Order in Council 1058/2020

On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Whereas the Minister of Long-Term Care will appoint the Honourable Justice Frank Marrocco, Chair, Angela Coke and Dr. Jack Kitts as Commissioners to investigate the recent spread of Covid-19 within long-term care homes pursuant to section 78 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act;

Whereas clause 56(1)(b) of the Judges Act (Canada) provides that a Judge may act as a Commissioner where authorized to do so by the Lieutenant Governor in Council of a Province;

Whereas the Minister of Long-Term Care has provided the Commissioners with a Terms of Reference for the investigation;

And whereas it is desirable to support the investigation and to mandate full co-operation with the Commissioners by all Government ministries and agencies;

Honourable Justice Frank Marrocco is hereby authorized to act as a Commissioner pursuant to his appointment by the Minister of Long-Term Care to undertake an investigation under section 78 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act;

All Government ministries and agencies, and their employees, shall assist the Commissioners to the fullest extent in order that they may carry out the investigation; and

All Government ministries and agencies shall respect the independence of the investigation.