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Order in Council 1208/2022
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 pursuant to subsection 2(1) of the Executive Council Act, a member of the Executive Council has been appointed under the Great Seal to hold office as the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility;
Therefore, pursuant to subsections 2(2), 5(1) and 8(1) of the Executive Council Act:
Minister to preside over Ministry
- The Minister for Seniors and Accessibility (the “Minister”) shall preside over a ministry known as the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (the “Ministry”).
Minister
- The Minister shall exercise the powers and perform the duties, functions and responsibilities that are assigned by law to the Minister or that may otherwise be assigned to or undertaken by the Minister in respect of seniors and accessibility and any other matters related to the Minister’s portfolio.
Ministry
- The Ministry shall carry out the functions, responsibilities and programs that are assigned by law to the Ministry or that may otherwise be assigned to or undertaken by the Ministry in respect of seniors and accessibility and any other matters related to the Minister’s portfolio.
Administration of Statutes
- Despite any provision of a statute or Order in Council, the administration of the statutes set out in the Appendix to this Order in Council is assigned to the Minister.
Revocation of Order in Council
- Order in Council O.C. 1159/2018 dated October 22, 2018, as amended, is hereby revoked.
Premier and President of the Council
Approved and Ordered: August 29, 2022
Updated: September 13, 2022
Published: September 13, 2022