Order in Council 1267/2017

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 Government of Ontario has established a Basic Income Pilot which will test whether a basic income can better support vulnerable workers and improve health, housing and education outcomes for people on low incomes.

Whereas the Government of Ontario wishes to receive advice on how to achieve the successful delivery of the Basic Income Pilot and such other assistance as may be required by the Minister of Community and Social Services and the Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy (“the Ministers”) that relates to the Basic Income Pilot;

Therefore, pursuant to the prerogative of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario to provide for the appointment of advisors to serve Her Majesty’s Government of Ontario in the discharge of its executive obligations and responsibilities,

1. The Basic Income Pilot Ministers’ Advisory Council (“the MAC”), accountable to the Minister of Community and Social Services and the Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, is hereby established for a term of up to three years, effective the date of this Order.
2. Members of the MAC will be appointed, to serve at the pleasure of the Ministers, by Ministers’ letter.
3. The MAC shall be comprised of up to five members appointed by the Ministers.
4. The Ministers shall designate one member to serve as Chair of the MAC.
5. The members of the MAC, including the Chair, shall serve at the Ministers’ pleasure for a term not exceeding three years. 
6. The Ministers shall determine the terms of reference for the MAC and may amend them from time to time.
7. The terms of reference shall include, but shall not be limited to, advising the Ministers on issues relating to the delivery of the Basic Income Pilot.
8. Members of the MAC shall be not be paid any remuneration for services other than reimbursement of expenses incurred in carrying out the duties as a member of the MAC in accordance with the Management Board of Cabinet’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.