PDF) – Maximum percentage of Board Directors
Minister’s Order (PDF) – Size of Board under The Act
By-Law 1 (PDF) – Corporate governance by-law addressing compliance with the Not-for-Profit ACT (ONCA)
Schedule 1 to By-Law 1 (PDF) – Establishes the terms of use for Underground Infrastructure Owners and Excavators
Rules (PDF) – Plainly written document to help stakeholders understand what their obligations are and how to stay compliant
Fees – This section provides an overview of members’ fees (including annual and usage fees), Dedicated Locator fees, and educational courses fees
Policies
Below are policies and procedures that help guide our decisions:
Code Of Conduct
Employee Policies and Procedures
- AODA Policy (PDF)
- Call Recording Policy (PDF)
- Travel and Expense Policy (PDF)
- Privacy Policy
- Procurement Policy (PDF)
Infrastructure Owner and Excavator Compliance Policies
- Administrative Penalty Policy (PDF)
- Dispute Resolution Policy (PDF)
- Dedicated Locator Request Policy
- Penalty and Interest Policy (PDF)
- Offboarding Policy (PDF)
Annual Reports
Below are policies and procedures that help guide our decisions:
View annual reports from previous years.
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Annual Reports
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2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2025